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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Portland Museum of Art

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Exterior
View from room
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Meeting facility
Lobby lounge
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay in Downtown Portland is perfect for city exploration. Rejuvenate in the sauna, steam room, indoor pool, or 24-hour gym. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast at the on-site Port of Call restaurant. Free bicycles make reaching the State Theatre easy.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AED 286
AED 317 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(121 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
88 Spring St, Portland, ME, 04101

What's nearby

  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • State Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Of Call - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Escobarr - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Speckled Ax - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yosaku - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Portland Museum of Art
Located close to State Theatre and Cross Insurance Arena, Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Local Toast, the on-site family restaurant. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and free bicycle rentals
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an indoor pool, and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, a water dispenser, and 12 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 239 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Local Toast
  • Local Toast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (29,999 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Portland-By Bay
Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay
Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

As of 30 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG on 30 November 2025 start from $86.3, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 20.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–9:00 PM on request.

Where is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Portland Museum of Art, Cross Insurance Arena, and State Theatre. Maine Medical Center and University of Southern Maine are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 844 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1384 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, walkable to so many places
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and the room was perfect!! Will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking to the State Theater, restaurants and shops in Olde Port.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, delicious breakfast and helpful and efficient front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very quiet rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wait, enjoy or not stay at the Holiday Inn Portland. Hotel was surprisingly very nice, clean, super comfortable bed, and the breakfast was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were adequate, staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and CLEAN!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice - good and Convenient location. Really liked the complimentary shuttle into old port.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience staying with this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very large and had 4 amazing windows that gave us a stunning view of the harbor. Very walkable area with fantastic food choices. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge gentleman was exceptional, and the rest of the team excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay…
The view I woke up to….🙏🙌🙌🙌✝️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianggang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty recently renovated Holiday Inn with nice staff and good location downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Free parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great harbor view. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelena Anatolevna

Good hotel! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel, harbor view. Convenient to restaurants and the museum. We try to stay there every year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly service. Nice room, i mean, its a holiday inn, its totally fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025