South Portland
Most of the shortlist sits in South Portland, within a few minutes of the mall entrance. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland is 290 m away and has an indoor pool and free car parking; Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area is 280 m away with a pool bar and a wheelchair accessible layout. Long Creek Hotel, 440 m out, adds breakfast and an indoor pool. All three are in South Portland and keep the mall within a 4 to 7 minute walk.
Scarborough
Three of the listed hotels lie just over the line in Scarborough, still within roughly 1 km of the mall. Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland, at 930 m, pairs an indoor pool and breakfast with free car parking. HomeAwhile, 960 m away, has a spa, car parking and wheelchair access. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Portland Maine Airport, 1.3 km out, also allows pets. They suit guests who want a quieter setting with the mall a short walk or ride away.