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3-star hotels in Portland
Each of these properties sits in or near the centre, with guest ratings from 3.7 to 4.7 out of 5.
Staying in Portland
Portland divides into east and west along the Willamette River, with Downtown and the West Hills on the west side and most residential neighbourhoods to the east. The city is compact and walkable in its central districts, and the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific coast are both within a short drive. Visitors gravitate to areas like the Pearl District, the Alberta Arts District and Hawthorne Boulevard, each with a distinct character, and to institutions such as the Portland Art Museum and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. These hotels cluster in the centre and along the waterfront. Couples and short-break visitors will find the Old Port addresses most convenient, business travellers the Downtown cluster, and families the properties with pools and family rooms.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine
1050 Westbrook Street, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereFree Wi-Fi and an indoor golf course? No, a golf course nearby and free Wi-Fi make this a practical base for families and pet owners, with a bar and lounge for the evening. The 24-hour front desk and free parking help travellers arriving at any hour. With 1,543 reviews and a 4.5 rating, it is a reliable choice.
See Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland MaineHilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
65 Commercial St, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereOn Commercial Street, this hotel suits guests who want the waterfront on their doorstep. An indoor pool and fitness centre cover the indoor hours, while the restaurant and bar mean dinner is a lift ride away. Free Wi-Fi and a garage for parking add convenience. The 4.5 rating from 1,209 reviews reflects steady satisfaction.
See Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown WaterfrontPomegranate Inn
49 Neal Street, Portland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA small inn on Neal Street, this is for travellers who prefer a handful of rooms to a large hotel. Breakfast is included, and free parking plus free internet in the lounge keep the stay simple. Guests rate it 4.7 from 90 reviews, the highest here. Pets are not allowed, so it best suits couples and solo visitors.
See Pomegranate InnPortland Regency Hotel & Spa
20 Milk Street, Portland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThis hotel on Milk Street pairs a spa with a fitness centre and sauna, so guests can unwind without leaving the building. The restaurant, bar and room service cover meals, and the garden offers a quiet corner. Pets are allowed and the front desk is staffed 24 hours. From 894 reviews it holds a 4.4 rating.
See Portland Regency Hotel & SpaAC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
158 Fore St, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereSet on Fore Street, this hotel places guests near the water, with a sea view among its draws. A fitness centre and restaurant cover exercise and dinner, and a shuttle service helps with getting around. Pets are welcome and parking is available. The 4.4 rating comes from 854 reviews.
See AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront MECourtyard Portland Downtown Waterfront
321 Commercial St, Portland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereAn indoor pool and fitness centre make this Commercial Street hotel work for families and fitness-minded guests alike. A restaurant and bar handle meals, and a shuttle service is on hand for local trips. Parking and free Wi-Fi are included. Its 4.4 rating is based on 838 reviews.
See Courtyard Portland Downtown WaterfrontHyatt Place Portland Downtown Old Port Square
433 Fore St, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereGuests here are a short step from the Old Port, with a fitness centre, bar and breakfast on site. Balconies in some rooms and a garage for parking suit those travelling by car. Pets are allowed, and a shuttle service is available. The 4.3 rating comes from 1,175 reviews.
See Hyatt Place Portland Downtown Old Port SquareThe Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street
121 Middle St., Portland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThese apartments on Middle Street suit longer stays, with a kitchen, dishwasher, oven and microwave for cooking in. A concierge handles arrangements, and bike rental opens up the city. Guests have rated it 4.6 from 43 reviews. Best for travellers who want a self-contained base in the centre.
See The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle StreetThe Francis
747 Congress Street, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereOn Congress Street, this hotel offers a garden, terrace and patio for outdoor moments, with free parking and free Wi-Fi. A concierge can help plan the day, and family rooms are available. Pets are allowed. From 176 reviews it earns a 4.3 rating.
See The FrancisLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med
340 Park Ave, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThis Park Avenue hotel suits guests who want an outdoor pool and fitness centre, with breakfast included each morning. Family rooms and pet-friendly policies make it easy for those travelling with children or animals. A shuttle service and parking round out the practical side. The 4.1 rating draws on 1,259 reviews.
See La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine MedAloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
379 Commercial Street, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Commercial Street, this hotel combines a fitness centre with a bar and pool bar for downtime. Breakfast is served on site, and a garage provides parking. Pets are allowed and a market covers essentials. Guests give it a 4.1 rating from 530 reviews, and table tennis adds an indoor option.
See Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront MECambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
25 Hancock Street, Portland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereThis Old Port hotel on Hancock Street has a restaurant and bar, plus a fitness centre for workouts. A fireplace in the lounge and a terrace give the common areas some character. Parking is in a garage and pets are welcome. With 216 reviews it holds a 4.1 rating.
See Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old PortHilton Garden Inn Portland Airport
145 Jetport Blvd, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereClose to the airport, this hotel is built for flyers, with a shuttle service and parking. An indoor pool and fitness centre fill the waiting hours, and a restaurant and bar are on site. Family rooms and pet-friendly rules help mixed groups. It scores 4.0 from 1,083 reviews.
See Hilton Garden Inn Portland AirportFireside Inn & Suites Portland
81 Riverside St, Portland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAn indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna make this Riverside Street hotel a place to unwind, and free parking removes a chore. Breakfast is included, and a garden and picnic area offer outdoor space. Pets are allowed. The 3.8 rating is based on 992 reviews.
See Fireside Inn & Suites PortlandRamada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
155 Riverside St, Portland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThis Riverside Street hotel offers an indoor pool and fitness centre, with a restaurant and bar for meals. Family rooms and free parking suit those arriving by car, and pets are allowed. A patio adds somewhere to sit outside. From 1,438 reviews it holds a 3.7 rating.
See Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine | ★★★ | 4.5 | 1,543 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront | ★★★ | 4.5 | 1,209 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Pomegranate Inn | ★★★ | 4.7 | 90 | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Portland Regency Hotel & Spa | ★★★ | 4.4 | 894 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront ME | ★★★ | 4.4 | 854 | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Courtyard Portland Downtown Waterfront | ★★★ | 4.4 | 838 | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Hyatt Place Portland Downtown Old Port Square | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,175 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street | ★★★ | 4.6 | 43 | Yes | – | – | – |
| The Francis | ★★★ | 4.3 | 176 | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,259 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME | ★★★ | 4.1 | 530 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port | ★★★ | 4.1 | 216 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport | ★★★ | 4.0 | 1,083 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Fireside Inn & Suites Portland | ★★★ | 3.8 | 992 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland | ★★★ | 3.7 | 1,438 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Four hotels list family rooms alongside a pool. The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront and the Courtyard Portland Downtown Waterfront both have an indoor pool, while La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med offers an outdoor pool and Fireside Inn & Suites Portland an indoor pool with a sauna. All four also list parking and non-smoking rooms.
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Courtyard Portland Downtown Waterfront · La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med · Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
Top-rated picks
Pomegranate Inn holds the highest guest rating on this list, 4.7 out of 5 from 90 reviews, with breakfast and free parking among its facilities. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street scores 4.6 from 43 reviews and provides apartments with kitchen, oven and dishwasher. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine and the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront both score 4.5.
Pomegranate Inn · The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street · Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine · Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
In the Old Port
The Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard and Aloft are on Commercial Street; the AC Hotel and Hyatt Place are on Fore Street; Cambria is on Hancock Street. Each lists a fitness centre and parking, and all are non-smoking throughout, which suits travellers who want to walk to the waterfront.
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Courtyard Portland Downtown Waterfront · AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront ME · Hyatt Place Portland Downtown Old Port Square · Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME · Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
Pets welcome
Most hotels here accept pets, including the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, The Francis, the AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront ME and the Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine. Note that the Pomegranate Inn does not allow pets, so travellers with animals should choose one of the others.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine · Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Portland Regency Hotel & Spa · AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront ME · Hyatt Place Portland Downtown Old Port Square · The Francis
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Portland is served by Portland International Airport (PDX), located about 20 minutes from downtown by car or light rail, and the MAX Red Line connects the airport directly to the city centre. Amtrak trains also serve Portland, with connections along the West Coast. Once in the city, TriMet operates buses, light rail (MAX) and streetcars, making it easy to get around without a car. Biking is popular, with many dedicated lanes and bridges, and walking is feasible in central districts. Several hotels on this list, including the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med, the AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront ME, the Courtyard Portland Downtown Waterfront and Hyatt Place Portland Downtown Old Port Square, list a shuttle service.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront on Commercial Street, the Courtyard on Commercial Street and the AC Hotel on Fore Street all sit in the Downtown and Old Port area, alongside the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa on Milk Street and the Docent's Collection on Middle Street.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Pomegranate Inn has the highest rating on this shortlist, 4.7 out of 5 from 90 reviews. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street follows at 4.6 from 43 reviews, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine and the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront both score 4.5.
Do these hotels have parking?
Parking is listed at most of them, including Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine, the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, the AC Hotel, the Courtyard, Hyatt Place, Aloft, Cambria, The Francis, La Quinta, the airport Hilton Garden Inn, Fireside Inn & Suites and Ramada Plaza. Pomegranate Inn lists free car parking.
Which hotels have a pool?
The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront and Courtyard Portland Downtown Waterfront have indoor pools, and the Courtyard also lists a Jacuzzi. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med has an outdoor pool, while Fireside Inn & Suites Portland, the airport Hilton Garden Inn and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland have indoor pools.
Can I bring my dog?
Most hotels on this list allow pets, including Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine, the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, the AC Hotel, Hyatt Place, The Francis, La Quinta, Aloft, Cambria, the airport Hilton Garden Inn, Fireside Inn & Suites and Ramada Plaza. Pomegranate Inn does not allow pets.
Which hotels are good for families?
The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, Courtyard Portland Downtown Waterfront, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med and Fireside Inn & Suites Portland all list family rooms, and each has a pool. The airport Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Place, Aloft and Ramada Plaza also list family rooms or cots.
Do any of these hotels have a spa or sauna?
The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa lists massage and sauna among its facilities, and Fireside Inn & Suites Portland also lists a sauna. Several others have fitness centres, including the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, the Courtyard, the AC Hotel, Hyatt Place, Aloft, Cambria and La Quinta.