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Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Cumberland, Maine

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 849 m to Deering Oaks Park and 4.5 km to Eastern Promenade

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 1.4 km to Southworth Planetarium

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.4 km to Portland Transportation Center

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5.0/53 Jul 2026

Jeffrey • Solo Trip

Comfortable bed in a quaint budget room with lavatory, but shower/toilet rooms down the hall. Good window A/C unit. Very quiet. My room was on the 3rd floor reached by fairly narrow and steep stairs, so be ready. Good free limited breakfast, free snacks at other times. Very helpful staff. Free parking in a small lot behind the hotel (no huge vehicles), plus overflow in a lot the next street over, and street parking just outside. Fast food options around the corner (only open to 9 PM), and an interesting-looking cafe right downstairs. A fun place to stay, and in my opinion, the only decent budget option in the city.

5.0/530 Jun 2026

Heather

Very cool stay!

5.0/528 Jun 2026

Aimee • Family Trip

We stayed one night as a family member was in the hospital across the street. Very accommodating staff and room was quaint and clean. A very unique building,breakfast area was small, but created a community like area in the lobby.

5.0/527 Jun 2026

Michelle • Family Trip

Fun atmosphere with large room.

5.0/526 Jun 2026

James C

Great place to stay!! Enjoyed our visit to Portland and the Inn was very nice !!

5.0/523 Jun 2026

Emily • Couple Trip

Great small city style hotel. Rooms are small but we had a large bathroom. Clean. They have coffee all day and a good continental breakfast. We were on first floor but no elevator. First floor was quiet. We had an outlet issue in our bathroom and they fixed it right away. Staff was very nice. We had an event at Hadlock field. Just a block away and parking was included at hotel.

5.0/517 Jun 2026

Thomas

Parking was good

5.0/515 Jun 2026

Angelo • Couple Trip

Great hotel and perfect for our stay. We love the location and it was very clean. We would definitely stay here again.It was part of a longer trip.

5.0/512 Jun 2026

Kyle • Couple Trip

Staff was always genuinely helpful and smiling. Loved the location as we like walking through town to get to places and the parking was easy and had great access to the highway for day trips. Looking forward to future stays.

5.0/512 Jun 2026

Kimberly • Others

great place

5.0/512 Jun 2026

Robert • Couple Trip

Convenient location in town with free onsite or nearby parking. Can walk to many areas of Portland. Great prices compared to other in-city hotels. Incredibly helpful staff. Solid continental breakfast included. Is there a catch? Yes. But it is not a deal breaker if you are aware that all rooms are accessible only by stairs, and the first staircase is a bit steep. Some rooms are one more flight up, and a few are three flights up. Front desk staff volunteered to bring our luggage upstairs for us on our most recent stay. Also, while some rooms have a private bathroom and others have you sharing a bathroom, all bathrooms are down the hall from your room and require your room key to unlock the bathroom door. Not terrible, particularly since the hotel provides nice bathrobes in each sleeping room. We have stayed there a number of times over the years. The money you save each night can cover your lunches and dinners at fine restaurants in this “foodie” town — and still cost you less overall than just the room rates and parking/valet fees at fancier brand-name chain hotels in Portland. The beds are comfortable. Each room has a small fridge, a TV, a mini-safe, an iron and ironing board. You just need to be ready for stairs and for your private bathroom to be down the hall from your room rather than in your room. It is clearly not an ADA compliant hotel, being an older building with the quirky design issues noted above and no elevator.

5.0/512 Jun 2026

Lori • Trip with Friends

This hotel is very unique. Everyone has a private bathroom near your room. There also was limited parking, however, there was more free parking a block away. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast area was constantly being cleaned so there were always clean tables for other guests. The only drawback to this hotel is that all of the room are on the 2nd or 3rd floor, so if stairs are an issue, then this hotel isn’t for you.

5.0/59 Jun 2026

Roy • Solo Trip

I think that this is a very nice hotel that is conveniently located to getting to the Old Port area and downtown. The rooms are nice. The only issue is my room was on third floor and there's no elevator. I didn't have a problem, but if you have problems then you may want to request a first floor room. Breakfast was fairly good for self serve with a nice variety. The best part was the choice of freshly brewed coffee. The staff are very nice and helpful! This is my second time here and I would be happy to stay here the next time I'm in there area. Cheers!

5.0/55 Jun 2026

DEBRA • Couple Trip

This is an interesting historic hotel, its like staying at a relatives house. The staff were friendly & helpful. Nice hotel. Interesting concept with your own lockable private bath in hallway. You're given robes, take slippers. The stairs going upstsirs are awful , if you have mobility issues request a 1st floor accommodation. Bed was comfy, double room w/hallway bath was perfect for us. Parking is limited , but doable. Neighborhood is historic & lil rough, but minor league baseball 2 min walk & a pizza shop across the street. The free breakfast was phenomenal 24/7 free water, coffee, tea & ice is a lifesaver. Bring a refillable water bottle for traveling! My only complaint is theres an "old" smell. The place needs to be refreshed with new flooring/carpet & all walls washed with bleach.

5.0/55 Jun 2026

David • Couple Trip

Very nice people. Parking is tight. Interesting location; walk to everything.

5.0/55 Jun 2026

Cassandra

Great experience.

5.0/531 May 2026

Cynthia • Couple Trip

Property was very clean and staff was friendly and helpful. We choose an upstairs room (no elevator) with private bath in hall. We are in our 70s and this was not a problem at all. Outstanding continental breakfast each morning with extras plus coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks 24/7. Short drive into town. Highly recommend.

5.0/524 May 2026

Magdalena • Couple Trip

Absolutely enjoyed our stay! The parking was excellent and breakfast was perfect with excellent coffee. We absolutely loved the old world charm of the hotel. Loved the many stairs to our room, it was a lot of fun.

5.0/519 May 2026

Vince • Couple Trip

Parking was safe and easy, property beautiful

5.0/519 May 2026

James • Family Trip

Really great experience at a very cool and unique place! Breakfast was more than I was expecting and staff helpful and attentive at all times.

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No Elevators

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939 Congress St, Portland, Maine, US

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-5:30 AM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Alcohol is not served at this property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

About Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Inn at St John Portland In-Town Location
With a stay at Inn at St John Portland In-Town, you'll be centrally located in Portland, a short 7-minute walk from Maine Medical Center and 14 minutes by foot from University of Southern Maine. This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from State Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Portland Museum of Art.

Inn at St John Portland In-Town Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Inn at St John Portland In-Town Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - Thu, 08 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children