Bed and Breakfast Portland, Maine and Inns

Maine's largest city, Portland, is such a fun place to visit that it is unlikely you will want to leave. And with the wonderful selection of inns and bed and breakfasts in Portland, Maine, why should you go?

The longer you stay, the more time you will have to explore the dozens of popular tourist attractions this harbor city has to offer.

There are SO many things to do in Portland, Maine!

Art galleries, museums, boutiques and specialty shops line cobblestone streets of the Old Port district, and surrounding historic neighborhoods...

...whale watching cruise boats and sightseeing vessels ferry passengers in to, and out of, Portland Harbor - the city's working waterfront and award-winning Portland restaurants are around nearly every corner.

Add to that the list of fun, year-round Portland activities and events...

...Harvest on the Harbor, Old Port Festival, Sidewalk Art Festival, Picnic Music and Arts Festival, Portland, Maine Boat Show, nearby Clam Festival in Yarmouth...

...and you can see why this is a favorite Maine vacation spot.

Fortunately, you will find many great Portland, Maine lodging accommodations, including what some people say are the best places to stay in Portland, Maine...

Inns Portland, Maine and Bed and Breakfasts

Whether you are looking for a romantic bed and breakfast in Portland, Maine, or a place to call home for business travel, Portland, ME B&B's and inns can be perfect.

But how will you find the best lodging in Portland, ME? You may want to do what I do before a Portland trip (or a vacation anywhere).

I read travelers ratings and reviews of hotels in Portland, Maine...

...and, check room rates, compare prices, and then decide which place is the "right" place to stay.

Inn on Carleton Portland, Maine

In the elegant Western Promenade neighborhood of Portland, Maine is Inn on Carleton - a sister inn to the Portland, Maine Chadwick Bed and Breakfast.

Known as the oldest established bed and breakfast in Portland, Maine, the Inn on Carleton has long been a favorite among Portland lodging accommodations.

Featured on This Old House, the Carleton inn is a magnificently restored 1869 Victorian home, with six beautifully decorated guest rooms, all featuring a private bath.

During spring and summer guests love the gorgeous English Garden, and year long they savor the "five star dining experience in the morning".

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Morrill Mansion Bed and Breakfast Portland, Maine

Portland's West End District, noted for its historical homes and beautiful architecture, is home to the Morrill Mansion B&B.

Formerly a 19th century townhouse...

...this popular Portland, Maine hotel has been "meticulously restored to its original Italianate elegance".

Offering cable TV with DVD player, a mini-refrigerator, phone and air conditioning, each of the Morrill Mansion's guest rooms...

...the Marston, Burnham, Morrill Suite (two room suite), Bramhall (junior suite), McGuire, Vaughan, and Back Cove are uniquely and elegantly decorated.

Although located in one of Portland's quieter neighborhoods, the Morrill Mansion inn is within close proximity to many of the Portland restaurants, shops, galleries, and favorite tourist attractions.

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Chadwick Bed and Breakfast Portland, Maine

The Chadwick B&B Portland, Maine - a sister inn to the Portland, Maine Inn on Carleton - offers "the closest accommodations to Maine Medical Center and is within walking distance to Mercy Hospital".

Each of the Chadwick inn guest rooms...

...Longfellow Room, Abbott Room, Baxter Room - with a fireplace and private deck, Chamberlain Room - also with a fireplace...

...are tastefully decorated and include private bathrooms, memory foam beds, air conditioning, and "the softest bathroom towels, and fresh terry cloth robes".

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Pomegranate Inn Portland, Maine

Frommer's calls the Portland, Maine Pomegranate Inn "whimsical and elegant". The Inn says that it offers...

..."Classic accommodations with a touch of panache".

Whether for romantic getaways or business travel, the Portland, Maine Pomegranate Inn offers eight luxury hotel accommodations, all with a private bath and television. Some guest rooms also include working fireplaces.

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Choosing an Inn or B&B Portland, Maine

A Portland, Maine vacation experience can be SO much better if you have done a little research ahead of time. Especially when it comes to choosing the place that you will be calling your home away from home.

Will you be needing an elevator, what about a handicap accessible room? Keep in mind that many historic Maine inns and B&B's are older properties and often have stairs, but no elevator.

How about room size? If you are planning a family vacation to Portland, Maine, a bed and breakfast with a suite may work better than a standard size room.

For sleeping, do you need a king room, a queen size bed, two doubles, or a sofa bed?

Location is important also...

...especially if you have a preference for an inn or bed and breakfast in Old Port, the Arts District, the West End, or in other historic Portland, Maine neighborhoods.

And if your dog or cat is traveling with you, certainly a pet friendly place to stay in Portland is going to be top priority! So many things to consider, but with...

...The Inn at Park Spring, The Danforth, Wild Iris Inn, West End Inn, Inn at St. John, Victorian Terrace, Percy Inn, and Fleetwood House Bed and Breakfast...

...you are sure to find an inn or bed and breakfast in Portland, Maine that is just right for YOU.

The number of good places to stay in Portland, ME can be overwhelming, you may want to begin your Portland trip planning right where I begin...

...by reading other travelers reviews of hotels in Portland, ME.

Will you be visiting Portland during high season - May June, July, August, September or October - or during a special event or holiday?

Hotel reservations in Portland can fill up well ahead of time, so...

...to get the best hotel deals in Portland, Maine, you will probably want to do research early and book a room as soon as you find the ideal place to stay.

And if you are looking for discounts, cheap rates or special vacation packages...

...lower rates at an inn or bed and breakfast in Portland, Maine will typically be offered on weekdays and weekends, in the off season.