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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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88 Spring St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Portland Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Hotel in Portland with free airport shuttle and free local area shuttle
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas, a free airport shuttle and a free cruise terminal shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Change of bedsheets is available on request
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers 239 accommodations with video game consoles and a safe. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, a free round-trip airport shuttle and free train pick-up service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a meal at the family restaurant or drinks at the lobby lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking, self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Thompson's Point and 8 minutes from Maine Mall
  • Free airport, railway station and local-area shuttle service
As a guest of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 29999 square feet (2787 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG. An area shuttle within 2 miles and A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG was completed in July 2020.

This 3-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 11:00 AM.
Port of Call – On-site family restaurant.
Port of Call – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 miles
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up 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
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered 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/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Port of Call
  • Port of Call

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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (29,999 square foot 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 films
  • 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
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 26 December 2024 to 30 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 807 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1330 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is the best
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean and comfortable with all the appliances that we needed. Definitely a place to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was stunning. It was also in the centre of the city allowing for easy access by walking to the downtown shops and restaurants. During the week it was very quiet and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were not very well versed in hospitality. A bit snarky and rude. Hotel was fine and clean but lots of broken things - locks, coffee makers, elevators.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was not included
The stay was good however I purchased breakfast with my reservation through Hotels.com but was not on my reservation at the hotel. This cost us $30 additional dollars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Palak

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in downtown. Room had a really good view. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda T

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the pool was in poor shape and dirty ,hair ball in bottom drain gross ring on tiles, and needed a vacuuming. Room itself was fairly clean but did find hair on phone and in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Hallowell

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, the view was amazing, and the staff were courteous and helpful. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would book here again, the staff was very accomodating. It was quiet, breakfast added great perk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was recently remodeled. It is located in the Art Museum area, so there are things to do. There are aslo good restaurants in the area, which are in wlaking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are always spacious and inexpensive for the downtown areas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

godfrey wood

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable but no microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024