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Reviews of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG 3 stars

88 Spring Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States

#16 of 26 hotels in Portland

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 882 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that hot breakfast was only for 2 people even though we were 4. We had paid for breakfast included, so this should be made clearer and not just on the small print on a breakfast voucher. Ended up having to pay extra just because 2 of us had a very small portion of scrambled eggs....

    Good location, car park next door

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    The hotel was good, walking distance to shops.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee serve at breakfast, it was watered coffee. They need to update the toaster, they took forever to toast a muffin, and the coffee pots served looked run down. For the price, everything served was good except the coffee. Since there are no breakfast options nearby, only coffee shops and bakery.

    The room was good, clean. The location was perfect for easy access to every area I wanted to visit, museum and downtown area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    We would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no problem with the property

    location was great. The staff was great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    I would go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff could have been slightly more friendly and attentive to details but I was happy overall.

    They covered all the bases well.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    It was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Tight parking garage

    The view

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Clean property with easy walking distance to restaraunts nearby!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Construction in the main lobby, paying for parking, and our car majorly dented by another car parking way too close- we had to find a repair place on our vacation.

    Room was clean; quiet space, free shuttle to surrounding restaraunt area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    9.0
    Great stay! We'd be back if every in the area!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Corner King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Having a restaurant right there on the property was very helpful (and delicious) when we arrived, so that we could get settled in our room and have an easy meal. The breakfast buffet was good too. Our room size was big, and the window looking out was great when watching the fog that had rolled in that night. The location of the hotel is exceptional when it comes to just leaving your car parked and touring the city by foot.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Quick getaway but packed in great dining (Magissa was fun and delicious), shi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is awesome. Rooms we nice and spacious. Onsite parking is $20. Better than other nearby hotels and free shuttle is a bonus

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    The staff tries to be accommodating and professional the Concierge/valet/shuttle driver with Red Hair is hilario
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premium Corner King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price is a New York City price for a Portland Maine hotel ie: holiday inn…. The pullout couch had no sheets and we told them we had three people and paid for three people. It was one king and a pullout. We had to call twice for sheets once was after we came in in the evening and they still weren’t there Then they were just handed to us. Nobody made the bed we made the bed. There’s no closet The bathroom is small There are no liners in any of the trash receptacles/waste baskets in the room Where to pay to park at the hotel, and there were several other people that seem to park there not be to the hotel and the gate just opened and closed freely

    I love the location The staff is friendly

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place and not a typical Holiday In.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is quite lovely, as was the staff. The price was a bit high but I understand most of Portland is the same. Location was perfect. Walked everywhere.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Great option
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking Complimentary breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Overall, we enjoyed our stay there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our mattress was much too soft. A firmer mattress would have been much more comfortable. I wish the parking for hotel residents was free, or less expensive.

    I liked the location. I liked the water offered in the lobby. I liked having the parking garage. I liked that it was close to the Portland Museum of Art.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very helpful and friendly. Courtesy shuttle to and from airport as well as around town was a huge help to us and we were extremely grateful for this service.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good stay for 5 nights (7/4 weekend)! We would come back again for sure. Great location!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Corner King Room with Sofa Bed and Bay View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The wait time at breakfast can be a little long, but this is not a criticism of the staff. It *IS* a criticism of whoever is deciding that 1 person or 2 people can possibly take care of all the guests there in the morning. (They have to greet you, seat you, get your coffee, get your juice, get your water, get your silverware, and take your order and then bring you your bill and then come back and take your bill -- in addition to cleaning up your table after you leave and setting out new coffee cups and silverware BEFORE they can then seat the next guest there, etc.). THIS is the ONLY problem we found -- but the hotel needs to address this! Again, KUDOS TO THE BREAKFAST STAFF, including the greeter/server and the cooks (who constantly kept an abundant amount of food out on the buffet AT ALL TIMES).

    The staff were great. The front desk staff were able to answer all our questions. The cleaning people were on the ball. The staff at the breakfast area are EXTREMELY good. -- By the way, we booked Room 1126 (11th floor is the top floor). It's a bigger room with a king bed and a view of the bay and downtown. GREAT VIEW! Worth the additional price. (When you book, book a room with a Bay View -- see 2 photos of the view from our room)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Stayed for three days. Location was great Walkable to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Corner King Room with Sofa Bed and Bay View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price a little higher

    Location was great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lock it door was broken Hard to park, parking was limited

    Near downtown Easy to walk to old port Room was nice and comfortable Got complementary breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little old and the AC unit was quite loud but not dealbreakers if you’re just using the room to rest and shower when you’re not out exploring the city.

    Parking available. Well located and near attractions and restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Restaurant not open at this time. No newspapers in kiosk.

    Top floor, bay view room. Parking on site.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only problem was that it was under construction.

    Great Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Easy access to water front and downtown areas.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    7.0
    Handy location for quick Portland stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast included Parking was chargeable

    Nice view from the room Good location 5-10 mins walk into Portland Room was clean and spacious

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Currently undergoing renovation in the. Lobby but did not affect. Us.

    The room was excellent with a super. View across to the waterfront..

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    Pleasant and relaxed. Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was our first time there, it was difficult to figure out where to park to check in.

    The room was comfortable and the bathroom very clean. The shower had good pressure.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool facilities could use an update, damaged items - made the staff aware. They couldn’t find my booking for around 20/25 mins so checking in wasn’t great. Shower pressure was quite low.

    Good location, comfortable beds. Nice view of the city from our room. On site parking is helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

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