Best Bower
140 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 80 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Awesome room and artwork. LOVED it. Great location and cute courtyard.
United States of America
Located in Portland and within a 12-minute walk of East End Beach, Best Bower features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free Wifi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Funtown Splashtown USA is 16 miles from the guest house and Aquaboggan Water Park is 14 miles away. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. All rooms come with a safety deposit box and some feature garden views. All guest rooms feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Portland Observatory, Merrill Auditorium and Portland Museum of Art. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 3.1 miles from Best Bower.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Best Bower has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 15, 2021Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Jennifer
United States of America“Awesome room and artwork. LOVED it. Great location and cute courtyard.”- RachealUnited States of America“An incredible space. Convenient location, and homey rooms. We will be coming back here yearly for anniversary’s and getaways! The room was stocked with everything we needed and was beautifully decorated and designed.”
CindyUnited States of America“decor, finishes, kitchenette, pantry items, toiletries, cleanliness, ease of check-in.”- FinisUnited States of America“This was a great find. A comfortable alternative to large hotels and overpriced Airbnbs. This was perfectly located in Munjoy where it was easy to access the eastern prom and downtown. We enjoyed great coffee on the courtyard patio in the morning....”
ValerieUnited States of America“The room was large very clean and comfortable. Quiet and dark at night. Nice bedding and dinnerware”
TaylorUnited States of America“We really enjoyed the construction features of this room. The space was very bright, clean, and cozy. We didn't mind spending a rainy day inside.”- WalshUnited States of America“Absolutely loved our stay there, it was cozy, clean, and in a great location. So many fun places within walking distance. The kitchenette in the main building was super accessible and nice to use, as well as the courtyard which was just gorgeous....”
- MirandaUnited States of America“The rooms were gorgeous and modern, with beautiful skylights that oversaw the observatory at night. Everything in the room was perfect and easy to get into.”
CarolUnited States of America“Unique and great hotel model. Rooms have keyed entry from lovely courtyard. Rooms were perfect. Light modern with birch floors and beautifully tiled bathrooms. it had exactly everything you would want, right where you would want it to be. I...”- SusanUnited States of America“I liked being able to check in with no problems and the room was lovely and had everything we needed. Coffee was delicious”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you have balconies or outdoor space that you can smoke Marijuana on
Greetings. Thank you for your inquiry. Our property is non-smoking however there are several nearby parks within close proximity. Including the North Street park and Eastern Promenade.Answered on 28 May 2021Would Like to know about parking? Is there a garage nearby or is first come street parking
Due to our urban location we do not have onsite parking. There is free street parking available. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Best, MelanieAnswered on 21 July 2021How do we enter our room upon check in. It says there is Keyless entry. Please explain.
Greetings, Guests will receive check-in details with a key code and instrcutions on how to access the guestroom on the day of arrival. Best, MelanieAnswered on 5 September 2023
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Amenities of Best BowerGreat facilities! Review score, 9.8
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Dining area
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
- Private check-in/out
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Best Bower of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Best Bower
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Best Bower is 2,450 feet from the center of Portland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Best Bower may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Best Bower include:
- Double
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Best Bower offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Check-in at Best Bower is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
