Bed and Breakfast
 The Inn on Carleton

46 Carleton St, Portland, 04102, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 44 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.5
Exceptional
44 reviews

The breakfast was so good and Jim was a wonderful host.the room was very clean and the Inn had so much character. It would stay here again and again.

Sarah United States of America

The breakfast was absolutely divine — lots of local ingredients and thoughtful compositions. The room was elegant and cozy, and the location is absolutely ideal.

Erin United States of America

Friendly and hospitable staff, easy check in and check out, delicious breakfasts.

Natalie United States of America

Amazing breakfast, great staff and service, very cute and clean

Abby United States of America

Great breakfast. The Inn is very comfortable and the Inn keeper/owner makes it all work.

Joseph United States of America

Beautiful old, historic home! Breakfast in the morning.

Julia United States of America

Very welcoming cozy inn, which was a great home base for exploring Portland on a chilly weekend. Fantastic food recommendations. Very walkable city.

Michelle United States of America

Fantastically maintained period building owned and managed with pride. It is far enough from the Old Port to provide a healthy walk. Great restaurants nearby.

Edward United States of America

The Inn On Carleton is exceptional. Must stay venue. 5+ stars!

Christina United States of America

The host Jim was awesome. He is very knowledgeable about Portland and the surrounding areas. Great resource. Breakfast was delightful and delicious. Bed was supper comfortable. Worth the time to check it out. Thanks for a memorable stay.

Shannon United States of America
9.5
Exceptional
44 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The breakfast was so good and Jim was a wonderful host.the room was very clean and the Inn had so much character. It would stay here again and again.”
    Sarah Sarah United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast was absolutely divine — lots of local ingredients and thoughtful compositions. The room was elegant and cozy, and the location is absolutely ideal.”
    Erin Erin United States of America United States of America
  • “Friendly and hospitable staff, easy check in and check out, delicious breakfasts.”
    Natalie Natalie United States of America United States of America
  • “Amazing breakfast, great staff and service, very cute and clean”
    Abby Abby United States of America United States of America
  • “Great breakfast. The Inn is very comfortable and the Inn keeper/owner makes it all work.”
    Joseph Joseph United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful old, historic home! Breakfast in the morning.”
    Julia Julia United States of America United States of America
  • “Very welcoming cozy inn, which was a great home base for exploring Portland on a chilly weekend. Fantastic food recommendations. Very walkable city.”
    Michelle Michelle United States of America United States of America
  • “Fantastically maintained period building owned and managed with pride. It is far enough from the Old Port to provide a healthy walk. Great restaurants nearby.”
    Edward Edward United States of America United States of America
  • “The Inn On Carleton is exceptional. Must stay venue. 5+ stars!”
    Christina Christina United States of America United States of America
  • “The host Jim was awesome. He is very knowledgeable about Portland and the surrounding areas. Great resource. Breakfast was delightful and delicious. Bed was supper comfortable.”
    Shannon Shannon United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities9.5
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money 9.1
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi7.5
High score for Portland

Located in Portland, a 20-minute walk from Merrill Auditorium and 1.6 miles from Portland Observatory, The Inn on Carleton has accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge and a garden.

There's a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast.

A terrace is available for guests at The Inn on Carleton to use.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Portland Exposition Building, Portland Stadium and Victoria Mansion. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 3.6 miles from The Inn on Carleton.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

The Inn on Carleton has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 30, 2016

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

9.5
Exceptional · 44 reviews
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  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities9.5
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money 9.1
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi7.5
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    Sarah
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    “The breakfast was so good and Jim was a wonderful host.the room was very clean and the Inn had so much character. It would stay here again and again.”
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    Erin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast was absolutely divine — lots of local ingredients and thoughtful compositions. The room was elegant and cozy, and the location is absolutely ideal.”
  • Natalie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Friendly and hospitable staff, easy check in and check out, delicious breakfasts.”
  • A
    Abby
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Amazing breakfast, great staff and service, very cute and clean”
  • Joseph
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great breakfast. The Inn is very comfortable and the Inn keeper/owner makes it all work.”
  • Julia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful old, historic home! Breakfast in the morning.”
  • Michelle
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very welcoming cozy inn, which was a great home base for exploring Portland on a chilly weekend. Fantastic food recommendations. Very walkable city.”
  • Edward
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Fantastically maintained period building owned and managed with pride. It is far enough from the Old Port to provide a healthy walk. Great restaurants nearby.”
  • Christina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The Inn On Carleton is exceptional. Must stay venue. 5+ stars!”
  • S
    Shannon
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The host Jim was awesome. He is very knowledgeable about Portland and the surrounding areas. Great resource. Breakfast was delightful and delicious. Bed was supper comfortable. Worth the time to check it out. Thanks for a memorable stay.”

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Host Info

9.8
Host Review Score
Fine Accommodations in Portland's West End
We graciously welcome you to the Inn on Carleton, our restored 1869 town home located in Portland Maine's prestigious West End neighborhood. Situated on a quiet tree-lined street the Inn on Carleton is close to the center of downtown Portland and adjacent to the arts district.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese
Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Portland Exposition Building
    0.4 miles
  • Portland Stadium
    0.5 miles
  • Victoria Mansion
    0.5 miles
  • Wadsworth Longfellow House
    0.7 miles
  • Casco Bay
    0.7 miles
  • Merrill Auditorium
    0.9 miles
  • Portland Downtown Historic District
    1 miles
  • Arts District
    1.2 miles
  • Portland Observatory
    1.5 miles
  • Back Cove Historic District
    1.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Caiolas
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Local 188
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Street & Co
    1.2 miles
  • Restaurant Fore Street
    1.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Aquaboggan Water Park
    9.7 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach
    9.9 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier
    10.7 miles
  • Palace Playland
    10.7 miles
  • Pirate's Cove
    11 miles
  • Funtown Splashtown USA
    11.6 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Casco Bay
    1.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Portland International Jetport
    1.9 miles
  • Pease International Tradeport
    48.3 miles
  • Augusta State Airport
    52 miles
How to get to The Inn on Carleton from Portland International Jetport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Inn on Carleton

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
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House rules The Inn on Carleton takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express The Inn on Carleton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform The Inn on Carleton 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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Inn on Carleton

  • Check-in at The Inn on Carleton is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Inn on Carleton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at The Inn on Carleton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • American

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Inn on Carleton by:

      • Taxi 15min

    • Room options at The Inn on Carleton include:

      • Double

    • The prices at The Inn on Carleton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Inn on Carleton is 1.1 miles from the center of Portland.