Hotel The Francis
747 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 143 reviews)
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Our room was clean, charming, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. Lovely decor. Staff was helpful, friendly. Very quick check in process. About a mile walk to the waterfront area, which we enjoyed the walk to. Some nice restaurants within a few block walk.
United States of AmericaWe love the building and the interior of the hotel. the rooms were squeaky clean, spacious, and well-lit! The hotel has a dedicated parking space for guests. We love love love the coffee shop and bakery across the street, and the area is beautiful for walking around. lots of shops and restaurants walking distance from the hotel!
United States of AmericaOur stay was during the covid19 pandemic. The staff was super friendly and due to limited numbers of travelers, we felt like we had the place to ourselves. It feels like a hotel meets bed and breakfast. There is a lot of charm and character and it is cozy. Great beds and wonderful showers. We had a deck which would have been nicer had it not been raining.
United States of AmericaThis was my absolute favorite property I have ever stayed at. This place was quaint, clean, the staff was astoundingly welcome and pleasant, the rooms kept the Victorian accents with modern touches and furnishings. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. I felt comfortable and welcome during my stay. I loved it so much I decided to stay another night!
United States of AmericaThe service was excellent and the rooms so comfy. Also liked that it was near great restaurants and the museum.
United States of AmericaThis place is gorgeous, comfortable, chic, and we loved the location, especially for the coffeehouse across the street.
United States of AmericaNice quiet room, pleasant staff. Room was spotless, hotel lobby was pretty with a cool fireplace. Parking was free, location was good. Cool adjoining restaurant, glad our room was away from the restaurant, think it could have been noisy.
United States of AmericaWe enjoyed the space in the king suite and it was quiet as we requested for a restful sleep. Staff was extremely friendly with excellent recommendations for dining when we inquired.
United States of AmericaBeautifully appointed, helpful staff and nice location to get some walks into the main part of town. Loved the sweet shop across the street!
United States of AmericaBeautiful facility, large rooms and immaculately clean.
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Dana
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Kaitlin
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Joanne
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Sarah
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Amy
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Francis
The Francis, a historic landmark, is located in Portland's Bramhall neighborhood, near Art District. Guests can enjoy the spa.
Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Located on the second floor, The Spa at The Francis features a menu of full body massages and locally sourced scrubs.
Museums, galleries, theaters, skating rinks, craft breweries and boutiques are within a 0.9 mi radius of the property. Portland International Jetport Airport is 3.2 mi from The Francis.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Free parking available at the hotel
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Standard King Room
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See what guests loved the most:
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Shelly
United States of America“Our room was clean, charming, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. Lovely decor. Staff was helpful, friendly. Very quick check in process. About a mile walk to the waterfront area, which we enjoyed the walk to. Some nice restaurants within a few block walk.” Read more
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Razan
United States of America
“We love the building and the interior of the hotel. the rooms were squeaky clean, spacious, and well-lit! The hotel has a dedicated parking space for guests. We love love love the coffee shop and bakery across the street, and the area is beautiful for walking around. lots of shops and restaurants walking distance from the hotel!” Read more
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Dana
United States of America
“Our stay was during the covid19 pandemic. The staff was super friendly and due to limited numbers of travelers, we felt like we had the place to ourselves. It feels like a hotel meets bed and breakfast. There is a lot of charm and character and it is cozy. Great beds and wonderful showers. We had a deck which would have been nicer had it not been raining.” Read more
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Kaitlin
United States of America
“This was my absolute favorite property I have ever stayed at. This place was quaint, clean, the staff was astoundingly welcome and pleasant, the rooms kept the Victorian accents with modern touches and furnishings. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. I felt comfortable and welcome during my stay. I loved it so much I decided to stay another night!” Read more
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Joanne
United States of America
“The service was excellent and the rooms so comfy. Also liked that it was near great restaurants and the museum.”
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Sarah
United States of America
“This place is gorgeous, comfortable, chic, and we loved the location, especially for the coffeehouse across the street.”
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Amy
United States of America
“Nice quiet room, pleasant staff. Room was spotless, hotel lobby was pretty with a cool fireplace. Parking was free, location was good. Cool adjoining restaurant, glad our room was away from the restaurant, think it could have been noisy.”
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James
United States of America
“We enjoyed the space in the king suite and it was quiet as we requested for a restful sleep. Staff was extremely friendly with excellent recommendations for dining when we inquired.”
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Amy
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“Beautifully appointed, helpful staff and nice location to get some walks into the main part of town. Loved the sweet shop across the street!”
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Ronald
United States of America
“Beautiful facility, large rooms and immaculately clean.”
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About The Francis
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Portland Exposition Building0.3 miles
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Portland Stadium0.4 miles
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Victoria Mansion0.5 miles
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Wadsworth Longfellow House0.6 miles
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Merrill Auditorium0.8 miles
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Casco Bay0.8 miles
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Portland Downtown Historic District0.8 miles
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Arts District1.2 miles
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Portland Observatory1.4 miles
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Back Cove Historic District1.4 miles
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Restaurant Pai Men Miyake0.2 miles
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Restaurant Chaval0.2 miles
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Cafe/Bar LFK0.2 miles
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Restaurant Floods0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Tandem Coffee & Bakery0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Bramhall Pub0 miles
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Aquaboggan Water Park9.8 miles
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Old Orchard Beach10 miles
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Old Orchard Beach Pier10.9 miles
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Palace Playland10.9 miles
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Pirate's Cove11.2 miles
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Funtown Splashtown USA11.7 miles
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Portland International Jetport2 miles
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Pease International Tradeport48.5 miles
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Augusta State Airport51.8 miles
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Amenities of The Francis
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Temporary art galleries
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Accessibility
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids (Braille)
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Couples' massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
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Crib by request
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Extra bed by request
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$35 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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$35 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The Francis accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
Please inform The Francis 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about The Francis
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The Francis offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Full-body massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Couples' massage
- Temporary art galleries
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Room options at The Francis include:
- Double
- Suite
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Francis (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Francis by:
- Car 12min
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Check-in at The Francis is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at The Francis may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
