Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Portland Museum of Art

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Exterior
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
View from room
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
The current price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portland

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG places you steps from Portland Museum of Art and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cross Insurance Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a free airport shuttle. .Port of Call is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. Business travelers can take advantage of 12 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 3-property class Downtown Portland hotel include State Theatre and Maine Medical Center is within 20 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • State Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Escobarr - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arcadia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aura - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Speckled Ax - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yosaku - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Portland Museum of Art
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. 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.

  • 239 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 2787 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

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

More

  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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.

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

As of 11 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG on 15 June 2025 start from AU$315.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG is Old Orchard Beach (18.2 km).

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 752 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1243 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay after a conference. The lobby is under construction but the staff more than made up for that minor inconvenience. Room was well prepared, spacious and had a great view, even though it was only the 3rd floor. My only gripe is that the bathroom fixtures felt a bit dated and poorly maintained, but everything worked and was very clean. All in all: a well located property with a great staff and rooms that are very nice given the age of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaye

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I completely understand that the property is under construction, I do enjoy Holidays Inns usually. But from the parking being almost non existence, having to pay $20 per car per night. There was a convention, and during check in, it was a wreck of a long line where no one knew if we were in like to check into the hotel OR for some weird convention. There was no where to put the luggage down, or where to go. Very very inconvenient. The room was fairly clean, although there was still last customer's trash left in room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rukia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best staff ever. I had the best stay and I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Exceptional

Our stay at this hotel exceeded our expectations. Though the parts of the facility were under remodeling/construction we never would have known except for entering/leaving through an alternate route. All areas that we visited were very clean and beds in our room were very comfortable. All staff we encountered were courteous pleasant and concerned about our comfort and needs. My husband is blind and all staff were intuned to this. Mark, Grisel and Richard at the front desk were wonderful as were the dining room staff. We only had breakfast during our stay but it was delicious. Alex the van driver was pleasant as well. We will definitely return here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don, Dieppe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking should be included with the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, quiet room, excellent temperature control. Staff was welcoming and very helpful with any questions. Would definitely like to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

We stayed overnight for a couples getaway. Even though they were under construction, everything was clean and orderly. We prepaid for our breakfast and was shocked at the amoint of food we got. It was very good. Just surprising amount. I would only park in the garage under the hotel if you have a tiny car. Otherwise, use their other garage. Nice hotel and staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lobby being under construction couldn’t be helped. But the lock on the hotel room door not locking for 24 hours was an issue. It was eventually fixed. Upon entering the room, no toilet paper or shower curtain was in the room and the key cards working to swipe the elevators to move with hit or miss. Staffed their best rectify it but it’s just a long list to deal with on one visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ongoing construction isn't easy for anybody. They did what had to be done to get through it. Parking is always a pain.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I did notice the property was under some renovation so we can overlook some of the untidiness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice renovation updates
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

jay, townsend

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a conference going on, and the front lobby was under going construction… they had to make room keys in a hall way down a back door. It was absolutely ridiculous. Completely under staff. Took 2 HOURS. 2 Hours to get my room that was upgraded for the inconvenience, but stripped from me as soon as I checked in after my two hour lunch across the street because your reastaurant wasn’t even open ??? Overall. Horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
There was an odd smell. The hotel smelled like disinfectant, more like a hospital. They say they have transportation but just not for the time we needed; no offers of assistance. One of the women at the make shift desk was friendly but the other wasn’t, even when we were trying to figure out options for getting to the airport and finding dinner. We ended up buying frozen meals but there are no microwaves in the rooms so we had to use the one by the elevator. It felt just very sketchy. Ice machine broken as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall this was a decent 2 night stay. The room we booked was huge and had a nice view of the bay. The bed was also extremely comfortable and the room was clean. The staff were all so friendly and helpful as well. Unfortunately there were some negatives though. The heat in the room was very inconsistent- sometimes it was freezing and blowing out cold air and other times it was hot. Also the hotel was going under renovations, which normally isn’t a huge deal, but we weren’t told of this until after we already booked the room and received confusing instructions on how/where to park. Not very convenient. The pool was also freezing and the sauna did not work. I also would not recommend purchasing the breakfast that is offered as I did not feel like it was worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025