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The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

2.0 star property

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Signature Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Interior
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$299
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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178 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Loft, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Portland

At The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street you'll be within steps of Casco Bay and Fore Street Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find express check-in, luggage storage and a lift. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Portland hotel include Thompson's Point and Maine Mall.

What's nearby

  • Merrill Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fore Street Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • State Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Works Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bard Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Highroller Lobster Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Novare Res Bier Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cheese Louise - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offers its guests concierge services, express check-in, and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offers 19 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and hairdryers.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's MEWS Digital Key mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 48 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 60 per night

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Yep, The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street has an uncovered self car park for USD 60 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street on 17 May 2026 start from AU$299, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

The closest beach to The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street is Old Orchard Beach (18.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

No, The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LaShonda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Docent Collection-Boyd Block was a wonderful stay! VERY clean and luxurious, we had everything we needed and more. The staff was very professional and helpful. Check in was the most efficient ever. I absolutely loved everything about Boyd Block, we were in walking distance to so many places. This was a 10/10 stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and clean new hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025