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The Francis

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Maine Medical Center

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | Interior
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Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

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747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Place, Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portland

At The Francis you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Maine Medical Center and Deering Oaks Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out and free newspapers in the lobby. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Parkside hotel include State Theatre and Portland Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • Maine Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hadlock Field - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Thompson's Point - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 5 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quiero Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Grant Street - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Francis

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Maine Medical Center
As a guest of The Francis, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Francis also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a fireplace in the lobby, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1881
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Francis offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1881
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Francis Hotel Portland
Francis Hotel
Francis Portland
The Francis Portland
The Francis Hotel
The Francis Portland
The Francis Hotel Portland

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Francis?

Yep, The Francis has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Francis?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$189.79, 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 Francis?

The closest beach to The Francis is Old Orchard Beach (17.8 km).

What makes The Francis a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Francis.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Francis?

No, The Francis does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Francis?

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

Are pets allowed at The Francis?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Francis, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.