Inn at St. John
"Quirky, well-liked historic inn with free breakfast, free parking, and charming service near the Arts District — no elevator, so confirm your room type."
About The Hotel
From $115/night — a characterful budget inn near downtown. This is a quirky-charming 4.2 historic inn on Congress Street: great-value and well-liked for service, with old-building quirks to expect. Perfect for solo and budget travelers who value friendly staff and a free breakfast over chain amenities. The property earns high marks for cleanliness (4.5) and value (4.4), with guests raving about the fluffy bathrobes and welcoming front desk. Located about a mile from the Old Port near Maine Medical Center, it’s a pleasant 20-minute walk or short ride into the cobblestones.
What Guests Are Saying
“Adorable hotel. Check-in was a breeze. 24 hour coffee/tea/fruit was nice to have. Fluffy bathrobes were a nice touch. Perfectly clean and comfortable room. We were in the room right next to the breakfast area and there was no problem with noise at all. Way better experience than staying at an overpriced big box hotel. We will definitely be back!” — LSDNNLL, 5 stars
“This was our first time staying at a B&B. The staff was very friendly and room was very clean. It is an older building with a limited number of electrical outlets. The building has no elevator. The room was quiet and breakfast was good.” — R C., 5 stars
“The staff at Inn at St. John, an old school hotel was wonderful, so friendly & helpful, I heard a man working the front desk help someone on the phone find another hotel that was more affordable for them, amazing. The continental breakfast was varied. We were able to walk to just about everywhere we needed to go. My main caveat is that there’s no elevator, our room was on the top floor, and we had a lot of heavy luggage: not easy. Also, our room could use a new mattress and updated wallpaper. Otherwise, the room was large and sunny with a king bed, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker was terrific.” — redAllison, 4 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Free breakfast and 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, and fruit
- Friendly, helpful staff and a quiet, clean property
- Free and street parking on Congress Street
- Fluffy bathrobes in every room; pet-friendly with a 24-hour front desk
- Historic charm and character at budget rates
Cons:
- Old building with no elevator — top-floor rooms mean carrying luggage upstairs
- Some rooms are small, lack windows, or share a hallway bathroom; confirm your room type before booking
- About a mile from the Old Port; parking can fill up in peak season
The Location
On Congress Street in Portland’s West End, near Maine Medical Center, about a mile from the Old Port (a 20-minute walk or short ride). The Bread & Olive wine bar and local restaurants are next door. Downtown is walkable but requires a modest trek. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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Guest reviews
What guests are saying about Inn at St. John.
"After reading some of the reviews, im not going to lie, I was a bit worried. People, if you pass on this hotel, you'll be missing out on staying at a beautiful, lovely-staffed, hotel. Honestly, I can't think of one single thing to complain about. The room was spacious and beautiful and very clean. The staff was very friendly, happy and helpful. Fresh coffee 24/7. Delicious continental breakfast. The surrounding food and beverage establishments are great. The price can't be beat. We were on the ground level. Could barely hear the outside noise or traffic. Probably the most quiet hotel I've ever stayed in. Kudos, Inn at St John!! Didn't want to leave!"
— Lori Watts
View on Google"I highly recommend the Inn at St. John's. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the place has a warm and homey feel. I also appreciate the price of their economy rooms--$89/night is hard to beat, and I never had to wait to get into the shared bathroom. The rooms are comfortable and well-kept and the bathrooms very clean. I've come to Portland three times lately to do complicated elder-care things, and twice I've stayed in the Inn at St.John's; I can't fully describe why, but I found it a much more comforting place to come back to than the more expensive chain hotel where I stayed the other time."
— Joanna Hoyt
View on Google"I could not recommend this place more if you are staying in Portland. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The room was extremely nice and spacious. They provided super comfy robes plus on site parking which was a plus. The location is perfect proximity to Commercial St. Walking distance to everything, but Uber and parking are also available. Please be sure to go next door to Bread and Olive as well as across the street to Villa Pizza, which we found out was the local place to go after a Sea Dogs game. Everyone was so friendly!! Don’t miss out on the pizza. Great taste and crust. Would definitely stay here again."
— Stacy McGraw
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