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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

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

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Exterior
View from room
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Ballroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

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 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

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

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

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

Map
88 Spring St, Portland, ME, 04101

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 remodelled in 2020 and located near Portland Museum of Art
Located close to State Theatre and Cross Insurance Arena, Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG provides a free return airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Local Toast, the on-site family restaurant. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and free bike hire
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an indoor pool and express check-out
  • Wedding services, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 239 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and fridges

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 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Local Toast
  • Local Toast

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 (29,999 square foot of space)

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$287.48, 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 Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 20.00 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 20.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Portland Museum of Art, Cross Insurance Arena and State Theatre. Maine Medical Center and University of Southern Maine are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 797 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1316 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience staying with this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianggang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty recently renovated Holiday Inn with nice staff and good location downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the free shuttle to and from the airport, as well as being taken to restaurants in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Amenities
Great service and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B

Good location and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Entela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love Holiday Inn hotels. Rooms are clean and beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property , friendly staff , clean spacious room delicious breakfast close to restaurants too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location. Very reliable shuttle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

F. Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Attentive staff Airport Shuttle!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanyarat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly professional staff, very comfortable bed and excellent air conditioner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location! Wonderful breakfast, not too pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location to see the city but hotel is in need of updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a convenient location, close to many restaurants. The room and the view were fantastic! The staff was friendly, and everything was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe area close to restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Standard Holiday Inn, but it was way overpriced when I was there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a wonderful stay at the HI
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and view was great also in great location. Under construction when we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second time in Maine and decided to stay here. Eslot of things were in walking distance. Nice, clean envious and rooms well maintained. Also very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathalie

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025