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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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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$578
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July

Room options

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102

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

  • ‪Uncharted Tea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Keg and Kraken - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bintliff's American Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's Sulky Lounge - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Francis

Hotel near Maine Medical Center
Located close to State Theatre and Deering Oaks Park, The Francis provides an art gallery on-site and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Francis offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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
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

We should mention

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 The Francis pet-friendly?

Yes, The Francis allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Francis?

As of 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis on 14 July 2025 start from AU$532.37, 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.

How much is parking at The Francis?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Francis?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Francis?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Francis located?

Located in Parkside, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center, Deering Oaks Park and State Theatre. Portland Museum of Art and Hadlock Field are also within 10 minutes. Portland Transportation Center is 25 minutes by foot.

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The Francis Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 332 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Comfortable, great and friendly staff. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful, renovations were excellent. Bed was extremely comfortable and clean. Bathrooms were prestige, clean and newly renovated the old character with the renovated amenities. Made this a very excellent day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Had a quick one night stay at The Francis and am so glad we landed there for our only night in Portland. Extremely clean, well decorated, lots of thoughtful touches and a perfect all around vibe! Bed was very comfortable and shower pressure was great! The staff was extremely nice/helpful. Very walkable area right on Congress next to so many cute dining places. If you’re looking for a well-appointed place on a great location with lots of charm, The Francis is it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great, easy checkin and parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely place to be in Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice staff and a very well kept room/hotel. Would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

A true small luxury hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

A lovely hotel in a great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Wonderful friendly service and beautiful building. Free Parking on site a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

We were greeted with a smile, and every interaction with the staff was pleasant. The location was convenient, the information shared was helpful, and we enjoyed the history in ambience of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Staff was great; very welcoming and friendly. Facility was very nice. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely small hotel that's extremely comfortable and well-appointed. Make sure to have dinner at the Wayside Tavern - it's excellent. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

A lovely small hotel - very good service and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Very nice hotel but quite a walk into town fantastic bakery opposite for baked goods for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel in an old Victorian. The rooms were well appointed and cozy. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Very cool old hotel. Clean, comfortable, wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Very cozy and warm property. We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We were thrilled with The Francis and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Beautiful local hotel. Clean, super comfy bed, great shower, elevator a plus, convenient parking. Staff great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

So cozy and one of our favorite hotels!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

I really liked my overall stay, however, I wish the room felt a little cozier. My room felt like I was staying at a Marriott/hyatt in terms of modernity and we were looking for more of a warm room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Always awesome. Great boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Francis was exactly what I wanted for my trip to Portland. A welcoming staff that were helpful the entire time, a location in the heart of the city, and a great room with wonderful amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Spacious room, old historical building full of charm and personality. If you're not expecting bland, run of the mill Hilton, you'll love it. Staff was super attentive and helpful. Would stay again if we're back in Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Shane welcomed us so warmly and well I already knew it was going to be a great experience. We loved our room, loved the breakfast we received in the morning. I would highly recommend the Francis and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024