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Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Maine Medical Center

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LED TV

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LED TV

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

37 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LED TV

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LED TV

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

21 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LED TV

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LED TV

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LED TV

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

37 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

About the area

747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102

What's nearby

Maine Medical Center - 5 min walk
State Theatre - 7 min walk
Portland Museum of Art - 9 min walk
Hadlock Field - 10 min walk
Victoria Mansion - 11 min walk

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 free on-the-go breakfast, 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 multilingual staff
Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
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

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

Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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

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

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 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 34 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 at the property

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 34 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

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 34 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Francis?

As of 19 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis on 10 Mar,2025 start from S$171.58, 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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