The Francis

Property class: 3.5
Hotel within walking distance of Maine Medical Center

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The Francis puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center and State Theatre. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and on-the-go breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Portland Museum of Art and Hadlock Field are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$172 nightly
The total price is $188
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a ceiling fan.

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard with a built-in shelf, an air conditioning unit, and a painting of sailboats on the wall.

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through the windows, and a painting on the wall.

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a minibar, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102

What's nearby

  • Deering Oaks Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • State Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hadlock Field - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victoria Mansion - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 12 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 41 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 42 min drive
  • Saco Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Freeport Station - 21 min drive
  • Portland Transportation Center - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Suppa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quiero Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LB Mini-Mart - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Francis

  • The Francis puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center and State Theatre. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and on-the-go breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Portland Museum of Art and Hadlock Field are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

The Francis Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant and nearby dining options were highly praised for their excellent food and convenient location. (16 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible for guests. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is just opposite Longfellow and offers a very family like atmosphere. Enjoyed our stay a lot
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were super nice and welcomed us on arrival. Parking was plentiful and next to the building. The room was clean and big for our family. Breakfast was good just wished it was earlier than 9am. Overall very happy with our stay and highly recommend it!
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6/10 Good

Very pleasant and attentive staff, nice location and easy free-parking options. But the room was too small to contain a couple of large suitcases, and the mini fridge was so packed with minibar items that you couldn’t fit in one bottle of water. Being on the ground floor, we could hear the steps of the people in the room above us. Good, nice, but that’s it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice combination of charm and luxury across the board
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10/10 Exceptional

The building was in good condition all round. Staff were friendly and helpful.Location was central with restaurant nearby.The bar/ restaurant linked to the hotel is excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, the room we had was nice and spacious. Parking was very easy and convenient. Appreciated the restaurant guides/recommendations.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous staff and accommodations.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, great and friendly staff. Nice place.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely small hotel - very good service and well appointed
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, easy checkin and parking
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and a very well kept room/hotel. Would visit again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Victorian charm, clean, and dog friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a really lovely stay at The Francis. The building itself is beautiful and has so much character, but still feels really comfortable and updated. Our room was clean, cozy, and thoughtfully done. The staff was genuinely kind and helpful without being over the top. It’s in a great spot, easy to get everywhere but still quiet at night. I’d definitely come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in an old Victorian. The rooms were well appointed and cozy. We would definitely stay there again.
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Very nice hotel but quite a walk into town fantastic bakery opposite for baked goods for breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice historic building. Renewable and comfortable. We didn’t get breakfast because it wasn’t available until after 830 am and we had an earlier flight. Also the coffee service was nice but for those who like cream it was a little lacking as there was none provided. The minibar was fun and unique with great treats and Maine made items. The gym at the sister hotel was fantastic but not available for early morning workout but over all a nice stay. Really ideal for a laidback traveler
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great; very welcoming and friendly. Facility was very nice. We enjoyed our stay here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy and warm property. We enjoyed our stay very much
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the staff+room

All staff were very friendly. The room was very cozy and clean. Lots of restaurants near by, couldn't ask for a better location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very cool old hotel. Clean, comfortable, wonderful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for walking around Portland. And the hotel staff were very pleasant/helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

What a quaint way to start our trip! Staff was so friendly and accommodatng. We had a great room with an amazing shower. A little bit of a walk to touristy things- but very doable!
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was convenient right behind the hotel. Room was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. Love the location near excellent dining like Tandem Bakery and Chaval. Nice long walk down to the waterfront in under 1.5 miles.