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Inn at St. John

2.5 of 5
939 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
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Ranked #9 of 12 Portland B&B and Inns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We found the Inn beautiful. It was clean, clean,clean, Staff was very eager to please and anticipate needs. This was our first trip to Maine and in Portland found the location very convenient. Bus stops, taxis etc. are convenient. Easy direct route from Inn to walk down to Old Port (about a mile). Victorian /colonial decor is romantic and historical.... More

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Buford, Georgia, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

If your goal is to stay at an historic in, then this is your place! The staff is very friendly, helpful, funny, can't say enough about them. The location is okay, if you want to go to AAA Baseball game, this is the place. if you want to be walking distance to attractions, not so much, you will have to... More

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Western Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I have stayed at the Inn at St. John more than 20 times on business. Friendly staff, good location (for my work) clean rooms with individual personalities. Yes, the bathroom in some of the rooms is small, and there is a steep staircase if your room isn't on the bottom floor. Not a problem for me. Breakfast and snacks, coffee... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

the inn is ok, average- overall. if you're not picky then i recommend this place for its value and proximity to downtown. - rooms were clean, but decor is really old colonial/"CLUE." / tiny bathroom/tinier shower. - no elevator - don't count on the breakfast - the inn is located just a mile away from downtown portland. you can cab... More

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Terry M, General Manager at Inn at St. John, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Thank you for choosing the Inn at St John for your stay in Portland Maine. On behalf of the Inn I would like to thank you for your feedback. We read all comments to measure areas of improvement and what guests love about our Inn. With regards to this review it is unfortunate these concerns were not communicated to us... More

Annandale, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

When I was contemplating a visit to Portland, ME, I was referred by a couple of friends to the Inn At St. John as a nice alternative to the more expensive hotels in the City of Portland. As value accomodation within the city appears to be in short supply, I happily took up the suggestion. The Inn At St. John... More

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Boucherville, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

It was our first time in Portland and we wanted to stay in a hotel in walking distance to downtown. We stayed there for two nights. We loved the room. It was clean and charming. The bathroom was nice too. We particularly enjoyed the breakfast and the coffee (that is served all day long). The staff was also really nice,... More

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Edwardsville, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My daughter-in-law found this inn on her smart phone as we were traveling into Maine; I tried to cross reference it to a AAA manual & found nothing; we decided to take a chance based on the pictures and we were absolutely delighted. The Inn is charming, full of antiques & great architecture; staff was very helpful & polite. Location... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

At the last minute I booked 2 rooms for me and my friend. The pictures on the internet were beautiful...a classic B&B. When we arrived we were not disappointed. The building was built in the late 1800's and the charm from past years is still present. The entire staff is very welcoming. The morning breakfast adjacent to the lobby area... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My stay at Inn at St. John in Portland, Maine was an absolute delight, a beautifully cared for old Inn with such a wonderful atmosphere. Staff so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended and I would love to go back.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Inn isn't fancy - the decor is a little dated, etc. But it is clean as a whistle, quiet, and very comfortable. And the prices can't be beat. I had a room with a private bathroom, both were pretty big. The staff was very friendly, and the breakfast was your standard continental breakfast hotel fare. All in all, I... More

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Also Known As:
Inn At St. John Hotel Portland
Inn At St. John Hotel
Inn At St John Portland
Inn At St. John Portland, Maine
Address: 939 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
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Region: United States > Maine > Portland
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Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
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Ranked #9 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Portland
Price range (per night): $65 - $89
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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