Name: Inn at St. John
Address: Congress Street, 939, Portland, 4102, US

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Caleb

Room was clean, bed was comfortable, staff were helpful. Would stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Kelly

Very friendly staff… great room!

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2026

Juan

Not great but not the worst. Old facility with old beds and furnishings. Cheap place to stay for a night but anything more than that wouldn’t be my first choice. Also the staircase was precarious - steep and winding.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Albin

Rooms were clean. Especially the bathrooms. But the rooms felt old, like your grandmother‘s house. Not that that’s a bad thing. Parking can be tight, which may require you to park on the street or a block away. Didn’t do the breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Ashley

Staff was helpful when I needed to change my room. King bed was comfy and room was clean. Affordable one night stay.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2026

Melanie

Historical property that is slowly going through remodeling. Some parts of the hotel are dated . Great continental style breakfast included with expanded menu. Dining is cramped though!
Little more out of town so used uber and drive in both days . Overnight parking at hotel for 12 spots . Next visit to Portland we would stay downtown and pay the extra .
Lived our visit to Portland recommend Casco bay island visit ❤️

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Jennifer

This place is GROSS and weird.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Anna

The hotel is old. It does have some charm and it’s nice to have water cooler, cookies, fruit downstairs in the lobby. Location is convenient- close to highway and walking distance from the old port. The sink in the bathroom was, probably, original from the times when people were much shorter. If you are average height, you’ll risk your head on a shelf when bending down to brush your teeth. We lost power when I tried to use a coffee mashing. On a good note, the room was very quiet and staff are very nice.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Daniel

It is an older building what you lose in age you gain in character. The stairs can be challenging for older people no elevator available.
The bathroom ran out of toilet paper and when I called downstairs, I was told I had to come down three flights of stairs to get a roll of toilet paper because no one else was around.
We had a room with a shared bathroom, but it worked out just fine with the exception that some people left dirty towels on the floor

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Bria

My biggest complaint is that our room wasn’t super clean when we arrived. There were a few empty cosmetic bottles on the floor but everything else was fine. I also found the bed to be too firm.

Positively, the hotel is in a convenient location! Less than a 10 minute walk from Holy Donut and less than 20 from Tandem. They kept snacks stocked in the lobby and there was always an attendant in the lobby.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Drew

The staff was very friendly and the hotel itself is well kept however I booked a room with a shared bathroom and the bathroom was locked the entire time (with a sign that said “in use” and I wasn’t able to use it at all.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Angelika

The vibe of this hotel was cool because of how old timey it is. Be aware of the room you book though. Depending on the room you book, there are shared bathrooms. We didn’t know this going in and would re-consider booking here if we had realized this before.
The staff were nice and the area is close enough to downtown Portland with a car. Without a car, not so much.

The actual room we stayed in had an odor. We couldn’t tell if it was from how old the hotel was, the carpets, or how the room possibly doesn’t get any airflow. Maybe a mix of it all. The bed covers were clean and no sign of hairs on the sheets.
I would give this stay a 3/5.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Phil and Katie

Just know what you are getting into. Super quaint spot with very helpful staff in a very urban area. Our room had the AC unit pointed at the head of the bed and noise from the city made it difficult to have windows open. To get to rooms you are climbing steep narrow staircase up to three floors.
Breakfast was nice. Proprietor was a gem.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Adrienne

Lovely, quaint, quiet, and charming!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Elliot

Nice historic hotel a bit outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Portland. Great staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Mike

The Staff was helpful, the historical architecture was beautiful. The breakfast was good too. Was surprised about the shared baths but it wasn’t bad!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Maggie

We really enjoyed our time at the Inn. The staff is very friendly, warm and welcoming. The inn is very old and has all the character that comes with being an advance age. It had everything we needed and was walkable to downtown Portland. My husband and I walked into the downtown each day, it’s about a 40 min ease walk.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Mary

I booked a single room/shared bath (only a small shower cubicle). Arriving, I got to the room (no elevator) climbing 3 sets of narrow stairs. The room had a strong, pervasive odor, even after opening the window. I don't mind older furnishings, but the carpets were horrible. I just left.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Liz

Great value for Portland. The old building is in very good condition. The bed was comfortable and there is off street parking on site. My room was spacious and I enjoyed the genuine Tiffany lamps in the lobby.

Friends

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Christiana

Tres decevant

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Alexandra

The stairs were kind of crazy but the location was great. The bathroom shower wouldn’t get hot and it was clogged. Besides that it did the trick.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Paola

Photos doesn’t reveal reality of rooms they are pretty small and they smell terrible
There is no elevator
We couldn’t stay for the night

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Peggy

Good location. Close enough to downtown. Clean breakfast had the basics

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Robert

I really appreciate the old style of the room (i.e. classic radiator, older dresser). Bed was very comfortable. Really appreciate the sink in the room for brushing teeth, shaving, etc…with sharing a bathroom.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Jeffrey

Comfortable bed in a quaint budget room with lavatory, but shower/toilet rooms down the hall. Good window A/C unit. Very quiet. My room was on the 3rd floor reached by fairly narrow and steep stairs, so be ready. Good free limited breakfast, free snacks at other times. Very helpful staff. Free parking in a small lot behind the hotel (no huge vehicles), plus overflow in a lot the next street over, and street parking just outside. Fast food options around the corner (only open to 9 PM), and an interesting-looking cafe right downstairs. A fun place to stay, and in my opinion, the only decent budget option in the city.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Susan

Location great
Good breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Heather

Very cool stay!

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

MANUEL

Here’s a strongly worded but credible review:

I would not recommend staying here. The entire property smelled strongly of mold from the moment we arrived, making the stay very uncomfortable. The biggest issue, however, was the cleanliness. The shared bathrooms were incredibly dirty and clearly not maintained properly. Even for shared facilities, the level of cleanliness was completely unacceptable. It felt unsanitary and neglected throughout our stay. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, and I would not stay here again or recommend it to others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Aimee

We stayed one night as a family member was in the hospital across the street. Very accommodating staff and room was quaint and clean. A very unique building,breakfast area was small, but created a community like area in the lobby.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Francesco

Room was a bit too small but service

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Michelle

Fun atmosphere with large room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

James C

Great place to stay!! Enjoyed our visit to Portland and the Inn was very nice !!

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Jennifer Lynne

Stairs are steep. Room has brown indoor outdoor carpet that feels sticky. Room was wallpapered with paper that appears old and is coming apart. Shower curtain was too big and hung on shower floor. Yuck Breakfast was in a small hall area that wasn’t being attended. The good was free parking

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Leah

Very steep stairs to navigate to get to the room. There is a parking lot out back but it only holds about a dozen cars so they sent us to an offsite parking lot a block away. Room was ok. Dated but comfortable. Used soap and shampoo/conditioner bottles left in the bathroom which was kinda gross. Breakfast included was nice and the location is great if going to a show at the State Theatre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Emily

Great small city style hotel. Rooms are small but we had a large bathroom. Clean. They have coffee all day and a good continental breakfast. We were on first floor but no elevator. First floor was quiet. We had an outlet issue in our bathroom and they fixed it right away. Staff was very nice. We had an event at Hadlock field. Just a block away and parking was included at hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Diane

Pleased with most everything. Only concern was that our room was up three flights of stairs. Difficult to maneuver with luggage but the staff offered to carry things so we were thankful for ther help. A bit far from downtown but the Congress St. bus is only $1 each way and just block up the street.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

James

Parking was hit or miss in lot behind hotel. Mattress in room has a sunken area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Frank

Clean, staff friendly, breakfast was ok, Continental breakfast. Keep in mind no elevator.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Peter

This hotel is a historic building and needs major upgrades. First, it doesn’t have the elevator and the stairs are too steep to climb with baggies. Second, it doesn’t have in-room bathroom. And lastly, parking is limited and have to park a block away. It provides convenient location and breakfast was full of choices.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Thomas

Parking was good

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Denise

This is an old historic property so there are going to be signs of it's age--but overall it was in good condition. My biggest concerns with the property were the cramped parking available behind the hotel, the very cramped bathroom in my room and the lack of places to plug in electronics. I had to move the mattress on the bed to access an outlet and unplug something so I could plug in my electronics. There is no elevator (again to be expected in a historic building) and the stairs are very steep. The free breakfast was underwhelming. I am not sorry I stayed at this hotel but if I were visiting the area again I would probably look for something different.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Angelo

Great hotel and perfect for our stay. We love the location and it was very clean. We would definitely stay here again.It was part of a longer trip.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Reva

Loved this Inn, clean and staff were so friendly and helpful. Only downfall is no elevator, so if you are on the 2nd, 3rd or 4th floors, you are hiking your luggage up narrow stairs. But . . . the stay was worth it, plus one gentleman helped us with luggage. Very small breakfast area, but was good.

Friends

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Jack

The Inn at St. John’s was welcoming and everything was clean though a bit run down. Our bathroom was across the hall which we found interesting. The day we arrived was unusually hot and the room was very warm. We notified an employee who pushed some buttons on the AC and said it was working. The second employee, who we called later, agreed the AC was not working but said he couldn’t do anything. We barely slept in an 83 degree room. When we checked out, we asked for compensation and were told the owner would be notified. Our emails regarding the broken AC were never answered and we never received any compensation for a very uncomfortable night at the Inn at St. John’s.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Kyle

Staff was always genuinely helpful and smiling. Loved the location as we like walking through town to get to places and the parking was easy and had great access to the highway for day trips. Looking forward to future stays.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Kimberly

great place

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Robert

Convenient location in town with free onsite or nearby parking. Can walk to many areas of Portland. Great prices compared to other in-city hotels. Incredibly helpful staff. Solid continental breakfast included.

Is there a catch? Yes. But it is not a deal breaker if you are aware that all rooms are accessible only by stairs, and the first staircase is a bit steep. Some rooms are one more flight up, and a few are three flights up. Front desk staff volunteered to bring our luggage upstairs for us on our most recent stay.

Also, while some rooms have a private bathroom and others have you sharing a bathroom, all bathrooms are down the hall from your room and require your room key to unlock the bathroom door. Not terrible, particularly since the hotel provides nice bathrobes in each sleeping room.

We have stayed there a number of times over the years. The money you save each night can cover your lunches and dinners at fine restaurants in this “foodie” town — and still cost you less overall than just the room rates and parking/valet fees at fancier brand-name chain hotels in Portland.

The beds are comfortable. Each room has a small fridge, a TV, a mini-safe, an iron and ironing board. You just need to be ready for stairs and for your private bathroom to be down the hall from your room rather than in your room. It is clearly not an ADA compliant hotel, being an older building with the quirky design issues noted above and no elevator.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Lori

This hotel is very unique. Everyone has a private bathroom near your room. There also was limited parking, however, there was more free parking a block away. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast area was constantly being cleaned so there were always clean tables for other guests. The only drawback to this hotel is that all of the room are on the 2nd or 3rd floor, so if stairs are an issue, then this hotel isn’t for you.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Margaret

No elevator and very tough stairs, but the front desk staff carried our suitcases up and down.

Friends

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Brenna

This place was so bad we left and drove 45 minutes to stay with an ex boyfriend instead. Didn't even have a bathroom in our room and the shared bathroom in the hall was one of the worst bathrooms I've ever seen. Shower would barely even be acceptable for a cheap campground.

Friends

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

M D

I've stayed here before and the rooms were of reasonable size and beautifully decorated. My 3rd floor room was tiny, ugly and up two killer flights of stairs. The bathroom smaller than tiny. I'll never be back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

David

Breakfast was continental and hard to access during to the number of people and small space.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Roy

I think that this is a very nice hotel that is conveniently located to getting to the Old Port area and downtown. The rooms are nice. The only issue is my room was on third floor and there's no elevator. I didn't have a problem, but if you have problems then you may want to request a first floor room. Breakfast was fairly good for self serve with a nice variety. The best part was the choice of freshly brewed coffee. The staff are very nice and helpful! This is my second time here and I would be happy to stay here the next time I'm in there area.
Cheers!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

DEBRA

This is an interesting historic hotel, its like staying at a relatives house. The staff were friendly & helpful. Nice hotel. Interesting concept with your own lockable private bath in hallway. You're given robes, take slippers. The stairs going upstsirs are awful , if you have mobility issues request a 1st floor accommodation.
Bed was comfy, double room w/hallway bath was perfect for us.
Parking is limited , but doable.
Neighborhood is historic & lil rough, but minor league baseball 2 min walk & a pizza shop across the street.
The free breakfast was phenomenal
24/7 free water, coffee, tea & ice is a lifesaver. Bring a refillable water bottle for traveling!
My only complaint is theres an \"old\" smell. The place needs to be refreshed with new flooring/carpet & all walls washed with bleach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

David

Very nice people. Parking is tight. Interesting location; walk to everything.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Cassandra

Great experience.

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2026

William

When I went to check in I found out that I was on the fourth floor with no elevator. Aldo it was shared hallway bathroom. Unbelievable!

Naturally, I told them to cancel and left.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Grant

I had an overall nice experience at the Inn at St John’s. Only issue was that it was quite cold in my room and it took me a while to figure out how to turn on the heat- all rooms have their own heating units.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Kevin

Small nice place

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Karin

There is free parking in the back of the building which is very convenient. The building is beautiful.
I took 2 stars off because the room was extremely small and there was no elevator so carrying my heavy suitcase up 3 flights of stairs was brutal!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Cynthia

Property was very clean and staff was friendly and helpful. We choose an upstairs room (no elevator) with private bath in hall. We are in our 70s and this was not a problem at all. Outstanding continental breakfast each morning with extras plus coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks 24/7. Short drive into town. Highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Carol

We liked the place, but was a chore carrying the suitcases up a few flights of steep stairs!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

sharon

Close to the family when visiting. This time, my room was not cleaned on Saturday or Sunday. In the past, my room has gotten cleaned every day.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Magdalena

Absolutely enjoyed our stay!
The parking was excellent and breakfast was perfect with excellent coffee. We absolutely loved the old world charm of the hotel. Loved the many stairs to our room, it was a lot of fun.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Umpai

The inn is an older nostalgic hotel that has unique charm and challenge. It is a surviving relic from a different era, so don’t expect elevators or high tech. The stairs are a challenge for some, as are the low sinks and toilets. It’s a cost effective overnight stay, but that is the best part. Aged charm has its appeal, but if you need comfort and convenience, probably not for you. The breakfast is convenient… just hit or miss on some days. Parking is tough for a large SUV, so be aware.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Christopher

Hotel is pretty much as advertised. Reasonably priced for an expensive city and had free parking and helpful staff. Decor is a bit outdated (room definitely could have done with a new mattress) and generally needs a lick of paint. Big complaint would be the AC in our room - it was easily in the 90s during our stay and the AC was making the situation worse. My other half was unable to sleep and had to take a 3am shower! She had to wet a washcloth with cold water and put it on her forehead to be semi-comfortable in the room. Should also note that we were up 3 flights of steep narrow stairs - completely fine if you are able (we were) but we did note that would be inaccessible for our older relatives. Additionally hotel is a good half an hour walk to the old port but this is obviously a trade-off for the price - uber/bus both easy to get close to town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Vince

Parking was safe and easy, property beautiful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

James

Really great experience at a very cool and unique place! Breakfast was more than I was expecting and staff helpful and attentive at all times.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Brian

The staff were incredible! I loved the fresh coffee and the continental breakfast - much of which was available 24/7. Highest recommendation!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Rosalind

This is a homey place to stay. If you like an old inn, this is your place. Comfortable bed, well-furnished private bath down the hall, and relaxing breakfast room. Walkable from bus/train station.

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Josette

The breakfast menu was fresh, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. They addressed a concern I had and made my stay pleasant.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Shyla

Our stay at Inn at St. John was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The special touches by housekeeping were amazing and truly made us feel welcomed and cared for throughout our stay. From the fresh coffee each morning to the beautiful decorations and charming atmosphere, every detail reflected the rich history and character of the inn.
The entire staff was exceptional, friendly, and accommodating. A special thank you to the General Manager, who went out of his way to ensure we had a pleasant and comfortable stay. Their hospitality and attention to detail made this experience unforgettable. We would gladly stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Portland, Maine.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2026

Joyce

Didn't look much like the photo. Old building with several small steps up and down, not well-marked; felt hazardous for me as an older person. No elevator. Not handicapped accessible really.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Tyler

Very charming building with very helpful and attentive staff. Would return! Great deal as well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Joshua

Pleasant staff that gave great recommendations. Very accommodating when traveling with newborn

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Lorena

Quirky old hotel, loved that there was no elevator. It didn’t feel at all corporate, there were live plants in the lobby. Parking felt safe, staff was kind, shower was spot-on. Sharing a bathroom was something I was worried about, but it was always available. I enjoyed my stay.

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Apr 2026

Lenny

Not much offered for breakfast room was also very cold

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Andrew

Great to have hotel parking and price was reasonable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Hoang Ngan

The room is very adorable. The staff is all so nice and kind with us. We had a great time there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Jackie

All good

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

ALISON

Breakfast was great! Parking was adequate. Staff was very helpful and friendly. I did not know that there was no elevator or that we were on the 3rd floor. We made it, but for some it would have been more difficult. I chose by room and was not aware of the 3rd floor location, so it would be good to be clearer about the location. Otherwise it was a great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Maybe

Fantastic place

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Tim

The place was really neat - it’s been a hotel for a for a century and has that charm / certainly worth checking out!

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Haley

The room advertised a jetted tub when in fact there was not even hot water to take a shower let alone use the tub. The rooms next to and adjacent also had no hot water. After running the tub I found someone else's used bandaid in there, so looked around other areas of the bathroom and noticed someone else's blood on the rim of the toilet seat.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

James

Not much of a Continental breakfast

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Vikki

I found the staff extremely helpful and kind.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

David

Nice staff. I would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Michael

Great stay!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Chris

A solid hotel offering close to most of the Portland downtown. Staff is friendly and hotel was very charming.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Larry

Great vslue

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

J Merrill

Great place, great location, great breakfast, great service, probably the best place to stay in Portland, a real gem!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Patricia

A vintage building with individual rooms each with its own personality.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Tim

We loved our stay. Food in walking distance and the room was spacious and well furnished.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Jorika

We loved this quaint hotel. It has a lot of character, although is not accessible for many folks with mobility issues. Our dog stayed free. Continental breakfast was more than most that are labeled such. Complimentary snacks 24/7 like cookies, granola bars and fruit rounded it out. Staff were all quite pleasant and helpful.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Janette

Needs updating. Room was cold. Radiator doesn’t work. There was only a small electric heater which took forever to heat the room. Needed to get an extra blanket. The room was on the third floor of a three story walk up. Breakfast was less than great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Sara

The room was very cozy and the staff were excellent. Convenient location and parking on site. Would stay again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Sara

Cute, inexpensive place to stay in Portland. The staff were helpful and pleasant. Convenient location.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Jan

Very nice historic building, with all the usual hotel amenities, a better than average complimentary continental breakfast, and caring staff. As an older couple we found the 2 flights of stairs to our room challenging. The room was also extremely cold when we arrived and the electric heater unit took a long time to warm things up. There were no blankets and the coverlet was thin. Great Thai restaurant a block away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

GLORIA I

Excellent!

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Kaitlyn

Cute old inn. Breakfast was minimal. Nice to have a fridge and microwave in the room. Steep stairs inside, be careful! Staff was very friendly!

Friends