Title: The Francis - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18669303&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Francis Travelers step right into Portland's vibrant heart at this welcoming hotel, where a crackling lobby fireplace and on-site art gallery showcase local culture. ## Photo gallery for The Francis ![Exterior - The Francis (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/257c072e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Francis (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/5f8ff532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Francis (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/d923280a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coffee service - The Francis (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/4c7998a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - The Francis (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/e7e6931e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Francis, near State Theatre and Deering Oaks Park, blends comfort and culture. Guests can browse the art gallery, use dry cleaning services, or relax by the lobby fireplace. WiFi, free self-parking, and express check-out complement the attentive staff service. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 9 - Jan. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 10 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 16 - 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420 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed ![Signature Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/50b5f04f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Room, 1 King Bed 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 355 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed ![Signature Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/9ae0074c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Room, 1 King Bed 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View ![Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/8645cfa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed ![Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/e8eb909c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed 9.6 Exceptional 12 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony ![Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/9cd31dd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed ![Junior Suite, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/2d40cefc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, 1 King Bed 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPortland-Hotels-The-Francis.h18669303.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPortland-Hotels-The-Francis.h18669303.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.65351%2C-70.27057&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F-0A-Sa7YSa0ALIStHmpNcAbzvY=) 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 - Victoria Mansion \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km #### Getting around - Portland Transportation Center - 5 min drive - Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min walk - ‪Quiero Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk - ‪Pai Men Miyake - ‬4 min walk - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 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 the lobby. 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 premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at The Francis feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets 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 at 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 ### Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Francis? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Francis? ### What time is check-out at The Francis? ### Where is The Francis located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Francis Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 295 8 - Good 47 6 - Okay 21 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 6 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danny Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was so charming and the beds were amazing. ##### Danny Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlene Sep 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Victorian charm, clean, and dog friendly ##### Charlene Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Sarah Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ciara Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Ciara Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### elizabeth Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was so accommodating and helpful. A very nice, little but friendly hotel! ##### elizabeth Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett Oct 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tremendous Hotel in Bayside Beautiful hotel, excellent staff and lots of amazing touches. The room had a few things we'd improve - there's only one mirror (the bathroom) and no full-length one, there are not many outlets, but would stay here again in a heartbeat. ##### Brett Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### John Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua Aug 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hospitality and personalized service were incredible. Everything about our stay was perfect. We will absolutely return. ##### Joshua Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfortable, great and friendly staff. Nice place. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The building is beautiful and the staff were super nice. Great shower, comfortable bed. Breakfast was a voucher for across the street, it wasn't great but passable. ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hidden Gem in Portland The Francis was such a lovely stay! We were able to get an early check in before rain settled in. We were immediately met by such a lovely hostess and greeted with hospitality. The room was lovely and very reasonably priced. Additionally, we stopped by the cocktail bar in the Longfellow Hotel (sister property) across the street for great drinks. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a46c0905-33a3-4ee7-b6a3-ce87f43aee57-1758756487399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/85f79bd8-10d2-4aca-8ee7-55d46d4ac38f-1758756489132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2c5aaf5b-3573-4c6d-9f67-e826718e5022-1758756486313.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/24d68b45-dfa7-4b10-9350-e3aff21286a6-1758756486394.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great, easy checkin and parking ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacques Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful experience ##### Jacques Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely place to be in Portland. ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A lovely hotel in a great area. ##### Linda Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful antastic hotel and building. Room was well appointed and very comfortable. Staff were attentive and helpful. The included parking and breakfast coupons for Twinflower cafe were appreciated. Will be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice staff and a very well kept room/hotel. Would visit again! ##### Adam Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Eric Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Interesting space, super comfy bed, small bathroom, no great amenities for the price. Staff were friendly but not very accommodating. ##### Eric Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jose Oct 18, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness We had a great stay until we find out that the bedding has stains. It looks like the sheets were not properly washed since the stains was at multiple sheets ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ce8431e9-3279-4387-87ef-8e7c207c2d53-1760805816144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jose Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Bed super comfy, felt like I was on clouds. Super unique property. Perfect for someone who doesn’t like to stay in a box. Nice walking distance to downtown shopping, dining. Quick Uber ride to airport ##### Paula Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence Feb 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Fabulous staff and accommodations. ##### Lawrence Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karubakee Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A true small luxury hotel! ##### Karubakee Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Room was in basement and felt very small. 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