The Francis

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Daily continental breakfast (USD 25 per person)

Signature Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

About this hotel

Located in South Portland, this lovely hotel for $167 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Comfortable hotel, walk to Maine Medical Center Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. The Francis offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of South Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Portland Head Light

3.77 miles

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

The Francis

4.6

Outstanding(254 Reviews)

Hotel in South Portland, ME

3-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of South Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Portland Head Light

3.77 miles

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Reviews

4.6/5.0

Outstanding(254 Reviews)

4.0

Apr 2024

Good bones and nice people. Could use some staging to make it easier to use.

5.0

Apr 2024

This is a lovely hotel located just outside the busiest part of downtown. That makes it easy to walk to the action (restaurants, the Old Port, the Portland Museum of Art), and have a respite from it. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable and there was great light during the day. Everything was quite comfortable. The service was gracious and professional. While we didn't have time to visit the bar or the spa, our local friends tell us that they are both great. They are on the list for our next visit. There is no breakfast in the hotel, though there are two specialty coffee shops within a block and a breakfast joint about two blocks away.

5.0

Apr 2024

Amazing stay. Shane at the front desk was terrific - super kind and helpful. Love the old charm. Ur comfortable and warm

5.0

Mar 2024

We had a great time. Very nice to my dog. He had his own dog bed and dog treats on arrival.

3.0

Mar 2024

It was a great experience overall! Such great service and the accommodation was wonderful. We will definitely be back!

3.0

Feb 2024

This was the perfect spot for a couples getaway. The Francis House combines the charm of a historical building with modern appointments. Rooms are lovely, beds very comfortable and surprisingly quiet for being on Congress Street. The connected Wayside Tavern is highly rated and the food and drinks were excellent.

3.0

Feb 2024

Fabulous staff and accommodations.

10.0

Feb 2024

Always awesome. Great boutique hotel.

10.0

Dec 2023

Unique property in the arts district. There are many hotel choices in the area; this is one for adventurous people who like old buildings and accommodations that are different from cookie cutter hotel chains. My large second floor room had 12 foot ceilings, a bathroom with sink and toilet (both high-end fixtures) and a second shower room, quite large, with a walk-in shower stall. In spite of the building's age it had an elevator. There is a very good restaurant in the same building but with a separate entrance.

3.0

Nov 2023

Historical building weirdly broken into rooms.

2.0

Oct 2023

Outside of being across the street for Tandem Coffee the location was not convenient for the sites of Portland. The room safes did not work and the front desk staff could not figure out how to fix and they didn't seem at all concerned about this issue. The room was very overpriced for what it was. I would not recommend this property to others.

3.0

Oct 2023

The Francis is a fantastic hotel, the room was clean and large, with a good size wet room and a very comfortable bed. The staff were friendly and helpful.

2.0

Sep 2023

My room was clean… but missing a full length mirror. There are minimal rugs so overhead noise is an issue. The staff is terrific…we loved Portland!

5.0

Aug 2023

We received a friendly greeting from reception. Our room was great, with a comfortable bed. Parking was easy. We only stayed one night, but we managed to enjoy Portland - the Victoria Mansion was particularly fascinating.

3.0

Aug 2023

Love the room. not a fan of the new One Key rewards with hotels.com

5.0

Aug 2023

What a nice place! Definitely a place to consider especially if you are looking for something different than your standard hotel room.

3.0

Jul 2023

Unexpected lovely historic hotel. Beautiful architecture. Very comfortable bed. Really enjoyed our stay. The restaurant attached to the hotel was excellent. Highly recommend.

5.0

Jul 2023

Wonderful, helpful staff and charming details that gave the hotel a lot of character. The construction across the street made for a noisy stay, but look forward to another stay once this construction is complete.

2.0

Jul 2023

They put us in the basement room - small window. Ok for a 6th grade sleepover but not for $375

5.0

Jul 2023

Highly recommend. Thoughtful hospitality!

5.0

Jul 2023

Charming hotel with kind, helpful staff. Good mix of modern and vintage. Loved our room. Great shower. Great bath products. Local items in mini bar. Lovely all around!

4.0

Jun 2023

The Francis was great however our room was on the corner facing construction across the street and it was very loud. Our shower was also a bit slippery and my wife fell trying to get into it.

5.0

Jun 2023

We had a nice stay at The Francis. There was construction going on across the street so it was a little noisy in the front of the building in the morning but everything else was great. Great location on Congress St.

4.0

May 2023

Great boutique hotel with a high-end feel for a reasonable price. Tasteful, clean, charming, large room for a standard with a king bed and nice desk, high ceilings, large bay windows, tons of light, could use an upgrade on the robes. Great neighborhood. Close to a fire station but we weren’t bothered. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay.

5.0

May 2023

We stayed here while visiting Portland for a graduation. Loved the Francis and look forward to returning. Small business, such polite staff, spotless, great walkable location, wonderful small touches.

5.0

Jan 2023

It is a lovely hotel with great staff in a perfect location. You can walk everywhere. Very nice restaurants near by. It is very relaxing.

2.0

Oct 2022

The locks on the doors wouldn't work and they couldn't fix them and the HVAC unit leaked over our bed.

4.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful interior building in public spaces, as well as great curb appeal, however our king size bed room was sparce. No table in room other than small round bedside table, or any other shelving for toiletries or to sit and write. Staff courteous and friendly.

3.0

Sep 2022

Spacious rooms in an historic home located in a part of Portland with a great vibe and a number of well-regarded cocktail bars and restaurants. The staff could not have been more accommodating with pre-trip planning and recommendations. In fact, they connected with me via text so that they could be available throughout our stay if we needed anything at any hour. Would definitely come back

3.0

Sep 2022

After reading the reviews i decided to take a chance, I wish i had not. The staff were very nice but didnt provide a map of the overall area & no relevant recommendations of the area. Other hotels we stayed at in Maine did this which was very helpful for an outsider. They said its in walking distance to downtown. Sure 1.5 miles isnt difficult but its the dodgey neighborhoods we would be walking through at night. No tks We paid 25 bucks for the breakfast in bed...coffee was warm not hot, no sugar, stirrers, napkins, not even a tray to put food on. This hotel acts like its a fancy hotel and its just not making the mark. Shower tile needed repair, wood rot on the windows. There are a few good places to eat in walking distance. For the price i recommend looking for something closer to downtown.

3.0

Sep 2022

Just a few minutes walk to downtown. They gave us lots of restaurant recommendations. I would recommend staying here for a couples retreat.

1.0

Aug 2022

overpriced, not as advertised, dirty

1.0

Jul 2022

housekeeping is not good - room is extremely sparse and not well lit - maintenance is lacking - do not recommend…

3.0

Jul 2022

The property is really cool. My room was beautiful! Everyone was super nice and helpful. Location is really convenient and right off 295. Walking distant to nice restaurants and town.

2.5

May 2022

Our stay was AMAZING!!! Everything was incredible - the room, the service, the communication with the front desk, the location - we LOVED IT!!!

5.0

Apr 2022

If you prefer a personal experience than the hotel chains, The Francis is a perfect spot. The room is cozy - what I would call European cozy - but everything has its place and the room is well appointed. The bed was really comfortable too. We went to Portland for my husband’s hip replacement and the room was safe for him after his surgery. Most of our communication was via SMS and they are very responsive in a timely manner. They were helpful at every moment of our stay. If we return to Portland, we are definitely returning to The Francis.

4.0

Apr 2022

Beautifully restored property. Located directly across the road from the best bakery in Portland. Within walking distance of downtown and the waterfront.

5.0

Apr 2022

The place was beautiful The room was immaculate The staff went over and above

5.0

Apr 2022

The place was beautiful The room was immaculate The staff went over and above

3.0

Jul 2021

Fine hotel but rooms were very noisy.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Portland?

The average price for a rental in South Portland is $259 per night. This rental is $92 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Francis. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Francis pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Francis?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Francis

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of South Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

The Francis

Hotel in South Portland, ME

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of South Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Portland?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Francis pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Francis?

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