Immerse yourself in the urban pulse at The Francis, your gateway to the city's most vibrant experiences, The Francis is within a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center and Deering Oaks Park. This hotel is 9 minutes walk to State Theatre and 15 minutes walk to Hadlock Field.

Soak up skyline views with cable & satellite channels, complimentary high-speed WiFi, mini-refrigerator, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a private balcony, air conditioning, in-room coffee & tea facilities and premium bedding, in the heart of the CBD. Conveniences include a desk, bathrobes, an in-room safe and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility and a reception hall.

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Proposal/romance packages available
Food and water bowls
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Health or beauty spa nearby
Reception hall
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Express check-in
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Free WiFi
Braille or raised signage
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free use of nearby fitness center
Free newspapers in lobby
Fireplace in lobby
Art gallery on site
Off-street parking
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Coffee/tea in common areas
Free self parking
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Concierge services
Year Built - 1881
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 15
Number of floors - 4

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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

Other details

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Casco Bay - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Neal S. Dow House - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Center for Cultural Exchange - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
International Cryptozoology Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Maine Medical Center - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
State Street Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Portland Club - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Deering Oaks Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cathedral Church of Saint Luke - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
State Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
McLellan-Sweat Mansion - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
McLellan-Sweat House - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Portland Museum of Art - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Fitzpatrick Stadium - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Portland Exposition Building - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 60.3 km / 37.5 mi
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 52.4 km / 32.6 mi
The preferred airport for The Francis is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM).

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Contactless check-in is available
Essential workers only - NO
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Pets

Maximum number of pets per room 1
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

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.

Location

747 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102, United States

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