The Francis

747 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102 US near Exit 6b a on I-295 (~0.6mi)
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3.5 Star Property In Portland (Parkside)
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  • Free WiFi
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
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10/31/2024 - 11/01/2024
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Property Description

Located in Portland (Parkside), The Francis is within a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center and Deering Oaks Park. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from State Theatre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hadlock Field.

Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Casco Bay - 0.1 km / 0.1 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
Portland Fire Museum - 0.6 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
Hadlock Field - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Charles Q. Clapp House - 0.8 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).

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

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Food and water bowls
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • 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 newspapers in lobby
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Art gallery on site
  • Off-street parking
  • Year Built - 1881
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 15
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Concierge services

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 1

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • 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).

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Contactless check-in is available

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures