The Luxury Hotel in Portland, Maine
A private sauna suite, a reading room under the roof and the harbor just a fifteen-minute walk away: our travel advisors talk you through, in person, how well the luxury hotel in Portland, Maine fits your New England trip. Book through suitespot and breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service come with it – worth over €500 together.
Your guide to the luxury hotel in Portland, Maine
Longfellow Hotel Portland · ParksideWellness seekers book a private infrared sauna suite at Astraea there, book lovers retreat to Henry’s Study on the top floor, and dogs are welcome to come along. Couples open the evening with a cocktail in the Five of Clubs lobby lounge before heading to dinner in the Old Port. If you are comparing the best hotels in Portland, Maine and value calm after a day by the water, this is your place.No booking fee: through suitespot, the same rate costs exactly what it costs direct with the hotel – and the benefits come on top.
A poet’s name, a reading room and a sauna suite: history and the present at the luxury hotel in Portland, Maine
Named for a poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in Portland, and the hotel carries his name. The new building has five floors and 48 rooms, including four suites. Interiors by Post Company revolve around rest, and the rooms are designed for sound sleep.
Literary traces: The Five of Clubs lobby lounge takes its name from the five-man literary circle Longfellow belonged to. Henry’s Study, the library room under the roof, is made for quiet reading.
Around town: Bikes are ready to borrow, and a chauffeured car service is included. Dogs are welcome at Longfellow Hotel Portland as well.
Our tip: plan two nights
At Longfellow Hotel Portland, you get the suitespot benefits on stays of two nights or more. That leaves one evening for the Old Port and the other for a sauna suite at Astraea.
Spa & wellness at Astraea: private sauna suites for a quiet stay at a 5-star hotel in Portland, Maine
Private sauna suites: At the Astraea wellness spa the infrared sauna is yours alone, with chromotherapy, a cold rain shower and your own relaxation area. Meditation loungers wait afterwards.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Treatments: Choose from massages such as the Mindful Dreams ritual or an herbal compress massage, custom and NeoLifting facials, and seaweed wraps. The spa works with Luzern skincare, which you can take home from the spa boutique, and a fitness room completes the offer.
Dining at the luxury hotel in Portland, Maine: Twinflower Café, Five of Clubs and lobster by the harbor
Twinflower Café: Mornings and lunchtimes bring espresso, fresh juices, a wholesome breakfast, salads, sandwiches and bowls, and breakfast can also come to your room. Through suitespot it is included daily for two, with one dish and one drink each.
Five of Clubs: In the evening the lobby turns into a salon, with classic cocktails, local beers, chilled Maine seafood and charcuterie.
No booking fee: you pay the same price for your rate as for the same rate booked direct with the hotel – suitespot adds no mark-up, and the benefits come on top.
Around the city: Many people come to Portland for the food. Old Port menus feature lobster rolls and Casco Bay oysters, and around Congress Street the day starts in bakeries and coffee roasters.
Our tip: an aperitif in the salon
Book your Old Port dinner for later in the evening and have a drink at Five of Clubs first. The hotel’s car service takes you down to the harbor.
Where to stay in Portland, Maine: West End and Arts District – the setting for your 5-star hotel in Portland, Maine
West End: Longfellow Hotel Portland stands on Congress Street in the historic West End, among Victorian homes and parks. Through the Arts District, with its galleries, theaters and the Portland Museum of Art, it is about a fifteen-minute walk to the Old Port.
Harbor and islands: Casco Bay Lines ferries leave from the Old Port, for example to Peaks Island. From the Eastern Promenade you look out over the bay, and the Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth stands about six miles south of downtown.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
No booking fee: you pay the same price for your rate as for the same rate booked direct with the hotel – suitespot adds no mark-up, and the benefits come on top.
In Longfellow’s footsteps: His childhood home, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, is also on Congress Street and pairs well with a morning at the museum.
Insider tip from our travel advisors
Catch a morning ferry to one of the islands and come back in the afternoon. By bike or with the hotel’s car service you are quickly back in the West End from the terminal.
How much the luxury hotel in Portland, Maine costs – breakfast, credit and two nights
Rates at Longfellow Hotel Portland start at 220 €, and the suitespot benefits there apply from two nights. The hotel list further down shows which rooms are open for your dates.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End, Congress Street | |||
| Longfellow Hotel Portland | 220 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.4/5 |
What comes with it: breakfast for two every day, a USD 50 hotel credit, an upgrade on arrival, and an earlier arrival and later departure, each depending on occupancy.
Points: Longfellow Hotel Portland is an independent hotel and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Instead of hotel points, suitespot gives you the benefits listed above.
Portland through the year: In summer, sailboats cross Casco Bay; in fall, the forests of New England turn color; in winter, cafés and sauna suites feel especially cozy; and in spring, life returns to the harbor terraces. A 5-star hotel in Portland, Maine suits each of these times.
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Portland, Maine
What does the luxury hotel in Portland, Maine cost per night?
Longfellow Hotel Portland starts at 220 €. Through suitespot, breakfast for two and a USD 50 credit are added.
Can I earn points at Longfellow Hotel Portland?
Longfellow Hotel Portland is independent and part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Instead of points, suitespot gives you breakfast, a credit and an upgrade subject to availability.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes: the suitespot benefits at Longfellow Hotel Portland start with a two-night stay.
Does Longfellow Hotel Portland have a spa?
Yes, the Astraea wellness spa with private infrared sauna suites, massages, facials and seaweed wraps.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, pets are allowed at Longfellow Hotel Portland. Mention your four-legged companion when you book and we will pass it on to the hotel.
How far is the hotel from the Old Port?
About fifteen minutes on foot through the Arts District. You can also take a bike or the hotel’s car service.
Is this Portland in Maine or in Oregon?
This page covers Portland in the state of Maine, on New England’s Atlantic coast. Portland, Oregon on the West Coast is covered on a separate page.
Which is the best hotel in Portland, Maine for a wellness weekend?
We recommend Longfellow Hotel Portland: a sauna suite at Astraea, breakfast at Twinflower Café and a drink at Five of Clubs in the evening. For a 5-star hotel in Portland, Maine with a spa, that is a well-rounded combination.
Is there a restaurant at the luxury hotel in Portland, Maine?
Twinflower Café serves breakfast and lunch, and the Five of Clubs lounge offers cocktails, seafood and charcuterie in the evening. For dinner we recommend the restaurants of the Old Port.
When is a 5-star hotel in Portland, Maine worth it?
All year: sailing and islands in summer, bright foliage in fall, sauna and cafés in winter, harbor terraces in spring.
