Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Portland with free airport shuttle and free local area shuttle

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Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

Explore the area

Map
88 Spring St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Portland Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portland

At Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG you'll be within steps of Casco Bay and Charles Q. Clapp House. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a free airport shuttle. .Port of Call is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. 29999 square feet (2787 square metres) of event facilities include 12 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Portland hotel include Thompson's Point and Maine Mall.

What's nearby

  • Portland Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • State Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Escobarr - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arcadia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aura - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Speckled Ax - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yosaku - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Hotel in Portland with free airport shuttle and free local area shuttle
As a guest of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 29999 square feet (2787 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG. An area shuttle within 2 miles and A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG was completed in July 2020.

This 3-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 239 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 29999 sq ft of conference space
  • 2787 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers 239 accommodations with video game consoles and a safe. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 miles
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Port of Call
  • Port of Call

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (29,999 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 26 December 2024 to 30 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25.00 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Portland-By Bay
Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay
Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG on 20 Apr 2025 start from AU$173.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG is Old Orchard Beach (18.2 km).

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The property will be renovating its dining venue from December 26 2024 until April 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1208 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is close enough to downtown to walk it but if you’re not up to it the shuttle service is a secret worth sharing. We have not had a bad stay yet.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the 8th floor of the water is super cool at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, and the overnight staff were very nice. We appreciated the shuttle service to our destination, which was just a 4-minute ride from the hotel. However, I hope they improve the parking situation for larger vehicles, as the parking was quite tight, and there was a $25 fee for parking. It would also be beneficial to have a coffee station available for guests upon arrival and departure, as not everyone makes it to breakfast. Simple offerings like cookies and coffee can really brighten a guest's day. Overall, it's a great facility!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good (But dated) Hotel
The stay was ok. Some (small) things I noticed was the indoor thermometer to my room didn't appear to be connected to the unit in my room, so the unit had to be operated manually; the remote for the tv was wonky at best, and the upholstery in their breakfast area looked torn in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is in an excellent location near to many great shops and restaurants. However the cleanliness of the room was sub-par, with the toilet not cleaned, leftover candy on the floor (not ours, yuck!), and a sticky substance all over the phone (soda?). The pool water was also very chilly, though the man at the desk said there had been some mechanical issues with the heater. The pool area was locked when we went down with keycards not working, and we received prompt care and assistance from the kind person at the front desk (I think his name was John), who walked us down, tried his own key, and ultimately resolved the issue, calling back to our room to notify us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick 1 night stand to see a college hockey game. Location to Cross Center and Old Port was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk and phone reservation folks went out of their way to maje us happy. Thank you Ruby!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the arena
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Holiday Inn is a great value for cost. The room was very clean and because it’s located at the top of a hill we had an amazing view out our window. We parked in the garage below the hotel and used the complimentary shuttle service that took us everywhere in downtown we wanted to go. Would absolutely stay here again for a night out in Portland!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean rooms ! The hotel is great, good location and super friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dinner wasnt good. Breakfast was good. Room was nice. Elevator requires access card is annoying when you need to do multiple trips well lugging stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is the best
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean and comfortable with all the appliances that we needed. Definitely a place to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was stunning. It was also in the centre of the city allowing for easy access by walking to the downtown shops and restaurants. During the week it was very quiet and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were not very well versed in hospitality. A bit snarky and rude. Hotel was fine and clean but lots of broken things - locks, coffee makers, elevators.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was not included
The stay was good however I purchased breakfast with my reservation through Hotels.com but was not on my reservation at the hotel. This cost us $30 additional dollars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024