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The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

3.5 star property

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 52-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services
Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | 52-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services
52-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is $221
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28

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121 Middle St., Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 52-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

Loft, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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52-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 52-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Loft | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Loft

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Portland
Self parking, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Beds feature down comforters. 52-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street features express check-out, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and an elevator. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Things to do

  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1867
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Guests are required to download the property's MEWS Digital Key mobile app before check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 28352

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

121 MIDDLE an urban inn

The Docents Collections

The Docent's Collection Hotel

The Docent's Collection Portland

The Docent's Collection Hotel Portland

The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 320 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

LaTia

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bao

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The only live person I saw was at check-in. There was some back-and-forth about my access number, where the building was, and how to get in. That person was very attentive and actually took me up to my loft. There were no directions on how to use the stove top. There were fingerprints on it, indicating the person before me may have had the same issue. The microwave was in a cabinet under the sink, and to use it, you had to sit on the floor. None of the clocks in the loft was set to the correct time; they were all different (attention to detail). There were no instructions for using the coffee maker, and after the first day, no one refilled the water, cream, coffee, or sugar. However, there was a small card with a QR code to tip someone who never came. The online description indicated a gym, and a sign stated that a gym was nearby, but it didn't specify where.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Newton

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

dillon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Room was very clean, neat vibe, tons of space! Made coming back from
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and amenities were great and ease of access to both the room and surrounding businesses is ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay! Had everything we wanted. Location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Not your average booking. Classy and on point. This will always be my first choice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great lofts, very clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful space and very responsive staff via messaging. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loft was clean, staff was nice. Keep in mind when booking there are no laundry facilities in unit or building, no pool, no front desk, no snack/drink counter or restaurant attached, and no shuttle service from airport. You get a furnished loft with basic toiletries, cooking gear, table/drinkware, and dish tv. There is definitely a sense of "things left to be desired" especially for the pricing. I expected itinerary ideas, restaurant suggestions, etc. But none of that was available or offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Room was perfect. Clean, had everything I needed. Cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is in a great location and room was very spacious. Blind in bedroom was broken in down position so it was always dark in there. You are supposed to download an app that requires “always on” connection to Bluetooth to get in, but someone was available to give us card keys instead.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cleanliness, staff in lobby were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marynoel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the loft it was clean and very comfortable. Very close to great restaurants .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025