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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Ballroom
Lobby lounge
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $149
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(153 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4-star hotel in Downtown Portland
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas, a free airport shuttle, and a free cruise terminal shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers 239 accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG provides a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 12 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 29999 square feet (2787 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. An area shuttle within 2 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are complimentary for guests. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Local Toast - Onsite family restaurant.
Local Toast - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off 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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self 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/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Local Toast
  • Local Toast

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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (29,999 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • 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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 movies
  • 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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 972 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1577 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 the room wasn’t ready till after 4:30 2 when we get to the room it’s still being cleaned. 3 woke up at 9:30 am by house keeping wanting to clean the room 4 parking is a big problem being Handicapped it’s a lot of walking to the garage next door. I was not the only one with parking issues. 5 I’ll stop now
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Amenities were great! Overall great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was great. Liked the room and loved the view. Loved the shampoo and conditioner dispenser in the shower. The pool was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Halina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was great. This is where I stay when I’m in Portland. I have a new restaurant which is nice. But the walls are a little thin when there’s rambunctious kids cross the hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Billie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just love your place!! Third time there. Clean. Great professional and courteous staff. My home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, easy parking, nice location close to shops
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gayle, Jamaica Plain

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms where spotless. The entire staff from the Front desk, shuttle driver, and housekeeping where so helpful and kind. I felt like I was staying with family. It helped that the hotel has a covered garage and parking was only $20. The recomendations for local and walkable restaurants were perfect. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean other than a couple of hairs on the sheets and where bathroom sink meets the granite there was a black ring . The room wasn't worth the amount we paid for one night The roasn't worth the ampunt we paid
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for an event at Cross Arena. The restaurant and parking were ideal too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nettie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn, Newport

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Best in hotel. Very clean. On site restaurant great for dinner and breakfast. Easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MCayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so very friendly, we got free appetizers for my girlfriend birthday. The weight staff was so calm and kind. Food was delicious at the restaurant downstairs. We had the room with the view and it didn't disappoint. The bed was very comfy and the tv was huge! 10/10 will be coming again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Mandie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
When arriving in our room there was a strange smell. Upon opening the fridge we discovered food that had been there for a long time (from the smell of it).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Check in took over a half hour. Breakfast was nice, but it would be nice to hear at check in that breakfast is NOT free. Parking was tight - it would be nice to have signage telling drivers about the garage next door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and had a beautiful view of the bay! Richard at the front desk was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly professional staff and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026