Inn at St John Portland In-Town

2.5 star property

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$87
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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939 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Place, Hadlock Field
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Exposition Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room (King Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Queen Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (One queen one full bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Queen room, private hall bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Double room, private hall bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Double bed - shared bath)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (One twin bed-private hall bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room (1 twin bed shared bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Interior King Room with Private Bathroom (no windows)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

B&B in Valley Street
This bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and concierge services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and free newspapers are onsite.
Inn at St John Portland In-Town offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Portland bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victorian bed & breakfast also offers coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Inn at St John Portland In-Town has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1897
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn St John Portland
St John Portland
Inn At St John
At St John Portland In Town
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Portland
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Bed & breakfast
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Bed & breakfast Portland

Inn at St John Portland In-Town Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1137 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! I stayed here for 4 nights while visiting Portland. The staff were absolutely lovely, always so kind and welcoming. The place itself has an old Victorian feel and was exactly the vibe I was going for. The room was cozy and tidy, and I had no issues with the shared bathroom. I had read several reviews about parking being an issue, yes the lot is very small but they have a second lot that was less than a 2 minute walk and I never had any issues with it. My only word of caution, the stairs are very steep and there are no elevators. I didn’t personally have any issues with this, but if you have mobility issues or if you had a lot of luggage, I could see that being a problem. Overall I loved staying here and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

chao

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel. No elevator but that added to the charm in my opinion. The continental breakfast & staff were both great. Parking was tight but we were able to snag a spot in the back parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking is good. Breakfast is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice, breakfast had good continental offerings, water temp and pressure were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very quaint and affordable! Has everything needed!

Very quaint, friendly, clean, comfortable and in a good location! Free wi-fi, parking and breakfast added to the great value!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna, Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, but tiny room (barely bigger than the queen bed). We slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Layla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was by far the worst room I have ever had the misfortune of staying in and it was expensive to boot! The property is terribly run down and the room itself was beat up, unclean, in disrepair and the bed was so uncomfortable because you could feel every spring poking through your back while trying to sleep. I booked it based on the photos provided since I was looking for something a bit more quaint but what a mistake! The photos were not at all representative of my room and experience. Limited parking as well so we had to park on the street and the neighborhood was sketchy. Do not stay in this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was vintage but clean and comfortable. Staff helped us with luggage and some extras we asked for. Breakfast is very limited. After having it the first morning, we opted to go out for breakfast in subsequent days. We did not drive. There are nearby bus stops that we did use. Uber was often more practical. Everyone should be aware that there is no elevator and the steps are very steep and narrow. They will be a challenge to anyone with even minor mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philopateer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirla

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, well located for acess to city bus service. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff who upgrade room bc I was with a kid! Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Esther

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated property, room in poor condition. Stair to upper floors are extremely narrow and steep (hard to walk up or down). Breakfast was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at the Inn at St. John 4 or 5 times now and I am consistently impressed by not only the excellent vibes~ (beautiful building decorated nicely) but also how clean and safe it feels. The staff are kind and friendly and my wife and I felt so comfortable staying here as a queer couple for our wedding anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, with character
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no elevator and the stairs are very steep. I had requested a low floor due to a back injury, and was put on the top floor. Thankfully the front desk was willing to carry my bag. Shared shower was small and unpredictable temperature. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cooms where clean and well laid out, the staff was very nice, we had an early morning that at most morning would have ment missing breakfast but they set up a little earlier so we was still able to grab something on the way out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025