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The Francis
3 stars

The Francis

747 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102, United States
+1 207 772 7485
From
406 ﷼
Cheapest

rate per night

8.5
Great

based on 161 reviews

The Francis
Fri 5/24
-
Sat 5/25
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
406 ﷼
Standard room
465 ﷼
King room
465 ﷼

About The Francis

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
The Francis Hotel, a historic landmark, is located in Portland's Bramhall neighborhood, near Art District. Guests can enjoy the spa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Located on the second floor, The Spa at The Francis Hotel features a menu of full body massages and locally sourced scrubs. Museums, galleries, theaters, skating rinks, craft breweries and boutiques are within a 0.9 mi radius of the property. Portland International Jetport Airport is 3.2 mi from The Francis Hotel.

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Latest deals for The Francis

Fri 5/24
Sat 5/25
Double room
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2 queen beds
1 queen bed
Standard room
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Queen room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
King room
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Luxury room
bed type unknown
1 king bed
1 king bed

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Francis

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Storage available

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key access
  • Express check-out

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Drying rack for clothing

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Spa

  • Spa

Reviews of The Francis

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8.5
Very goodBased on 161 verified guest reviews
9.2Friends
9.0Families
8.4Couples
9.2Solo

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9.7 Wonderful
Pros:Great location. Small boutique feel.

Location

747 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102

What's nearby

  • Neal S. Dow House83 m
  • Portland Club0.5 km
  • Portland Museum of Art0.6 km
  • Children's Museum of Maine0.7 km
  • Hadlock Field0.7 km
  • Maine College of Art0.8 km
  • Victoria Mansion0.8 km
  • Wadsworth-Longfellow House0.9 km
  • Cumberland County Civic Center1 km
  • Monument Square1 km
  • Southworth Planetarium1.1 km
  • Merrill Auditorium1.3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at The Francis

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FAQs when booking at The Francis

  • Where is The Francis located?

    The Francis is located at 747 Congress Street, 1.5 km from the center of Portland. Neal S. Dow House is the closest landmark to The Francis.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Francis?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Francis.

  • Does The Francis offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Francis offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Francis offer free parking?

    Yes, The Francis offers free parking.

  • How far is The Francis from the airport?

    The Francis is 3.2 km from Portland. The Francis is 77.4 km from Portsmouth Pease Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Francis hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Francis in Portland and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Francis and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Francis.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.3

Distance to city center

1.5 km

Nearest Airport

Portland

Distance to airport

3.2 km