By Lars Tramilton
Portland is the biggest city in the New England state of Maine. It is an economic and cultural hub of the state. Many tourists visit Portland to explore the city's Old Port area, which runs along picturesque Portland Harbor. Portland Head Light, a lighthouse, is another major attraction in the area. There are a lot of different hotels located in the city for visitors to choose from.
Eastland Park Hotel
The Eastland Park Hotel is a charming and traditional accommodation that has a convenient location in the center of downtown Portland, Maine, amid many shopping and arts attractions. It is across from Congress Square and a short walk to the popular waterfront known as Old Port. The guest rooms offer wireless high-speed Internet access, cable television, pay-per-view movies, hair dryer, coffeemaker, large work desk and plush mattresses.
Eastland Park Hotel
157 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-5411
http:www.eastlandparkhotel.com
Portland Harbor Hotel
The Portland Harbor Hotel is a downtown hotel that is in the Old Port District. The hotel has an old-world ambience and many modern conveniences. Some of the features available at the Portland Harbor Hotel include an exercise center, round-the-clock room service, high-speed wireless Internet access, free newspapers (Portland Press and USA Today), free Starbucks coffee in the lobby every morning, concierge service and outdoor dining in the hotel courtyard.
Portland Harbor Hotel
468 Fore St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-9090
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront is an accommodation that is in the heart of the city's Old Port District and is surrounded by the city's history. The hotel provides views of attractions, such as Casco Bay, and is a short walk to many shops, dining establishments and art galleries. Some of the amenities offered by this hotel include free airport shuttle service, 24-hour complimentary business facility, free wireless high-speed Internet access, exercise center, whirlpool, heated indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour on-site convenience store.
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
65 Commercial St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 780-0780
http://www.hiltongardeninn.com
Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks
The Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks has a hilltop location in the Sable Oaks area of Portland. It is just a few minutes away from the city's downtown area. It is a completely nonsmoking accommodation. Some of its amenities include free guest parking, airport and Maine Mall shuttle service, meeting/event spaces, wireless high-speed Internet access, shoe-shine service, business center (with fax, photocopy and Internet services), automated teller, coin laundry, room service and security safe. Pets are permitted to stay at the hotel for a fee of $35.
Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks
200 Sable Oaks Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 871-8000
http://www.marriott.com
Clarion Hotel Airport
The Clarion Hotel Airport in Portland is just five minutes away from the airport and is close to other attractions, such as the Maine College of Art, the Children's Museum of Maine, the Portland Observatory and the Portland Museum of Art. It is a nonsmoking hotel that offers comforts that include free local telephone calls, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, free coffee, heated indoor swimming pool, meeting/banquet spaces, fitness center, hot tub and satellite/cable television.
Clarion Hotel Airport
1230 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 774-5611
http://www.clarionhotel.com
About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.
