The Docent's Collection

Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Dining room

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 52-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(180 Ratings)

Hotel in South Portland, ME

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Victorian Portland hotel in Downtown Portland with a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features self parking, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-out.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Docent's Collection offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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). 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Dishwasher

Map of South Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Portland Head Light

5.4 mi

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Available Rooms

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

1 Queen • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms

2 Queen • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms

3 King

Sleeps 7

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Docent's Collection

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(180 Ratings)

Hotel in South Portland, ME

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

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

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Dishwasher

Map of South Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Portland Head Light

5.4 mi

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Available Rooms

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

1 Queen • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms

2 Queen • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms

3 King

Sleeps 7

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(180 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

The room was beautiful and comfortable and location was perfect! The parking and check in process was different from a normal hotel because it was all electronic with your key being downloaded on an app. First time I did it this way, so it was a bit of a learning curve. I had to call for parking info and someone answered the phone right away and was very helpful. We would definitely stay again!

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Hotel was very quiet and clean. Felt more like a home.

3.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

You have to download an app in order to enter the property, I did not know this and when I called to get assistance from the person at the front desk. Which by the way, I have no idea where that is because I never saw one person. He was rather abrupt and condescending and kept telling you what I needed to do and telling me to calm down. I wasn't not calm. I just had to really go to the restroom. I wish they would put something like that on their website when you're trying to book. If it was there I did not say it. The room itself was very nice and very clean, but as far as the customer service it lacked and left a lot to be desired. Teach your people at the front desk to be a little bit more. Customer friendly.. instead of telling people to calm down and when they ask where the front desk is to continuously ignore them. Instead of explaining how the location works. I will never stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Great spot for downtown Portland

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The apartment is fine, though dark for my tastes, but everything is clean and well decorated. The problem for us is how insanely complicated everything is. The check in involved downloading an app and complicated directions that had significant gaps in information. I am fairly tech savvy, but I still had problems. The staff I spoke to on the phone and with whom I exchanged texts couldn’t have been more lovely and accommodating. But the check in system really needs to be rethought. And in addition to the complexity it relies too heavily on one’s iPhone. But things can go wrong with iPhones. My husband I both wondered what would have happened if my phone wasn’t properly charged, for instance. The temperature controls were also needlessly complex. In stead of enjoying our first hour here, we were wrestling with technology. The whole experience has been much too stressful. Right now I am trying to find check out instructions among the large number of texts and e-mails I’ve received.

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The hotel was very clean but still under construction with no hotel staff on site. It had limited parking and there was none available upon arrival.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

If anyone wants to stay in a beautiful well kept apartment in the perfect location in Portland Maine this is your place!!! It perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Wonderful stay for a girls night. Clean, beautiful space. Comfortable. Good amenities. Walkable go downtown Portland.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

We had a very nice stay. The ease of the parking and the security was reassuring. I loved snuggling up on the couch when the weather wasn't at its best.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

It was awesome! Amazing bed and blackout blinds — I slept like s baby. Located right in the heart of the Old Port, I walked everywhere once I parked. Parking was right beside the building and very safe right next to the Police parking lot. Building was clean and quaint. It had a lot of historical character, but the studio was modern, clean, and efficient. I was nervous because I am used to staying in hotels with staff, but Grace and team were reassuring — keyless key and all went seamlessly. Also, 121 Middle Street is only a 5 minute drive from Wholefoods and F45, Orange Theory, and Cycle gyms, so I got healthy groceries and an awesome workout too. I wanted to move in and will definitely stay there again. Thank you.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Very clean. Beautiful room and in the heart of downtown. Really enjoyed our overnight stay on a Tuesday. 10 minute Uber to airport as well.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Our unit was exceptionally quiet. It was very nicely furnished. The bathroom was especially nice with an excellent shower. The location was very good and was only a short walk to many fine restaurants and shops. We paid for the private parking which was well worth the extra money. The assigned “docent” was very helpful and responsive. I can recommend the Docent’s Collection without reservation!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Very modern apartment in a nice location. Took care of a special request prior to arrival.

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The checkin process is needlessly laborious, requiring you to download an app. However, my largest complaint was with the tiny bed and extremely loud water noise. I am usually a really deep sleeper, but I have never encountered a room that became so loud any time someone in the property used water.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

We had a great time! It’s a little too pricey for a long stay, but comparable to other hotels in the area. The room was very nice and was more of an apartment than a room. Very well laid out, comfortable and clean! The person who met us was very nice and helpful. The room was a bit dry and windows cannot be opened. I’m sure for temp control this is the case, but I would recommend bringing a humidifier or a bunch of water! Overall it was a great experience and we loved our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

It is our first time staying at an “urban home”, and it exceeded our expectation. The staff was very kind, helped us sorting out a technical glitch quickly. Highly recommended.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

A unique stay in the heart of Portland. Quiet, comfortable, with an eye for detail. This is something special.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Great location, very clean, loved that we had a kitchen for our stay. The air conditioning was very loud though and parking isn’t guaranteed.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The room looked exactly like the pictures. There was no front desk to check-in, so it was contactless. The room was dirty, but they came back and fixed it. The manager and staff was extremely kind and helpful. We enjoyed our stay overall.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The room was very clean and had a very comfortable bed. I like how you didn’t have all the noise like a typical hotel. It’s in the perfect spot and walkable to all old port. Grace was very accommodating.

1.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

I booked this hotel about two hours before finding out one of my party tested positive for Covid-19, and I needed to adjust or cancel my reservation. Rather than help out with a refund or even rescheduling for another weekend where they had availability, the hotel stuck to their same-day cancellation policy which calls for the first night’s stay to not be refunded. I was only staying one night, so it was a wash. I didn’t even want a refund, I wanted to reschedule for a few weekends later. Such a bummer, especially because it’s not a cheap place to stay and I was really excited to get to stay in what looked like a great property.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great!

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We really enjoyed our time here. Top of the line appliances and furnishings. Very clean and lots of room to enjoy the place.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Great place. Very Weird Check in- please no -for the most part you are on your own - no front desk - no bellman - no valet. You need an app and a “ code” to open the front door and get in your room. Very much la smart phone driven experience. The place and location are wonderful - the process in hospitality - not so sure about.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

I like the old building. Since I was new to the area I felt a phone call with a person might have helped me thru the process from parking to the front door. The area was intimidating while driving

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The property was clean and well maintained. Definitely get a lot more for your money here in comparison to most hotels in the surrounding area. Easy to walk to everything in Portland. Management went above what was expected.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Really great location!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Grace was very helpful, thanks for an enjoyable stay.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

The digital access was seamless. They checked up on me to make sure everything was up to par. The place was very clean, spacious and inviting. I hope to return sometime this year.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

My entire stay was eventful yet restful. I was a little worried never having used digital entry before but they called and reassured me and even though my arrival was past 10:30pm there was no problem getting in. The room is wonderful and the city is a joy to explore.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Lovely little spot!

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

It sufficed.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Great accomodations!!! Felt like an apartment home.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

We had a great two night stay! The space was clean and new and the location was favorable.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Everything was great, except we had problems finding the entrance. It might help to put a sign out, or list explicit instructions in the confirmation.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Amazing design and cleanliness. Digital check-in and key was easy and no issues at all. Great spot downtown walking distance to everything.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

This is a beautiful property with amazing, helpful staff at a prime location. Close to lots of dining and activities, a perfect winter wonderland retreat. It is a very relaxing place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

We asked for early check in and they were able to accommodate us. The rooms, especially the windows, are beautiful. Even the lobby is nice. Very nice stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

The location was smack downtown and near everything! It was very quiet and we never even saw another guests. The amenities are brand new and the apartment was spacious! 10 out of 10 recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Great space for our needs. Simple in and out.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Portland?

The average price for a rental in South Portland is $230 per night. This rental is $29 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Docent's Collection. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Docent's Collection pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Docent's Collection?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and dishwasher.

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Outstanding(1,251 Ratings)

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The Docent's Collection

Hotel in South Portland, ME

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of South Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms

The Docent's Collection

Hotel in South Portland, ME

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of South Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Portland?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Docent's Collection pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Docent's Collection?

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