The Francis Hotel is a historic landmark located in Portland's Bramhall neighborhood. This hotel offers pet-friendly rooms and a fitness center, along with convenient free parking. Its location puts guests within walking distance of numerous museums, galleries, theaters, craft breweries, and boutiques, providing easy access to the city's cultural attractions.
Should you book The Francis Hotel?
A stay in a historic building with amenities like a fitness center and pet-friendly options.
Best for
- Exploring Portland's cultural attractions
- Travellers with pets
- Easy access to boutiques and breweries
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking on-site dining
Historic Bramhall location
Situated in Portland's Bramhall neighborhood, this hotel is a historic landmark. It's a short walk to local museums, art galleries, theaters, and boutique shops.
Room amenities
Rooms feature a king or queen bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms include a deck or balcony.
Hotel services
Enjoy facilities for disabled guests, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. The hotel also provides a fitness center and daily housekeeping for guest convenience.
Pet-friendly stays
The hotel welcomes pets and provides pet bowls, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests traveling with their animals.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Location
747 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102, United States, Portland, Maine
The Francis Hotel is located in Portland, Maine.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Neal Dow House at 0.1 mi; the nearest train station, Portland, is 1.0 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Neal Dow Housemuseum0.1 mi
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monumenthistoric site0.2 mi
- Deering Oaks Parkpark0.3 mi
- Portland Fire Museummuseum0.4 mi
- Western Promenadepark0.5 mi
Getting around
- Portlandtrain station1.0 mi
- Portland Transportation Centerbus station1.0 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.9 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 211 guest reviews
The Francis Hotel earns consistently strong praise for its prime downtown Portland location, genuinely friendly staff, and characterful historic rooms — with free parking standing out as a notable practical bonus. Complaints are relatively minor but recurring: breakfast options underwhelmed several guests, road noise can intrude, and ground-floor rooms drew concern over privacy and security. Overall sentiment is very positive, with most guests expressing a desire to return.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.7
They wrote about: staff, room, breakfast
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: room, location, breakfast
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is located near The Francis Hotel?
The hotel is walkable to museums, galleries, theaters, craft breweries, and boutiques. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Neal Dow House are also nearby.
Does the hotel offer parking?
Yes, the hotel provides free parking for guests, including accessible parking options.
Are pets allowed at The Francis Hotel?
Yes, the hotel is pet-friendly and provides pet bowls for your animal companions.
What kind of rooms are available?
Room options include Standard Queen, Standard King, King Suites, Junior Suites, and accessible rooms. Some rooms feature decks or balconies.
Does the hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Are there family rooms available?
Yes, family rooms are available at the hotel.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms include air conditioning, a tea/coffee maker, refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
How far is the airport from the hotel?
Portland International Jetport Airport is 3.2 miles from the hotel.