The Francis

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747 Congress St
Portland, ME 04102
The Francis is a locally owned boutique hotel with 15 uniquely designed guest rooms in a beautifully renovated historic mansion. Enjoy complimentary drinks on arrival, modern amenities, comfortable rooms with plenty of character, a welcoming, dedicated team and much more. Our location amongst some of the city’s best bakeries, bars and restaurants (don’t miss out on Tandem Bakery’s buttermilk biscuits with strawberry jam!) ensures you’ll get a chance to savor the incredible culinary delights of this seaside city. Right next door you’ll also find Wayside Tavern, a cozy, neighborhood favorite with fantastic food and excellent service. Our boutique hotel also offers a whole floor of pet-friendly rooms so you don’t have to leave your furry friend behind, a four-story elevator, in-room pour over set ups with local coffee and free on-site parking.

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Amanda M.
8/21/2022

When traveling to a new city we aim to stay in unique boutique hotels, so I highly recommend the Francis. We were celebrating our 1-year anniversary in New England and when we got to our room they...

Nancy P.
8/11/2025

There were plenty of pet-friendly options in Portland for our stay, most of which were offered for less than $426 per might, plus a pet fee. We chose The Francis based on theirmarketing promises,...

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Rachel H.
6/12/2024

I would NOT recommend staying here if you have any other options. When we arrived with our rental car, parking was confusing. There's off-street parking but everything was taken, so we pulled...

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Polly P.
9/9/2024

The staff was extremely helpful when my flights were delayed and my trip was shortened. The room was nice. Mostly clean, though the bedspread smelled. The staff were friendly and helpful, but...

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Dr. Albert B.
6/30/2024

Awesome vibe. No problems securing parking. Shane was great at check-in. Super cool room. Highly recommended.

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