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The Docent's Collection

3.5 star property
Victorian Portland hotel in Downtown Portland with a 24-hour front desk

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Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Dining room
Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
City Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
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Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Located close to Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland Observatory, The Docent's Collection provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €180
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Room options

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Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
121 Middle St., Portland, ME, 04101

What's nearby

  • Cross Insurance Arena - 7 min walk
  • Portland Museum of Art - 13 min walk
  • State Theatre - 13 min walk
  • Victoria Mansion - 14 min walk
  • University of Southern Maine - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Highroller Lobster Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eventide Oyster Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bard Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Duckfat - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Standard Baking Co. - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Docent's Collection

Hotel near Portland Museum of Art
Located close to Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland Observatory, The Docent's Collection provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Docent's Collection boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, dishwashers and microwaves
  • 52-inch LED TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Ovens, blenders and mixers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Entertainment

  • 52-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's FLEXIPASS mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 28352

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

121 MIDDLE an urban inn
The Docents Collections
The Docent's Collection Hotel
The Docent's Collection Portland
The Docent's Collection Hotel Portland

Frequently asked questions

Is The Docent's Collection pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Docent's Collection?

As of 8 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Docent's Collection on 9 Feb 2025 start from €179.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Docent's Collection?

Self-parking is available for USD 60 per night.

What time is check-in at The Docent's Collection?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Docent's Collection?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Docent's Collection located?

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Portland Museum of Art and Portland Observatory. State Theatre and Victoria Mansion are also within 15 minutes.

The Docent's Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great popcorn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sho

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checks all the boxes… and then some. My go to spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sydney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy to check into, right in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lawan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Docent and especially liked having an equipped kitchen and good size living room/seating. Honestly the only negative was the parking situation - the alley was sketchy at night and there are not a lot of available spaces. I think if the parking was better I would have given it 5 stars bec the lofts are very modern and clean. Great downtown location also.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly impressed with everything start to finish. Our 2 bedroom room was spacious , quiet and clean. The property is within walking distance to bars and restaurants. Perfect alternative to the traditional hotel experience for those looking for a little more room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean with great location
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked the area, the furnishings, and the design.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very quiet and clean. Felt more like a home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, beautifully Decorated! Would absolutely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful location. Worst customer service.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for downtown Portland
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
If anyone wants to stay in a beautiful well kept apartment in the perfect location in Portland Maine this is your place!!! It perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay for a girls night. Clean, beautiful space. Comfortable. Good amenities. Walkable go downtown Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Snuggly Stay
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It did feel like a home away from home.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023