Clarion Hotel AirportvsInn at St. John
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Inn at St. John scores slightly better than Clarion Hotel. Inn at St. John comes in at 78 with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Clarion Hotel Airport
 Frommer's
 U.S. News & World Report
1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "The Clarion Hotel is an ideal choice for the   budget-minded traveler who is not willing to compromise on cleanliness   for cost." Full review
 "The guest rooms at the Clarion Portland Hotel in Portland, Maine, include free Wi-Fi access, cable TVs, microwaves, minifridges, irons and ironing boards, coffee makers and work desks." Full review
Inn at St. John
 Rough Guide
 DK Eyewitness
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 Lonely Planet
939 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Concierge
 - Free Parking
 - Business Center
 
 "Located just outside of downtown in a slightly dodgy area, this elegant but somewhat creaky Victorian mainstay offers reasonably priced, comfortable rooms, some with shared baths." 
 "Built in 1897 to accommodate rail passengers, this venerable inn stands just minutes from Portland's Old Port, Waterfront, and Arts districts." 
 "This colorful, cozy inn is a fine budget alternative to Portland's pricier picks." Full review
 "This decent-value, turn-of-the-20th-century hotel has a homely, friendly feel, with old-fashioned pigeonhole mailboxes behind the lobby desk and sweetly floral rooms" Full review
 Top Choice
 "This decent-value, turn-of-the-20th-century hotel has a homely, friendly feel, with old-fashioned pigeonhole mailboxes behind the lobby desk and sweetly floral rooms" Full review