Inn at St. JohnvsBlind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, The Danforth ranks significantly better than Inn at St. John. The Danforth scores 86 with praise from 5 sources like Frommer's, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Inn at St. John
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
939 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Rough Guide "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."
DK Eyewitness "Built in 1897 to accommodate rail passengers, this venerable inn stands just minutes from Portland's Old Port, Waterfront, and Arts districts."
Frommer's "This colorful, cozy inn is a fine budget alternative to Portland's pricier picks." Full review
Lonely Planet 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
Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Star Service
Jetsetter Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Michelin Guide Fodor's
163 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's "This stylish inn was one of Portland's grandest Federal-style dwellings... A short walk from downtown... the inn has a mod, seaside feel. Guest rooms have original working fireplaces." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Inside an elegant, ivy-covered brick building, the Danforth has seven cozy guestrooms, most of which have queen-sized beds, fireplaces and period furnishings. This is excellent value." Full review
Star Service "This historic mansion turned B&B provides its guests with a plush contemporary outpost that works well alongside its slightly less expensive neighbors." Full review
Jetsetter "Boutique inn in Portland’s tony West End with a stunning rooftop and swank spa." Full review
Frommer's "Breakfast is served in a sunshiney dining room, and guests share common spaces such as an indoor herb garden, an old-school conservatory, and well-kept private gardens out back. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A short walk to Portland's Arts District and the Old Port Exchange, this stylish inn is cozy and intimate, and known for how personally it caters to guests." Full review
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It's also where you'll stop for the complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks available at all hours—be sure to snag one of their sugar cookies!
Condé Nast Traveler "Given the level of attention to detail and the comfort of the rooms—in addition to the proximity to the Old Port—Blind Tiger is one of the coolest stays in town.
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Choose the luxurious Bon Viveur suite (which also has a private roof deck).
Frommer's "Balancing the elegant Federal architecture with splashier contemporary art and furnishings that wouldn’t look out of place at a modern art museum. The rooms are a nice blend of stylish and classic." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Much more than an apartment share, though certainly not just an ordinary hotel, Blind Tiger Guest House takes its name from the Prohibition-era speakeasy that once occupied the basement..." Full review
Fodor's "Housed in an 1823 Federal-style mansion with a rooftop cupola, Blind Tiger is an enclave of both historic elegance and personalized comfort. Rooms are elegant and serene, outfitted mostly..." Full review
