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Inn by the Sea vs Portland Harbor Hotel
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Portland Harbor Hotel ranks significantly better than Inn By the Sea. Portland Harbor Hotel is ranked #2 in Portland with recommendations from 6 sources including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
Inn by the Sea
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
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40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
From $173 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Located 7 scenic miles south of Portland's lively Old Port and Arts Districts, this impeccably maintained seaside retreat is a low-key, contemporary, all-suite resort."
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Forbes Travel Guide
"Sea-side property located on the edge of Maine’s Crescent Beach State Park, Inn by the Sea is a luxurious getaway for eco-minded travelers, dog owners and anyone who enjoys simple, sustainable beauty."
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Travel + Leisure
"A skip away from Portland lies the Inn by the Sea, a gorgeous beachfront resort with a full-service spa"
Maine Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's
"Suites and dining areas emphasize Maine-themed art and foods, while summery gardens and ocean views tantalize through the windows. An expansive, lovely spa, a heated outdoor pool"
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Travel + Leisure
"You will find plenty of tranquility here on the rocks, and also at accommodations like Inn by the Sea, one of Maine's best luxury hotels with relaxing in-room amenities like cozy fireplaces and soaking tubs"
14 Places to Visit If You Need Peace and Relaxation
June 20, 2023
Portland Harbor Hotel
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
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468 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
From $127 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Making luxury its primary focus, the Harbor Hotel has become a favorite with business travelers seeking meetings on a more intimate scale and vacationing guests who want high-quality service."
Concierge
"Despite the ample number of rooms it still has a feeling of creative intimacy: chocolate lobsters on the pillows at turndown, and a concierge who takes to special requests with gusto."
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Ask for a garden view, which overlooks a lovely central courtyard.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Portland's finest hotel radiates period appeal from the coiffed lobby to the classically fitted rooms with sunny gold walls and pert blue toile bedspreads."
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Star Service
"Westin's only serious competition, and the better of the two for individuals, this is a glove fit for fans of regional flavor and those that don't need to cash in loyalty rewards points."
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You can also request one of the vast suites with two-person whirlpool tubs.
Rough Guide
"Pretty rooms with particularly nice bathrooms, in a great location near the waterfront; many units overlook the English garden."
