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Inn by the Sea vs The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection ranks significantly better than Inn by the Sea. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
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
The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
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119 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
From $135 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Housed in a former newspaper building, this boutique hotel is part of the Marriott group—though you'd never guess it."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Sometimes a hotel is more than just a place to stay."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The press theme shines in unique details – a wall of vintage typewriters, old headlines on hallway wallpapers. Rooms are sexy, in smart navy tones, and local art adorns walls."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"The Press — housed in the historic bones of a newspaper printing press — takes its stylish design cues from the editors and reporters that once roamed its halls."
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U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"Arguably the best place to kick back and read a newspaper, this boutique hotel draws design inspiration from the newsroom that used to occupy the property."
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