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Inn by the Sea vs West End Inn
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Inn By the Sea is the choice of most writers compared to West End Inn. Inn By the Sea ranks #12 in Portland with approval from 1 publications including Frommer'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
West End Inn
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
146 Pine Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $119 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Fodor's
"Set among the glorious homes of the Western Promenade, this 1871 house displays much of the era's Victorian grandeur... Spacious rooms are either brightly painted or papered with... Waverly prints."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This Georgian-style townhouse dates from 1871 and offers six comfortable rooms... The rooms are clean and bright, and the hosts are generally quite friendly and helpful."
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Michelin Guide
"Portland’s West End is a little quieter, a little more residential than Downtown, and this sedate atmosphere is perfectly suited to the West End Inn, a stately 1871-vintage red-brick..."
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