Pros (+) Great location. Small boutique feel.
3 stars
The Francis
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Overview
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Maine Medical Center Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. The Francis offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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Privacy Preferences
Amenities at The Francis
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Lift
- Accessible by lift
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Allergy-free room
- No smoking
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by lift
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Garden view
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Storage available
Dining
- Electric kettle
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Dining area
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Key access
- Express check-out
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Outdoor furniture
Workspace
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
Laundry
- Drying rack for clothing
Things to do
- Board games/puzzles
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Spa
- Spa
Reviews of The Francis
8.9
Very good
251 verified ratings
Wonderful
171
Very good
37
Good
18
Okay
6
Fair
7
Mediocre
7
Poor
5
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the friendly and attentive service from the staff, noting it as a significant positive aspect of their experience. The hotel features spacious and unique rooms that many guests found comfortable. However, there were notable complaints regarding the location, cleanliness, and bed comfort, with some rooms having issues like noise disturbances and poor mattress quality. Overall, while the service and room size were highlights, several guests felt improvements were needed in other areas.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Location
747 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
What's nearby
- Neal S. Dow House68 m
- Portland Club0.4 km
- Portland Museum of Art0.7 km
- Children's Museum of Maine0.7 km
- Hadlock Field0.8 km
- Maine College of Art0.8 km
- Victoria Mansion0.8 km
- Wadsworth-Longfellow House0.9 km
- Cumberland County Civic Center1 km
- Monument Square1 km
- Southworth Planetarium1.1 km
- Merrill Auditorium1.3 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about The Francis
Low season | April |
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High season | September |
Average price (weeknight) | €271 |
When to book a room at The Francis
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Value for money | 8.5 |
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Distance to city centre | 1.5 km |
Nearest airport | Portland |
Distance to airport | 3.2 km |