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AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

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Located close to Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Portland Museum of Art, AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, and a library. The on-site restaurant, AC Lounge, offers lunch and light fare. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩387,688
₩428,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate desk, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, black chairs, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View, Corner (Corner)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate desk, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View, Corner (Corner)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME is in Downtown Portland, a walkable area in Portland with great shopping. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Portland Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Victoria Mansion and Portland Head Light. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hadlock Field. With motor boating, sailing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Portland travel guide
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158 Fore St, Portland, ME, 04101

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with several boats, a dock, and a sailboat.
    Eastern Promenade
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • An art gallery with various paintings and sculptures.
    Portland Museum of Art
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merrill Auditorium
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center
    10 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Portland Food Co-op
    6 min walk
  • Eventide Oyster Co.
    4 min walk
  • Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company
    3 min walk
  • Twelve
    3 min walk
  • The Porthole
    8 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

  • Hotel near Portland Museum of Art
  • Located close to Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Victoria Mansion, AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, and a library. The on-site restaurant, AC Lounge, offers lunch and light fare. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
    • ATM/banking services, a computer station, and meeting rooms
    • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and a water dispenser
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, proximity to shopping, and first-rate property condition
  • Room features
  • All 178 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 55-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
    • LED light bulbs, mini fridges, and premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 1.5 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,696 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 100 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 100 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME?

As of Sep 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME on Sep 13, 2026 start from ₩387,688, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 35 per night.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME?

Check-out is at noon.

Does AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME located?

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Portland Museum of Art, and Victoria Mansion. Hadlock Field and Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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