The Portland Harbor Hotel in the historic district of Old Port in downtown Portland offers standard rooms and suites in a French country style or modern design. Make a reservation at the hotel spa for a relaxing afternoon. The hotel is within walking distance of shopping and restaurants or you can take advantage of the hotel town car service. Plan to visit the historical Victorian Mansion, one of five lighthouses or take a walk to Maine's famous Whaling Wall.
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is located on the waterfront in the Old Port. This hotel was built in 1895 as a house for Maine's National Guard. It has been restored to the original historical look of that time. The 95 guest rooms and suites come with high-speed Internet, flat screen TVs and working fireplaces. While at the hotel, you can make a reservation for the spa, take a walk around the historical district to see the Tate House and Portland Museum of Art, or dine in the hotel's Twenty Milk Street restaurant.
The Inn at St. John in downtown Portland is decorated in a Victorian style with a few rooms in a more contemporary design. Depending on your room, you may have a queen or king bed, jetted bathtub and a private or shared bathroom. Many of the city's attractions, such as galleries, museums, and ferry rides, are a short walk away from the inn.
If you are up to traveling 5 to 10 minutes further away from Buxton, you can stay at one of the many boutique hotels in Kennebunk. A few hotels available in this town are Hidden Pond, Kennebunk Inn, and Seaside Inn. Kennebunk is situated on the coast of Maine allowing you to experience its natural beauty and cultural attractions.
