Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The city of Portland is located on U.S.A's east coastline, toward the south of the state of Maine. One of the most impressive arenas in the city is the Portland Civic Center, Cumberland County Civic Center. Hosting 6,733 spectators, the Civic Center is the home of the Portland Pirates ice hockey franchise, as well as trade exhibitions and Maine Principals' Association high school basketball team. The venue seats 9,000 for music concerts. There are a number of hotels in close proximity to the venue offering excellent access to the Civic Center.
As its name suggests, The Holiday in by the Bay is situated adjacent to Portland Harbor, and boasts spectacular views across the bay. The hotel is also home to the largest indoor hotel swimming pool in Portland as well as the Port of Call restaurant and lounge. Accompanying the swimming pool is a large fitness center, spa and sauna. Across its 239 guestrooms, the Holiday Inn offers guests rooms with views of either the bay towards the Atlantic Ocean, or the White Mountains of the Portland skyline and free wireless Internet access. The Holiday Inn is located opposite the Portland Civic Center.
Holiday Inn By the Bay
88 Spring St.
Portland, ME 04101
207-775-2311
innbythebay.com
The Eastland Park Hotel is located just two blocks away from the Portland Civic Center, offering guests excellent access to the venue. Built in 1927, the Eastland Park also offers accessibility to downtown Portland, with its shopping, museums and art galleries making up the main tourist attractions. The hotel also offers Portland's only roof-top lounge, with stunning views of the Portland skyline. The '157 Cafe & Bar' on site offers a full range of food and drink, while guests can browse the Internet from their en-suite rooms with complimentary access available.
Eastland Park Hotel
157 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
888-671-8008
eastlandparkhotel.com
The Portland Harbor Hotel is located a short walk from the Civic Center and also offers Harbor views, as well as a range of en-suite rooms from singles and doubles to full suites. Garden-view rooms are also available, offering a vista across the Portland Harbor Hotel's lush, green garden. 24-hour room service is available, as well as spa treatments, a concierge, same-day dry cleaning and a car service into downtown. High-speed wireless Internet is available throughout the venue, with a fitness facility, refrigerators and daily newspapers. The hotel's restaurant 'Eve' has a full menu available, and guests can enjoy their dining in the hotel's garden.
Portland Harbor Hotel
468 Fore St.
Portland, ME 04101
207-775-9090
portlandharborhotel.com
Guestrooms at the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa come equipped with large flat-screen satellite televisions, complimentary wireless Internet access, air conditioning, access to a fitness facility, same-day laundry service and complimentary transport into downtown Portland. The hotel is located a short walk from the Civic Center, offering guests excellent access to the venue. On site, guests can access the 'Twenty Milk Street' restaurant, with local seafood fresh from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. As the hotel's name suggests, there is also a spa facility available to guests.
The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
20 Milk St.
Portland, ME 04101
800-727-3436
theregency.com