Hotel Overview
September 2011
On vacation, we flew into Portland Jetport late at night. Travelodge was pretty close to the...
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AkuByrd
- Sep 15, 2011
Family hotel with low rates, summer swimming and free breakfast
Travelodge has long been known as a family-friendly chain with affordable room rates, and Portland Travelodge fits that bill. Some rooms even retain the Sleepy Bear Den motif that gives kids a big smile with bear-print bedspreads, artwork, lampshades, drapes, pint-sized chair and a VCR for family flicks, available at the front desk. All ages find the free continental breakfast each morning a fine way to start the day. Most popular attractions are less than five miles from the hotel, including the arts district and historic downtown waterfront.
Highlights
- Free continental breakfast
- Free wireless Internet access
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sundeck
- Three miles from Portland Airport
- Minutes to downtown arts and historic districts
Rooms
Simple and basic, budget-savvy rooms at Portland Travelodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, a coffee-maker and a cable television with HBO, CNN and ESPN. Local calls are free and guests can request a non-smoking room. Upgrade to Business-Class accommodations to ensure in-room use of an iron and ironing board, mini refrigerator and a two-line phone.
Features
On summer vacation, families appreciate the outdoor swimming pool at Portland Travelodge. With easy access from I-95, the hotel offers free car, truck and bus parking and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Drive less than three miles to reach the University of Southern Maine campus. Other nearby attractions include the Maine Mall, Children's Museum of Maine and Portland Museum of Art. A Denny's restaurant sits next door and several other options are across the street at Westbrook Crossing.
Transportation
- Portland International Jetport (3 mi/4.8 km)
- Limo /town car service available
Attractions
- Portland Museum of Art (4 mi/6.4 km)
- Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (4 mi/6.4 km)
- Victoria Mansion (4.1 mi/6.6 km)
- Cumberland County Civic Center (4.1 mi/6.6 km)
- Old Port historic downtown waterfront district (4.5 mi/7.2 km)
- Casco Bay Lines ferry (4.9 mi/7.8 km)
- Portland Observatory (5 mi/8 km)
- Maine Mall (5.4 mi/8.7 km)
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (7.3 mi/11.8 km)
Business
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- Fax services available (fees apply)
Hotel Map
1200 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
- Area description
- Business district, Downtown, Shopping district, Expressway
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Detectors
- TV Remote Control
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (50)
Ratings and reviews for Portland Travelodge
- All travelers (50) 2.6 / 5
- Business (6) 2.7 / 5
- Couples (14) 2.7 / 5
- Families (13) 2.3 / 5
- Friends (5) 2.6 / 5
- Singles (11) 3.1 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 1 / 5
- Amenities:
- 2.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.1
- Hotel staff:
- 3.7
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3.3
- Value:
- 3.3
64%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
You Get What You Pay For
There is nothing special about this hotel. But, If you need a CLEAN room WITH NO BED BUGS for a few nights in the Portland area, this is the hotel for you! There is no microwave in the room but you can use the microwave in the lobby. The staff are super nice - the ice maching wasn't working and I really wanted ice - they went out and bought ice for me! So sweet and nice! You can get a fridge in the room! Just ask for a Business suite.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Chipotles is the way to go! Love, love, love it! P.S. (Denny's shares the same parking lot - yum, yum, yummy breakfast just outside your room!)
Reviewer score
Would recommend
loner
Not all that great needs a lot of upkeep to be done
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
dump
The room was small and disgusting. So not worth the money. Will never stay again. The front yard looked like a gravel pit. The pic in the listing is old and not even close to what the place really looks like. Don't waste your money!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
September 2011
On vacation, we flew into Portland Jetport late at night. Travelodge was pretty close to the airport and we stayed 2 nights. Was Labor Day weekend so they were pretty full. We drove up to visit New Hampshire and Vermont. We concluded our trip with another 3 night stay at the same Travelodge. Second time there we enjoyed it more. Aloha from Honolulu, HI
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
great for the price
We were pleasently surprised to have a fridge in our room. They didn't come in and clean the second day we were there, but we just grabbed more towels and were fine. I would stay there again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
low low end hotel
hotel bad bad bad. not clean,hookers,what more could I tell you.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Convenient location
The Front Desk staff was very accommodating in getting the right room for me. The ample sized room had everything I needed, including a fridge, shampoo, etc. however it could use some updating. The free continental breakfast offered a good variety.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Bad
To close to I 95 very very loud!!! Would never stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Good Value - No Complaints!
We arrived late after driving for over eight hours. Check-in was very quick and the person at the front desk was extremely helpful. He recommended a place to eat and mapped out exactly where we needed to drive to the following day. This is not a four or five star hotel but it was well worth what we paid.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Several restaurants open late that are very close to this hotel.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
not happy at all
Located a stone's throw from 95...can see and hear it from the rooms No hot water in the shower (found that out the hard way). Went down to let them know and they said because I prepaid and I was leaving that morning, there was nothing they could do.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 2
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