10/10 Excellent
Melinda
Traveled with family
Dec 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melinda
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block
2.0 star property
Hotel in Portland with a 24-hour front desk
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Housekeeping
- 24/7 front desk
- Kitchen
Explore the area
178 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101
- Merrill AuditoriumPlace, Merrill Auditorium3 min walk
- Cross Insurance ArenaPlace, Cross Insurance Arena5 min walk
- State TheatrePlace, State Theatre11 min walk
- Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)11 min drive
Room options
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Loft, 1 Bedroom
- 1 bedroom
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Loft, 1 Bedroom
- 1 bedroom
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Loft, 2 Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 King Beds
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About the neighborhood
Portland
Located in Downtown Portland, The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block is next to Casco Bay and Fore Street Gallery. The 19 rooms at this hotel include kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
What's nearby
- Merrill Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Cross Insurance Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Portland Museum of Art - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
- State Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
- Portland Transportation Center - 12 min drive
- Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- Highroller Lobster Co - 2 min walk
- Bard Coffee - 1 min walk
- Cuties - 1 min walk
- Blyth & Burrows - 1 min walk
- Novare Res Bier Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block
Hotel in Portland with a 24-hour front desk
Guests of The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for USD 60 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and luggage storage.
50-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Uncovered self parking on site (USD 60 per night)
- Limited onsite self parking
Things to do
- Designer stores
Family friendly
- In-room kitchen
- In-room microwave
- In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Guidebooks
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Braille/raised signage
- Elevator (36 inch wide door)
- Front entrance ramp
- Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
- Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
More
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Free bottled water
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
More
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Free local calls
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Mobile key entry
- Phone
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive smart lock details
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's FLEXIPASS mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk, smart lock
Pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
- A damage deposit of USD 48 will be collected before check-in.
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
- Uncovered self parking fee: USD 60 per night
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Check-in: 5:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
- Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- No cribs or infant beds are available.
- No rollaway or extra beds are available.
- Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block?
This hotel is situated in Downtown Portland, just steps from Casco Bay and Fore Street Gallery, and within a short walk of Merrill Auditorium. You'll also find Cross Insurance Arena and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block?
Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 60 per night.
Does The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block feature a casino on the premises?
No, The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block doesn't have a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block?
No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.
Is The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a kitchen, a rainfall showerhead, and bathrobes.
Are there hot tubs at The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block?
No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
No, The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.
Does The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block though service animals are welcome.
Are there connecting rooms at The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block?
No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where is the closest airport to The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block?
The closest major airport to The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is 8.1 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal), which is around 27.1 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block?
No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block.
The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
Nov 29, 2025
Jessica
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and clean new hotel!
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan
Oct 19, 2025
Megan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025