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The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Signature Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Interior
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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178 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Loft, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Loft, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Downtown Portland
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 281 reviews
$110 nightly
The price is $120
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

About the neighborhood

Portland

Located in Downtown Portland, The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street 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

  • ‪The Works Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Highroller Lobster Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bard Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cuties - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blyth & Burrows - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

Guests of The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street 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 at 178 Middle Street?

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

As of Mar 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street on Mar 29, 2026 start from $167, including 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.

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 at 178 Middle Street feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a rainfall showerhead, a kitchen, and bathrobes.

Does The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street though service animals are welcome.

Does The Docent's Collection - Boyd Block have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

The closest major airport to The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street 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 at 178 Middle Street Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Very clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

LaShonda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Docent Collection-Boyd Block was a wonderful stay! VERY clean and luxurious, we had everything we needed and more. The staff was very professional and helpful. Check in was the most efficient ever. I absolutely loved everything about Boyd Block, we were in walking distance to so many places. This was a 10/10 stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and clean new hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025