Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Property entrance
Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lounge
Meeting facility
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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379 Commercial Street, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 304 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(98 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portland

Located in Downtown Portland, Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Portland Museum of Art and Cross Insurance Arena. This 3-star hotel has 157 guestrooms and offers a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Portland Museum of Art - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • State Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Merrill Auditorium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Becky's Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Camp Pennant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Radial Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Three Dollar Deweys - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is available for USD 30 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and laptop-compatible safes are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 12 for adults and USD 7 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • WXYZ Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 327 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

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
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat (18 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2021
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 12 for adults, and USD 7 to 12 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Aloft Portland ME
Aloft Portland Waterfront Me
Aloft Portland ME a Marriott Hotel
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Hotel
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Portland
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Hotel Portland

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME?

Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Portland, just steps from Casco Bay and Victoria Mansion, and within a short walk of Portland Museum of Art. You'll also find Cross Insurance Arena and State Theatre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME?

Yes, covered parking is offered for USD 30 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited, electric car charging is also available.

Does Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME include a casino on the premises?

No, Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a 24-hour fitness facility plus some guestrooms include ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME?

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

Does Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge each morning at WXYZ Bar.

Does Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME for a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME?

The closest major airport to Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is 7.5 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal), which is around 27.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME.

Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location and staff

Well located property with very kind, helpful staff. Room was not large, but very appropriate for our needs, without unncessary frills.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

July

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Small room

Room was quiet small, felt cramped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It very close to all the shops and restaurants by the port and very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun bar area with courtesy billiards table, x-box gaming & old school oversized board games. Room was comfortable and staff was super friendly. Recommended for shorter stays because the room is slightly smaller than average ("loft" size afterall) ... but great place to hang for a few days
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located to Old Port.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mechanical whining noise at night outside our window.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wish it clean every day
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Wonderful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love to Aloft from NJ

I loved, loved it. The modern vibe was great. Rooms were super cool, comfortable and in want of nothing. Staff was efficient and personable. Great job
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very classic, modern, clean, elegant and charming. The staff was extremely gracious and friendly. Our son and daughter in law stayed here last week and recommended here, I highly recommend to others. I usually don’t write any comment but want to write about this place because the exceptional quality care we have received. Rania
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about my stay. The only issue was with parking…either pay 40$ a night for valet or park on the street with a meter constantly running. Not super helpful. but other than that, a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s modern, clean and in a great location. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Luiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann, Bethlehem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to many shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025