Inn at St John

I really liked this hotel, but I wish it was a little closer to the downtown area. It was near a bus station and there was really nothing nearby to walk to. It seemed safer and easier to take a taxi downtown (and the staff was helpful in calling one). But the room was very cute and homey (be sure you can climb steep stairs, or make sure you request the first floor). The breakfast was "continental" meaning cereal, muffins and yogurt - all carbs - but they had a nice selection.

Every time I go to Portland, I stay here and I have never had a bad experience yet, the staff is nice and very helpful if you have questions. The rooms are very clean and are taken care of everyday. I recommend this INN to anyone visiting Portland, you will not be disappointed!

I had a great time at this hotel. It was quiet, comfortable, clean, and just a great place to stay.

The Inn at St. Johns was a perfect place for a nights rest after biking from Portland with my girlfriend. It was clean and comfortable. The owners made us feel extremely welcome and served a great breakfast. I would recommend anyone passing through to stop and spend a night at the Inn at St. Johns. Brian and Ashley

Very friendly staff, spacious room and bathroom. Nice breakfast. It was a surprise! We recommend this wonderful inn!

Staff is friendly and helpful, clean and well appointed rooms. This is the third time we stayed and will be back.

My husband and I stayed at the Inn at St John for one night at the beginning of April. We found the Inn to be charming. It is located within walking distance of downtown Portland and many fine dining spots. Our room was on the second floor on the front to the Inn and there were 3 large windows overlooking the street. The room was much larger than expected and was nicely decorated and very clean. The king size bed was very comfortable with lots of pillows. The off season rate of $99 was to us a very good value considering the size of the room, the location and a continental breakfast is included. They provide a restaurant guide with menus from local eatereis in the room and a conplimentary newpaper for all guests. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Service was excellent, location was perfect for my visit, the breakfast was simple but good. The room was clean and spacious. Can't beat the price!!

The Inn at St John was so cozy, warm, and welcoming. The staff were great ! The front desk staff were very helpful with directions to any site seeing adventure we wanted to visit. The room was clean and fresh smelling every evening when we returned to our room. There is soo much to see and do in Portland and the Inn at St. John was lacated perfectly to nearly everything we did. We will definitely be returning there to stay next year !!!!!!!

Loved this place..rooms were beautiful. Staff was very accommodating.

What a great deal we had staying here! We stayed in room 106, which is considered a luxury room. The room, as well as the entire inn, had great character and history. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, and the amenities (coffee/tea, lotion, shampoo, etc) were plentiful. Even though the room was located just off of the lobby we heard nothing and there was no traffic noise. Breakfast was great, too. We munched on some bagels, croissants, and yogurt and we were ready to go explore Portland. I would definitely recommend the Inn for its character and value.

Excellent and helpfull staff , great location , great value !!

The room was very small, and we had a problem with linens my first day, but they took care of it once I brought it to their attention. The location is great, there is off street parking, and the staff were all very good with customer service. I would stay again, but now know better what type of room to reserve. Breakfast options were all wheat based, so if you have a restricted diet, you'll need to find other options.

The hotel staff is welcoming, cheerful and very helpful with information on what to see and do.. The continental breakfast is well above the norm and the coffee is especially good. The hotel is just a short ,(15 min) uphill walk, good exercise, to downtown Portland. The rooms are nicely decorated, spacious and comfortable.

This was a very nice inn. The following are what lowered my rating away from "excellent": 1. Our room was on the first floor and there was a lot of outside street noise. You could also hear the TV in the room next door. 2. The room was a "deluxe" room with a jetted tub, but the tub was merely a standard size shower/tub with jets. We were expecting a larger, more romantic tub for the price difference. 3. The Inn is close to great restaurants on Congress St, but the immediate vicinity is less than desirable.

We stayed for two nights while on vacation from MA and were very pleased with the experience. Great location (encouraged us to get out and walk!), pleasant staff and lovely/unique room.

A loverly old home, at one time a hotel. Unbeknownst to me our room was up 2 flights of stairs and we sure appreciated the help received in carting 2 heavy bags up the stairs. Room and bathroom immaculate. Bed very comfy. A nifty place to park one's head and easy to find off the Intgerstate. Ocala FL.

Shannon and Beverly Ketch

Everything was wonderful starting with the staff that was friendly and helpful. Our room had been upgraded and it was beautiful . The bed was very comfortable and the Inn was really quiet. The continental breakfast had lots of choices and the staff kept it replenished and even offered to fill our coffee cups. Will definitely go back.

The Inn at St John is adorable inside, and you really feel like you're in the longest operating hotel in Maine. The service was great, and I just felt very comfortable there. A great value for the price.

I have stayed at the Inn at St. John several times and each time it gets better. It is convenient from the highway, great for an overnight on the way to points further north in Maine. Parking is very easy and there is a back door from the parking lot. The rooms are cozy and comfortable with WiFi. The breakfast is great with wholesome everything. The Inn is an easy walk from the restaurants in the center of town. I fine The Inn at St. John one of the gems of international travel.

We discovered the Inn at St. John a few months ago and have decided to stay there every time we're en route to and from the States. The rooms are delightful, the service warm and friendly and the location in within walking distance to many good restaurants and the museum as well as the waterfront. It's a wonderful value and a lovely stay. Karen L., Nova Scotia

Wonderful room and quiet to spite being at street level. I can not think of one thing I would change and will make it our go to place to stay in Portland.

For the money we weren't expecting much bt it was a great room, great stay and friendly helpful staff

No elevator to upper floor, so be sure to request first floor accommodations if this is an issue. Continental breakfast simple but good. Hot coffee and tea (and cookies) throughout the day was wonderful. I will be back.

I had a wonderful stay at the Inn at St. John. I was getting there in the middle of the night from a late airplane flight, but they gave me great directions over the phone and let me know where to park when I arrived. The room was beautifully decorated and very clean. I was very satisfied with the friendly staff and the relaxed atmosphere of the whole Inn.

Friendly staff, and the room was well insulated from sound, despite being on the first floor, right next to the breakfast -- which I would recommend skipping.

We stayed at the Inn during the off-season which made it a terrific value. Even got upgraded to a huge room. The front desk personnel are super friendly. Cleanliness and quality were top notch. The location is a bit remote, so if you're not driving yourself, plan to take the bus or a taxi. The continental breakfast was decent.

One of Portland's best kept secrets. Plus: great room at unbeatable price, free and easy parking, easy access location, Victorian charm, free Continental breakfast and free cookies, the Dog Fish Cafe two doors down. Minus: lots of stairs, when not on the first floor. no feather pillows. Overall, can't beat it.

Booked a queen sized room with hall bath for four nights. The room was comfy and nicely furnished and the refrigerator was very useful (allowed me to bring home some vacuum sealed frozen lobster). I brought my own breakfast items, but the coffee at the Inn was good. The front desk staff were all very helpful and the proximity to the bus stop (across the street) made it easy to get around without a car. I would definitely stay there again.

I had a great stay. Unfortunately it was only one night, wish I could have stayed longer. Friendly, helpful staff and great location.

We stay at the Inn at Saint John every chance we get. There are two great restaurants within walking distance (DogFish Cafe right next door, and Margarita's is very close too). The rooms are always clean, comfortable and a great value for the money. Staff at the front desk are so friendly!

The inn at st John far exceeded my expectations and I was glad I chose the inn at st John for my overnight stay in Portland!!

The Inn at St John was a total surprise. I wondered if the low cost was a reflection of low quality. how wrong I was! The room was clean, comfortable and totally adequate. The inn is charming and very centrally located to downtown Portland. The front desk staff members were totally accomodating and helpful. I would recommend the Inn without reservation-- it is an amazing value for the room cost.

This was our first time staying at the Inn at St. John. We absolutely loved it! The inn was very clean with charming rooms and a very friendly staff. Can't wait to come back.

This was my girlfriends and I second time staying at the Inn at St John and it was just as awesome as our first time. We can't wait to go back again next year! Awesome character, nice staff and a great value. Highly reccomended!

We love the Inn at St. John, although the breakfast leaves something to be desired. It's quiet and incredibly affordable and just a short drive away from the Old Port. Just skip the boxed cereals and head to Standard Baking for your coffee and pastry!

Portland is a great city to spend a few days in, especially since it's such a short drive from Boston. When I visit from now on, I'll be staying at the Inn at St John. The rooms are great, featuring a mix of traditional look with modern amenities. The staff could not have been friendly from check-in to check-out. It is located on Congress Street, which is the City's main thoroughfare, but it is removed enough from the city'c center that traffic and noise are not issues. I stayed in February, but I'm looking forward to returning during the summer, as the Portland Sea Dogs stadium is less than a five-minute walk away. All told, I was very impressed with this hotel.

Staff was friendly and competent from start through finish. The room suited us just perfectly -- a comfortable place to sleep and ready ourselves for our adventures in the area. Small things like 24-hour access to tea and coffee (and a microwave) made things even easier. The room was small, but who needs all that wasted space anyway? I like the efficiencies of this place as well as the comfort of our stay. The next time we are in Portland we will be staying here again, without a doubt.

Comfortable and quiet and the people were great. They even helped us disassemble a chair, so it would fit in our car and gave us an allen wrench to take with us, so we could put it together at our destination.

This wonderful inn reminds me of the little B&B's in Europe. The Inn at St John is a delightful place and we will stay there again many times.

I don't know what else to say apart from the fact that we had a great stay here. Our room was clean, quiet, and comfortable, and the staff was friendly, and very accommodating. I had originally booked this stay for 3 people, but when one member of our party could not make it at the last minute, the staff was gracious enough to refund the usual extra-person charge without my even asking about it. This was our first stay at the Inn at St John, but we plan on returning the next time we're in Portland.

Friendly staff, great price, a clean and comfortable room - pleasant experience overall!

We love our stay at the St. John's Inn. It is quiet, it is quaint and it is a Gem among Gems. We come every winter for a weekend away from our busy life and the St. John's Inn never lets us down. We look forward to next year's stay and the next year and the next year, etc etc etc

When my partner found this B&B in one of the guide books I was a bit skeptical of what we'd find. I travel for business weekly and a clean, comfortable room with reliable Internet is important to me... I was WOWed! From the genuinely warm check in, to the really comfortable and well appointed room (spa tub, flat screen TV, fluffy terry bathrobes and yes - FREE reliable high speed Internet) The Inn at St John is a great little hotel and I will DEFINITELY stay there again! A+

My name is Justis Danto-Clancy. The Inn at St. John was recommended to me by a friend who travels for a living. She had stayed there in the fall. We arrived late in the evening one night and were greeted as if we were the first customers to walk through the door all day. The staff were friendly and helpful. Even later, when we were jonesing for Thai food, they looked into it for us and had a recommendation ready by the time we got down to the desk. The room itself was ridiculously large, with big windows overlooking Congress Street. The neighborhood provided a nice setting for a walk, later in the evening and everything we needed in the morning. From convenience stores to supermarket to art galleries. Not only have I no complaints about my stay at the Inn, but I'd consider returning any time. I was just passing through Portland this time around, but I'd consider staying longer based on my time last week. Thanks! Justis Danto-Clancy

The Inn at St John is a great value find, without compromising quality. spacious, well-appointed rooms and a continental breakfast. In a great location for anyone needing accomodations near Maine Medical Center. The front desk staff was very accomodating and helpful. Smooth and easy check in process.

We had a great stay. Cute comfortable room. We will be back. Irene Bergman.

Everything about staying here was great. Friendly, clean, affordable, good breakfast, close to MMC and Portland Expo!!

Great clean comfortable room. Felt welcomed and looked after.

I have never written a review for anything before, but this Inn exceeded my expectations in so many ways and I wanted to share it with others. The room I stayed in was huge and very clean, the beds were so comfortable that I slept for the first time in 3 nights. The staff was very nice and the complementary breakfast was one of the best I have ever had. Best of all, they allow pets, for the first time I got to enjoy a vacation with my 2 dogs and boyfriend. Also, you cannot bet the price! Thanks again for making my stay so great!

This B&B has dramatic price decreases during the off-season. Our room, Luxury Room 108, would go for more than $220 during the season but we were able to get it for less than $90 this time of year! I booked online and rec'd reservation materials through an email. The room had a king-sized bed, flat screen tv, jacuzzi tub, exposed brick walls, fridge, coffee maker, and was only 2 steps from the lobby. A continental bkft is included with the stay - the amount of food was perfect for me. They have cereal, yogurt, juice, croissants, and fruit. There are cookies that are out all time of day and there is also tea/coffee/hot water. Parking is free - there is a lot just behind the B&B. The staff is very friendly.

Excellent place to stay while in Portland. Stayed in the room without windows (can't remember #) on the first floor. The room and bathroom were extremely clean and spacious. Great amenities and location. Short drive into downtown. Friendly staff. Recommending to all our friends.

My wife and I went up to Portland to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary and found this place online. The value was excellent and we were genuinely surprised with how nice the room was considering what we had paid, it was really lovely. We chose the inn because they allow pets, because we wanted to bring our two dogs with us, and for the same price in the winter as a motel 6, we were very glad that we chose this place instead! It felt very fancy and cozy, and reminded me of an old English bed and breakfast. It had a lot more personality than a lot of places we have stayed at. If you have a chance, you should stay here. Its a gem.

Great place as well as location. Staff friendly & helpful.

The bedroom was spacious and nicely decorated. Good selection at breakfast, although the food was not out of this world. Generally, I would say that the inn is pleasant and a good value. You will not leave feeling pampered, however.

Unbelievable value, clean and cute rooms. A nice change from the major chain hotels! The linens are especially comfy.

Staff friendly and helpful. Room very comfortable, good bed. Quiet, convenient neighborhood.

I stayed here to go out to the old port and have a good time with some old friends. It was close enough to walk to where I was going and had a great value. I will defiantly stay here in the future.

I loved this Inn. Friends recommended it and I see why. Unlike so many places I've stayed, the Inn has charm to spare and very pleasant helpful people working. It snowed overnight and in the morning there were men in the parking lot cleaning off all the cars! Next time I'm in Portland, I will definitely stay at the Inn.

My stay at the Inn at St. John was wonderful! Great, clean room and bathroom, friendly staff, good breakfast, very affordable and an all around excellent place! If you're going to Portland, this is a great place to stay!

My husband and I recently traveled to Portland to take our 4 yr. old to a doctor's appt. at MMC. This was our first stay at the Inn at St. John and we absolutely loved it. The charm and character met you from the moment you walked in the door. I loved that it had the ambience of a bed & breakfast, but with hotel amenities (i.e. cable TV, fridge & coffee maker in the room, general continental breakfast, etc.). The room was very comfortable and meticulously cared for right down to the fanned tissues :) Because we are people who like to be independent on our travels, it was nice that we did not have to eat with everyone as in a typical B&B or could choose an en-suite lavatory for little to no extra charge and not have to share. Also, downtown Portland was just out the front door offering many restaurants and shops to explore. Plus, the waterfront was only a couple of blocks away. The whole experience was fantastic and far exceeded our expectations, especially considering the budget-friendly cost of the room. I suppose there's usually always one drawback...the following would be ours. We visited in January, but we prefer a cooler room to sleep in. Apparently, the only A/C they use are window units which are not installed in the winter and our room was too warm for our liking with no way to fix it. (We had the heat turned off). But, that aside, I would absolutely recommend this Inn for anyone who is staying in the Portland area. We will absolutely being staying there when we are in the area again.

My sister and I stayed for one night at the Inn at St. John, and it was great! Wonderful service, friendly staff and a GREAT room!

I stayed at the Inn at St. John on a recent visit to Portland with my family. I found the staff to be welcoming, friendly, and very helpful. The room was very well appointed with an iron and ironing board, bath robes, and free WiFi access. The private bath was immaculate. I even took pictures of the pleated tissues! After a night in a comfortable bed, we enjoyed a lovely continental breakfast downstairs before heading out for our day. I will definitely be visiting the inn in the future.

My boyfriend and I make it a point to stay at this bed and breakfast whenever we visit Portland because not only is it adorable, but the rooms are always clean, and its so affordable in the off season!! Being only a mile and a half from the old port, we like to walk there for dinner and a night out, then we can take a cheap and quick cab ride back at night. While it isn't in the most beautiful part of Portland, it is so convenient we don't even notice the Greyhound station across the street. This past time we visited, the room we were in was tiny, but other times we've been in gigantic rooms, so I guess it's all just the luck of the draw when it comes to room size. We really enjoy that they had a book of menus for local eateries in the rooms to peruse when you arrive. The staff is always friendly and helpful as well.

It was as good as always. Dont change a thing. We put' met our expectations' bacause we always have high expectations from previous visits. Our first visit exceeded our expectations and has been at that standard ever since so now you continue to meet our expectations Bill and Jeanne....and thank you!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for NYE weekend. For just about $300 we stayed 3 nights one of them being NYE. Looking at other hotels in the area you couldn't even get one night at that price! This place was in a great location for us with some bars and restaurants within a 2 minute walk. I will definitely stay here again but probably on a first floor room next time because walking up and down the stairs got a little tough!

Overall a wonderful stay, however, I had read in other's reviews that their room was right on the street level and was loud. This was also my experience. I was in room 101 right across from the lobby. On the opposite side of my wall was the breakfast nook where people came to eat in the morning. There was a microwave set up (in this nook)) that was a bit annoying. Also, being right at street level and with the high ceilings in the room, it was very noisy! I would stay here again because everything else was wonderful but I would make sure I was not in this particular room.

This place rocks!!! We brought our puppy and couldn't have been happier with the cleanliness, location, and overall service. The inn is run by such friendly and helpful people. We will definitely be staying here on any future visits to Portland!

We went to Portland to welcome in the New year. Staying at the Inn at St John was a great experience. The staff was very friendly, the rooms were tastefully decorated, clean and had extra details you don't find in every other hotel. Breakfast was well-stocked with bagels, muffins, fruit, yogurt, cereal, juices, coffee and teas. Cookies, coffee and tea were available thru the evening. We are already planning our next visit!

Upon entering our room at the Inn we realized what a gem we landed on. Everything was super clean, cozy, comfy, and even bathrobes provided! The service was friendly and efficient. The location is great. We had a room toward the back so it was quiet as well. Overall, a great unexpected stay. Wish we could have stayed another night!

This was a great find, right in the center of Portland. A short walk (just under a mile) gets you into the heart of Portland's downtown and a few blocks more drops you into the Old Port section. The service was impeccable and the value was outstanding (we had a free upgrade upon arrival). There was a common sitting area with PC for guest use and a little dining area with cookies & beverages during the day and a continental style breakfast in the AM. The breakfast selection included cereal, muffins, bagels, toast, fresh fruits, yogurt & a few other items. Overall this is a great value and we will visit again.

I booked one night at the Inn at St John on line - not knowing what to expect when I got there. The room I had was very nice - old world charm and decorated well. What really stood out was the staff - they were very friendly and helpful - felt that helping me was not a duty to them but was just what they did. The hot tea and cookies in the afternoon was a welcome extra too!! Thanks for a great stay.

Really nice treat for a layover in PORTLAND. Very charming and budgetary at the same time. Will stay again!

The Inn at St. John was an incredible surprise and welcoming experience. From the time I set foot into the lobby, I was amazed at the beauty, warmth and hospitality that greeted me. So much of an old European flavor prevailed among the l flat screen television and available internet and business supports. The continental breakfast exceeded my expectations, the staff were exceptional in their service. I never expected such a lovely experience for a reasonable cost.

A beautiful inn with unique rooms. This is our second time staying at the Inn, and it was equally nice the second time around. The rates are reasonable and the quality is amazing. This is our new favorite hotel to stay in the Portland area.

This little gem is the best kept secret in New England. Outstanding staff and attention to every detail made my short stay perfect. It will always be my list when returning to town

A wonderfully well kept Inn! Easy to downtown Portland and a very comfortable night sleep. Cannot beat the prices!

After hearing from several friends that we should stay at the St. John when headed to Portland for a weekend, I went ahead and made reservations. What a sweet little spot tucked away in such a fun city! The rooms were amazing, staff friendly, helpful, and patient with our late night coming and going... And a really great deal on rooms if you don't mind having a bathroom across the hall. The continental breakfast could have been a bit better, but for the price of the room, I'm not complaining. Already planning my next chance to getaway and stay at the st. john!

Great location. Room faced the street and was a little noisy,and the water in the shower had uncontrollable heat blasts, but other than that, very happy with the place.

The Inn at St. John exceeded my expectation. It was very clean, very warm and very welcoming. The staff was pleasant and check in was a breeze. I had a room in the front of the building and could hear some bus traffic but it did not disturb my sleep. Overall I feel this was an excellent value for the price and would stay there again.

The rooms are clean and cozy. The staff was always friendly and welcoming. Very dog friendly! Left some items behind in the room after we left and the staff sent them to me! Love this place!!!

The Inn at St. John is a lovely place with really friendly and gracious staff. The location is just a little further outside of the Old Port where most tourists will spend a lot of time however it's a short trip there (roughly 1.5 miles), or anywhere else in Portland, as it's not a big city. The rooms are nicely appointed, especially for the price, and it is very quiet and comfortable.

Stayed here for two nights. Close to the airport. A bit away from the center of town so you'll have to walk, but it's great to get exercise after all of the yummy food Portland has to offer. Service was awesome and very friendly. The room was immaculate and the bed was comfy. We stayed in a king suite with a private bath. We'd definitely stay again.

5-Star experience at a 3-Star price. We stayed in one of the queen rooms on the first floor. It was beautifully clean and quiet. The staff is very friendly and takes pride in their place. The breakfast is continental and serve yourself. Parking is easy and location is near the freeways and turnpike. I would recommend this hotel.

Ridiculously friendly staff. Super convenient to downtown. Clean comfortable room. Will definitely stay here again when we visit Portland.

The Inn at St. John has beautiful rooms, charming staff, and a relaxing atmosphere. I would highly recommend it and hope to stay there again soon.

Location is a little way off from the city centre, but great rooms, cute lovely place, very friendly staff.

We had made reservations for 3 nights. The room we had reserved had a very hard bed, so we asked if we could get a different room for the second night and were quickly accomodated. We have stayed at the Inn many times and will continue to choose it because it is like our home away from home!

I found the Inn at St John on the internet and thought perhaps it was too good to be true. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was just as cozy and delightful as it appeared online. I would definitely recommend the Inn at St John!

What a nice place to stay in portland, spacious room with nice bathroom and refridgerator iin room. A great value. With on site parking it is not far to walk to portland attractions.

I wasn't sure what to expect because it was so reasonably priced. I was very pleasantly surprised. It is a delightful spot. Old-world charm and impeccable service. We are already planning on staying there on our next trip to Portland.

Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Everyone we met on staff was very friendly and helpful. Great value. We would definitely stay here again!

We've stayed at the Inn at St John many times and it's always are first choice in Portland for it's location, great service and excellent value.

Cannot say anything about dining as we did not try to eat there however the place is a gem in the rough . neighborhood looked rather iffy at first as we pulled in after dark however turned out to be a great stay. I thank you Bruce A. Masters

Our stay at Inn at St John was a most pleasant surprise. Inn is charming and the staff is genuinely good natured. While our room was an odd shape and felt a bit cramped, a charming sitting alcove gave a feel of more space. The continental breakfast was adequate for our needs to begin the day afresh. You can't beat the price as this inn is far more charming with a better breakfast than what is consider cheap motels. We will be back again.

This place should be given credit for creating the concept "hidden gem". The rooms are cozy, clean, and just plain awesome. The vibe is welcoming. The experience for the price is unlike anything I've found anywhere in the country. We kind of want to stop telling people about this place so I can keep it all to ourselves!

A 200-year-old Victorian Inn, charming room, super-clean, with free Wifi, fridge, microwave and a nice breakfast spread, all for 51 bucks??? Who couldn't love that? We will definitely be back to the Inn at St. John!

The Inn at St. John is Portland's best value for overnight lodging, and I recommend it to all visitors. I live about an hour north of Portland, and the Inn at St. John is always my first choice if I need to stay in the city overnight. The staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are charming and clean, and the beds are extremely comfortable. It's convenient to all of downtown Portland, and a fantastic value.

In at St Johns was a very good and nice hotel which I could recommend iso several hotel chains where I've stayed in over the last couple of weeks. A very good and nice welcome, nice and clean rooms and certainly value for money!

Very nice accomodations & friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.

Inn at St John was a wonderful value. It was close to some wonderful restaurants and had convenient parking yet the stay was inexpensive. The rooms were clean, comfortable and had plenty of towels! And the employees were helpful and enthusiastic. Overall, it is a great place to stay and is an absolutely amazing deal!

I love this place because the help is just wonderful. The room all have flat screens now. Tall men may find the bathrooms VERY SMALL. Very much the UK B&B, but with a do-it yourself breakfast that's nice.

The rooms were great for the price. We had a private bathroom in our room, which was worth the extra money. Everyone at the front desk was very friendly and willing to help with finding our way around. It was a short drive to Old Port and the parking at the hotel was very convenient.

Quaint little inn in downtown Portland. Adequate off street parking. Excellent value.

This was my second stay here, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast bar is well supplied and the cookies were delicious!

we have stayed at the Inn before and love it. this place is a great way to have an affordable weekend in portland. close to downtown, rooms are great and service is excellent

Me and my fiance were very impressed with your inn. I work at a hotel and i guess I hold other hotels to a high standard, based on what I expect from my own hotel. You exceeded all of my expectations. We usually stay closer to Higgins Beach, but we were attending a concert at the State Theater and found your inn not too far away. We both decided this is where we will stay when we make our 2 or 3 summer trips to Maine. Thanks for the great service!

My husband and I recently spent 4 nights at the Inn at St. John. The staff were helpful and courteous. Location was easy to get to from the interstate. It is about a 1.5 mile walk to downtown. We are big walkers and prefer to walk as to drive. Lots of restaurants close by. Deering Park is beautiful with a fabulous Farmers Market on Saturdays. And you can't beat the price. We were there over a festival weekend (Harvest on the Harbor) and the prices were amazing. We would totally recommend this to our firends.

We got the room that had a separate bathroom. I thought that we were sharing it with other people on the floor - kind of like a dormitory. Turns out that the bathroom was still just for our use, it was only not located inside our room - so that was a pleasant surprise! It was very clean and well maintained. Towels replaced everyday. Great value for your money!

The Inn is about a 15 minutes walk from the town centre, bus service is right in front of it. I had a beautiful single room with shared bathroom. I had nothing to complain about, the room and service exceeded my expectations! Thank you!

The room and service were very pleasant. The only thing I lacked was a mini refrigerator which I've had on previous visits.

This B&B was just what it should be. Charming, beautiful, and easy to locate. Right along the water front in the old port of Portland gives the experiance that you are a part of the history. We stayed in a large clean bed room with our own bath, and it was very clean, cute, and comfortable. We did stay on the top floor also, and had stairs to climb. But I just loved the structure of the building, and was charmed by its uniqueness.

Very clean room, convenient location, small market next door, restaurants within walking distance. Great maid service, plenty of extra towels. Our room had a microwave and fridge, just as requested. Cable TV. Breakfast was good--they kept re-stocking items as they ran low.

I read a lot of reviews either saying that this place is fantastic or that it's awful. We found it to be perfectly reasonable, and definitely worth the money. The inn was quite comfortable. The folks at the desk were nice. The neighborhood is fine - didn't feel unsafe at all. It was not exactly a vacation type of neighborhood, but it was still walking distance to the fun parts of town. All in all, if you're looking for a comfortable and safe place to stay for less, the Inn is a fantastic choice. We would go back again.

I stayed at the Inn at St. John for 3 nights. My room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. I felt like I was staying in a 5 Star hotel on a 3 star budget. I will definitely stay here again when I return to Portland. Highly recommend.

This place is by far the best value for a hotel in downtown Portland. It's in a neat old building - very tastefully decorated and a maze-like interior. The room I stayed in was large and comfortable. And I can't complain about the price! You can get a lower price just because you pick a room with a bathroom across the hall. The breakfast was decent but nothing special, and all of the employees I interacted with were friendly and helpful.

Everyone was very hospitable and the food was actually really delicious.

The workers we so helpful, can't say enough all around effort A+. Clean and ut to date room with nice decoration.

A beautiful inn. Wonderful staff. A lovely walk to surrounding areas and a GREAT deal! When we make it back to Portland we will be staying here!

The Inn is actually quite nice and the staff is exceedingly pleasant. They were very friendly with our puppy too! The place has a bit of an old school vibe (I had to register on a paper card!) but accommodations are comfortable and it's a deal for being in Portland. The overflow parking at the Chinese restaurant is odd and a tiny bit annoying (you have to drive around the block even though the lot is adjacent to the hotel), but still very safe. Also, the surrounding neighborhood is quiet and residential--so plan on driving into town for touristy things and dining.

This was one of the BEST bed&breakfasts I've been to. I loved the brick wall and the jetted tub. It is set in the perfect location and I had a wonderful stay.

I spent the night at the Inn at St. John in mid October 2011 and was glad I was able to bring my two small dogs with me. The hotel staff was extremely helpful - letting me check in early so I could drop off my dogs and make it to a tennis tournament that started before normal check-in hours. They even gave my dogs cookies and helped carry all my bags upstairs. Free parking and free wi-fi was great, the room wasn't huge but was all that I needed, and the bathroom was just across the hall. It's an older building but has a lot of charm. There's no elevator so if you can't handle a few flights of stairs, you should probably ask for a room on the ground level. The hotel is right off the highway and is a 5 minute drive from the center of Portland (Old Port), so overall I liked the location.

We chose the Inn at St John because it was opposite the Greyhound station, but we loved the feel of this 100 year old hotel.

I enjoyed the stay. The room could use a little updating, but it was clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I didn't eat at the hotel, so I can't rate the dining. I have no complaints.

This is my place to stay whenever I need to overnight in Portland. The layout of the hotel is a bit quirky as the building is old (for example, many rooms have bathrooms not attached to the bedroom and you must go through the hallway to access them). However, in my opinion, that only adds to the European Pension-flavored charm. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable about the area and the location is a short drive or 20 minute walk from downtown Portland. The rooms are clean and colorful but maybe a bit cramped if you're used to a generic chain hotels. Overall I'd recommend this place for the travelers looking for value and uniqueness in their lodging choices.

This is a perfectly decent hotel with above-average rooms but the guy at the front desk who "greeted" us couldn't have been more disinterested in giving us a warm, or even luke-warm welcome. He barely looked up when we checked in and seemed annoyed to have to tell us when we asked about the parking that it was in the back. The room was clean and comfortable and the hotel is super close to the airport, so we would probably stay here again despite the our experience with the unfriendly clerk. We should note, too that once we settled in and left for dinner, there was a woman at the front desk who was greeting new guests much more warmly.

I could only stay one night, but everything was quite fine. The staff was quite helpful with directions and suggestions on places to go, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. I'd certainly go back again.

We had a lovely stay at the Inn. Too bad that our room was in the front, we heard every car pass by. Everything else was super!

When all the bed and breakfasts were full and with no where to turn to I chanced apon this site and discovered this inn. It's really a gem.

Did not eat here. Wish I had known hospital patients get a discount - this should be publicized. Also, I made my reservation on-line and didn't know we'd have to climb so many stairs. Perhaps the web site should mention the stairs as they are steep and may not be suitable for people headed to Maine Medical Center.

The room was very beautiful. The bed was very hard for us so we both had a hard time sleeping, but we recognize that is a personal thing..some people love a hard mattress. To be honest our biggest disappointment was the breakfast. We have come to think of the term "bed and breakfast" to mean a nice home cooked meal. After we booked, we realized it said "Continental" breakfast, but still anticipated some homemade baked items. The food here is your basic continental fare from any chain hotel, maybe a little less. Again, it is a beautiful hotel and the staff was pretty nice but don't expect fancy food

This was our first inn on our seventeen day trip around New England to see the fall colors. I was disappointed in how far we were from the center of Portland, but it was fine in the end. The room was comfortable, the breakfast less than ideal, but we had a great meal at a cafe right next door, which made it all ok!

What a pleasant surprise! Our rooms were very clean, the staff was exceedingly friendly and breakfast was good. No elevator may pose a problem for some as the stairs were quite long but what a wonderful place to stay. Has a definite European feel to it. Room are spacious and well decorated. Wireless internet worked well.

Nice large room, coffee making facilities, helpful reception staff for outside dining suggestions, walk 30 min to old town habor, eat Lobster at Joe's but be there early, it is always full, free PC in Lobby + WIFI in room

The Inn at St. John was amazing. The staff were friendly, helpful, and non-intrusive. They had lemonade and iced tea, coffee, hot cocoa, tea, and cookies available most hours of the day. The continental breakfast was always fully stocked and offered many options. They also made a laptop with extremely fast internet connection available in the lobby for guests. The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and equipped with a mini-fridge, television, and robes. I will definitely make this my home-away-from-home whenever I visit the amazing city of Portland, ME. I would recommend this place to all. -Tara Coppola

W e enjoyed our stay at the Inn. The staff was very friendly and helpful going so far as to go out and get umbrellas for us since it had started to rain. The first room was at the front street level so there was quite a bit of street noise but we were moved across the hall and we were very pleased with the new room, The Inn is warm and inviting and very well priced. While it is not right in the middle of the shopping we caught a cab for six dollars and had no regrets having chosen the Inn st St. John, If we are ever in Portland we will certainly stay there again.

Friendly and efficient with a nice character to it. Wifi was readily useable (and even worked at the pub over the road!) A bit of a walk to town but not too bad. Good breakfast selection - only slight gripe would be the breakfast area was pretty cramped (you could take a tray to your room but that's quite a hassle going up 2 flights of stairs).

Thanks to all for the courtesy- the room was great, the staff super friendly as always. I love this little hotel, and I'll stay there every time I'm in Portland.

Stayed at the Inn at St John between 9/16/2011-9/30/2011 and due to this extended stay the rate given for our room was great. This was the second occasion we have stayed here, and both times it has been in room 106, which is well decorated and comfortable. The room has all the comforts of a nice four star hotel, and yet it retains its own little quirkiness, and old world charm. Perhaps one of the best points of the Inn, is its staff, who always have a smile and a kind word. We would like to say a special thanks to Tim (front desk) and Crystal (housekeeping), though it is fair to say all the staff do an excellent job. I have noticed a few other reviews comment on the distance the Inn is from the Old Port, but really this is not such a bad thing at all. Portland has far too many fabulous restaurants, cafes and dinners....so you might be tempted to overdo it, so a nice walk is something you might need. Also the area around the Inn, might look a little 'downtownish' but its handy, next door you have the excellent 'Dogfish Cafe' and in the little strip mall over the street, you have a supermarket...a great little laundry and for the ladies 'Happy Nails and Hair Salon' does very good nail extensions, mani and pedicures for very reasonable prices. Portland is a great city, with lovely people, nice shops, fabulous food and cool dogs (who love to be petted) and it will be a destination we keep returning to and when we do 'The Inn at St John', will always be our home away from home.

Very nice, check-in was quick and easy. The rep at the desk was very friendly and helpful with questions and information about the surrounding area. The downtown Portland area restaurants are close by, but not really within walking distance. However, there is a fabulous Thai restaurant (Saeng Thai House) within 200 yards of the Inn. The morning Continental breakfast at the Inn is well done and the coffee is excellent.

It was definitely a charming Inn. I wanted an old school feel and that is what I got...from the lobby all the way to the room. I was emailed ahead of time that my room would be on the 3rd floor and the Inn did not have an elevator which I appreciated. I loved how it felt like a maze going to the room which added to the ambiance.

I wasn't satisfied from the city of Portland, but Inn at St. Jhons was a very nice place to stay. I appreciate the room, the bar and the service.

The stay was ok, the room was big and spacious, the TV was small and hard to see from the BIG Bed. I loved the different color towels & the Customer Service was fantastic. The Breakfast was left to be desired, so we went out somewhere else. The parking was too tight if you get back from somewhere late, there is no parking...then was called at 7am to move my car & it turns out that it was not my car!! That was the worst!

Quick check in with friendly staff. We had one of the luxury rooms and were more than pleased. They even had a computer and printer in the lobby I used to print out our boarding passes for our return flight. Just a quick cab ride to Old Port, about $6. Will definitely stay again when returning to Portland!

Tried a room w/ a single bed & shared bathroom. Great value for the price. The room had a sink & refrigerator. Convenient location for walking to downtown, and not being directly downtown meant that I explored more than I probably would have otherwise. The shared bathroom was occasionally puddled; this is more a reflection on the rudeness of other users than of the services of the Inn. Staff were helpful & friendly. Decent choices of foods for continental breakfast. Would definitely consider staying there again if I ever return to Portland.

Thought the place was quirky and great and found the staff friendly and helpful. The location was a bit far off the beaten track from downtown Portland, and the immediate neighborhood felt a bit questionable, so possible drawback there. The Inn's very close to the train station at Portland but there didn't seem to be any way to approach on foot, so bus or taxi was necessary. (I think the Inn may arrange pickups but only found out about that after the fact.)

we had one hard pillow and one soft. We prefer soft. When we asked at the front desk for an addition soft, the young man told me they were all hard and didn't offer to go check for us. Other than that, the front desk was very helpful in answering any questions we had and getting us a cab to the airport.

The rooms and hotel are so charming!Was a little disappointed that the continental breakfast was all cleaned up and taken care of promptly at three minutes before 10.

This was my first stay and a bed and breakfast, nice place. I travel to Portland frequently and will be staying here again.

The breakfast was SUPER! The atmosphere charming! The cleanliness unmatched!

Great alternative to pricier hotels and/or bed and breakfasts.