Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Portland Museum of Art

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Exterior
Ballroom
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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88 Spring St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(153 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portland

Downtown Portland stay.A stay at this Downtown Portland hotel places you steps from Portland Museum of Art and within a 5-minute walk of Cross Insurance Arena. Also, State Theatre is within half a mile (1 km) and Maine Medical Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • State Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Merrill Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Southern Maine - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nosh Kitchen Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Escobarr - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Speckled Ax - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gill’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marcy's Diner - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4-star hotel near Portland Museum of Art
As a guest of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 29999 square feet (2787 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG. An area shuttle within 2 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 239 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 29999 sq ft of conference space
  • 2787 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers 239 accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

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

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Portland-By Bay

Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay

Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG is 4.5 mi (17-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG on May 25, 2026 start from $154, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request.

How close is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 8.1 mi (19-min drive) from Higgins Beach and 15.8 mi (29-min drive) from Old Orchard Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 25.00 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per day, and valet parking for USD 20.00 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG to downtown Portland?

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG is 0.6 mi away from Portland.

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 967 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1567 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, polite check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, easy parking, nice location close to shops
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gayle, Jamaica Plain

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms where spotless. The entire staff from the Front desk, shuttle driver, and housekeeping where so helpful and kind. I felt like I was staying with family. It helped that the hotel has a covered garage and parking was only $20. The recomendations for local and walkable restaurants were perfect. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean other than a couple of hairs on the sheets and where bathroom sink meets the granite there was a black ring . The room wasn't worth the amount we paid for one night The roasn't worth the ampunt we paid
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for an event at Cross Arena. The restaurant and parking were ideal too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nettie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn, Newport

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Best in hotel. Very clean. On site restaurant great for dinner and breakfast. Easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MCayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so very friendly, we got free appetizers for my girlfriend birthday. The weight staff was so calm and kind. Food was delicious at the restaurant downstairs. We had the room with the view and it didn't disappoint. The bed was very comfy and the tv was huge! 10/10 will be coming again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Mandie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
When arriving in our room there was a strange smell. Upon opening the fridge we discovered food that had been there for a long time (from the smell of it).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Check in took over a half hour. Breakfast was nice, but it would be nice to hear at check in that breakfast is NOT free. Parking was tight - it would be nice to have signage telling drivers about the garage next door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and had a beautiful view of the bay! Richard at the front desk was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly professional staff and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was a serious commotion on our floor (11) during 1- 4am in which the Portland police department was involved in removing guests from the property. The noise and commotion was so loud that we did not get any sleep during that timeframe as it was occurring right next to our room (room 1114).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great lounge. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

shauna

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool was cold
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, room was clean, view or harbor was pretty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026