Downtown Portland stay.A stay at this Downtown Portland hotel places you steps from Fore Street Gallery and within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay. Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena are also within half a mile (1 km).
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
Portland hotel in Downtown Portland area
As a guest of The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street, you'll find concierge services and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This Portland hotel is smoke free.
19 guestrooms or units
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Concierge
Elevator
No smoking on site
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offers 19 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.
This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A damage deposit of USD 48 will be collected before check-in.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Uncovered self parking fee: USD 60 per night
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street to the airport?
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street is 8.1 mi (21-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 The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?
As of Feb 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street on Feb 18, 2026 start from $170.49, excluding 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 The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street.
How close is The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street to the beach?
This hotel is 1.1 mi (9-min drive) from East End Beach and 2.9 mi (26-min drive) from Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offer free breakfast?
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?
Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 60 per night.
Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street have a pool?
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street does not have a pool.
Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street to downtown Portland?
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street is 0.3 mi away from Portland.
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street Reviews
Reviews
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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!