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The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Thompson's Point

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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178 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Portland

Downtown Portland stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Portland hotel, you'll find Cross Insurance Arena and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal. Casco Bay and Salt Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Merrill Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.2 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
  • Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bard Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Highroller Lobster Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cuties - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Novare Res Bier Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

3.5-star hotel near Thompson's Point
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offers its guests concierge services, express check-in, 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 3.5-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • 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. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Designer stores

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 MEWS Digital Key mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street on Aug 24, 2026 start from $331, 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 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 8.3 mi (25-min drive) from Higgins Beach and 15.4 mi (32-min drive) from Old Orchard 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: 4:00 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Holly

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Beautiful, clean, and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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Wonderful stay. Very clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Great two bedroom apartment that was meticulous, staff was very pleasant and the location was fantastic. Very clean and well appointed. Highly recommend! Will stay here again when we’re in Portland.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Really nice and clean new hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

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So lovely to be in a space big enough for four that felt more like “home” than hotel. Great location in Old Port. Friendly, responsive staff. Comfy beds. Amazing high ceilings and aesthetically minimalist. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

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Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LaShonda

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculately clean, stunning interior, and perfect location were the first things I noticed about Docent’s Choice. Being half a Luddite the app for phone and figuring out how to turn the lights off and on involved me needing assistance. Not only did the staff help me, they didn’t even laugh at me or call me a “Boomer”. Great customer service! Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about Docent’s Choice. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

juana

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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