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Reviews of Best Bower

140 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America

#1 of 6 B&Bs and inns in Portland

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 92 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was hard to get a good nights rest on the firmness of the mattress (my husband agreed with me!). We each had 2 pillows, one soft and one more firm, but if you used just the soft pillow your head sunk straight down, and if you put the firm one behind it your neck was up at an angle and uncomfortable. We also struggled with the a/c, it was very hot in our room and though the blowing sound came on when we adjusted the thermostat we couldn't feel any air coming through the vent when we stood on the bed. We ended up opening the window so it would cool off.

    The room was quiet, private, and clean. We loved the coffee bar/fridge area with the complimentary coffee, utensils, and cups. The bathroom was amazing - heated floors, large vanity/mirror, beautiful shower. And a deal compared to some of the hotels closer to Old Port just down the road. Finding on street parking was never an issue for us.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    Nice, cute place for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was in general clean but they didn’t clean the mugs thoroughly. There’re still coffee stains from previous uses. The rooms are not very sound proof so you hear everything—from the TV of the next door guest to the steps from upstairs.

    Little boutique hotel located in the East End of Portland. Walkable to plenty of good restaurants and breweries. Room was comfortable with cute decor and artwork. There’s no staff on site but they’re very communicative by texts/calls.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Portland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location on the east end, the styling of the room and building was great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    The best place to stay if you are visiting Portland!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is beautiful… staying here is like a little bit of magic. The rooms are more than lovely, the courtyard is so beautiful, and all the finishings are just perfect. The location is wonderful with the worlds best bakery across the street, and restaurants and quaint little grocery stores within walking distance… all in the most beautiful part of Portland.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant but overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The price was far too high.

    The room was very tidy and pleasant, sufficiently roomy and well-ventilated. The bathroom was large and had good facilities.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    10
    Very cute & quaint
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly everything was great minus a couple slight inconveniences. It could be improved to be able to have access to thermostat. The thermostat was locked and it was very cold the first night and then very hot the next night. Definitely recommend booking an upstairs room or a room without a room above you….there were children above our room #3. You could hear them yelling and jumping from the bed to the floor and running from midnight until 8am.

    Very cute and quaint. Wonderful location…we had a rental car but walked everywhere.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was lovely

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The room was very private and check in was incredibly easy. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. This was our favorite place to stay during our entire trip!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    10
    Cozy little spot in East End
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Liked everything.

    Awesome room and artwork. LOVED it. Great location and cute courtyard.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    10
    Best Bower is the Best in Portland!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An incredible space. Convenient location, and homey rooms. We will be coming back here yearly for anniversary’s and getaways! The room was stocked with everything we needed and was beautifully decorated and designed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    10
    Extremely nice room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    10
    so clean, so beautiful, great location, highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    neighboring room was loud late into the night

    decor, finishes, kitchenette, pantry items, toiletries, cleanliness, ease of check-in.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    10
    Lovely neighborhood stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was a great find. A comfortable alternative to large hotels and overpriced Airbnbs. This was perfectly located in Munjoy where it was easy to access the eastern prom and downtown. We enjoyed great coffee on the courtyard patio in the morning. The only regret is we kept missing the times the observatory was open, which is directly next door.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not realize it was an Airbnb b and no staff on Site. Not enough sugar for tea. No napkins.

    The room was large very clean and comfortable. Quiet and dark at night. Nice bedding and dinnerware

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    9.0
    It was easy and confortable. Nice locationin the old town and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Elegant rooms, a great deal of time and effory was spent creating style atmistphere and it was eloquently done. We loved it.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no microwave so we weren't able to heat up anything. It certainly is not a place to spend a significant amount of time. Portland is a foodie city, but unless you're eating cold cuts at the apartment you can't make any food there.

    We really enjoyed the construction features of this room. The space was very bright, clean, and cozy. We didn't mind spending a rainy day inside.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking would get tricky mainly at night, and would have to find street parking a ways away but never too far to be any real trouble. Other than that, nothing else was really any issue!

    Absolutely loved our stay there, it was cozy, clean, and in a great location. So many fun places within walking distance. The kitchenette in the main building was super accessible and nice to use, as well as the courtyard which was just gorgeous. The coffee was amazing haven't brewed like that before but loved it. One main problem we found, was it was so nice we didn't want to leave much!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hairdryer.

    Cleanliness, interior design.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2023

    10
    Will def come back to this place if going to Portland again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We could hear other guests (and assume they hear us) but not a huge deal.

    The rooms were gorgeous and modern, with beautiful skylights that oversaw the observatory at night. Everything in the room was perfect and easy to get into.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2023

    8.0
    Great room. Excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is no parking provided.

    Location was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2023

    10
    Best Bower is indeed the best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unique and great hotel model. Rooms have keyed entry from lovely courtyard. Rooms were perfect. Light modern with birch floors and beautifully tiled bathrooms. it had exactly everything you would want, right where you would want it to be. I enjoyed the artwork as well.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking sometimes took a while to find nearby

    the room was very nice and the bathroom was huge

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2023

    10
    Great stay all the way around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    I liked being able to check in with no problems and the room was lovely and had everything we needed. Coffee was delicious

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    10
    I would rather stay at this lovely inn than any hotel!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was so clean, modern, felt luxurious, and was absolutely lovely!! The management communicated all the details I needed for my stay and were very gracious. The location was perfect… restaurants and shops within walking distance.

    Stayed in March 2023

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