Beautiful old fashioned hotel. Loved the vibe. But the area was very sketchy. Lots if zombie…read moredruggies around. I was with my husband so no biggie. But families with children should not stay here! Also the bathroom is teeny tiny. I am very thin as is my husband and my booty would rub the wall getting to the sink (I didn't even attempt a shower. Again no big deal for us... but normal size people might have issues and definately overweight would have problems.

We stayed at Inn at St. John. It was very clean and comfortable. The staff was so very friendly and…read morecourteous, the breakfast was convenient and good. The location makes it easy to quickly get around. We walked to the Old Port area, the Western Promenade historic area and to downtown Portland from the Inn. The Inn is dog friendly, and the staff enjoyed out pup. The Inn is close to Maine Medical Center if you have someone there in the hospital. I recommend the Inn for your stay in Portland.

What a great place! (Since 2018). We stayed in the Elizabeth Barrett Browning room (yes next to…read morethe front door) and loved it. Newly updated this room was so comfortable (loved the gas fireplace). The Inn owners Dale and Misael are very genuine, outgoing, informative and very knowledgeable about the history and places to eat in Portland... steered us to great venues. Continental breakfast was good and we loved the set up of the dining area and having access to snacks 24/7. Thank you for the great ambiance and hospitality. We plan on returning! (2024 Visit, still a wonderful establishment in a perfect location in Portland) (2025 Visit, exceptional as always!) P.s. (2018) We found our room, next to the front entrance, to be quite acceptable. We were a little worried by some of the reviews, but we've had far noisier experiences in those typical long huge hotel hall ways with the throngs of people walking through, getting ice and elevators. Street noise nothing. Even if the windows had been open the noise was just normal. Unless you need to bed yourself in a complete vacuum don't let the negatives count this room out.

Was there for 2 nights last weekend. We had the Emerson room and we loved it. It was charming.We…read morewere warned we may hear noise from the adjacent kitchen as breakfast was being prepped but if there was any noise, we were unbothered. Breakfast fare was good and the breakfast room was adorable. We would stay there again!

Chose to stay at the Westin Portland Harborview due to its close proximity to State Theater. I'll…read morenever, ever stay there again. Prior to even arriving we experienced how rude the staff was-- we called at 2:30 asking if it would be possible for us to check in a half hour early and were shocked by how rude and unaccommodating they were. We knew check in was at 4, we were simply just calling to see if we could check in at 3:30- but, apparently they don't make exceptions. So, you can't check in until 4pm and need to leave no later than 11am. No exceptions. Once arriving, the layout of the hotel was an absolute mess. You had to walk quite a distance indoor/outdoor to access the parking garage (parking not included-- so another fee on top of what you're already paying a lot for). Depending on where you're staying in the hotel.. it can be quite a distance to the lobby/garage/etc. so, prepare to do a lot of walking to get from one place to another within the hotel. We had a junior suite. It was fine. Very spacious. Mostly clean, but we did notice some leftover dog kibble from a previous guest underneath one of the tv stands. The weather was so cold, it wasn't super fun to walk around. We spent more time in our hotel room than anticipated and were disappointed that they only offered a few channels-- no ability to sign into Netflix, or even pay to rent a movie. Additionally, they didn't have a pool or hot tub. So, really not a lot to do within the property or your room. This particular hotel seems much more suited for business travel than for leisure or pleasure. Again, wasn't a HORRIBLE experience, but for what you are paying to stay there the "amenities" and the way you are treated isn't worth it. Which is very disappointing for me because I've always enjoyed the other Westin properties I've stayed at.

Stayed here for a conference and it was pretty nice. It's an older hotel and that shows but it's…read morepretty nice. Lots of stairs to get into the hotel itself and up to the lobby as well as the elevators, so be prepared to climb. We arrived early so our room wasn't ready but the helpful front desk said they'd notify us when a room was ready. That never happened but when my husband asked, we were able to get a room about an hour ahead of check in so that was fine. The valet was able to hold our luggage in the meantime. Valet was $44 but you could park yourself in the garage on the corner. The room was nice and comfortable. I loved the pillows. The desk was a good size. The room was very quiet despite being a connected room (I am not a fan of connected rooms because I always seem to be staying next to the Loud Family). The shower was great and the products smelled good without being overpowering. Elevators are insufficient for a building this size with this many rooms. Especially at peak conference times, wait times were long and sometimes the elevators were too full to accommodate passengers from the lower floors who tried to get on. Conference facility was okay. Main room was good and acoustics and temperature was great. Also, the conference food was very good! Often times, it's mediocre but I liked everything. The break area was way too narrow so it was hard to network when everyone was turning sideways to try to get through. Location is a bit far from the main commercial areas of Portland and as others have mentioned, there are a lot of unhoused folks outside. I didn't feel unsafe at any time but I live in New York so it's nothing new. However, I get how it could be uncomfortable, especially with the overwhelming smell of weed. I did want to stay an extra night but the regular rate was almost $500 a night so I noped out and used a free night I had at the Canopy, which was a leisurely 10 minute walk away. Overall, I'd probably give this place 3.5 stars so I'll round up to four since I got to stay there at a discounted conference rate. If I'd paid full price, I'd probably round down to 3.

The White Mountains Hostel is a great option for lodging in the Conway area. I took a last minute…read moretrip up to the mountains to hike and didn't have time to get all my camping gear together. The hostel had availability at a more than fair price and it was simple to make a reservation online. Check in starts at 4pm. My only interaction with a staff person was at that time but they were very friendly and explained where everything was in the house (as it was my first stay). I ended up with the female bunk room to myself. There is also a male bunk room, co-ed room, and plenty of private rooms. Depending on your needs, they're likely to have the accommodations for you. Sheets, blankets, pillows, and lockers with keys are provided. The amenities were a welcome addition to my stay. The full kitchen came in handy when I decided to stay in for dinner. The bathrooms were clean with several stalls and a couple of showers. Plenty of tables and seating downstairs. A back porch to lounge on. Several children were staying in the hostel at the same time that I was and though they were a bit rambunctious during the day, all guests were respectful of quiet hours. I would definitely stay here again. Similar if not cheaper in price than some of the local campgrounds.

I'm pretty new to the concept of hostels; this is only the 2nd one I've stayed in. The first also…read morein the White Mtns was horrible and dirty so I was nervous to say the least about staying here. Alas, this is a jewel. Very clean. Comprises a fully equipped kitchen big enough for several cooks in the kitchen at the same time. Has a dining room big enough to seat at least 12 if memory serves me which is open to the living area. Has at least 10 bedrooms (I say that because we were in room 10 on the 3rd floor) with linens provided. We had a private room with 2 queen beds and a sink for about 63.00 including tax. There are other rooms available with bunk beds. There are separate gents and ladies bathrooms on the 2nd floor with shower stalls, toilets, and sinks. There is another restroom on the first floor. Towels are provided but bring your own soap and shampoo. Our caretaker is the new owner, as well. She was very inviting and gracious. I'd definitely stay here again. I'd say it's better than a hotel for my needs. I don't mind sharing a bathroom with the offset being I have a kitchen to use. I'd say that's a fair tradeoff when looking for a place to stay while hiking the White Mtns.

We loved Snow Squall so much. For me a great B&B needs to do a few things well, but have some…read morelittle thing that is kind of unique. The room was comfortable, the hosts super-genial, and the breakfast was tremendous - one of the best we had in Maine, actually. The husband is a former chef, and the wife teaches yoga classes and does massage. Perhaps the most surprising part is the price. I'd expect to pay twice what we did. I'd go back in a second, and if I had a friend visiting Maine, would not let them go until I saw an email confirming their stay at Snow Squall.

I absolutely love this place, I really only have two criticisms: the beds/pillows were far too firm…read morefor my liking and I had a hard time getting to sleep, and I would have preferred more than one hot prepared breakfast option. After doing a lot of research I ended up with Snow Squall because it looked like the perfect combination of price and quality and I believe that's exactly what it turned out to be. Prices are listed on their website and in my research I could find no deals on travel sites so what is listed is what you'll be getting your room for (still a good deal). The exterior and interior of the Snow Squall is absolutely beautiful with attention paid to every detail, I can't get over how immaculately clean and gorgeous this place is. Paul (the co-owner/chef) was a true gentleman, he was very kind without being over the top and was a absolute pleasure to deal with. He's also an amazing chef and made the most amazing breakfast of pancakes with a berry sauce w/ fresh berries as well as ham/scallion/gruyere scones. The pancakes (though perfect) were only only about 5" and you only got 2, thankfully Paul had set up a table with cereals, scones, yogurt, fruit, and juice. Again it would have been nice to have a second option, maybe something with eggs but I didn't leave the kitchen hungry and the food was awesome. The dining area was set up with a number of tables and chairs so you didn't have to sit with strangers. In fact you didn't need to interact with any guests or feel as though you were in some sort of hostel at all, just a very comfortable big house with plenty of privacy and hospitality. The B&B had a couple of very comfortable living rooms which I wish I had taken advantage of as well as a couple of very cute and friendly cats. The rooms are not equipped with TVs and the room I had (the Flying Eagle) had a stall type shower which was alright but bigger would have been ideal. Snow Squall is located right on Route 1, a fairly major road in the area, although it's not that noisy you won't get absolute silence if that's what you're after. Personally coming from NYC I hate absolute silence and I need a passing car every once in a while so this wasn't an issue. Also the town of Wiscasset is very tiny so if you want a bunch to do you'll have to drive 20 or so minutes to Boothbay Harbor down the way (also not really a hassle whatsoever). All in all Snow Squall and Paul were both very charming and it's a really nice place to visit.

It gets the job done…read more The elderly woman who works the front is quite surly. Never smiles, is not happy you're there. The breakfast is the most limited we've had. The room is fine, a bit small. The lotion and soap smell great. Location you're about 12 min from downtown so it's not bad

Overall a nice place. I did get annoyed that the pool table…read morehad a missing white ball, the pockets were falling off and all the tips on the pool cues were broken. When I asked the front desk about it the interaction went like this: R: "Oh yeah, that's quite old." M: "Ok so replace it" R: "No money to replace it" Blaming money as the cause of a lack of maintenance is unacceptable and an insult to the establishments patrons. This costs less than $100 to replace.

We visited recently, off-season, and had two rooms on the 2nd floor. The view was beautiful! They…read moredecorate (at Christmas) BEAUTIFULLY and I believe their lights remain lit until late January. It really is gorgeous. The rooms are definitely old but our bed was comfortable, clean and updated appearance to the beds and linens, and the tv/coffee maker/etc were all nice to have. We had two double beds and it was comfortably sized (along with a little cafe type table and 2 chairs). The tub is old. Clean but old. Tub and toilet are in the bathroom, the vanity/sink are outside of the bathroom - just for reference. This worked well for us, and can work well for families trying to shower/get ready separately but simultaneously. Location is fantastic. Right across from the gorgeous ocean. Roaring waves, beautiful sounds and sights. I loved the location. Plenty of restaurants, even off-season, to visit VERY close by. Nubble light is in view from the hotel (and is just minutes away by car). Gorgeous. They have a little bar/cafe inside the office/pool building. The bar is pricey in a way that makes zero sense. Bartender, while nice, probably isn't a bartender at all and is just assisting in that area as there was really no knowledge of beverages to make/mix and no rhyme or reason to pricing. No where to sit to enjoy them unless you sit in the pool area which is WARM (heated pool, so it's nice for swimmers) and noisey as all get out if there are many swimming. Pool seemed nice, though we didn't use it (outdoor pool is closed right now due to the season). All in all, we would stay again. Our rooms were ready VERY early (so great) and we received text messages to alert us, so we were able to check in well before our time and we appreciated that a lot.

We just went off season in April and they wanted to charge $50 for a late checkout when we inquired…read moreand they would only let us stay ONE extra hour. I have traveled all over the world and have never heard of charging for late checkout. I would respect it more if they just said they couldn't accommodate it. If they're going to charge 1/3 the price of an entire night's stay, you should get more than 1 hour! Seems outrageous for a very outdated motel, during the off season, when the building was mostly empty. They also don't clean the rooms while you're there for multiple days. I had to take out my own trash. Yet they wanted to charge me $50 to stay an extra hour. Also, bring your own pillow. The ones on the queen bed are only 12 inches long

An amazing afternoon on Monhegan Island! We are not seafood eaters, so the Fish House wasn't for…read moreus. Stumbled upon this incredible little gem! Emma had a "toast" with smoked salmon and capers. Mom and I had spicy peanut noodles, and we all got a medley of fresh drinks. Plus some cookies to go. What an awesome place! Every morsel of food was exceptional!! Plus the view was to diiieeee for!!!

Note: this review is for food/drink, not for the lodging…read more After some initial exploring during a day trip to Monhegan Island, we dropped by the Trailing Yew for a snack. I got a hand pie (was supposed to be the cheeseburger, but ended up with the sweet potato) and a lemonade. The hand pie was amazing, with fresh, flaky crust and wonderful filling...no regrets on the flavor mix-up. I should note the size was more of a turnover/appetizer so not enough to make a meal. The lemonade was fresh and refreshing, though it was more on the tart side so plan to add sugar if you like yours on the sweeter side. For something sweet I tried the brownie and it was really good if not overly moist, something closer to a flourless torte. Like most things on the island the prices weren't cheap, but the quality was there so I'd definitely recommend trying this place out for baked goods or a nice snack.

I'm sad that I missed Earth Day yesterday. To make up for it, enjoy this overdue review of one of…read morethe most special places I've ever been to. The Notch hosts one of my fave racial justice orgs - Summits in Solidarity - and that commitment is felt in everything The Notch does. I stayed here in June for their annual Solidarity Night fundraiser and it was magical. I was assigned to one of the bunk rooms on the third floor which contained single beds arranged around a large room with views to the road and lush backyard. There is a large shared kitchen on the middle level, a gorgeous living and dining room, private suites downstairs, and other smaller bunkrooms on the third floor as well. There is also a huge backyard with space for tent camping. Except in private suites, bathrooms are shared. There is also laundry onsite. The Notch is both a backpacker's Eden and an affordable base camp for tourists or day hikers. Read on for what I loved: --AFFIRMING IN ALL THE WAYS. I was just as fat, and Black, and queer as I wanted to be. --Great intro to broader backpacking culture. Yes I backpack with my lil group of queer fat hikers. It was great to get exposure to AT thruhikers and people who set and achieve massive goals. Seriously inspirational! --Super clean and respectful space. I'm always dismayed when travelers of a certain age say they're "too old" to stay at a "rowdy, grungy hostel." Well friends this is anyplace but. The place was spotless from the bathrooms to the kitchen to the bunkrooms. And folks were respectful of quiet hours and day sleepers just catching some Zzzs after a big hike. --Everyone from the staff to guests were super nice. I felt very welcomed and cared for. A woman I was bunking with even asked if I wanted to join her for a trip to Lost River. --Location location location!! Right around the corner about a mile away is North Woodstock, down the highway is Littleton and you are smack dab in the middle of Franconia Notch which AS YOU KNOW is my fave place in NH. I can't think of a better situated place with just the right amount of peace and proximity. I shudder to think of all the summers I spent in the area at AirBnBs, scared to take a chance. So glad I did last June and I hope to join them again for this year's Solidarity Night. Shout to Trish and Serena for making my visit extra special!

Trish was nice and the Vermont soap was a real treat…read more Now for the bad! The Crawford room is more like a little torture chamber... the wood stove smell is intensely acrid, overpowering and just not healthy to be breathing those fumes! There were over 50 ladybugs flying around in my bathroom and in the bed room... also on each window was a clear bug sticky pad... each was completely covered with dead hornets, wasps, gnats etc... like some Natural history insect display. The ceiling in that room is so poor that you can hear every step above you when all the hikers are moving around. It is awful! It's an annoying crunchy sound and it feels like someone is going to fall through the ceiling at any time! I DARE that owner to sleep in that room for an entire week! Also to add insult to injury... 2 new male hiking guests arrived during my stay and they smelled sooo bad that I ran into my room for cover. Their BO, dirty clothing, socks ,shorts, pants, feet etc smelled up the entire kitchen area and the common living room as well. I have been a nurse for over 40 years... this was one of the most disgusting odors that I have smelled in a very long time! They should have paid me to stay there... I was happy to leave. The toilet rocked, the lighting was poor and no cable TV... so much for my $250.00 worth. I would like to suggest that they open a mud room... or perhaps a decontamination area for incoming hikers who need an immediate shower and a laundry area next to that to start on their clothing. Dont expose other paying guests to this filth! These men also put their shoes on the porch with a fan running all night long to dry their smelly foot wear... so much for sitting out on the front porch! Those shoes smelled bad too! I would NEVER return and if you are a retiree who wants a little quiet down time.... do NOT stop here... keep on going.. find a real hotel!