AC Hotel Portland Downtown / Waterfront ME
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About this property
AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront in Portland, ME places you in the heart of the city's downtown core. A 5-minute walk from the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and 2 minutes by car from Victoria Mansion, the hotel sits within easy reach of cultural landmarks and waterfront attractions. The Portland Museum of Art is 1.3 miles away, and Hadlock Field is 1.9 miles distant.
The property offers 178 guestrooms equipped with complimentary wireless internet, satellite television, and private bathrooms featuring rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Each room includes a safe, desk, and phone with free local calls. Guests rate room comfort highly at 4.6 out of 5.
Dining options include an on-site restaurant open to hotel guests, a bar and lounge, and a grocery/convenience store. Weekday breakfasts featuring local cuisine are served from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, with extended weekend hours from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM (fee applies). The hotel provides a 24-hour fitness center, a complimentary beach shuttle for direct access to nearby beaches, and a business center available around the clock. Additional amenities include wedding services, tour and ticket assistance, banquet facilities, and meeting spaces totaling 2,696 square feet across four rooms. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, registration desk, fitness center, and on-site restaurant facilities.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and can continue anytime; check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets up to 100 pounds are welcome, and service animals are accommodated without fees. The hotel has earned a 4.6 out of 5 overall rating from guests, with 100 percent recommending the property.
Location & nearby attractions
Casco Bay - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Maine Jewish Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Eastern Promenade - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Fore Street Gallery - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
N.W. Barrett Gallery - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Portland Observatory - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Merrill Auditorium - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Cross Insurance Arena - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Monument Square - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
East End Beach - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Maine Historical Society - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Center for Maine History - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 50.3 km / 31.3 mi
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 54.8 km / 34.1 mi
The preferred airport for AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM).
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Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 45
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 100
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 18 per person
- Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night
- Nearby parking fee: USD 50.00 per day (5249 ft away)
- Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Know before you go
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).