Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

The Aloft is one of the best hotels in Portland! It’s always reasonably priced for such a modern and clean location. Walkable to all parts of downtown. The staff is super friendly. We had a room with a window overlooking parts of Commercial Street and the adjacent hotels. It was relaxing to watch the snow come down from our room. They also have a great lobby and bar to hang out at. If I had to nitpick, I would have loved to see the football games on the big TV by the bar instead of a screen saver running all day. We would have stayed there to watch the Pats game. However, the TV that has the XBOX was able to stream the games from YouTube TV, which is a plus, but another family was utilizing that.

We had a great stay at the Aloft Waterfront in Portland, Maine. The staff was excellent—friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our visit. The location is terrific, especially if you want to be close to the waterfront and downtown, and the shuttle service was a big plus and very convenient.||One important thing to note before booking: it’s worth taking a moment to understand the style and design of this hotel. Marriott clearly designs different brands for different types of travelers. If you’re expecting a traditional luxury experience like a Ritz-Carlton, this is not that hotel. However, if you’re looking for an upbeat, modern hotel in a great area, Aloft absolutely delivers. Do your research so you know what you’re booking.||I stayed here with my two sons, both in their early 20s, an

Positive: The staff was very helpful and friendly, the hotel was clean and comfortable and in a great location. The kids loved the lobby/lounge where they had all sorts of games and the staff didn?t seem to mind kids running around. Negative: ""

This hotel made it easy to relax. The room was clean and updated. I agree with some of the other reviews regarding the odd set up for the bathroom. It was fine for us, but wouldn't work well for a family or new couple. The toilet is separated with a sliding door, but it doesn't feel private. The shower was large and very nice. We were able to get parking in the garage behind the hotel. The garage has plenty of room for a reasonably large vehicle such as an F150.

We absolutely loved our stay at the Aloft in Portland, Maine. Our room was spotless, had a great view, and we felt completely safe and comfortable.||But the real standout of our trip was Chris, one of the bartenders at the hotel. Chris went above and beyond—he shared an incredibly detailed list of local recommendations, and every single place we visited, ate at, or grabbed a drink from was fantastic.||Chris is truly the ultimate ambassador for Portland. His gentle demeanor, warm smile, stellar gin cocktails, and genuine kindness made our stay unforgettable. He is an absolute treasure and should be cherished. Honestly, he’s the reason we’d return to Portland again—and probably sooner rather than later!