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3 stars

Best Bower

140 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States
Portland, ME
See location+1 207 402 2464
From
$189
Cheapest

rate per night

9.5
Wonderful
based on 83 reviews
83 reviews
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Nightly total
Queen room
Deluxe room

Overview

Just a 12-minute walk from East End Beach and a few steps from Portland Observatory, Best Bower features accommodations in Portland, with a terrace. Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this guest house also has free Wifi. The guest house also offers facilities for disabled guests. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, kitchenware, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Merrill Auditorium, Portland Museum Of Art, and Portland Downtown Historic District. Portland International Jetport Airport is 3.1 miles away.
9.5
Wonderful rating
Based on 83 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Best Bower

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • Increased accessibility
  • Refrigerator
  • No smoking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Shower chair
  • No smoking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Private entrance

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Sofa
  • Landmark view
  • Tile/marble floor

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Private check-in/check-out

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Reviews of Best Bower

9.5
Wonderful
83 verified ratings
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73
Very good
8
Good
1
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0
Fair
1
Mediocre
0
Poor
0

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Location

140 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101

What's nearby

  • Portland Observatory20 yd
  • Abyssinian Meeting House373 yd
  • Shipyard Brewing Company0.3 mi
  • Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum0.3 mi
  • Eastern Promenade0.4 mi
  • United States Customhouse0.6 mi
  • Portopera0.6 mi
  • Old Port0.6 mi
  • Commercial Street0.7 mi
  • Wadsworth-Longfellow House0.8 mi
  • Cumberland County Civic Center0.9 mi
  • Maine College of Art0.9 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:30 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Best Bower

Low season

February

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$297

Average price (weekend night)

$409
Cheapest month to stay with an average 32% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 58% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Best Bower

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Best Bower

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Best Bower, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Best Bower, plan to stay on a Thursday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Best Bower was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $189, while the most expensive was $189.
  • How long should you stay at Best Bower? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Best Bower

  • Where is Best Bower located?

    Best Bower is located at 140 Congress Street, 0.4 miles from the center of Portland. Portland Observatory is the closest landmark to Best Bower.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Best Bower?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 10:30 AM at Best Bower.

  • Does Best Bower offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Best Bower offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Best Bower from the airport?

    Best Bower is 3.3 miles from Portland. Best Bower is 49.4 miles from Portsmouth Pease Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Best Bower hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Best Bower in Portland and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Best Bower and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Best Bower.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.1

Distance to city center

0.4 mi

Nearest Airport

Portland

Distance to airport

3.3 mi