The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
Maine · United States
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Character and identity
Set in the former Portland Press Herald building just back from the bustle of Old Port, this 110-room Autograph Collection property leans hard into its journalism heritage: vintage typewriters in the lobby, blown-up news copy on the walls, and a writerly atmosphere that draws touring authors and performers from the nearby Merrill Auditorium. LEED-certified and recently refreshed with plant installations and plush lobby seating, it pairs sustainability with a polished design sensibility. Union, the in-house restaurant, leads with hyper-local ingredients (including honey from rooftop hives), while the Inkwell coffee bar morphs into an evening lounge.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate couples and solo travellers who want a boutique sense of place in Portland without the foot traffic of the harbour. A natural pick for literary types, theatregoers attending Merrill Auditorium performances, and anyone who values a thoughtful, sustainability-minded property with strong food and drink built in.
Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting a resort experience, beachgoers, and anyone after a full-service spa or extensive on-site facilities. If you want to be in the thick of Old Port's restaurant and bar scene, the slightly tucked-away location will feel one block too far.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is character: the newspaper theme is executed with genuine wit rather than gimmickry, and the service register punches above what you'd expect for Portland. Book it if you care about design, food, and a quieter perch near the action. For a splurge, the Penthouse Suite delivers ten-foot ceilings and a private rooftop patio with city views.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Cash
