The Francis

The Francis is an independent 3.5-star hotel located in Portland's Parkside neighborhood, within a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center and Deering Oaks Park. The property sits 0.4 miles from State Theatre and 0.5 miles from Hadlock Field, offering convenient access to Portland's cultural and recreational attractions.

Each of the 15 air-conditioned rooms includes a refrigerator, LED television, and complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms are equipped with showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rooms feature safes and coffee/tea makers, with daily housekeeping service provided. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms are notably high at 4.7 out of 5.

The Francis serves complimentary breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, available as an on-the-go option. The lobby includes a fireplace and access to complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. A concierge desk is available to assist with local information and arrangements. Guests have free use of a nearby fitness center. The hotel also offers a reception hall for events and houses an on-site art gallery. Parking is free and available off-street, with wheelchair-accessible spaces. The property is smoke-free and welcomes pets (dogs and cats only, maximum one per room); service animals stay at no additional charge.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The hotel has received strong guest reviews, with an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 326 reviews and an 84.9% recommendation rate.

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• 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
• Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
• This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

• The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pets are welcome.

• You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Resort fee: $30 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet fee: $35 per pet, per night Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway bed fee: $35 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
• Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
• This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).