Longfellow Hotel

Loved the hotels BMW that would drive you to where you wanted to go. Friendly driver and great to not have to find parking in the city. Room was well designed with all the creature comforts and was clean and cozy. Loved that the bakery my daughter wanted me to get her biscuits was right next door. They were yummy. It was a nice touch to have the desk person escort you to your room and give you the layout of things. Felt strange at first, but appreciated. Also that same woman looked up places where I could find onion soup and lobster bisque. They also communicate with the guest through text. There are no phones in the rooms.

Paying $45 for parking, but it is the city. Having to ask for creamer for the coffee in the room, also the French press coffee wasn’t the best coffee but that could have been operator error. Loved that they had free carafe of water, and big bottles of shampoo and conditioner but they don’t recycle. No bins for that, but that might be a Maine thing.

A little bday staycation, 30 minutes from home. Felt much farther away in a good way ;) Fantastic service, well curated touches such as French press set up w/ locally crafted mugs, and luxe convenience of hotel car ride to & from dinner in the Old Port. This was year two, definitely intend to keep the tradition going.

The Longfellow Hotel is a delightful experience. I have stayed here before and this time was consistent with my visits in the past. The atmosphere, the team, the lovely rooms, the service.... it is all top-notch. It is, by far, my favorite hotel in Portland. This was a special trip to celebrate with family and friends and a visit to the Longfellow Hotel in winter. It was lovely, and warm. The lobby amenities made it easy for me to invite 10 people to gather. The bar is terrific as is the Five Of Clubs menu for small plate options. Everyone loved the food and drinks. One of the nicest things about the Longfellow Hotel is the complimentary transportation with the hotel town car. We used the car more than once to drop us off for shopping and dining, and to were picked up when done, loved that. This hotel is quiet, with the rooms feeling luxurious. I highly recommend it.

I was looking for a getaway close to home that offered spa services along with a good fitness option. I booked a mid-week special that included complimentary valet service and scheduled both a massage and sauna session — I was 100% satisfied. The hotel clearly invested in the fitness center. The cardio equipment is Technogym, and the gym itself was impressive — treadmills, upright bikes, kettlebells, free weights, benches, a squat rack, mats, and an assortment of resistance bands. My only small complaint was that on the first day, there was no water in the Berkey dispenser, and the container of wipes for cleaning equipment and mats remained empty for the entire stay. I have multiple food sensitivities and follow a plant-based diet, so I was thrilled with the breakfast options at the café (the chef is vegan). They also offer a car service — an electric BMW — though it’s first-come, first-served and doesn’t start until 11 a.m. That said, it was always available when we needed it, and most places were within a comfortable 20-minute walk. As others have noted, there’s no phone in the room, no digital key card, and no drawers. There is some shelving in the closet where we could hang a few items, along with a bench at the end of the bed. We stayed three nights, so it was manageable. The bedside tables are quite small — enough space for a beverage, but not much else. There is, however, a French press in the room with good coffee and tea bags, along with lovely ceramic mugs. Just be careful — the mugs have no handles and they do get hot!

The team at the Longfellow works seamlessly together. They are kind and smart, an excellent combination for hospitality. I have stayed a number of times this winter and the service is consistently very good.

Bar was excellent, every member of staff was personable and friendly. The rooms were beautifully furnished and had everything we needed! Simple yet elevated

This is a gracious hotel with a lovely lobby area and beautiful rooms. The cafe was fine but had limited hours. Gym is spacious and clean but no elliptical machine. The weird parts? The front desk person said we’d be contacted by text with information and updates. We weren’t. We were told to text questions to the hotel, which we did. They were not answered. Our room had a weird electrical connection near the door, emitting a sound like a bug zapper. There were brown spatter marks (coffee?) on the bathroom wall. The “study” on the 5th floor seemed like a hangout place for staff and their families, including kids, and it was quite noisy. The “guest pantry” in the hallway had spare toiletries, many empty ice buckets, an ice machine, and a water spigot. No snacks. Seemed abandoned. The courtesy car does not operate until noon, which is not great for early departures.

Honestly, I couldn’t find anything to complain about. Everything was perfect. The staff were incredibly attentive, warm, and professional throughout my stay.

Quiet and peaceful. Clean

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