The Francis Hotel & Spa

Looking for the best way to experience Portland during your next visit? You’ve found it!

The Francis is a locally owned boutique hotel with 15 uniquely designed guest rooms and a small spa in a beautifully renovated historic mansion. Enjoy complimentary drinks on arrival, modern amenities, comfortable rooms with plenty of character, a welcoming, dedicated team and much more. Our location amongst some of the city’s best bakeries, bars and restaurants (don’t miss out on Tandem Bakery’s buttermilk biscuits with strawberry jam!) ensures you’ll get a chance to savor the incredible culinary delights of this seaside city. Right next door you’ll also find Wayside Tavern, a cozy, neighborhood favorite with fantastic food and excellent service. Our boutique hotel also offers a whole floor of pet-friendly rooms so you don’t have to leave your furry friend behind, a four-story elevator, in-room mini bars with locally made treats and free on-site parking.

What Others Have Said:

“A chic, contemporary boutique hotel in a historic envelope.” – Forbes

“The Francis is a boutique property with unique flair.” – Conde Nast Traveler

“At night I like to sip an old-fashioned in front of the fireplace, but the best reason to stay here might be the fact that it’s located directly across the street from Tandem Bakery.” – Andrew Knowlton 

“Every space in The Francis, a 15-room boutique hotel located in the burgeoning West End of Portland, Maine, is unique and stylish, an expert blend of original details with just-enough contemporary contrasts.” – Boston.com