Best Bower

140 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>95</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
95 reviews

Good location on the east end, the styling of the room and building was great.

Theodore United States of America
a living room with a blue couch and a table at Best Bower in Portland
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Best Bower

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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 with 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. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 3.1 miles from Best Bower.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Portland
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  • Theodore
    United States of America United States of America
    “Good location on the east end, the styling of the room and building was great.”
  • Charlene
    United States of America United States of America
    “It is beautiful… staying here is like a little bit of magic. The rooms are more than lovely, the courtyard is so beautiful, and all the finishings are just perfect. The location is wonderful with the worlds best bakery across the street, and...”
  • Raymond
    United States of America United States of America
    “The room was very tidy and pleasant, sufficiently roomy and well-ventilated. The bathroom was large and had good facilities.”

Managed by Best Bower

Company review score: 9.4Based on 76 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Offering Guests Independence At the Best Bower guestrooms are yours to call "home" while you're away. We've removed the formality of checking-in at a front desk and will not disrupt your privacy or enter your room once you've checked-in. Though our style moves away from the traditional hotel model guests can expect thoughtfully curated amenities and acute attention to cleanliness creating the experience of a high-end getaway.  Our onsite guesthouse coordinators are available to assist with anything that may arise during your stay or to share recommendations on what to see and do while you are in our vibrant city & state.

Property info

- A TIMELESS MAINE GETAWAY IN PORTLAND'S EAST END NEIGHBORHOOD - The Best Bower is situated alongside the Portland Observatory, one of Maine's most adored landmarks. The guesthouse boasts six spacious guest-rooms each unique in layout, design and custom furnishings. Our distinctive terraced courtyard, embowered by the limbs of a giant oak, lined with custom stonework, seasonal plantings, café tables and chairs makes for an ideal spot to relax while admiring the stature of the Observatory and the quiet buzz of Munjoy Hill. Guests will enjoy walking proximity to local breweries & distilleries, galleries & museums, boutique shopping, culinary delights, and the Eastern Promenade park highlighting sweeping views of Casco Bay and a mile's long trail system that leads to vibrant energy of Portland harbor and the cobblestone lined streets of the Old Port. Keyless entry rooms offer guests independence making check-in-and-out contactless & convenient. *PLEASE NOTE - NO ONSITE PARKING* Free Street parking available on congress street and nearby side streets: Kellogg Street & North Street.

Neighborhood info

Reverie Awaits at the Best Bower The compound, once known as The Portland Monument Grounds, was initially developed in the 1800's by local entrepreneur and Captain, Lemuel Moody. The grounds were an anchor for locals and visitors alike featuring a marine signal tower for communication between land and sea, a community dance hall and bowling alley where folks would gather to celebrate the return from a voyage and a guesthouse for seafaring travelers on stopovers in Portland. Today the grounds boast a spacious six-room guesthouse, and a distinctive terraced courtyard tucked between the Best Bower and the Observatory.  We hope our rendition inspires as it did in the past respite, curiosity, celebration and play.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Best Bower
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Private check-in/out
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Best Bower takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Best Bower of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Best Bower

  • Best Bower offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Best Bower is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Best Bower may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Best Bower include:

      • Double

    • Best Bower is 2,450 feet from the center of Portland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.