Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

3 stars
81 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
54 reviews
Great Hospitality

Loved it from the T. People say hello every time they see you. Free continental was great See full review

  • ladynatie11
  • 16 Apr 2012
A room without a view

Our room looked at a brick wall. it was disappointing. However, we were not there much so the staff... See full review

  • Somebody12
  • 27 Aug 2012
Family-friendly hotel with two bright pools

Five miles from downtown Portland, Fireside Inn and Suites Portland offers reasonable rates on comfortable rooms with courtyard views. True to the name, a stone fireplace adds warmth to the lobby. Guests find value throughout the hotel, from a free express continental breakfast daily and free Wi-Fi to an airport shuttle and two pools. Family-friendly Zackery's restaurant serves mouth-watering varieties of interantional cuisines and regional specialties. Business guests appreciate the variety of options for hosting meetings, conferences and special events.

Highlights

  • Free wireless Internet access
  • Heated indoor pool within an airy, bright atrium and a garden courtyard with a heated outdoor pool
  • Fitness center with Jacuzzi and sauna
  • Restaurant offers breakfast and dinner with happy hour and evening entertainment in the lounge
  • Courtesy airport shuttle

Rooms

Country-comfortable rooms offer expansive garden courtyard views at Fireside Inn and Suites Portland. After an evening around town or listening to live music in Zachary's lounge, relax in a basic room that fits most budgets. Choose one king size bed or two double beds in rooms that include a work desk and complimentary wireless Internet access. Ask about pet-friendly accommodations.

Features

As part of its warm hospitality, Fireside Inn and Suites Portland offers complimentary coffee and whoopie pies in the lobby each afternoon. Families find plenty to do with both an indoor and outdoor pool and a short drive to museums, shopping, beaches and cruises to coastal islands and lighthouses. Directly off I-95, the hotel makes it easy to come and go ample free parking. Day trips include the Freeport outlet shops or jaunt inland to the Maine mountains and lakes region. Head back to the Fireside Inn for live music entertainment in Zackery's Lounge with Sundays reserved for the big games on TV.

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (4.5 mi/7.2 km)
  • Free shuttle service to the airport

Attractions

  • Portland Museum of Art (4.3 mi/7 km)
  • Old Port historic downtown waterfront district (4.3 mi/6.9 km)
  • Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (4.4 mi/7 km)
  • Victoria Mansion (4.5 mi/7.2 km)
  • Cumberland County Civic Center (4.6 mi/7.4 km)
  • Maine Mall (5 mi/8 km)
  • Casco Bay Lines ferry (5.2 mi/8.4 km)
  • Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (7.7 mi/12.4 km)
  • Crescent Beach State Park (11.3 mi/18.2 km)

Business

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access
  • Business center in lobby
  • Expanded meeting and event space can accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 370 guests
  • Extensive audio-visual services

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland Rooms

Standard
2 Double Beds
Standard
2 Double Beds Pools View
Standard
1 King Pool View
Standard
1 King Bed

Amenities

  • High speed internet
  • Indoor pool
General
Air conditioned
Pets allowed
Free local telephone calls
Activities
Indoor pool
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Room service
Family plan
Services
24 hour front desk
Business centre
Maid service
Security
Wake-up service
Meeting/banquet facilities
Conference suite
Internet
High speed internet
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Cable or sat. TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Cribs available
Iron
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

43.6796 -70.3287
Nearby airports
Portland Intl Jetport, (PWM), 4.10, MI, NW;
Area description
Suburban

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (54)

Ratings and reviews for Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Overall score

3.8 / 5
54 out of 54
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.8

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
Marme3
Sycamore IL
8 Oct 2012

Girls Get Away

Hotel lobby nice. No help offered to our room was very inconvenient to get to and from front entry. Front desk and shuttle staff great. Hostess was rude,went to eat at 8:30, we could be seated but they closed at 9:00, she had to cash her drawer out, the waiter was fantastic, did not rush us and the food was wonderful! We loved the band in the lounger. Disappointing not to have a choice for lunch, deli sandwiches, chips, salads, etc., would have been nice. At 1:00 PM housekeeping had not been in yet, the front desk called to tell us their shift was over at 2:00. We went to downtown twice each day, it cost us $70 each day for transportation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Lobster is fantastic!

Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

4
Somebody12
Eau Claire, WI
27 Aug 2012

A room without a view

Our room looked at a brick wall. it was disappointing. However, we were not there much so the staff friendliness and location made up for it. They also ran out of towels but quickly brought them to us when they could

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

2
Mainefun
Ohio
27 Aug 2012

Location

Good Location - right off of turnpike, close to airport.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

2
Linna
Atlanta, GA
22 Aug 2012

Visited family in Portland

The hotel was adequate...the bathroom was clean and the bed was comfortable. The carpet should be removed. It is very dirty. It is an adequate hotel if you are not staying in the room for long periods. This hotel needs to be revamped and updated. The best thing about the stay was the breakfast in the dining room....it was very inexpensive and delicious.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

3
Maine camper mom
Greenwich, ct
21 Aug 2012

Fair location, basic hotel

Great location if you want right off highway. Not so good if you want to be in the center of town. We only used the room which had clean sheets and towels. Rugs and curtains could use washing. Room amenities were basic. Free wifi is nice. Never used pool or dining room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
1
Value:
3
Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

4
Grivois
Bangor, Maine
29 Jul 2012

Awesome value for family oriented hotel

We stay here whenever we are in the Portland area. The kids love having the choice of swimming in either the heated outdoor or indoor pools and it's location allows us to go to the beach Durring the day and then eat out in Portland at night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Just a couple of minutes away from the beach and southern Maine amusement parks.

Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

2
CaroEich
ny, ny
23 Jul 2012

Ok stay

this hotel is ok. I would not choose it again however. Clean but not as clean as Hampton inn or Marriott suites. Breakfast was poor in terms of food options. Expensive for what it was, although summer travel hotels can get top dollar. Comfortable beds.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Lobster shack about 30 minutes away along the coast. Beautiful and delicious food.

Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

3
Rico dynamite
Business
south carolina
27 Jun 2012

Good value, nice room

Nice linens and very spacious room. Convenient to airport and to city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Holiday purpose:

Business

Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

2
K Faragher Houghton
Mid-Coast Maine
25 Jun 2012

Expected more

The staff was friendly and helpful, especially the great greeter they have for the continental breakfast. The breakfast itself was also very satisfactory. However, we paid $10 extra for a "pool view" room, and could not see the pool from our room. In addition, the drain in the tub was clogged, and the carpet in the room had a moldy smell. We were not impressed at all with our room. The pool had a lot of dead bugs floating in it, which was disconcerting.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Reviewer score

3
geobone01
Business
Austin
14 Jun 2012

A fine place...

Fireside is a fine place to stay. Not over the top but a clean room in a good location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Holiday purpose:

Business

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