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The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

3.5 star property

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A spacious living room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.
An elevator with a sign indicating emergency procedures, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden floor.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a beige pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a view of buildings, and two framed pictures on the wall.
Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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121 Middle St., Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Loft, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a window with a view.

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a small plant on the counter.

Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a sink.

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

Self parking, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Beds feature down comforters. 52-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and self parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a car charging station and an elevator
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland Museum of Art
  • Pets welcome for a fee
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street offers its guests express check-out, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian Portland hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1867
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's MEWS Digital Key mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 9:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details. The host will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are required to download the property's MEWS Digital Key mobile app before check-in.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

121 MIDDLE an urban inn
The Docents Collections
The Docent's Collection Hotel
The Docent's Collection Portland
The Docent's Collection Hotel Portland

The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 340 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
loft was spotless, staff was also so courteous. Excellent location and parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checks all the boxes for location, style, space, clean, secure and even the box for "exceeds all expectations"!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a luxury accommodation at a reasonable price. Great location, walkable to everything. Love the little touches, like having local coffee stocked in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough about our stay at The Docent. Our room was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place blew my mind. Super clean and sleek lofts in the heart of old port. Quiet and comfortable retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and amenities were great and ease of access to both the room and surrounding businesses is ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Our room was spacious, clean, and the staff was very responsive and accommodating. We had a plane cancellation so we had to book an additional 1 night stay last minute and that was not an issue. 100% would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and check-out are a breeze, easy access to a city parking lot on the block (needed as there was a snow ban on parking when I visited!). In terms of the space itself - clean, well appointed, spacious. Honestly a treat to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay! Had everything we wanted. Location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and the staff was so wonderful, would definitely come back here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great lofts, very clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like an Airbnb - great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marynoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the loft it was clean and very comfortable. Very close to great restaurants .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Room was very clean, neat vibe, tons of space! Made coming back from
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
absolutely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cleanliness, staff in lobby were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful space and very responsive staff via messaging. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious. Very clean. Just had issues with the check in process but we are old. I just want a good ol’fashioned key card. I don’t want to be trying to download an app to get into my room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in an excellent location with so much to see and do (and eat) in walking distance. My room was clean, quiet, and well maintained. Staff interaction was minimal (by design) but the few times I spoke with the concierge on site she was pleasant and accommodating. My only negative comment is regarding the toiletry products. I’m a toilet paper snob and that angel soft just doesn’t cut it. Overall I am beyond satisfied with my stay and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Docent's Collection, would come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff kept in contact with me, the room was absolutely beautiful and so convenient for walking to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Room was perfect. Clean, had everything I needed. Cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025