3-Star Hotels in Maine, United States

April School vacation we planned a one night stay-cation at the Ramada. I should have known better, being that we live less than a few miles away from the Ramada. But, I unfortunately trusted the 3 star rating. We live near the Clarion hotel and we were looking for step up from that hotel. We were looking a simple hotel that felt safe, clean, decent food, and had a pool. The Ramada failed on all fronts! The only good thing about this hotel is the exceptionally patient staff behind the front desk. This staff has an incredibly hard job. While trying to perform their jobs, they are constantly monitoring unwelcome guests and guest who have been served far too much alcohol at their bar and restaurant. This creates a unsafe space for hotel employees and guests. We were a party of three one adult and two children under the age of 10. My children both expressed feeling unsafe while we were outside of our room. One of many incidents included a very intoxicated man who was a hotel guest at their bar. He came towards us calling my children his children and walked right into a wall, and fell down right in front of them. They have never knowingly seen a drunk person. Now thanks to our stay at the Ramada they have. This was one of many experiences we had that led us to feel unsafe outside of our room. In our room there was a pubic hair on the ice bucket tray. The rooms are dingy and bathrooms feel very worn in and dirty. We made sure our doors were bolted and secure. The doors felt secure with the exception of the patio door but we were on the 3rd floor. We did have dinner at the Seasons restaurant. Skip the food and get dessert. The desserts were really good. The mozzarella sticks we ordered only one actually had cheese in it. The tater tots were freezer burned and you could taste that even though they were smothered in cheese. Finally the pool and hot tubs. Algae around the pool platform allows for an extra slippery surface and of course fungus. The hot tubs were very cloudy and felt a layer of slime on our skin after being in them. The pool lining is lifted in many areas and has a ring of dirt around the interior edges. In the early morning we found a non guest using the pool area to bath. Next time we are looking for a average hotel for a stay-cation that feels safe, clean, decent food and a pool we will choose the Clarion near our house. Or perhaps we will splurge and get a good quality hotel elsewhere in town.

Found Cambria based on reviews of local hotels in Portland. We stayed at Cambria in Portland for an evening and had a great stay. The hotel is relatively new and the rooms reflect this, with modern decor, clean amenities and up to date fixtures. room size isn’t huge, but it’s roomy for two people without feeling cramped. The location is fantastic. Walkable to many restaurants, bars and outdoor activities such as bicycle rentals. Quiet at night and not difficult to get to both by car and by foot. The staff is accommodating and willing to help make the stay comfortable and convenient. Touching on a few points to consider, however. 1. Hidden fees. There is both an amenity fee ($25 charged that can be used towards the in-house bar, restaurant or snack stand [obviously overpriced for the latter]) and an occupancy tax ON TOP of the accommodation charge and tax, which is based on how full the hotel is that evening. It is understandable that, given its location in a touristy area, there will be an upcharge; it’s just a little tilting to not know about it before. 2. Parking. An extra fee for the attached parking deck. As mentioned, it is a touristy area so this is to be expected. Convenient as it’s right on the hotel, just expect this in addition to the other fees. Overall, we had a positive experience with our stay and will certainly be back here. The staff’s attentiveness and quality of rooms is enough to overlook the annoyance of the attached fees. Solid 4.75/5

It’s great- the room is clean, shower is functional, basic amenities are there. Some lounge neighbors but that’s unavoidable. Most importantly the bed is comfy, staff has been very nice and helpful. I’d go back there in the future!

When we checked in at night, the lady at the front desk politely introduced us. The breakfast is also good, two options can be selected, as shown in the picture, the other is muffins, and there are many drinks. The room was spacious and clean enough to sleep comfortably. The service is also very fast. If you need anything, just go to the front desk and ask him for it (the phone can't be used 😂), and the delivery is very fast. There is also a billiard room (free) and a washing machine (2.5～3🔪) and a dryer (2🔪). Free parking!

We made a last minute decision to take a trip from the NYC area up to Portland to attend an event, and with Labor Day weekend traffic, we did not arrive until about 11:30PM at night with 3 exhausted kids. We were pleasantly surprised with this hotel -- the kids slept in the bedroom and my husband and I slept on the pull-out couch in the living room area of the suite. I was anticipating noise because of the proximity to the airport, but we never heard a single plane! When we requested extra towels, pillows, blankets, etc they were brought up in a timely fashion by a friendly and helpful staff member. The included breakfast was a really nice perk -- everyone had plenty of options (one of our travel companions is vegan and had options). My husband in particular enjoyed the freshly made omlets.

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. the staff were amazing and the facilities are beautiful. They provided shuttle service to and from the airport as we were travelling. They have a very low parking charge as long as you have a stay on one end of your trip. The lot is a nice covered parking garage. We also had an amazing shuttle driver who even gave us a little tour of Bangor and some famous sites. Went above and beyond, We also had an opportunity to catch a few horses training. I would highly recommend this hotel. :-)

Great location tho it wasn't situation in the heart of downtown. Clean and bright room. Due to the covid the housekeeping service wasn't delivered during the 3 nights we stayed. The price was extremely expensive (actually all hotels in the whole Portland). Anyhow, great spacious room and I had a pleasant stay.

Although the hotel is only 2 stars, the overall feeling is more than. The room is quite big, there is a microwave and some tableware. You can simply make something in the room yourself. Because there are basically no restaurants and supermarkets nearby. The hotel is in the snow field, just a few steps to the snow field.

Excellent location, amenities and staff! We were very pleased with the room and its two beds, kitchenette and tub bathroom (very frequently it is only a walk-in shower now). Also had the great pleasure of being assisted by Bean at the front desk and I have to commend this individual for absolute kindness, helpfulness and ability to connect with people! Bean is the best type of person to have at the front desk and is exceptionally welcoming (and as Ambassador-level travelers we meet quite an array of front desk individuals). This property is lucky to have Bean and I hope they are compensated accordingly. Brandon at front also polite but did not have as much interaction. Overall we felt very welcome and comfortable at this hotel.

Kelly is incredible. A master of her craft who can engage in conversation with wit and charm as she fashions a top shelf cocktail. She is the reason why me and my colleagues continue to book at this location. Thanks Kelly for the incredible service and consistent professionalism.

April School vacation we planned a one night stay-cation at the Ramada. I should have known better, being that we live less than a few miles away from the Ramada. But, I unfortunately trusted the 3 star rating. We live near the Clarion hotel and we were looking for step up from that hotel. We were looking a simple hotel that felt safe, clean, decent food, and had a pool. The Ramada failed on all fronts! The only good thing about this hotel is the exceptionally patient staff behind the front desk. This staff has an incredibly hard job. While trying to perform their jobs, they are constantly monitoring unwelcome guests and guest who have been served far too much alcohol at their bar and restaurant. This creates a unsafe space for hotel employees and guests. We were a party of three one adult and two children under the age of 10. My children both expressed feeling unsafe while we were outside of our room. One of many incidents included a very intoxicated man who was a hotel guest at their bar. He came towards us calling my children his children and walked right into a wall, and fell down right in front of them. They have never knowingly seen a drunk person. Now thanks to our stay at the Ramada they have. This was one of many experiences we had that led us to feel unsafe outside of our room. In our room there was a pubic hair on the ice bucket tray. The rooms are dingy and bathrooms feel very worn in and dirty. We made sure our doors were bolted and secure. The doors felt secure with the exception of the patio door but we were on the 3rd floor. We did have dinner at the Seasons restaurant. Skip the food and get dessert. The desserts were really good. The mozzarella sticks we ordered only one actually had cheese in it. The tater tots were freezer burned and you could taste that even though they were smothered in cheese. Finally the pool and hot tubs. Algae around the pool platform allows for an extra slippery surface and of course fungus. The hot tubs were very cloudy and felt a layer of slime on our skin after being in them. The pool lining is lifted in many areas and has a ring of dirt around the interior edges. In the early morning we found a non guest using the pool area to bath. Next time we are looking for a average hotel for a stay-cation that feels safe, clean, decent food and a pool we will choose the Clarion near our house. Or perhaps we will splurge and get a good quality hotel elsewhere in town.

Found Cambria based on reviews of local hotels in Portland. We stayed at Cambria in Portland for an evening and had a great stay. The hotel is relatively new and the rooms reflect this, with modern decor, clean amenities and up to date fixtures. room size isn’t huge, but it’s roomy for two people without feeling cramped. The location is fantastic. Walkable to many restaurants, bars and outdoor activities such as bicycle rentals. Quiet at night and not difficult to get to both by car and by foot. The staff is accommodating and willing to help make the stay comfortable and convenient. Touching on a few points to consider, however. 1. Hidden fees. There is both an amenity fee ($25 charged that can be used towards the in-house bar, restaurant or snack stand [obviously overpriced for the latter]) and an occupancy tax ON TOP of the accommodation charge and tax, which is based on how full the hotel is that evening. It is understandable that, given its location in a touristy area, there will be an upcharge; it’s just a little tilting to not know about it before. 2. Parking. An extra fee for the attached parking deck. As mentioned, it is a touristy area so this is to be expected. Convenient as it’s right on the hotel, just expect this in addition to the other fees. Overall, we had a positive experience with our stay and will certainly be back here. The staff’s attentiveness and quality of rooms is enough to overlook the annoyance of the attached fees. Solid 4.75/5

It’s great- the room is clean, shower is functional, basic amenities are there. Some lounge neighbors but that’s unavoidable. Most importantly the bed is comfy, staff has been very nice and helpful. I’d go back there in the future!

We made a last minute decision to take a trip from the NYC area up to Portland to attend an event, and with Labor Day weekend traffic, we did not arrive until about 11:30PM at night with 3 exhausted kids. We were pleasantly surprised with this hotel -- the kids slept in the bedroom and my husband and I slept on the pull-out couch in the living room area of the suite. I was anticipating noise because of the proximity to the airport, but we never heard a single plane! When we requested extra towels, pillows, blankets, etc they were brought up in a timely fashion by a friendly and helpful staff member. The included breakfast was a really nice perk -- everyone had plenty of options (one of our travel companions is vegan and had options). My husband in particular enjoyed the freshly made omlets.

Great location tho it wasn't situation in the heart of downtown. Clean and bright room. Due to the covid the housekeeping service wasn't delivered during the 3 nights we stayed. The price was extremely expensive (actually all hotels in the whole Portland). Anyhow, great spacious room and I had a pleasant stay.

Excellent location, amenities and staff! We were very pleased with the room and its two beds, kitchenette and tub bathroom (very frequently it is only a walk-in shower now). Also had the great pleasure of being assisted by Bean at the front desk and I have to commend this individual for absolute kindness, helpfulness and ability to connect with people! Bean is the best type of person to have at the front desk and is exceptionally welcoming (and as Ambassador-level travelers we meet quite an array of front desk individuals). This property is lucky to have Bean and I hope they are compensated accordingly. Brandon at front also polite but did not have as much interaction. Overall we felt very welcome and comfortable at this hotel.

Kelly is incredible. A master of her craft who can engage in conversation with wit and charm as she fashions a top shelf cocktail. She is the reason why me and my colleagues continue to book at this location. Thanks Kelly for the incredible service and consistent professionalism.

Let me open with I am a Hilton person. Mostly all I stay at when I travel. I would not recommend staying here. There are train tracks directly outside along one entire face of the hotel. One entire side of rooms are up against it. A freight train went by at 2:20 a.m. and woke up the entire room. Another train went by at 7 a.m. Rooms are clean which is why I gave it a second star. Staff is not great. Huge line to check in. Three people behind the counter. One checking people in and the other two literally standing there just talking. Garden Inn gives you either breakfast or 750 points with your stay. The women checked me in and didn’t ask. I asked her to put me in for the points, she said come down in the morning. I am a Diamond Member and asked about the free premium WiFi. The women said she had never heard of that. Just an all around disaster. Hilton needs to step up their game in Freeport because I will not be returning to this location.

The young man and young lady at the front desk were SOOO helpful! Our room was great! We enjoyed our 10th anniversary trip pass through very much!

Quiet, clean, friendly/competent staff. AND could not be more convenient. Food is pretty good which is important since it is a (short) drive to a restaurant. However, I also used Uber Eats and that worked well.

April School vacation we planned a one night stay-cation at the Ramada. I should have known better, being that we live less than a few miles away from the Ramada. But, I unfortunately trusted the 3 star rating. We live near the Clarion hotel and we were looking for step up from that hotel. We were looking a simple hotel that felt safe, clean, decent food, and had a pool. The Ramada failed on all fronts! The only good thing about this hotel is the exceptionally patient staff behind the front desk. This staff has an incredibly hard job. While trying to perform their jobs, they are constantly monitoring unwelcome guests and guest who have been served far too much alcohol at their bar and restaurant. This creates a unsafe space for hotel employees and guests. We were a party of three one adult and two children under the age of 10. My children both expressed feeling unsafe while we were outside of our room. One of many incidents included a very intoxicated man who was a hotel guest at their bar. He came towards us calling my children his children and walked right into a wall, and fell down right in front of them. They have never knowingly seen a drunk person. Now thanks to our stay at the Ramada they have. This was one of many experiences we had that led us to feel unsafe outside of our room. In our room there was a pubic hair on the ice bucket tray. The rooms are dingy and bathrooms feel very worn in and dirty. We made sure our doors were bolted and secure. The doors felt secure with the exception of the patio door but we were on the 3rd floor. We did have dinner at the Seasons restaurant. Skip the food and get dessert. The desserts were really good. The mozzarella sticks we ordered only one actually had cheese in it. The tater tots were freezer burned and you could taste that even though they were smothered in cheese. Finally the pool and hot tubs. Algae around the pool platform allows for an extra slippery surface and of course fungus. The hot tubs were very cloudy and felt a layer of slime on our skin after being in them. The pool lining is lifted in many areas and has a ring of dirt around the interior edges. In the early morning we found a non guest using the pool area to bath. Next time we are looking for a average hotel for a stay-cation that feels safe, clean, decent food and a pool we will choose the Clarion near our house. Or perhaps we will splurge and get a good quality hotel elsewhere in town.

Found Cambria based on reviews of local hotels in Portland. We stayed at Cambria in Portland for an evening and had a great stay. The hotel is relatively new and the rooms reflect this, with modern decor, clean amenities and up to date fixtures. room size isn’t huge, but it’s roomy for two people without feeling cramped. The location is fantastic. Walkable to many restaurants, bars and outdoor activities such as bicycle rentals. Quiet at night and not difficult to get to both by car and by foot. The staff is accommodating and willing to help make the stay comfortable and convenient. Touching on a few points to consider, however. 1. Hidden fees. There is both an amenity fee ($25 charged that can be used towards the in-house bar, restaurant or snack stand [obviously overpriced for the latter]) and an occupancy tax ON TOP of the accommodation charge and tax, which is based on how full the hotel is that evening. It is understandable that, given its location in a touristy area, there will be an upcharge; it’s just a little tilting to not know about it before. 2. Parking. An extra fee for the attached parking deck. As mentioned, it is a touristy area so this is to be expected. Convenient as it’s right on the hotel, just expect this in addition to the other fees. Overall, we had a positive experience with our stay and will certainly be back here. The staff’s attentiveness and quality of rooms is enough to overlook the annoyance of the attached fees. Solid 4.75/5

It’s great- the room is clean, shower is functional, basic amenities are there. Some lounge neighbors but that’s unavoidable. Most importantly the bed is comfy, staff has been very nice and helpful. I’d go back there in the future!

We made a last minute decision to take a trip from the NYC area up to Portland to attend an event, and with Labor Day weekend traffic, we did not arrive until about 11:30PM at night with 3 exhausted kids. We were pleasantly surprised with this hotel -- the kids slept in the bedroom and my husband and I slept on the pull-out couch in the living room area of the suite. I was anticipating noise because of the proximity to the airport, but we never heard a single plane! When we requested extra towels, pillows, blankets, etc they were brought up in a timely fashion by a friendly and helpful staff member. The included breakfast was a really nice perk -- everyone had plenty of options (one of our travel companions is vegan and had options). My husband in particular enjoyed the freshly made omlets.

Great location tho it wasn't situation in the heart of downtown. Clean and bright room. Due to the covid the housekeeping service wasn't delivered during the 3 nights we stayed. The price was extremely expensive (actually all hotels in the whole Portland). Anyhow, great spacious room and I had a pleasant stay.

Excellent location, amenities and staff! We were very pleased with the room and its two beds, kitchenette and tub bathroom (very frequently it is only a walk-in shower now). Also had the great pleasure of being assisted by Bean at the front desk and I have to commend this individual for absolute kindness, helpfulness and ability to connect with people! Bean is the best type of person to have at the front desk and is exceptionally welcoming (and as Ambassador-level travelers we meet quite an array of front desk individuals). This property is lucky to have Bean and I hope they are compensated accordingly. Brandon at front also polite but did not have as much interaction. Overall we felt very welcome and comfortable at this hotel.

Kelly is incredible. A master of her craft who can engage in conversation with wit and charm as she fashions a top shelf cocktail. She is the reason why me and my colleagues continue to book at this location. Thanks Kelly for the incredible service and consistent professionalism.

The young man and young lady at the front desk were SOOO helpful! Our room was great! We enjoyed our 10th anniversary trip pass through very much!

Quiet, clean, friendly/competent staff. AND could not be more convenient. Food is pretty good which is important since it is a (short) drive to a restaurant. However, I also used Uber Eats and that worked well.

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. the staff were amazing and the facilities are beautiful. They provided shuttle service to and from the airport as we were travelling. They have a very low parking charge as long as you have a stay on one end of your trip. The lot is a nice covered parking garage. We also had an amazing shuttle driver who even gave us a little tour of Bangor and some famous sites. Went above and beyond, We also had an opportunity to catch a few horses training. I would highly recommend this hotel. :-)

The friends we went with were particularly convenient from the airport. It was good to take a taxi directly. Then the front desk service was very warm. We stayed at so many hotels and felt that the price/performance ratio in this hotel was still very high.

Convenient location, and the staff were all so sweet and friendly. The breakfast was a small but decent selection (waffles, yogurt, fruit, bagels, a couple cereal and microwave breakfast sandwiches) but they only offered tea, coffee, and orange so I would recommend bringing water with you! Our room was clean and the free wifi was decent, the shower water was the hottest of any hotel I've stayed at recently with really good pressure! The parking lot was cleared very well of snow and there were plenty of places to walk the dogs and we felt safe doing so with all the lights.they even offered contactless housekeeping! However, I was a little disappointed. I used to love this hotel for it's cute bear theme (quilts, little plushies, artwork etc) and there were none. We thought maybe it was just our pet friendly room but the very sweet lady at the front desk informed us that the new owners were getting away from the bears. That really saddened me as I thought that was what gave it such a nice vibe and why we chose to stay here. We enjoyed our stay but I'm not sure we'll be back when there's no real draw to this hotel over a best western or holiday inn.

Convenient hotel right off the highway. Rooms are nice, very disappointed that we were here for 4 days and no one cleaned the room. When I asked the front desk, she said the only clean rooms every 4 or 5 days during season, and continued to play on her phone. When i stated that we were told upon check in the room was to be cleaned every other day, she said oh well, and back on her phone. Totally unprofessional. Breakfast was ok, by 7:30 no oatmeal or grits, better at Hampton inn.

It was great to stay at such a nicely kept up property with welcoming staff. All the little things are done right. Pool/spa, ice machines, room amenities, everything just worked and was in good order. Restaurant was good. One of the better HGI properties I've stayed in!

It’s only fair to give it a four because of the price. It was quite reasonable in comparison with every place else in the area. Overall, I would consider it quite dated. It has seen better days, but it’s management is trying very earnestly and my check-in boarded on delightful. The included breakfast buffet was more than adequate. The room was well equipped, but far from luxurious. The bed head, lots of pillows, but wasn’t that comfortable, a little firm for me. They had plenty of hot water, even though they had those old style faucets that I do not like I made the best of it. At first glance, I thought there were leaves on the floor of the tub, but it was just where the coating had chipped away. Housekeeping did good a job as they possibly could with what they had to work with. Be careful the driveway had craters reminiscent of the surface of the moon. If you have a construction crew, you’ll have to put up for a few days a week. This would be the place to go.

There is a corridor connected to the airport, very convenient

Everyone here has been courteous and helpful. The cleaning staff did a wonderful job. The restaurant food was well prepaired and tasty. The waitstaff were prompt and courteous. The hotel is clean and located close to the freeway, which made it easy to get to other sections of town.

AVOID THIS DUMP LIKE THE PLAGUE! THIS HOTEL ROOM WAS ONE OF THE WORST HOTEL ROOMS WE'VE EVER HAD! BATHROOM ISSUES: 1. There was something that looked like dried diarrhea splatter on the front of the toilet that hadn't been cleaned up on the base of the toilet. 2. The liquid soap in the dispenser looked like it had been there forever and was partially congealed and looked disgusting. 3. The cheap folding door leading into the bathroom was broken in 4 places on the top, making it difficult for me to open and close. 4. The metal towel rack was so rusty I was glad I was up to date on my tetanus shot! BEDROOM ISSUES: 1. We reserved a King Size Bed Accessible Room on June 10, 2024 with our credit card. AFTER the cancellation date had gone by, staff notified us by email that our King Accessible Room had been given to someone else, and we now were assigned a 2 Queen Size Accessible Room. They were going to charge us for the stay if we cancelled, so we begrudgingly agreed to accept the room. 2. We got to the 2 Queen Beds Room, and as I had suspected, the room was too small, and I could not fit my wheelchair into the space between the two queen beds! The only option was for staff to push one of the beds against the wall to accommodate the wheelchair. This meant my husband had to get into the bed from my side and crawl across it. He had to sleep with his body up tight against the wall. It also meant that his CPAP hose had to be stretched from the nightstand across my side of the bed to reach him. 3. The hallway leading to the room had a raunchy odor. According to the staff, some of their ”long term guests” apparently are allowed to cook in their rooms and open their doors so the stench comes out to the hall and other rooms. I had to spray our own air freshener in the room 3 times to get rid of the stench from other guests cooking. 3. Something (maybe the springs?) inside one of the beds squeaked/creaked very loudly whenever someone sat on the side of the bed (and we're both average size people). 4. The wooden desk had a long piece broken off the front, and it was left just sitting on the side of the desk. No one had reattached it back on the desk, or even bothered removing the jagged piece of broken wood from the room. 5. The room clearly hadn't been dusted in ages, as you could see a layer of dust everywhere, especially on the lamps. 6. When I opened the nightstand drawer, it contained a bunch of old ketchup packets from a prior guest. Who knows how long they'd been in there! 7. The microwave had what looked like a burn mark on the inside of it. 8. Young children were running around in the hallway and screeching at the top of their lungs after 10:00 P.M. BREAKFAST ISSUES: 1. The breakfast was served from 7:00 - 10:00 A.M. The scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage were merely lukewarm at best when we arrived at 7:15 A.M. and we did not see any microwave in the dining room to heat everything up. STAFF ISSUES: 1. We were t