The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection – A Favorite for Families in Portland
About the Hotel
Rooms with Newsroom Inspiration
Guestrooms feature design inspired by 1920s writer's offices with vintage-styled journalist desks and floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms. Deluxe King and Deluxe Double rooms provide space for stretching out after exploring. Some include a pullout sofa and Keurig coffee makers. Bathrooms have dual mirror TVs, oversized soaking tubs, and double vanity sinks.
Union Restaurant & Inkwell Bar
UNION restaurant serves creative dishes from local farmers and fishermen. The 65-seat space has a custom walnut table and mid-century modern seating. Inkwell lobby bar offers hand-crafted cocktails and starts each day with complimentary coffee plus muffins and pastries for purchase.
Art Gallery and Fitness
The hotel includes an art gallery featuring works by Maine artists, open to the public. A two-story installation called SWARM uses vintage typewriters to depict newsroom chaos. The fitness center contains Peloton bikes, Technogym equipment, and a massive iron scale once used for weighing newsprint rolls.
Old Port District Location
The Press Hotel is at the edge of Portland's Old Port district, where boutiques, bars, and restaurants line cobblestone lanes. It's 10 km from Portland International Jetport. Nearby landmarks include John Ford (0.3 km), Cumberland County Civic Center (0.5 km), and Portland Museum of Art (1 km).
Services and Accessibility
Services include dry cleaning, room service, wake-up calls, and mobile key check-in. The hotel is LEED certified and offers accessible features including roll-in showers, lowered viewports, and TTY/TTD compatible rooms. Well-behaved dogs are welcome with a $75 fee. Valet parking is available for wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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