Title: The Francis Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Francis Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Maine Medical Center ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/b1c4f654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/e646aca0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/18f26d53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/5f8ff532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/e10b3a09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Francis, near State Theatre and Deering Oaks Park, blends comfort and culture. Guests can browse the art gallery, use dry cleaning services, or relax by the lobby fireplace. WiFi, free self-parking, and express check-out complement the attentive staff service. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Housekeeping - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £108 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 30 - Dec 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 9 of 9 rooms ![Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/cebe7145.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom Hairdryer - 250 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/81ac3527.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes - 452 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/5ef74177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge LED TV Separate bedroom - 420 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/50b5f04f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 355 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Signature Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/9ae0074c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Room, 1 King Bed 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/8645cfa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/e8eb909c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/9cd31dd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/2d40cefc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, 1 King Bed 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge LED TV Premium bedding Bathrobes Private bathroom - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14800/14751/cbc24127.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine Portland - Pool - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 1,133 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portland-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-Portland-Maine.h14751.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-14&chkout=2025-12-15&rm1=a2®ionId=181420&destination=Portland&destType=MARKET&latLong=43.661472,-70.255325&searchId=310a406d-5277-4e07-a277-8721e32098e1&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64480000/64474900/64474828/419cdab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront Downtown Portland - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPortland-Hotels-The-Francis.h18669303.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPortland-Hotels-The-Francis.h18669303.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.65351%2C-70.27057&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F-0A-Sa7YSa0ALIStHmpNcAbzvY=) 747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102 #### What's nearby - Maine Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - State Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Portland Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Hadlock Field - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Victoria Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Portland Transportation Center - 5 min drive - Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk - ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min walk - ‪Quiero Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min walk - ‪Hot Suppa - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### The Francis Hotel near Maine Medical Center Located close to State Theatre and Deering Oaks Park, The Francis provides an art gallery on-site and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property - Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at The Francis offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Art gallery ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - Free newspapers in lobby - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Proposal/romance packages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Braille/raised signage - Grab bar near toilet - Handrails in stairways - Lever door handles - Lift - Low-height counter and sink - Visual alarms in hallways - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible van parking ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Built in 1881 - Communal living room - Fireplace in lobby - Reception hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LED TV with premium cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Francis Hotel Portland Francis Hotel Francis Portland The Francis Portland The Francis Hotel The Francis Portland The Francis Hotel Portland ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Francis pet-friendly? > Yes, The Francis allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Francis? > As of 30 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis on 7 Dec 2025 start from £107.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portland-Hotels-The-Francis.h18669303.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Francis? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Francis? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Francis? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is The Francis located? > Located in Parkside, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center, Deering Oaks Park and State Theatre. Portland Museum of Art and Hadlock Field are also within 10 minutes. Portland Transportation Center is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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