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Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

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Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME, 379 Commercial Street, Portland, ME -(888) 323-5826
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4.15
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.15 out of 5 (853 Ratings)
0.5 miles State Theatre Portland
v2 mins driving
t12 mins walking
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The Spotlight on Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Stylish Waterfront Vibes in the Heart of Portland

Modern and upbeat, Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME offers a sleek, music-focused stay right in Portland’s historic Old Port district. Just over a mile from East End Beach and surrounded by nightlife, restaurants, and live music spots, this 3-star hotel brings together convenience, comfort, and a bit of edge. Guests enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a vibrant bar, and a chill lounge area – all within walking distance of the city’s top entertainment venues.

Why Concert-goers love it

Location is everything, and Aloft puts you a short stroll from major venues like Merrill Auditorium and the State Theatre. After the encore, walk back safely – no need for late-night rideshares. Rooms are well-insulated for quiet recovery, and the 24-hour front desk means you can roll in anytime. With check-in at 4:00 PM and a generous noon checkout, there's no rush the morning after.

Who this Hotel is great for

  • Groups of friends heading to a big show and looking to stay together
  • Solo travelers catching a bucket-list band
  • Couples planning a weekend of music and waterfront vibes
  • Fans needing a quiet space to recharge post-show
  • Budget-conscious music lovers who still want style and location

Food and Drink Options

You’ll find plenty to satisfy those post-concert cravings. The hotel offers à la carte, American, and vegan breakfast options to refuel the next morning. While there's no on-site restaurant open late, you're just steps from some of Portland’s best eateries, many of which stay open late. Plus, the on-site bar is a great pre- or post-show meet-up spot.

Nightlife Options

Aloft’s own bar is a solid hangout with a cool, casual vibe, and you’re right near the Old Port’s thriving bar scene – from craft beer lounges to intimate live music spots. Whether you’re looking to keep the night going or wind down with a local IPA, you’re covered.

What People Say

Guests rave about the modern design, friendly staff, and walkability. Reviews regularly mention how perfect the location is for exploring Portland’s nightlife and music venues. The stylish lobby and fun amenities like pool and table tennis make it easy to hang with friends before or after the show.

Areas for Improvement

Parking is limited and comes with an extra charge, so concert-goers may want to skip the car if possible. Some guests mention the vibe can be lively on weekends – great for fun, but light sleepers might want to pack earplugs just in case.

The Bottom Line

If you're in town for a show and want to stay stylishly close to the action, Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME hits all the right notes.
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Other Amenities
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Safety Deposit Box
` Air Conditioning
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` Hair dryer
` Coffee/tea maker
` Table tennis
` Wheelchair accessible
` On-site parking
` alarm clock
` kitchenware
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Radio
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` Convenience Store
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Temperature check for guests and staff
` Free face masks
` Contactless check-in/out
` Food delivery
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` Car rental available
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Fitness center
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
` TV & Movies/Shows
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Individually-wrapped food options
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Professional cleaning services
` Cleaning products available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Valet parking (charges may apply)
` Xerox/fax in business center

Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.15 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Alyssa Sat, 23 August 2025

Great

Liked: Location, comfort
Disliked: Nothing

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Lorin Fri, 22 August 2025

Lovely, clean hotel close to...

Liked: Beautiful property. Clean and comfortable. Man that shower was amazing!! Loved the DryBar products in the shower and the dryer. It felt luxurious. Beds were very comfortable. We liked that there was a bar there.
Disliked: Bathroom area was weird. Didn’t like sliding door for toilet area and there wasn’t enough light in the bathroom to do make up properly.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Eliza Thu, 21 August 2025

I would recommend the aloft...

Liked: Location is excellent. Cleanliness was superb. Free coffee that was okay in quality. Great games in the lobby!! I loved walking out the door to the local restaurants and shops
Disliked: Free parking and/or electric car charging near or on site. The room was freezing upon arrival late at night. I did not care for the motif of the decor....

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Abdulla Mon, 18 August 2025

Superb

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Katherine Fri, 15 August 2025

Very good

Liked: The location was fantastic. You're right by everything on the water, so its very walkable. The lobby looked nice and the staff were all very nice and helpful.
Disliked: The room was an odd setup. The shower is in an open area so there's no door to the bathroom area (besides the toilet only), so definitely weird for people traveling together since there's not really a lot of privacy. Also, the parking was kind of expensive but honestly the street parking was so bad over there that we just paid to park. All of the street parking was either a max 2 hour parking or you could park there from 7pm-9am, so if you street park at night then you have to move your car by 9am. So honestly, paying the $40 a day (though expensive) was about the same price as everything else in the area and easier than dealing with street parking.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Maryellen Sun, 10 August 2025

Very good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Priya Fri, 8 August 2025

Superb

Liked: Cool modern vibe
Disliked: Very expensive- and the expense alert parking on top of it. Will not book again due to this even though we liked everything else about it

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anna Fri, 1 August 2025

Very good

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Lauren Mon, 28 July 2025

Pleasant

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Karen Sat, 26 July 2025

To expensive for the type...

Liked: Staff was friendly, room was clean, bed was comfortable, location was great
Disliked: Decor was odd, furniture , floors, rugs looked low end, a bit shoddy. The view from room was over a roof and it had an area of dirty,torn up, cement right outside the window. Breakfast was included but menu was limited and unappealing, like a better version of fast food. Went out for breakfast. The experience was more like a roadside motel rather than a hotel that I paid close to $400.00/ night.

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Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME 379 Commercial Street, Portland, ME