The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

Property class: 3.5
Hotel within walking distance of Cross Insurance Arena

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When you stay at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cross Insurance Arena and Maine Mall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
$333 nightly
The total price is $362
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet below, and a grey sofa with cushions.

Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a view of the city through a window.

Loft, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the street, and a vase of flowers on the nightstand.

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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178 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101

What's nearby

  • Merrill Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fore Street Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • State Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 45 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 47 min drive
  • Portland Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Freeport Station - 20 min drive
  • Saco Transportation Center - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Highroller Lobster Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bard Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Novare Res Bier Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Central Provisions - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

  • When you stay at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cross Insurance Arena and Maine Mall.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 60 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Designer stores on site

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 36
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 48 will be collected before check-in

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 60 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 60 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.

What's the area around The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street like?

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street is a short 5-minute walk from Cross Insurance Arena and 4 minutes' walk from Merrill Auditorium.

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Reviews

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Staff provided excellent recommendations for nearby restaurants and bars. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely view, gorgeous architectural details. Will stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, very clean, modern, new and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, spacious, super clean accommodations. Excelent locations-everywhere you’d want to go was just a few minutes walk. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly walkable to all of the downtown local shops and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful apartment, perfect size, and just a really easy place to stay. Well designed & comfortable. The staff made the biggest difference though. Super responsive, genuinely warm, and they held my bags before check-in and after check-out, making my stay so much easier. Would stay again in a heartbeat and definitely recommend.
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very very good and super quick to respond.. I really liked the location for my visit bc everything was easily walkable. Room was comfortable but a little interesting walking all the way across for bathroom. A few small glitches with electrical probably just bc it’s done recently renovated.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Very clean accommodations
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10/10 Exceptional

Although a little difficult to find the entrance as there is only a sign on the door, it was great. Everything seemed new , modern and more like a condo than hotel. Short walk to the Old Port area and many restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location. Very clean and roomy room. Friendly staff. Top notch!
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10/10 Exceptional

A very nice home away from home. Outside of the difficulties to find the entrance, the property is first rate. Clean, very well maintained, and comfortable in all aspects.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice and clean new hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, clean, modern room with modern amenities. Had everything you could need in an apartment even, and was so close to old for, everything was walking distance Staff with beyond friendly, helpful, assisting, and courteous. If I could give 6/5 stars instead I would have
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10/10 Exceptional

The Docent Collection-Boyd Block was a wonderful stay! VERY clean and luxurious, we had everything we needed and more. The staff was very professional and helpful. Check in was the most efficient ever. I absolutely loved everything about Boyd Block, we were in walking distance to so many places. This was a 10/10 stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

room was clean
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10/10 Exceptional

This was an outstanding stay. Good communication from staff along with helpful recommendations for food and activities. The lofts are nestled in between shops and a bank across the street from a park, so keep an eye out for the signage. We walked and biked around Portland and this was a great middle ground. The loft is spacious, clean and safe. It has a fully stocked kitchen, toiletries in the bathroom, cleaning supplies and umbrella (we used it). We stayed in room 204 (one bedroom) that overlooked a restaurant patio and on a clear day had a very partial view of the bay (parking garage obstructed). Definitely one of our favorite stays. The *only* thing of note is the windows do not open to enjoy the nice summer breeze. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Immaculately clean, stunning interior, and perfect location were the first things I noticed about Docent’s Choice. Being half a Luddite the app for phone and figuring out how to turn the lights off and on involved me needing assistance. Not only did the staff help me, they didn’t even laugh at me or call me a “Boomer”. Great customer service! Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about Docent’s Choice. Everything was perfect!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Clean great room. Recommend highly
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the room, location and service!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay. Couldn't ask for more.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay, very clean, every detail very well thought out
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, clean, and great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

This place was over the top beautiful! Brand new updates within the past few months, we will definitely be back
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10/10 Exceptional

Great two bedroom apartment that was meticulous, staff was very pleasant and the location was fantastic. Very clean and well appointed. Highly recommend! Will stay here again when we’re in Portland.