Motel 6 Portland ME

Name: Motel 6 Portland ME
Address: One Riverside Street, Portland, 04102, USA
Rating: 5.4

One Riverside Street04102PortlandUSA

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About Motel 6 Portland ME

Experience the New England coast on a budget at Motel 6 Portland. Located just off Interstate 95 in the western suburbs of Maine’s largest city, it offers straightforward accommodation within five miles of downtown. It boasts ample free truck parking.

Colorful remodeled rooms feature wood-effect floors, air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV with free expanded channels, an en suite bathroom with shower, free local calls and paid Wi-Fi. Accessible rooms are available too.

Facilities comprise a 24-hour reception, launderette and elevators. Kids can stay free at this pet-friendly property.

Morning coffee is free at reception, where there are also vending machines. Guests can discover a wide choice of restaurants just a short walk away.

Motel 6 Portland is about 15 minutes’ drive from the city’s historic Old Port district. Portland International Jetport is about ten minutes’ drive away and it’s about three miles from the University of New England – Westbrook College Campus.

Contact

One Riverside Street, 04102, Portland, USA
Telephone: +1(207)7750111 | Fax: +1(207)7750449 | Official Homepage

Top amenities

Free WiFi in lobby
WiFi in rooms
Pool
Spa
Parking
Pets
A/C
Restaurant
Hotel bar
Gym

All amenities

Hotel facilities

24-hour reception
Car park
Free WiFi in lobby
Laundry service
Lift
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Washing machine
WiFi in lobby

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Bathroom with bathtub
Bathroom with shower
Cable TV
Central heating
Desk
Internet
Telephone
Television
WiFi in rooms

Accessibility

Accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible

Arrival / Departure

Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 12:00

Positive Reviews

Convenient location off the freeway

Many guests thought the location was convenient as it was next to Interstate 95 and just steps away from a wide choice of shopping and dining options. Motorists said there was easy access to the airport and downtown Portland for attractions like the Old Port district.

Cheap and cheerful

The rooms were reportedly functional but many guests appreciated the way they had been modernized with wood-effect flooring, fresh decor and flat-screen TVs. Visitors often felt the rooms were more than satisfactorily clean and comfortable for a shorter stay. With its affordable rates and freebies like parking and a pet-friendly policy, many reviewers said their stays at this no frills motel represented decent value for money.

Customer service praised

Reviewers often paid tribute to the customer service, describing personnel on the front desk as helpful, friendly and efficient. Many travelers said they experienced a swift check-in. .

Negative Reviews

Irritating noises and smells reported

Unpleasant smells like cleaning product odors and stale smoke were a bugbear for some reviewers. Thin walls were blamed for enabling noises from corridors and adjacent rooms to be audible, which was a gripe for some light sleepers as was occasional traffic noise from the freeway. .

Some criticism of cleanliness and maintenance

Some critics were underwhelmed by the cleanliness standards, claiming they encountered issues like stained sheets, floors could have been cleaner and mold in some bathrooms plus accumulations of hair and dust. A few reviewers said the motel's pest prevention measures weren't up to scratch. There were also maintenance issues reported like occasional weak water pressure or slow-draining water. .

Guests disliked Wi-Fi fees

Guests were annoyed by the additional fees for access to the Wi-Fi network. Furthermore, it was occasionally claimed that the service was beset by slow speeds and a spotty signal. .