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Clarion Hotel

3.0 of 5
1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
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Clarion Hotel
Ranked #11 of 16 hotels in Portland
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Madawaska
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6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Stayed at this hotel on two separate occasions for medical appointments, which were near by. The staff were very courteous, helpful and able to extend our stay, which was unanticipated. This was very helpful as my travelling partner had to stay overnight in the ER. We will be using this hotel again in the fall, when we return for follow... More

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Ramat Gan, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Our room was large and very clean. The staff at this hotel went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. For example, we are observant Jews and on the Sabbath the staff sent someone up in the elevator with us to open our door. We were there under very sad circumstances - a funeral - and following the funeral... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed here in April 2013. The first desk staff was very friendly and helped us fix a botched Priceline reservation (will never use Priceline again!) and got us into a room quickly. They even gave us candy! The rooms were comfortable--a little noisy, but clean and well-maintained. I was a little concerned about the distance to... More

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My cousin and I stayed here for 3 nights. We were greeted by a welcoming staff and well kept lobby. The decor is a bit more out-dated, but still homey. The room itself was nicely kept and comfortable. We had difficulty with the toilet at first because it kept running and creating noise. My cousin fixed that. Then, when I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We have stayed at the Clarion when visiting Portland with our dog. The hotel is clean and comfortable. They choose to put those with dogs on the first floor which makes walking the dog easy. Rooms are on the small side. Bathrooms small without ventilation but for a short stay this is a pleasant place to stay.

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Greg M, General Manager at Clarion Hotel, responded to this review
13 April 2013

Thanks Bobbili! We appreciated having you and your dog with us. We believe that pets are so much like family we do not even charge a fee. Thanks for staying with us and for making time to share your experience. More

Batavia, Ohio, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

At the conclusion of a week in the Northeast we were worn out with driving, leaf peeping and shopping. We just needed a nice night of rest prior to our flight home. The Portland, Me Clarion Hotel was perfect. Very well maintained, clean comfortable room and so very close to the airport. We would stay here again.

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Greg M, General Manager at Clarion Hotel, responded to this review
13 April 2013

Thanks Jim B! We appreciate the fact that you made the time to share your experience. I'm happy to read that we were able to help you relax before your trip home. Our proximity to the airport and downtown make this both convenient and affordable. Thanks again and we look forward to having you back. More

Hampden, Maine
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We enjoyed our stay when bringing our son to MEPS to ship out for the Army. All new recruits stay at this hotel and it is very convenient when family stay here too. The food in the restaurant was very good and good prices. The recruits get meal tickets to use for their meal, paid for by the Army. Quiet... More

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Greg M, General Manager at Clarion Hotel, responded to this review
13 April 2013

Thank you so much Brenda-Maine! We are happy we could host you and your son before he goes off to serve his country. We know that it is hard for families and are proud to do what we can to make everyone feel at home. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for making the time to share... More

Camden, Maine
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights when my husband had surgery at Maine Medical. Most of the staff was great the location was perfect. The house keeping department has much to be desired. First off I had to kill a centipede that was in my bathroom. Then I found old peanuts, jellybeans on the floor and behind the... More

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Greg M, General Manager at Clarion Hotel, responded to this review
13 April 2013

Thank you for your response Snowyryder59. We appreciate the candor of your feedback and have shared the information with our team. This is certainly not the standard we aim to achieve and while mistakes can be made, we hold ourselves accountable when they do. I am happy to announce that just this week we installed an entirely new wireless internet... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

Its not the place we stay again. We stay here wen we return from a trip to new York. We book at the hotel for 3 nights. The temperature in the lobby was so chili. The termostat in our room, did not work. So the fan did not stop automaticly. It was freezing or realy hot. The wireless not work.... More

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Greg M, General Manager at Clarion Hotel, responded to this review
13 April 2013

Thank you for making the time to share your experience with us basther. I am sorry that your stay was not as you had hoped. We work hard to resolve any problems that may arise while our guests are with us. I look forward to speaking with you further about your stay. Warm Regards. More

Clovis, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I was travelingon business through Maine and picked this hotel off the internet. It was actually very nice and the service was also very nice. The only problem I would mention happened in the morning I went to the restaurant area where the breakfast was being served. I noticed that there was a buffet (self serve) type breakfast being served... More

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Greg M, General Manager at Clarion Hotel, responded to this review
23 March 2013

Thank you for making the time to post Tim E. We appreciate your business and your feedback. We do charge $8.95 for an all you can eat buffet (fruit, juice, yogurt, cereal, bacon, sausage, potatoes, French Toast sticks), which does include omelets and waffles made to order. I'm sorry this was not explained to you upon your arrival to the... More

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Additional Information about Clarion Hotel

Also Known As:
Clarion Hotel Portland
Clarion Portland
Portland Clarion
Address: 1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
Region: United States > Maine > Portland
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#10 Family Hotels in Portland
Price range (per night): INR5,833 - 10,566
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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