15 Best Hotels in Portland, Maine
"Tucked between Old Port on one side and the now-expanding eastern waterfront on the other, this newcomer is a welcome trifecta of sleek, boutique, and chic. With extra-wide windows looking out to Portland harbor, our sixth floor king bedroom felt a bit like sleeping in the highest cabin on a yacht, looking at all the ocean and city. A garden terrace—complete with water fountains, lounge seating, and a tony bar—loomed just below. Softly striped duvets, graphic wallpapers depicting historic Portland, and mod lighting lend character. And state-of-the-art tech is everywhere (including in bathroom mirrors that double as TV screens). Alto Terrace Bar + Kitchen, the property’s in-house restaurant, turns out topnotch bowls of plump local mussels scented with chipotle, and plates of salmon with fragrant basmati rice bolstered by white wine and cream, asparagus, and spinach. Sample the entire menu out on the rooftop terrace whenever the weather cooperates." - Joe Ricchio, Alexandra Hall
