Ana R.
Yelp
If you're staying in Portland there's no better place than the Chadwick B&B. My fella and I wanted to get away for a few days before the craziness of the holidays and to use up some end of year vacation days. We both really enjoy Portland, ME, but hadn't been there in some years. I'm so glad we decided to stay at the Chadwick over some of the other B&B options available in the area.
It's plain to see right away when you walk in that this Bed & Breakfast is cozy and cheery but modern without being cold. It's not stuffy, dusty or filled to the brim with tchotchkes. We chose room #4, the Chamberlain room, because it had a king size bed, and a full tub (room 3 has a shower only). There are four rooms at the Chadwick: two have attached bathrooms, two have bathrooms near the bedrooms, but they are also private (your room key locks those doors as well). Both the Chamberlain bedroom and bathroom have a very comfortable atmosphere. I like that neither was overfilled with furniture, but had just enough for practicality. The bedroom has a great little electric fireplace, which made the room so romantic and cozy. Every room has a flat screen TV with DVD player, a sound machine and an iPod dock/alarm clock. It's a modern place in all the ways that matter, and rustic and charming in everything else.
Scott and his staff were friendly, but let us have our own space to do as we liked, which I really appreciated. I hate the kind of B&B where you feel like you're in someone else's home and invading their space. If anything, I wanted to go hang out in the kitchen with Scott, the staff and their dog. But I was glad to have the quiet time, the privacy and the space to enjoy the company of my boyfriend. Speaking of which, I think he really enjoyed himself too, even though I know we booked the Chadwick instead of some cheap hotel because I wanted it. I wanted something a little more luxe, but really we didn't pay that much more. I compared prices with hotels in the area, and any hotel worth staying in (i.e. not a Motel 6) was the same price or more than a stay at The Chadwick. With the included breakfast, it's more than well worth the price. Plus, the Chadwick seems to have offers available for last minute bookings, seasonal bookings or Yelp check ins, etc.
Everyone here has raved about the breakfasts, with good reason. Day #1 yogurt with honey and dried cherries, and strawberry shortcake pancakes that will make you weep, they're so good. Day #2 home-made granola with steamed milk, omelets with filling of choice and fresh fruit. We left the B&B each day feeling fulfilled, and we didn't have to eat lunch until 2pm.
The bed in the Chamberlain room was not just a big comfortable bed, it was incredibly comfortable, so much so, I am asking the guys what they have on that bed because when I get a new one, I am getting something similar if I can.
The dining room has snacks, tea and cocoa all day and night long. The living room also has wine bottles at the ready and complimentary waters and seltzers as well. The living room also has a library of mostly travel books, and a good selection of DVDs. There are also some board games, but excepting Monopoly, they are all for groups of 4 or more.
And my favorite touch: a pack of condoms in the bedside table. Thanks fellas.