FAQ

Welcome to the Holiday Inn® Portland – By the Bay FAQ page. We’ve gathered answers to common questions about our modern accommodations, exceptional amenities, and convenient downtown location in Portland, Maine. Whether you’re curious about our booking process, in-room features, or parking, we’re here to help make your stay effortless and enjoyable. If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team. Enjoy exploring your next great getaway!

What is your cancellation policy?

For standard reservations, we ask that you contact the hotel 24 hours before arrival to cancel with no penalty. Some reservations have different cancellation policies; we advise you read your confirmation letter if there’s any questions on cancellations. Cancellation policies vary when booked through third party websites such as Expedia.

We offer on-site parking. Parking is $20 per night, per vehicle for overnight guests. The parking fee includes complimentary valet. Guests use room keys to access hotel parking. EV Charging available in event parking lot. 

For monthly parking inquiries, contact parking@innbythebay.com

Each room has a mini fridge. There is a communal microwave on each floor next to the ice machines.

Our shuttle runs between 4am and 1am and is subject to availability. We only schedule rides to the airport within 24 hours prior, other shuttle rides are on-demand and based on availability. We recommend calling the hotel after you’ve collected any belongings from baggage claim to request a ride from the airport.

Event space and room blocks can be booked with our Sales Department. You can call directly or email sales@innbythebay.com.

Our Port of Call restaurant is open for breakfast from 6:30am until 11am. The Port of Call Lounge is open from 3pm until 10pm.

We offer a full-service restaurant, entrance located in the lobby. It is not complimentary, although there are packages available that include breakfast vouchers (vouchers given at check-in).

Room service is available during restaurant hours.

We do not have a hot tub. We have the largest indoor pool in Portland, located on G3. There is also a dry sauna in the fitness center.

We have a coin-operated washer and dryer for guest use, located on the 11th floor. We also offer dry cleaning services provided by Pratt Abbot.

We are not pet friendly. We allow service animals only.

We have a 24-hr business center in our lobby.

We require guests to be 18 or older for check-in.

We require the guest whose name is on the reservation to check-in. They must show a valid ID and have a physical credit/debit card to authorize at check-in for the full amount of the stay plus a $25 per night hold for incidentals. If the form of payment is unable to be present at check-in, we require a credit card authorization form to be filled out prior to the day of arrival.

Daily refresh services available.

There are QR codes located throughout the hotel for tipping housekeepers, waitstaff, and bellman.