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A multi-story building with a stone facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a large window, a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a brick wall.

A spacious living area with exposed brick walls, a wooden staircase, and a large window offering a view of the city.

1. Evalina Hotel

Old Port, 1.7 km from University of Southern Maine

Rick

￥43,749

￥71,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table, and a built-in oven.

A multi-story brick building with a modern design, featuring large windows and a flat roof.

A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted plant, a large window, and a round mirror on the wall.

2. The Weldon Hotel

Downtown Portland, 1.7 km from University of Southern Maine

Victoria

￥29,738

￥44,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern bar area with a counter and stools, surrounded by patterned chairs and a blue sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story brick building with a flat roof, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

A wellness spa interior with a reception desk, potted plants, and wellness-related posters.

3. Longfellow Hotel

Parkside, 1.1 km from University of Southern Maine

thomas

￥32,568

￥42,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden bar stools.

A staircase with a handrail, a wall with framed pictures, and a door with a handle.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.

4. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

Old Port, 1.6 km from University of Southern Maine

Susan

￥26,751

￥29,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

5. West End Collection at 146 Pine

West End, 1.5 km from University of Southern Maine

Stephanie

￥33,342

￥36,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A four-poster bed with a chandelier, a bedside table with books, and a view of a brick building through the windows.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a bench, and a table.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden bar stools, and a long dining table.

A wooden deck with two wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a brick building with ivy and a fire escape.

6. Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street.

West End, 1.6 km from University of Southern Maine

Mary

￥39,821

￥43,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A well-lit living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

A red brick building with a classic facade, a front entrance with double doors, and a small porch area with potted plants.

A room with a wooden chair, a cushioned bench, a small table with books and vases, and a potted plant.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a chandelier.

7. Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street

West End, 1.3 km from University of Southern Maine

Ryan

￥35,273

￥38,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A waterfront marina with boats docked, buildings with multiple windows, and a red building with a visible restaurant.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled flooring, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Old Port, 1.9 km from University of Southern Maine

Craig R

￥16,720

￥18,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with buildings and parked cars.

A bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and chairs, and a bar counter with a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hot tub area with a tiled floor, a wooden bench, a potted plant, and towels on a rack.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks labeled 'eighteen95 restaurant' and 'Valet'.

9. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Old Port, 1.7 km from University of Southern Maine

Brian

￥17,012

￥18,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern interior with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, black chairs, and a wall decorated with hanging light fixtures.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

10. Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Old Port, 1.6 km from University of Southern Maine

Abdolkarim

￥24,676

￥27,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A brick building with a white entrance and the name "THE FRANCIS" above the door.

A living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden staircase, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a round table and orange chairs, overlooking a garden with various plants and flowers.

11. The Francis

Parkside, 1 km from University of Southern Maine

Graig

￥20,607

￥27,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and shelves with plants and books.

A rooftop terrace with a sofa, two chairs, and a small table, overlooking a cityscape and a body of water.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining area with a kitchen in the background, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, and leather booths.

12. The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

Downtown Portland, 1.4 km from University of Southern Maine

Mark

￥31,430

￥41,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, black bar stools, and a contemporary light fixture.

A black SUV parked in front of AC Hotel Portland, a modern building with a brick facade and large windows.

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a decorative wall panel.

13. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

Downtown Portland, 2 km from University of Southern Maine

Kin Mong

￥17,382

￥19,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A rooftop terrace with a modern outdoor seating area, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lobby with a geometric wall design, seating area, and a large abstract artwork.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a rug.

14. Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Downtown Portland, 1.9 km from University of Southern Maine

Sharion

￥17,572

￥23,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs in a garden setting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the city.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a view of the garden through large windows, and a cozy atmosphere.

A spacious living area with large windows, a staircase, and modern furniture.

15. Portland Harbor Hotel

Old Port, 1.6 km from University of Southern Maine

Eric

￥23,551

￥32,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a built-in fire feature.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a well-lit indoor area with a view of the outside.

A modern bar area with seating and a bar counter.

A conference room with a stage featuring a large screen displaying the word 'Float' and a banner for the University of Maine.

16. Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Portland Arts District, 1.4 km from University of Southern Maine

Fran

￥15,960

￥17,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A pool table with balls, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a red armchair. There are two floor lamps, a flat-screen TV, and patterned wallpaper.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

17. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Downtown Portland, 1.7 km from University of Southern Maine

Aubrey

￥14,411

￥15,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

The exterior of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating area, and a stone facade.

A modern bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a menu board.

A restaurant with booths and tables, brick walls, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a view of the city and water.

18. Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Old Port, 1.7 km from University of Southern Maine

reggie

￥16,308

￥18,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious lounge with leather seating, round tables, and large windows offering a view of a body of water and buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a large chandelier, reception desk, and a staircase leading to other areas.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and wooden chairs.

The exterior of the Westin hotel with a prominent entrance and two bicycles parked in front.

19. The Westin Portland Harborview

Downtown Portland, 1.1 km from University of Southern Maine

Samuel

￥17,066

￥18,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A balcony with wooden flooring, striped cushioned chairs, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape at night.

A modern hotel with a dark facade, multiple windows, and a visible sign for 'Hyatt Place'.

A bar area with a polished granite countertop, a variety of liquor bottles, a fruit bowl, and blue upholstered bar stools.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

20. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

Old Port, 1.6 km from University of Southern Maine

Kelly

￥20,385

￥22,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Southern Maine

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Evalina Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
The Weldon Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
Longfellow Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 195 reviews	View
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street	9.6 Exceptional 417 reviews	View
West End Collection at 146 Pine	9.6 Exceptional 100 reviews	View

Top University of Southern Maine Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

10/10 Excellent

"I loved our stay in Portland. We had a beautiful room, it was clean, the bed was comfy, breakfast was good, and you couldn't ask for a better location for exploring Portland."

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast is great and the staffs are very friendly!"

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were spacious and clean. We couldn’t have found a better breakfast by eating out! Each morning the staff had an immaculate breakfast bar! The location was great for walking to the shops and eating out at night."

Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, no food options except for a little shop inside the reception. Very good location"

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very comfortable. Great shower. Nice bar. Great location!!"

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Great waterfront location in Portland. Convenient to airport, shopping and restaurants."

Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel suites were great - rooms were spacious and the full fridge and mini kitchen were great. Walkable to a bunch of restaurants and easy to find along the main street. The pool isn't huge, but plenty big enough to swim leisurely laps. Included breakfast had tasty waffles and scrambled cage-free eggs"

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

10/10 Excellent

"We love to stay at historic places when we travel, and we were not disappointed with this one! So cute and cozy!"

Other attractions near University of Southern Maine

Southworth Planetarium

Enjoy a stop at Southworth Planetarium, an entertaining place to visit in Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Deering Oaks Park

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting Deering Oaks Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Amble around the area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

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Fitzpatrick Stadium

Catch an event at Fitzpatrick Stadium during your trip to Portland. Amble around the area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

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Home of the Maine Celtics

Catch an event at Home of the Maine Celtics during your trip to Portland.

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Hadlock Field

9.8/10 (6 reviews)

Catch an event at Hadlock Field during your trip to Portland. Amble around the area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

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Portland Exposition Building

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Portland Exposition Building during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Maine Celtics

Catch an event at Maine Celtics during your trip to Portland.

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Portland Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Portland Performing Arts Center during your stay in Portland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Southern Maine?

University of Southern Maine is located in a welcoming area of Portland known for its beautiful ocean views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 163 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to University of Southern Maine?

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from University of Southern Maine. Other good options close by include Inn at St John Portland In-Town and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of Southern Maine?

Expedia has 163 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Southern Maine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Southern Maine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near University of Southern Maine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Southern Maine?

To access more information about updating your stay near University of Southern Maine or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near University of Southern Maine?

You'll want to browse the collections at Portland Museum of Art, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, and International Cryptozoology Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include State Theatre, Victoria Mansion, and Portland Head Light. You can catch a show at Merrill Auditorium, Port City Music Hall, and Portland Stage.

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Our top choices for University of Southern Maine hotels

1. Evalina Hotel

2. The Weldon Hotel

3. Longfellow Hotel

4. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

5. West End Collection at 146 Pine

6. Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street.

7. Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street

8. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

9. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

10. Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

11. The Francis

12. The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

13. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

14. Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

15. Portland Harbor Hotel

16. Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

17. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

18. Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

19. The Westin Portland Harborview

20. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

Compare popular hotels close to University of Southern Maine

Top University of Southern Maine Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Other attractions near University of Southern Maine

Southworth Planetarium

Deering Oaks Park

Fitzpatrick Stadium

Home of the Maine Celtics

Hadlock Field

Portland Exposition Building

Maine Celtics

Portland Performing Arts Center

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