The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection, Portland

The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection - A 1920s newspaper office transformed into an art-filled boutique hotel with local dining

Located at the edge of Portland's Old Port district, The Press Hotel occupies a former newspaper office building featuring design elements inspired by 1920s writer's offices. This Portland hotel showcases local art throughout, including a two-story installation of vintage typewriters called SWARM and an iconic letterpress art wall by Matt Hutton. Each room includes marble bathrooms, vintage-styled journalist desks, and device docks in headboards. The property houses UNION, a 65-seat restaurant led by Chef Christian Bassett, focusing on ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Inkwell lobby bar serves handcrafted cocktails and starts each day with complimentary coffee and pastries. Rooftop beehives produce honey used in the hotel's culinary offerings. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection maintains a fitness center with two Peloton bikes and offers bicycle rentals. Situated among cobblestoned lanes, the hotel stands within 0.5 miles of DiMillo's Old Port Marina, Museum of African Culture, and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House.

Pros

Four private function rooms including The Market Table with custom walnut furnishings

Spa-ready bathrooms in select suites feature dual mirror TVs and soaking tubs

Well-behaved dogs welcome with dedicated pet amenities

LEED-certified building with documented carbon and water footprint measures

Cons

Located 6 miles from Portland International Jetport

Daily parking fee of $20 for catering events