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Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street

3.5 star property
Arts district retreat offers a peaceful garden escape just steps from Portland's cultural scene, with personalized concierge services to unlock local gems

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Located near the State Theatre, Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street welcomes travelers with a tranquil garden and terrace perfect for unwinding after exploring the city. Guests enjoy free self-serve breakfast each morning, in-room WiFi, and helpful concierge services.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Acadie

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

Little Bird

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

Stovall

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a leather chair, and a lamp.

Saoko

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a mirror, and a window with a view.

Nocino

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A staircase with a wooden handrail and a chandelier.

Norumbega

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in West End, a neighborhood in Portland, Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street is near the airport and near a metro station. State Theatre and Portland Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Victoria Mansion and Portland Observatory. Wadsworth-Longfellow House and University of Southern Maine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Portland travel guide
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46 Carleton Street, Portland, ME, 04102

What's nearby

  • A multi-story brick building with a large arched window and a sign that reads "STATE".
    State Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • An art gallery with various paintings and sculptures.
    Portland Museum of Art
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Victoria Mansion Historic House Museum with a clear blue sky in the background.
    Victoria Mansion
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A lighthouse on a rocky shoreline with a cloudy sky.
    University of Southern Maine
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hadlock Field
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center
    6 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hot Suppa
    5 min walk
  • The Ugly Duckling
    9 min walk
  • Tandem Coffee + Bakery
    3 min walk
  • Cumberland Farms
    3 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1869
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street located?

Located in West End, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of State Theatre, Portland Museum of Art, and Victoria Mansion. Wadsworth-Longfellow House and University of Southern Maine are also within 1 mi (2 km). Portland Transportation Center is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay in the middle of a quiet street and walking distance to many spots. The rooms and common areas were clean and beautifully maintained. Staff was ready to answer any questions you had via phone or text. I loved this inn and would choose it again. Definitely recommend it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous and one of a kind

Beautiful, well appointed property. Clean, very friendly staff, quiet, comfortable furniture and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Portland! The decor, service and location are awesome, this is my second time staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying in old B&B houses that have been tastefully modernized inside. Staff was very helpful with accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet street. Well maintained property. Warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were absolutely beautiful. Great breakfast and lots of thoughtful touches including free snack bar, board games and local recommendations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

If you want something more Eclectic and off the beaten path. Beautiful historic home that’s a bed and breakfast. Attt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stay at Blind Tiger is like visiting a gracious and stylish friend. There are so many details that helped to make me feel welcome and at home. And the coffee in the morning is delicious! Located in a residential neighborhood instead of a tourist area adds to feeling like a local. And I appreciated the excellent recommendations for places to eat in the "Guide" on the website. Also Check-in and check-out were effortless; even though they were contact-less still felt personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful and the breakfast was delicious! Our shower drained a little slow (old homes!) but they fixed it right away. It is a beautiful hotel in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood, but we could still walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect

Fantastic stay. We had the Stovall room which was very spacious. Bed was huge and comfy and the bathroom was also very big. Nice shower with lots of water pressure and nice products. Service was super friendly and everything was clearly explained. We’re lucky enough to be able to park next to the building. Only thing that could finish things off would be a small fridge in the room and a coffee maker.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a beautiful experience

WOW! What an amazing hotel! We had such a beautiful stay and LOVED Portland. The room was so comfortable and quiet. Beautifully appointed too. As an interior designer, I kept taking pictures and videos of all the beautiful details. The hotel company left the most amazing list of restaurants and things to do and we’re so glad we took their advice. We found spots we would never have known about otherwise. The Japanese restaurant they recommend was OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Adorable spot in Portland, great location, really cool concept. Felt like an upgraded vacation rental. You don’t have the whole place to yourself but it basically feels like it. Check in and everything was seamless. The local recommendations, games, and snacks were a nice touch. We loved plays scrabble and drinking wine in the parlor. We do wish some items were a bit nicer given the cost. The bathroom could've had nicer facilities (cheap toilet seat, low water pressure) our bed was a rickety. The breakfast delivered was a nice touch but the contents itself kinda fell flat, not as curated as the website made it seem. Overall we still enjoyed our stay and the concept, but the website may have upsold it a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pontus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

If you travel for business not ideal

This hotel is slightly more upscale than your typical business chain, and it may be a great option for leisure travelers. However, for a business stay, it fell a bit short. The limited breakfast hours (8–10 AM) meant we had to leave without eating, and I couldn’t find any coffee available in the lobby before heading out. Additionally, the room didn’t have a desk, which made it difficult to get work done, something I rarely come across in hotels. On a positive note, the snack room was a nice touch and much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros: it's a nice-looking converted house in a good neighborhood. the staff was friendly. and I appreciated their guide to local restaurants, bars and activities. Cons: one of the most uncomfortable hotel beds I've ever slept on. felt similar to a cheap pull-out couch, where you sink to the bottom and can feel a support bar in the middle. we struggled to fall asleep and woke up with aches and pains. completely sub-standard, especially for the price (almost $600/night incl. taxes). also, our bathroom had a cord hanging from the ceiling, with a bare wire where a light fixture would normally be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at the blind tiger. Very centrally located and absolutely gorgeous throughout. So many thoughtful extras. The bed was super comfortable with lovely sheets and linens. Staff was super friendly. The text system works perfectly so communication is easy but you feel like you staying in a lovely home instead of a hotel. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riddhi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and such an amazing day! The interiors are inspiring!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotel/bnb experiences I’ve had in my past year of travels. Would recommend to anyone going to Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Blind Tiger! So many thoughtful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blind Tiger was a gem. It was convenient and private enough to enjoy with staff available 24/7 with and questions. The room, lobby and all areas were immaculate and brilliantly arranged. I would definitely go again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is incredibly special. Wonderful service too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

My stay was very comfortable the room was very clean. Service and food were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022