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The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

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The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street provides designer stores on site and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Loft, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Loft, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Portland, a neighborhood in Portland, The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street is in a shopping district. Old Orchard Beach and Two Lights State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Bayside Bowl. Portland Observatory and Center for Cultural Exchange are also worth visiting. Visit our Portland travel guide
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178 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101

What's nearby

  • Portland Museum of Art showing interior views and art as well as a small group of people
    Portland Museum of Art
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • State Theatre showing street scenes as well as an individual femail
    State Theatre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Merrill Auditorium
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center
    12 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Works Bakery & Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Highroller Lobster Co
    2 min walk
  • Bard Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Cuties
    1 min walk
  • Blyth & Burrows
    1 min walk

About this property

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

Hotel near Maine Mall
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street provides designer stores on site and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's FLEXIPASS mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 48 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 60 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Frequently asked questions

Is The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 60 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street located?

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is steps from Casco Bay and Fore Street Gallery. Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and clean new hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaShonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Docent Collection-Boyd Block was a wonderful stay! VERY clean and luxurious, we had everything we needed and more. The staff was very professional and helpful. Check in was the most efficient ever. I absolutely loved everything about Boyd Block, we were in walking distance to so many places. This was a 10/10 stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Very clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025