The Francis Hotel

Name: The Francis Hotel
Address: 747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102, US
Telephone: +12077727485
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The Francis is a locally owned boutique hotel with 15 uniquely designed guest rooms in a beautifully restored historic mansion.

A 15 Room Boutique Hotel in a Historic Mansion

04/03/2026

Join us at The Francis this Friday, April 3rd from 5-8pm for the First Friday Art Walk as we debut our new resident artist, Chelsea Diehl. Her April-June exhibition officially opens that evening, so consider this your first look!

Swing by for sips, good company, and the chance to meet the artist behind the work. Whether you’re strolling through Portland or making us your main stop, we'd love to see you there.

03/12/2026

Portland memories just got a little more instant 📸

With our new Polaroid Package, you can borrow one of our Polaroid cameras during your stay, ready to capture Portland the old-school way. Wander the Old Port, chase a sunset on the Eastern Prom, or document your pastry run to Tandem (very important research).

The package includes Polaroid camera rental for your stay plus one pack of film (8 photos) for $30. Want a few extra snapshots? Add another pack of film for $20 at check-in.

Select the Polaroid Package room rate when booking online to unlock the offer and let the good times develop.

02/19/2026

The Francis Hotel is now accepting submissions for our April–June 2026 exhibition!

We’ll select one Maine-based artist (or an artist with a strong Maine connection) to present 5–6 cohesive works in a three-month show, opening during April’s First Friday Art Walk. We’re proud to fill our historic Parlor with work that reflects Maine’s creative spirit, and we encourage artists of all backgrounds, mediums, and stories to apply. 🤍

Interested? Learn more and submit your application through the link in our bio.

Submission deadline: March 17

02/05/2026

First Friday Art Walk Alert! 🎨⁠ Join us this Friday (Feb 6th)⁠ from 5–8pm to celebrate the debut of Hannah Hirsch, our new artist in residence.⁠
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Hannah’s bold, hand-cut paintings are rich with color, character, and movement, drawing from memory, emotion, and the natural forms of her Maine upbringing. Influenced by cartoons of the ’90s and her own personal journey, her work invites you to reflect on what we carry through life, and what we choose to let go.⁠
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Stop by, grab a drink, and see her striking pieces for yourself!

01/29/2026

We pride ourselves on creating a safe and welcoming space within the beautiful city of Portland, a place defined by community, character, and care. We are proud to support Maine’s immigrant communities, and we stand with our friends and neighbors who have been impacted by ICE.

While we are logistically unable to close our doors completely tomorrow, we will be donating 100% of Friday’s profits to local organizations providing mutual aid and support to those most impacted by ICE operations in Maine 🤍

We are here for our team, our guests, and our community, today and every day.

01/27/2026

Girls trip, made easy. The Francis is made for late-night laughs, slow mornings, and exploring Portland together 👯‍♀️✨️

01/23/2026

Portland’s quieter season is here, and it’s pure magic. Think snow-dusted streets, crisp ocean air, and the warm glow of our historic Queen rooms (just $109/night Sunday–Thursday, plus taxes & fees).

We’ll greet you with a boozy hot chocolate setup to get you toasty from the inside out. Whether you’re wandering the West End or curling up in your room, this is the perfect time to settle in, slow down, and savor the stillness.

📍 Available for a limited time. Book direct & make midweek your new favorite getaway.

12/25/2025

From all of us at The Francis - we're wishing you a warm, peaceful, and joy-filled holiday season. Here’s to quiet mornings, good company, and a new year full of thoughtful travels. 🕰️🗺️🤍🌲

12/23/2025

Stepping into history, one cozy stay at a time. 🕰️✨

11/20/2025

Hospo Friends is back! 🤍 We know the hustle of hospitality life, so we’re inviting our fellow industry folks to take a load off, Francis-style.

From November to February, hospitality workers can enjoy a stay at The Francis—our boutique hotel in the heart of Portland, Maine—for just $100/night* in our King & Queen rooms. And because no proper wind-down is complete without a drink in hand, we’ll toast you with a Negroni for two on the house.

Tag your favorite bartender, line cook, server, barista, hotel worker, sommelier, etc. It’s time to clock out and check in, your Portland escape awaits!

Book direct using code STAYLOCAL and show proof of industry connection at check-in.

*Taxes and fees apply. Valid for new & direct bookings. Subject to availability. Some blackout dates apply. Cannot be combined with other offers.

10/29/2025

🕰️ We’re savoring the final days of Clock-tober! All month long, we’ve been celebrating the Seth Thomas clock that proudly stands outside our hotel. Want to know more about its story? Check out this Evening Express article from 1925, shared with us by , marking the clock’s original installation.

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Headline: Hay & Peabody Mark Time of 25th Year in Partnership

Caption: Handsome bronze clock recently placed on the Hay and Peabody property in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the business.

Article: In celebration of the completion of their 25th year in business partnership Walter G. Hay & B. C. Peabody of Hay & Peabody have installed on their property at 749 Congress street a bronze clock which will prove of immense convenience to residents and passers-by in that section.

The clock is the the largest and finest of its type which the City of Portland boasts. Originally it was designed for a sidewalk clock, but the City fathers reused permission for its er****on on the sidewalk, fearful of establishing a precedent that would lead to many similar requests. Accordingly Hay & Peabody decided to erect the clock on their own property, and it has been placed just inside the gate adjacent to the sidewalk and easily visible throughout that section.

The clock is 18 feet in height from the base of its bronze pedestal to the ornament that tops the dial. It has four three-foot dials, which are at this time of year illuminated from 4.30 in the afternoon to 6 o'clock in the morning. It was manufactured by the Seth Thomas Clock Co., is electrically would and controlled and automatically lighted, and not only is a handsome addition to the Hay & Peabody property but will also prove a great convenience to thousands of Portland people, particularly in view of the fact that the figures on the dial are large and can be seen from an appreciable distance.

Address

747 Congress Street
Portland, ME
04102

Telephone

+12077727485

Website

http://thefrancismaine.com/

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