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The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection

Portland (Maine) • Old Port • SPLURGE

avg. $563 / night

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At a glance

A converted 1923 newspaper building in Portland's Old Port with Beaux-Arts architecture and press-inspired interiors.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and newspaper history buffs

Highlights:

  • 1923 Beaux-Arts newspaper building with original facade intact
  • Interiors reference the Portland Press Herald's printing trade
  • Sohan Design rooms with Maine cartographic artwork
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PB hotel design editorial

For nearly a century, the building at 119 Exchange Street served as the home of the Portland Press Herald, one of New England's oldest daily newspapers. That history saturates every corner of The Press Hotel, which opened in 2015 after Portland-based Archetype Architects converted the 1923 beaux-arts structure into 110 rooms across seven floors. The exterior — pale brick with restrained classical detailing, broad double-hung windows, and a bold vertical sign running down the corner facade — survives essentially intact, the building carrying the civic confidence of early twentieth-century commercial architecture without revision. Inside, the interiors developed by Sohan Design reference the newspaper trade with enough intelligence to avoid nostalgia. The lobby lounge arranges walnut-framed slatted chairs, low leather drum stools in brass-footed navy, and long grey upholstered banquettes across herringbone tile floors, the palette of cobalt, orange, and warm timber giving the space an editorial sharpness. Guest rooms pursue a quieter register: deep walnut headboard surrounds framing navy textile walls, dark-stained cabinetry with mirrored wardrobes, and artwork drawn from Maine cartographic and photographic archives. The restaurant below exposes the building's concrete frame directly, pairing it with tufted tan leather banquettes, a striped wood bar fascia, and light oak tables — a material conversation between the industrial bones of the old press building and a considered contemporary hand.

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The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection Reviews

1,229 reviews

"Exactly what you expect from a top rated boutique hotel- in all the best ways. Front desk staff was always so friendly. Union restaurant manager was someone who would stand out in any setting! The doormen especially Osamah and Marty- the best!! Kaymen, the bartender in the lobby- awesome. It’s a place where you stay for a few days and you miss the staff when you leave."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 24, 2026

"We stayed for two nights with my 85 year old father. The hotel was centrally located, beautifully decorated and themed, clean and the staff is fantastic. We ate at The Union and it was everything it was hyped up to be. Food was delicious. Valets Austin and Mason were extraordinary. They are great ambassadors of the city of Portland and the hotel. They suggested restaurants and menu items, and were very accommodating when we needed our car for short periods to help drive my father a few blocks. I will definitely stay here again if I return to Portland."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 11, 2026

"The Press is ideally located in the center of Portland, an easy walk to Old Port, lots of great restaurants and located on Congress St. Check in was superior. The front desk agent thoroughly explained the hotel and the benefits it provides. He is friendly, knowledgeable and was extremely helpful during our stay. Azzeddine, the guest services manager always seemed to be available and provided outstanding service. The hotel is a perfect example of how to renovate a classic building. The rooms had great lighting, lots of electric outlets and USB ports. The beds are extremely comfortable. Everything is well maintained and very clean. The hotel restaurant, Union is exceptional with a great happy hour at the bar. Bradley, the regular bartender is superior. Do not missing the happy hour oyster and tempura delicata squash every day from 3-5. The entire staff goes above and beyond for their guests."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 10, 2026

"The hostess ignored customers walking in. To chat on the phone. She walked away from the hostess station. Leaving customers waited to be seated. The place was fairly empty. Many tables were available. Management refused to provide food service. When the kitchen was open."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 08, 2026

"Nice hotel in Portland. Great bar area and very nice lobby. The room was nice nothing special. We did eat at the bar which was very good and they had a happy hour as well."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 21, 2026

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