ALOFT BY MARRIOTT PORTLAND DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT ME, Portland

The hotel is located on Commercial Street, placing guests within easy walking distance of the Old Port district's shops, restaurants, and the waterfront. Merrill Auditorium is a 14-minute walk away, and Victoria Mansion is about 500 metres from the property. Portland International Jetport is 5 km away. Numerous dining options are within a few blocks, including Portland Pie Company (0.5 km) and several others. While the immediate area is lively, rooms facing busy streets can experience traffic noise, and some guests have noted that the walk to the very centre of the Old Port is a bit longer than expected. For those arriving by car, the hotel offers only valet parking at $40 per night, though free street parking is available after 6pm until 9am, and a public lot across the street offers a lower-cost alternative. The hotel has wheelchair access and a lift.

Breakfast is available for an additional charge of $12 per person at the Re:Fuel area, where guests order from a card-based menu and collect their meal from a pass-through. The menu includes American and vegan options like breakfast sandwiches and cereal; a basic coffee is complimentary, but juice and fruit are extra. Some guests find the breakfast offering simple and the ordering process awkward. For a more substantial morning meal, many walk a block nearby to a popular breakfast spot. The hotel also has a bar (WXYZ) that opens in the evening, serving cocktails and light snacks, with a small snack market for grab-and-go items. Several restaurants are within a short walk, offering variety for lunch and dinner.