Black Elephant Hostel vs Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Same City · Portland (ME) Distance: 6.5km
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Black Elephant Hostel

★★★ 3-Star
9.3 20
Portland (ME)
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Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

★★★ 3-Star
7.6 73
Portland (ME)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (20)
7.7 (81)
Booking.com
9.0 (412)
7.6 (478)
Expedia
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8.0 (1,001)
Trip.com
9.0 (9)
7.8 (100)
Overall Average
9.3 (441)
7.6 (1,660)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Black Elephant Hostel Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
Strengths Strengths
+ Immaculately clean rooms and common areas + Rooms are generally spacious and well-maintained
+ Artistic and cozy interior design with inviting common spaces + Leisure facilities like indoor/outdoor pools and a spa are available
+ Friendly and attentive staff + The quiet surroundings are conducive to a good night's sleep
+ Central location within walking distance to major attractions
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some rooms are very small, making movement difficult - The building and facilities are somewhat dated
- Lack of adequate cooling and occasional noise issues in some rooms - Many guests find the bathroom sink and toilet height inconveniently low
- Mixed feedback regarding hostel-specific rules like cleaning requirements - Breakfast options are very limited and underwhelming

Recommended For

Solo Travelers Budget-conscious Travelers

Recommended For

Budget-conscious travelers Travelers seeking quiet

Guest Reviews

Black Elephant Hostel

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Very clean, clear rules create a respectful atmosphere. Great location for walking.

Booking.com 4.0 Other

Comfy bed, nice kitchen and common area.

Room was extremely small and lacked proper cooling.

Trip.com 10.0 Solo Traveler

Cozy decor, free coffee every morning, and very friendly staff.

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Expedia 10 Other

Clean rooms, great parking, and amazing staff

Booking.com 3.6 Other

Spacious, quiet room, and good shower pressure

Bathroom sink is too low

Trip.com 8 Family

Indoor pool was a hit with the kids, friendly staff

Breakfast is very limited

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.5km

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