Black Elephant Hostel vs Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Same City · Portland (ME) Distance: 0.1km

Overview

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Black Elephant Hostel

★★★ 3-Star
9.3 20
Portland (ME)
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

★★★ 3-Star
9.4 40
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)
9.3 (45)
Booking.com
9.0 (412)
8.3 (1,162)
Expedia
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8.8 (1,012)
Trip.com
9.0 (9)
8.4 (97)
Overall Average
9.3 (441)
9.4 (2,316)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Black Elephant Hostel Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Strengths Strengths
+ Immaculately clean rooms and common areas + Prime location within walking distance to shops and restaurants in the Old Port area
+ Artistic and cozy interior design with inviting common spaces + Friendly and professional staff frequently praised by guests
+ Friendly and attentive staff + Complimentary breakfast and indoor pool highly appreciated by families
+ Central location within walking distance to major attractions + Consistent feedback that rooms are spacious and well-maintained
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some rooms are very small, making movement difficult - Multiple comments regarding the high cost of valet parking
- Lack of adequate cooling and occasional noise issues in some rooms - Occasional reports of noise issues or signs of aging in certain rooms
- Mixed feedback regarding hostel-specific rules like cleaning requirements - Intermittent complaints about breakfast operating hours or menu variety

Recommended For

Solo Travelers Budget-conscious Travelers

Recommended For

Sightseers Families

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.

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Perfect location, friendly staff, and spacious, comfortable rooms.

Agoda 8.0 Family

Clean pool and warm breakfast provided.

Valet parking was slow due to limited staff.

Expedia 2.0 Other

Room felt old, noise from the next room was loud, and cleanliness was lacking.

Booking.com 2.8 Other

Great location and clean rooms.

Very loud noise from trash collection early in the morning.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.1km

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