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I stayed here twice recently on a trip to Maine for one night, each time either arriving or about to depart my time in Maine. There were other people with me, and we had booked a total of 4 rooms each time. On both experiences the check in process was extremely slow. There was one person working the counter, and she worked at one pace-sloooow. The second time I stayed, I was in bed around 10:30-10;45 pm, primarily in bed early because I had a very early flight out, and needed to leave the hotel at 3:35 a.m. to get to the airport in time. As I was drifting off to sleep, someone knocked on my door, twice. When I answered the door, there were two people, a security guard and someone that I assume might have been a manager. They said someone had complained that they smelled cigarette smoke, and were checking to see if it was coming from my room. (I am 67 years old, and have never smoked a cigarette in my life.) They needed to come into my room to check for any smoking smell. I don't have a clue where the smoke was coming from, but, I can say for certain that I will never recommend this Holiday Inn, much less stay here again. Thank you Holiday Inn, for waking me up before my extremely early flight and trip to your airport. I would have told you this in person, but when I was leaving at 3:45 a.m., no one was at the counter, and I assumed that you were sleeping. I am glad that someone was able to do so that night.

Excellent, well-situated hotel. Front desk personnel were helpful and courteous. Sean and Simone were so kind in finding us the perfect room to suit our needs. Olivia at the bar in the evening was professional; we enjoyed our conversations with her. Great coffee-nook with perfect additions for a continental breakfast. Thanks to all who helped make our stay so enjoyable.

Cliff House Maine – Spectacular Views, Beautiful Accommodations, and a Few Areas for Improvement Overall, our stay at Cliff House was excellent. The property is absolutely beautiful, and the ocean views are spectacular. The rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed, and extremely comfortable. The bedding was especially luxurious, and the sheets felt fabulous, although they unfortunately wouldn’t stay on the bed! The dining experience was somewhat disappointing compared to the rest of the property. The food was beautifully presented, but the flavors and overall quality were average. Given the Michelin recognition and expectations, we anticipated a more memorable culinary experience. The spa itself was amazing. Beautifully designed, luxurious, and exceptionally well appointed, it was one of the highlights of the property. The spa services were definitely above average and very enjoyable, although not quite exceptional. The staff throughout the property were lovely. Housekeeping and valet deserve special recognition for their outstanding service, friendliness, and attention to detail. The restaurant waitstaff were good and attentive, while the front desk service was adequate but didn’t quite match the warmth and polish we experienced elsewhere. Despite a few areas for improvement, Cliff House is a wonderful destination. The spectacular setting, beautiful accommodations, and exceptional spa facilities make it a memorable coastal Maine getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The property was clean, the grounds were beautiful, and my room was clean and comfortable. I would recommend staying here.

I stayed here twice recently on a trip to Maine for one night, each time either arriving or about to depart my time in Maine. There were other people with me, and we had booked a total of 4 rooms each time. On both experiences the check in process was extremely slow. There was one person working the counter, and she worked at one pace-sloooow. The second time I stayed, I was in bed around 10:30-10;45 pm, primarily in bed early because I had a very early flight out, and needed to leave the hotel at 3:35 a.m. to get to the airport in time. As I was drifting off to sleep, someone knocked on my door, twice. When I answered the door, there were two people, a security guard and someone that I assume might have been a manager. They said someone had complained that they smelled cigarette smoke, and were checking to see if it was coming from my room. (I am 67 years old, and have never smoked a cigarette in my life.) They needed to come into my room to check for any smoking smell. I don't have a clue where the smoke was coming from, but, I can say for certain that I will never recommend this Holiday Inn, much less stay here again. Thank you Holiday Inn, for waking me up before my extremely early flight and trip to your airport. I would have told you this in person, but when I was leaving at 3:45 a.m., no one was at the counter, and I assumed that you were sleeping. I am glad that someone was able to do so that night.

Cliff House Maine – Spectacular Views, Beautiful Accommodations, and a Few Areas for Improvement Overall, our stay at Cliff House was excellent. The property is absolutely beautiful, and the ocean views are spectacular. The rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed, and extremely comfortable. The bedding was especially luxurious, and the sheets felt fabulous, although they unfortunately wouldn’t stay on the bed! The dining experience was somewhat disappointing compared to the rest of the property. The food was beautifully presented, but the flavors and overall quality were average. Given the Michelin recognition and expectations, we anticipated a more memorable culinary experience. The spa itself was amazing. Beautifully designed, luxurious, and exceptionally well appointed, it was one of the highlights of the property. The spa services were definitely above average and very enjoyable, although not quite exceptional. The staff throughout the property were lovely. Housekeeping and valet deserve special recognition for their outstanding service, friendliness, and attention to detail. The restaurant waitstaff were good and attentive, while the front desk service was adequate but didn’t quite match the warmth and polish we experienced elsewhere. Despite a few areas for improvement, Cliff House is a wonderful destination. The spectacular setting, beautiful accommodations, and exceptional spa facilities make it a memorable coastal Maine getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The property was clean, the grounds were beautiful, and my room was clean and comfortable. I would recommend staying here.

Excellent, well-situated hotel. Front desk personnel were helpful and courteous. Sean and Simone were so kind in finding us the perfect room to suit our needs. Olivia at the bar in the evening was professional; we enjoyed our conversations with her. Great coffee-nook with perfect additions for a continental breakfast. Thanks to all who helped make our stay so enjoyable.

Cliff House Maine – Spectacular Views, Beautiful Accommodations, and a Few Areas for Improvement Overall, our stay at Cliff House was excellent. The property is absolutely beautiful, and the ocean views are spectacular. The rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed, and extremely comfortable. The bedding was especially luxurious, and the sheets felt fabulous, although they unfortunately wouldn’t stay on the bed! The dining experience was somewhat disappointing compared to the rest of the property. The food was beautifully presented, but the flavors and overall quality were average. Given the Michelin recognition and expectations, we anticipated a more memorable culinary experience. The spa itself was amazing. Beautifully designed, luxurious, and exceptionally well appointed, it was one of the highlights of the property. The spa services were definitely above average and very enjoyable, although not quite exceptional. The staff throughout the property were lovely. Housekeeping and valet deserve special recognition for their outstanding service, friendliness, and attention to detail. The restaurant waitstaff were good and attentive, while the front desk service was adequate but didn’t quite match the warmth and polish we experienced elsewhere. Despite a few areas for improvement, Cliff House is a wonderful destination. The spectacular setting, beautiful accommodations, and exceptional spa facilities make it a memorable coastal Maine getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

First, the positives: location is perfect for a Portland visit. Easy walking distance to downtown and the harbor. Not far from the interstate. The staff was courteous and helpful when asked, and the property was clean and felt almost new. The negatives: for nearly mid-four figures a night there need to be more amenities. The in-room coffee was Motel 6 grade, and the breakfast as well. On our last morning, for whatever reason, the breakfast buffet, already rather skimpy, was missing many key items — no yogurt, no fresh fruit — and this not even midway through the service. As far as housekeeping goes, we stayed three nights, were away from the room most of each day, but our room was never made up. We did finally ask for some fresh towels and a resupply of tissues, and we are low-impact guests who really don’t need our bed made every day, but I was surprised that there wasn’t even an effort, or at least advance notice that we’d have to ask for housekeeping despite seeing them active in our corridors each day as we departed. I sensed that either the property was having trouble filling staff positions, or maybe they were being squeezed by their corporate overlords. In sum, for that much money I expected a little more, some extra touches that would elevate the experience beyond the basics.