Aparthotel in Portland

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Old Port at your luxury loft. A top choice for travelers, The Docent's Collection was most recently awarded Condé Nast Readers' Choice (2025) and Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice (2025). Enjoy this spacious open-concept floor plan featuring a full-sized kitchen and bedrooms with soft luxurious linens and cozy pillows for your comfort. Admire the tapestry of a curated collection of local artists and enjoy five-star service from our local hospitality team. The space The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare a delicious meal at any time of the day. We recommend taking a stroll to visit local markets, such as Portland Co-Op or Harbor Fish Market for the freshest of ingredients to stock your kitchen and pantry. Sitting at the kitchen bar, you'll find handcrafted Thomas Moser wooden stools. Every loft features a welcome gift featuring local specialties and delights, such as a medium roast Coffee by Design’s select Old Port blend roasted locally for The Docent’s Collection. Get settled in. Your luxury loft features ample storage for everything you brought along and picked up along the way. With everything in its place and after a long day of exploring Portland’s eclectic culture, you’ll be ready for a blissful slumber on lush linens and soft cozy pillows. There are multiple floor plans featured within this listing. A specific loft will be assigned by our team upon your arrival. We are always happy to take requests, which are not guaranteed, for specific units. Docent’s Old Port - Thompson Block State of Maine Lodging License # 28352 Guest access This private loft is in the historic Thompson Block – guests will only have access to the building’s lobby and their loft. Our guided check-in process is 100% mobile, and accessing your space is easy using the digital key, powered by FLEXIPASS. Before your arrival, please download the FLEXIPASS app on your mobile device. We will send the digital key code for the app as soon as your loft has been prepared for your arrival. We allow guests to check in as soon as their loft is available, even before the stated check-in time of 5 p.m. If you arrive before your loft is ready, our local hospitality team is happy to take in your luggage, help you find the best place for lunch or an afternoon beverage, and text you as soon as your loft is prepared. We cannot guarantee early arrival for guests, but please let us know what time you plan to arrive in Portland to help coordinate the cleaning schedule. Limited on-site parking is available for $60 per night. Only at The Thompson Block: Due to the building’s historic features, the primary entrance has multiple stairs to the main doorway. Guests needing access to the building without stairs may use the rear entrance, which features automated door openers and easy access to paid on-property parking. Other things to note Your loft is in a nationally recognized historic building. Limited on-site parking is available for $60 per night. Conveniently located with unlimited in and out privileges, on-site parking provides the best value in the downtown Portland area. Reservations for parking may only be made during your virtual check-in which is sent two nights before your arrival. All parking arrangements must be fully pre-paid before your arrival. If the on-property parking is full, we will provide recommendations on the various garage options available For adequate comfort, it is recommended that the pull-out sofa bed be used only for children traveling.