The Mercury - Bed & breakfast in Portland - 273 State St, USA

We stayed in Suite 1. Beautiful interiors, very comfortable and intimate. The bed was a little hard, but we slept very well. Loved the breakfast experience and shared kitchen space. As locals from upstate, this was such a lovely experience and we will definitely stay here again when visiting Portland.

This isn't so much a b&b as a DIY stay—fully executed via technology, from multiple electronic locks between the street and your room to cameras in common spaces keeping watch, though we never met a soul during our brief stay. The appearance of the house from the street is a bit shabby, which fits the neighborhood, and inside feels somewhat the same, though our suite was very comfortable and put together. Portland isn't glam, and I respect folks who are trying to upscale the place a smidge. Our suite (top floor) was quiet, clean, and mercifully cool during an unseasonably hot spell. Breakfast was Chobani yogurts and "Mush" overnight oats left in the fridge by elves.

Great spot in Portland! Very upscale but minimalist, I loved the vibes. We stayed on the third floor so I was grateful to only have a small duffle to climb the stairs. Not too far a walk from the waterfront, about 1 mile.

Charming, quiet B&B that was exactly everything we needed! My husband and I stayed for 3 nights and loved our experience here. It’s located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, but is very close to downtown/restaurants/coffee shops. The owners are extremely communicative and easy to reach. When we arrived, our room was already ready for us and we got to start exploring Portland immediately. The room itself was a nice size for two people, very clean and we really enjoyed the television in the bedroom. It was great to come back after a long day of walking and watch a movie in bed. The shared kitchen and reading nook added to the charm of the old building. Overall, it was a wonderful stay and we would recommend to anyone who wants an easy, relaxed B&B experience.

Highly recommend. My husband and I stayed here for one night but wished we could stay for more. Owners are kind, hospitable, and very easy to communicate with. They gave us excellent food recs for portland that were all delicious. The inn itself is a cute converted Victorian home that was very comfortable (make sure you’re ok with the usual charms of an older building though: narrow stairway, creaky wood floors, slightly audible plumbing system, sloped ceilings). However, it’s been renovated and decorated in a cozy, cool, contemporary style that we thought was very well done and enjoyable. The inn itself seemed very personal and intimate. Close by to excellent restaurants (though unfortunately it rained a lot while we were there). Breakfast provided was simple but amazing. There was a Greek yogurt with Maine maple syrup that we couldn’t get enough of and they had a crockpot of oatmeal ready for us that was honestly the best oatmeal we’ve ever had. Overall- cozy, cute, small inn that seems to be run very well by people that obviously care very much about it. We came in the off season so cant comment on whether or not you need to get the room with the parking space or if street parking is adequate (seems like it would be though?)

While I was treated well regarding food recommendations I feel the owners of this obviously well conceived initially inn have outgrown how they present their "welcoming self sustainable inn." Even with having a nice conversation with one owner based essentially on some common ground of backgrounds I found the rooms nice but essentially a very cold experience at Mercury Inn. I enjoyed my time in Portland and the owners were helpful with eating opportunities. However the "continental breakfast" at least presented on their current website is totally misleading and they should update this! I found a basically cold non involved offering even with breakfast and had to ask for a banana since no fruit was offered. The owners are very nice but are not doing a service to the community they are reaching out to. Their own needs have changed over times in their business and they should be more direct about this on their website. As much as I prefer to give a business like this my support they came up coldly lacking in what they presented online.

The Mercury is a modern bed and breakfast that appeals to anyone who values convenience, comfort, and an easy getaway. It combines the ease of access and independence you expect from an Airbnb mixed with the accommodations of a bed and breakfast. The rooms are professionally designed and very clean - you get a spacious and comfortable living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The kitchen serves two suites for one floor and offers the necessities for storing food, preparing a quick meal, or enjoying the delicious light breakfast fare offered by the innkeepers. I really appreciate that the breakfasts aren’t enormous and unnecessarily wasteful, proving the inn’s sustainability pledge. If you need anything, the innkeepers are a quick text message away. The location is blocks from the center of Portland - so easy to get around and explore, plus off-street parking is available in the middle of the city! Hard to beat the convenience for this price. This is not a stuffy, old bed and breakfast from yesteryear - if that’s what you’re looking for, go somewhere else. Importantly, this is an LGBTQ+ run business that helps improve the city of Portland for the better, exactly the sort of business fellow queers and allies should support during times like these. Show your solidarity and book your stay now!

Can't say enough great things about The Mercury. Jake and Tim are friendly, welcoming hosts, and they take great pride in this place. The rooms are comfortable and modern, and the well-stocked kitchen is a nice touch. It's in a great location, too -- so close to Deering Oaks Park.