The Best Boutique Hotels in Portland, Maine, for an Independent Stay in the Charming Waterfront City

There’s been no shortage of boutique hotel openings in Portland in recent years, but the Longfellow is the grandest in scale—and that’s apparent from the moment you enter its sweeping lobby space. It feels like the West End’s unofficial living room, with enormous windows overlooking Congress Street, comfy banquettes, locally sourced furniture pieces, and a welcoming lobby bar.