All of our recently renovated guest rooms have: STANDARD ROOMS. Two double beds or one king bed. Free Highspeed Wireless Internet. Phone with voicemail. Full size ironing board iron. Latest On-Demand movies. Private balcony or patio. PREMIER SECTION ROOMS Include the following extras: HOWARD JOHNSON HOME OFFICE. Microwave Refrigerator. Ergonomic desk chair. Bottled water snacks. These Premier Rooms are available with: Either two double beds (with an extra sink and vanity in the bedroom). Or a queen size bed with a sofa (that pulls out to a twin size bed if desired) and coffee table. And JACUZZI ROOMS feature a king size bed and a bathtub with Jacuzzi features that allows you to relax and enjoy a hot tub experience in the privacy of your own room

Our location on I-95 means our guests can easily enjoy all that southern Maine and Portland have to offer. Historic highlights enrich the experience, with 21st century fun centers always popular with young families. We have to mention that Portland is home to the Sea Dogs Baseball Team, the professional farm team for the Boston Red Sox. I-95 takes you to Freeport, Maineone amazing shopping destination that has everything and is home to L.L. Bean. Coastal Maine for the dayand what a day it will be! Old Port, Downtown Portland. Portland Sea Dogs Baseball. Enjoy a night at the ball park with our Professional Minor League Team. Attend a game, actually get a seat where you can see the action and not go broke. Baseball doesn't get any better than this. 207-874-9300. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum. Maine's unique railroad heritage, the world famous collection of 2-foot gauge cars and engines on display and operating, located on beautiful Casco Bay. Museum and nostalgic steam train rides 207-828-0814. Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau. All information for the greater Portland Area. Fort Williams Park and. Headlight Lighthouse for picnics and kite flying (207) 799-7652 on the beach at Old Orchard Beach for day and evening fun, with fireworks every Thursday night; Thrilling rides for all ages; Great food and fun; Tallest waterslide in Maine Need we say more? 207-934-2001. Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A. Waterpark and amusements all in one. Corporate outings - group rates; Low admission rates; free parking; Funtown discounts available after 6:00 pm. Well worth the visit!. 207-284-5139. Jokers - Family Fun Games. An awe inspiring, climate controlled environment combining the elements of traditional outdoor amusement -playgrounds and arcades together with quality food and, services. Perfect for birthday parties. 207 878-5800s. Crescent Beach State Park. Family beach, 8 mi. S of Portland in Cape Elizabeth. 207 767-3625. Largest city park in Portland. Flower garden duck pond. Ice-skating in winter. 207 874-8793. Former home of Admiral Robert E. Peary located off Harpswell. Nature trails. 207 774-6498. Two Lights State Park. Two lighthouses are perched atop the rocky shoreline. Off Rt. 77 in Cape Elizabeth, 8 miles from Portland. 207 799-5871. Winslow Memorial Park. Picnicking, camping, beach, large group facilities. Off Rt. 1 in Freeport, 20 minutes north of Portland. 207 865-4198. Wolfe Neck Woods State Park. Nature preserve with trails along the Harraseeket River Casco Bay. North of Portland. 207 - 865-4465. Maine Audubon Sanctuary offering trails, field trips a gift shop. In Falmouth off Rt.1 facing. In Falmouth off Rt.l. 10 min, N of Portland. Circular walking path with views of Portland. Mast Landing Sanctuary. 781-2330 Upper Mast Landing Rd. in Freeport. 20 minutes N of Portland. Scarborough Beach State Park and March Nature Center. Rt. 1 15 minutes S of Portland. 207 781-2330. Shoppingand More Shopping. Just a whirlwind of shopping and dining. Take I-95 to the Maine Turnpike, Exit 52. Follow signs to I-295 North and take Exit 17, 20 or 22 for Freeport. All of these Exits lead directly to US Route One, which is our Main Street. just 3 miles from the hotel. Antiques Across the Centuries. No matter which road taken.

With our two restaurants and a lounge you may never want to leave the hotel. Friendly's Restaurant serves family-priced meals from breakfast through dinner. They also feature fantastic ice cream specialties to spoil the child in everyone! Verrillo's Restaurant serves dinner daily, offering the freshest of Maine seafood, as well as hand cut steaks and Italian specialties. Mr. V's Lounge offers a casual atmosphere for relaxing and meeting friends. Verrillo's Convention Center, one of the Portland area's finest venues for social, corporate and association events since 1979

155 Riverside Street Portland, Maine 04103 (207) 774-5861. Info@HojoPortland.com. Location Directions. Attractions Directions. Our guests say it all! Of course, we welcome and hear these fine words from all our guests, the vacationing traveler as well as the New Englander just wishing some time away from everyday. And Portland's rich New England past is right there--take narrow, cobblestone streets past Victorian architectural treasures. History blends effortlessly with today's America, with Portland Seadogs baseball, museums, eclectic dining, harbor sailing for lovers and families, and some of America's best shopping -- for everyone! FREE WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS IN ALL ROOMS. The Howard Johnson Portland Hotel offers visitors all of today's most popular features. Our 20 x 40 ft heated indoor pool is a great place to start or end the day. Or, if you would prefer, relax in one of our two hot tubs. Want to get in a workout? Our fitness center has two treadmills and 6 pieces of Bodymasters equipment for a total body workout! Pets are welcome with advance notice. See our policy. Complimentary 24-hour transportation to and from the Portland International Jetport at no additional charge! Reserve your room for the night before your flight and you may leave your vehicle in our parking lot until you return. Let the front desk staff know upon check-in that you will be doing the Park Fly. Howard Johnson Portland, ME 155 Riverside Street - Portland, Maine 04103 - (207) 774-5861 -

Located in our Howard Johnson Plaza... Verrillo's Convention Center has been hosting social, corporate and association events in the Portland area since 1979. Their professional staff assists in all planning and coordination, from the most modest personal celebration or business meeting to a major event. A convention or conference of up to 1100 is always a success for the planner and attendee. And the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel offers group rates through the year as the perfect choice for guests and attendees. for more information to help you start planning. Partnering with every bride-to-be in her plans for the magic day--or for any special family celebration--Verrillo's expert staff sees to every detail. Of course, if the wedding will be celebrated at home or elsewhere, the Howard Johnson Plaza welcomes your guests as the perfect choice for their group stay.

With gas prices at an all-time high, getting here isn't as easy as it should be. SO... we'll chip in for the gas! When you present the coupon you've printed from our homepage you'll receive $10.00 off your bill. That's $10.00 you can put toward the gas you'll need to get home. $10.00 off is good for first night of stay only for a room reserved through this website. This page must be presented at check in. Only one offer per stay will be honored. Expires 12/31/08 For Coupon Click Here. At no additional charge! Reserve your room for one or two night's before you depart., a great way to unwind after rushing. There's the heated pool and hot tub, sleep late and dine leisurely. You may then leave your vehicle in our parking lot for a maximum of 12 days and we'll drive you to the airport (PWM)... and back when you return! Please be sure to note Park Fly under the comments when making your reservation, then arrange for your parking and transportation with the front desk staff when you check-in. Please note: $10 Gas-Crunch Special DOES NOT apply to this package

Portland is the perfect location for business meetings, corporate retreats or a quick vacation. We're close to most major cities in the northeast but far enough to provide the change in atmosphere and attitude needed for success and relaxation. Traveling by car, you can reach Portland from: Bangor..... 2 hrs. Boston..... 2 hrs. Providence... 3 hrs. Hartford...... 3 1/2 hrs. New York City. 6 hrs. Montreal.... 5 hrs. Conveniently located just off Exit 48 (Old Exit 8) of the Maine Turnpike (I-95), at the Howard Johnson Hotel you will be close to all that the Greater Portland area has to offer. We are located just five miles from Portland's Old Port District. This area offers. Outstanding restaurants, shops, theaters and galleries. The Children's Museum. Portland Museum of Art. Sports events at the Civic Center. Concerts at the Merrill Auditorium