If you’re looking for a hotel in Portland, Maine, chances are you can get a discount on the room price if you’re a senior citizen or an AARP member.
In this guide, we’ve explained the best hotels that have discounts for seniors and AARP members in Portland.
For each hotel, we’ve explained where it is in Portland, the key amenities, who discounts are available for, how much of a discount you can get, how expensive the hotel is at the regular price, and what rating the hotel gets on Google.
Hotels with senior and AARP member discounts in Portland, Maine
1. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
- Location: near Portland Press Herald newspaper building, 0.2 miles from downtown Portland, and 4.6 miles from Portland International Jetport.
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 62 or older
- Discount level: up to 15% off
- Key amenities: fitness center, free WiFi, meeting event space, pet friendly
- Price: high
- Rating (from Google): 4.7/5
2. Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront
- Location: near Old Port Maine and the University of Southern Maine, 0.4 miles from downtown Portland, and 4.8 miles from Portland International Jetport.
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 62 or older
- Discount level: up to 15% off
- Key amenities: airport shuttle, fitness center, free WiFi, meeting event space, business center
- Price: mid
- Rating (from Google): 4.5/5
3. Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
- Location: near Portland Museum of Art and Merrill Auditorium, 0.4 miles from downtown Portland, and 3.7 miles from Portland International Jetport.
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 62 or older, and AARP members
- Discount level: up to 30% off
- Key amenities: area shuttle, fitness center, free WiFi, kids eat free, business center, swimming pool
- Price: mid
- Rating (from Google): 4.2/5
4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites South Portland
- Location: Portland Museum of Art and the Cumberland County Civic Center, 7.3 miles from downtown Portland, and 2.1 miles from Portland International Jetport.
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 62 or older, and AARP members
- Discount level: up to 30% off
- Key amenities: free breakfast, fitness center, free WiFi, kids eat free, business center, swimming pool, pet-friendly, kitchenette
- Price: mid
- Rating (from Google): 4.3/5
5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
- Location: near Casco Bay Ferry Terminal, 1.8 miles from downtown Portland, and 2.6 miles from Portland International Jetport.
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 60 or older, and AARP members
- Discount level: up to 10% off for seniors, up to 15% off for AARP members
- Key amenities: free breakfast, fitness center, free WiFi, swimming pool, business center
- Price: low
- Rating (from Google): 4/5
FAQs
Which hotel chains offer discounts for seniors and AARP members in Portland, Maine?
Many different hotel brands offer discounts for seniors and AARP members, including Marriott, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Extended Stay America, Best Western, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels, and all Choice Hotel brands.
How old do I have to be to get a discount?
Depending on the hotel, you can normally get a discount if you're at least 60 years old, but with some hotel chains you have to be at least 62 years old.
With hotels that offer discounts for AARP members, you only need to be 50 years old - this is the minimum age at which you can get a full AARP membership.
How much of a discount can I get?
As a senior citizen or AARP member, you can typically get a discount of 5-15% off the nightly rate of your hotel room, and sometimes even up to 30% off. The exact discount you'll get depends on the hotel you stay at.
How do I access the discount I'm entitled to?
When browsing a hotel's website, there should be a dropdown menu that will display the special senior citizen or AARP member rate for that hotel.
To access the lower room price you're entitled to, simply book your room as normal, then mention the discount at check-in. You'll need to provide your ID or AARP membership card to prove your eligibility.
To get the discount, you need to ensure you book on the hotel's website, such as on marriott.com or ihg.com. You can't use another booking website, like booking.com, or you won't receive the senior citizen discount.