Westin Portland Harborview

Character and identity

A 1927 building reborn after a serious renovation, the Westin Portland Harborview sits between the Old Port and the West End and trades on its scale and elevation. With 289 rooms, the property leans sleek and minimalist in its design language, with the architectural payoff arriving on the 15th floor at Top of the East, a bar with panoramic views over Portland and the harbour. Downstairs, C2 handles contemporary American cooking, and there's a spa and gym on site. Service is professional and efficient rather than ceremonial, with a notably prompt valet team.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The pitch is straightforward: a well-located, view-rich tower hotel where the rooftop bar and the higher-floor outlook do most of the heavy lifting. Book a corner suite on a high floor to get the full benefit, take the valet (street parking is genuinely difficult), and plan an evening drink at Top of the East regardless of whether you eat in.