West End Inn
Historic New England B&B — warm, unhurried, genuinely hosted. Think original 12-foot ceilings with anthemia medallions, fireplaces in select rooms, and an innkeeper who knows every good restaurant in town. No elevator, no pool, no corporate anonymity.
Breakfast is served at the Neal Street property (49 Neal St), one block from Pine Street — plan a short morning walk
Why It Matters
Built in 1871 and designed by John Calvin Stevens — an architect who shaped over 1,000 Maine buildings — it sits inside the Western Promenade Historic District (on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982). Two blocks from Olmsted-designed promenade walkways. The property recently expanded into a two-inn collection with the reopening of the neighboring Pomegranate Inn on Neal Street (now The West End Collection on Neal) after a full renovation in 2026.
A stately 1871 red-brick townhouse on a quiet residential street in Portland's Western Promenade Historic District, the West End Inn is now the Pine Street anchor of The West End Collection — two historic properties run one block apart. Designed by prolific Maine architect John Calvin Stevens and converted from a private residence to a B&B in 1984, it has 6 individually decorated rooms across three floors, each with a private bath. The vibe is classic but not fussy: antique architectural bones, modern comforts, genuinely hosted stays, and a cooked-to-order breakfast that guests consistently rave about.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Room 1 – Queen with Private Balcony
First-floor room at 146 Pine Street with its own private balcony — a rarity in a historic inn. Standing shower. TV-free by design (high-speed WiFi provided). Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast at the Neal Street dining room.
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Room 10 – Queen
Second-floor queen room at 49 Neal Street with a full-sized bathtub. TV-free with high-speed WiFi. Breakfast served on-site.
QueenRoom 11 – King with Desk
Third-floor king room at 49 Neal Street set up with a dedicated workstation and seating area — the best option for anyone working during a stay. Fireplace, standing shower. TV-free with high-speed WiFi.
KingRoom 12 – Spacious King
Third-floor spacious king at 49 Neal Street with a fireplace and full-sized bathtub. TV-free with high-speed WiFi. Breakfast on-site.
KingRoom 14 – Queen
Third-floor queen room at 49 Neal Street with a standing shower. TV-free with high-speed WiFi. Breakfast on-site.
QueenRoom 2 – King
Second-floor king room at 146 Pine Street with a full-sized bathtub. TV-free with high-speed WiFi. Complimentary breakfast at 49 Neal St.
KingRoom 3 – Queen
Second-floor queen room at 146 Pine Street. Private bath is located across the hall — bathrobes provided. Full-sized bathtub. TV-free with high-speed WiFi.
QueenRoom 4 – King
Second-floor king room at 146 Pine Street with a full-sized bathtub. TV-free with high-speed WiFi. Complimentary breakfast on-site at 49 Neal St.
KingRoom 5 – King
Third-floor king room at 146 Pine Street with a full-sized bathtub. Top floor for maximum quiet. TV-free with high-speed WiFi.
KingRoom 6 – Queen
Third-floor queen room at 146 Pine Street with a standing shower. Top floor. TV-free with high-speed WiFi.
QueenRoom 7 – King Suite
The standout room at the Neal Street property (49 Neal St) — a second-floor king suite with its own sunroom, a fireplace, a full-sized bathtub, and a twin trundle bed for additional occupancy. Breakfast served on-site downstairs. TV-free with high-speed WiFi.
KingRoom 8 – Spacious King
Second-floor spacious king at 49 Neal Street with large bay windows flooding the room with light, a fireplace, and a full-sized bathtub. TV-free with high-speed WiFi.
KingRoom 9 – Queen
Second-floor queen room at 49 Neal Street with a full-sized bathtub. TV-free with high-speed WiFi. Breakfast served on-site.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary access to Bay Club Fitness, Portland's premier fitness club. Includes full gym floor, unlimited group classes (yoga, barre, pilates, LIIT, BodyPump and more), sauna, steam room, and 2-hour validated parking at One City Center Garage.
Family-friendly Civil War Fort Tours, Maine's Iconic Lighthouses Tour, and 21+ Sunset Cruises. Guests of the West End Inn receive a 10% discount on all voyages.
Guided sea kayaking and SUP tours in Casco Bay — from trips to historic Fort Gorges to full Portland Harbor tours. Partner activity arranged through the inn.
Multiple common sitting rooms across both properties with fireplaces, local art, and well-stocked bookshelves. Good for a rainy Portland afternoon with a glass of wine from the automated bar.
Two blocks from the inn, the Western Promenade offers Olmsted-designed walkways with sweeping views west across Maine toward the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Free, and one of Portland's best kept open spaces.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
3-story historic property with no lift. Historic preservation constraints prevent installation. Guests with mobility challenges should contact the inn directly.
Each guest receives a printed Portland Food Map plus personalized local recommendations from the innkeeper.
Hot, made-to-order breakfast served daily at the 49 Neal Street dining room, using locally sourced and predominantly organic ingredients. Coffee by Design coffee. Dietary restrictions accommodated.
Tea, coffee, bottled water, and snacks available 24/7 at the Pine Street property.
An automated wine vending machine with 8 varietals on tap, plus beer, available in the common areas. Available from 2pm to 11pm per US News reporting.
3 off-street spaces available (driveway). Also free on-street parking on Pine and Neal Streets.
No swimming pool on-site.
Rooms 7, 8, 11, and 12 at 49 Neal Street have working fireplaces. Check individual room listings for Pine Street fireplace availability.
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