Mercury Inn

This is a great place to stay in Portland. You are close to everything and the house and furnishings are very modern and beautiful. My 10 day trip took me all along the coast of Maine and I stayed at various B&B’s along the way. The Mercury Inn was one of my top 3. They served the most delicious yogurt during my stay as well. Great home with lots of character. They made my stay in Portland (even though it was only 1 night) very comfortable and relaxing

The Mercury Inn is by far the best bed and breakfast that I’ve ever been to. Jake and Tim were wonderful hosts who welcomed us early and made our rainy stay in Portland very comfortable. Tim’s breakfasts were very delicious and it was great to sample local fare. I’ll definitely be staying here on my next trip to Portland!

This place is totally magical — vintage décor, a very hip color scheme, beautiful and sunny sitting and dining areas, etc. The owners are just ridiculously kind and attentive, the food is amazing, the bed sprawling and comfortable, and the location (proximal to our favorites — the bearded lady’s jewel box, the cryptozoology museum, and the best used book store ever) is totally perfect. I felt immediately and sustainedly mega-​relaxed since first arriving (and when returning after hitting the bars, finding totally killer chocolate chip cookies hanging out in the sitting area was a gratification one can’t hope to find at just any hotel…).

Jake and Tim are great. The breakfast was amazing — highly recommend the Greek yogurt and maple syrup with granola as well as all of the different baked goods. The common area was super comfy with a small fireplace.

This is really a 3.5 star review but since Unilocal doesn’t let you do halves, I’ll round up.
The Good:
: it’s a local business!
: the 2 guys who run the place were super friendly
: location is terrific. close to lots of restaurants, coffeeshops, bars, main tourist destinations/​areas, etc
: MODERN DECOR. this is huge. why? because most beds and breakfasts look like someone puked out grandma’s linens, bedding, and curtains all over the place. LOVE the modern look and feel.
: very clean
: NOT HAUNTED. this is a huge bonus for me. seriously.
: cute snacks (like seaweed snacks) and beverages (like tea) available upstairs every day
: breakfast made every day from locally sourced ingredients as much as possible, like fresh yogurt, etc
: big spacious shared livingroom space upstairs
: bed was very comfy
The Bad:
: the process to checkout wasn’t super clear. that should have been on the room guide.
: parking is a bit of a clusterfuck. because there’s such limited parking, they have to play parking jenga if your car is sandwiched between other cars in the driveway. :\ they only move cars around til i think midnight, so if you are needing your car for some reason outside of their availability window, you are actually SOL because you don’t have access to the other cars’ keys to move them so you can get out.
: main kitchen table isn’t open 24 – 7. i’m not asking for there to be food 24 – 7, i’m asking for the main dining area to be open and available for use, like for drawing on, using a laptop or ipad on, etc. my room was the tiniest and had no desk, so it was kind of sucky not to have that table to use when i needed a table. :\
: lighting in my room was super dim and inadequate. there were only 2 tiny bedside lights that were LED and didn’t emit enough light for easy reading. mind you, lighting in the other rooms may have been fine but in this tiny room, it was definitely lacking. :(
: breakfast got monotonous after a while. there was never bacon or sausage, it was usually yogurt and some form of eggs like in quiche form
: there was a microwave for use but it was a tiny portable one
The Ugly:
: none
Would I go back? Probably so. Finding a cute, affordable, and modern bed and breakfast in a popular destination like Portland, Maine is a huge win. However, next time I think I’ll try to book a bigger room and hopefully things will be a little bit better.
This place is IN.

This place and the innkeepers are amazing and I would definitely stay here again if I am ever in Portland!
I came here with 3 of my friends back in October and we stayed in the 2-​bedroom suite. We had not planned on staying at a B&B, but after comparing against traditional hotels, it made more sense economically (about $ 280/​night including tax) and location-​wise to stay here.
The things that I absolutely love about this place are:
1. The FRIENDLINESS of the innkeepers, Tim and Jake. They are there to greet you when you check in and at the breakfast to chat. If you need recommendations for restaurants or stuff to do near by, they are a fountain of knowledge. It’s such a personal experience and a stark contrast from hotels, where you never get to know anyone.
2. The DECOR. It’s like being a home décor magazine (definitely Domino worthy). After being here, I am seriously coveting their Eames chair, two-​tiered lamp shades, antique glass buoy-​filled coffee table, and antique WWII commissary table with swivel stools (yes, this is where you get to eat breakfast!). If you look around, there are little flowers and bigger arrangements tucked around the house … they are really unique and local (no boring carnations here!). Everything from the key rings to the tea cups to the throw pillows are exquisite.
3. The HOMEMADE food. When we first arrived, we were shown the snack jars, filled with apple chips and sesame shortbread. Unabashedly, we all sampled some (and abashedly) we came back for seconds! There is also tea and coffee available ²⁴⁄₇. The breakfast was scrumptious, thoughtful, and unique. We had little cheesy breakfast egg muffins (adorable and delicious!), Greek yogurt with real maple syrup in little mason jars, homemade bread, local apple juice, etc. There was a lot of variety and even my friends who are usually picky about food or allergic to certain foods and plenty of yummy things to eat. Also, the breakfast table is communal so we chatted with some of the other guests, which was really unexpected but nice.
A couple minor notes for improvement:
1. The front porch light is hard to see from the opposite side of the street (it is blocked by the Mercury Inn sign.
2. I’m super sensitive to smells and I really didn’t like the smell of the local organic hand wash.

What a gem!
This was our first time in Portland, and we loved it! There are many options of where to stay in Portland, but I highly recommend this place to anyone. Here, you get personable service and a farm to table breakfast every morning. It is clean, well-​kept, and the décor is so cute! I loved waking up and walking downstairs to a fresh cup of coffee and a yummy breakfast.
Tim and Jake were super accommodating and were so friendly. Although we stayed in one of the smaller rooms, we were barely ever there, so it didn’t even matter. I also love the fact that this place is eco-​friendly.
If you are looking for a place to stay in Portland, look no further!

This was a great experience from start to finish. The owners and staff were super nice, very helpful but not in an intrusive way. The décor of this place is quite modern, and a stand out part of the total package. The feel is extremely different from the typical New England B&B experience. I found myself walking around and saying, «hey I wish I had that great Eames chair!» They are touting sustainability in their process and it did not deter from the quality of the stay. We ended up in the suite at the top floor, with two adjoining bedrooms. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Food was great. Would definitely return. Go there and enjoy!

My fiancé and I stayed here for one night and it was such a wonderful experience. I absolutely loved the vibe and décor of the place. The owner was really responsive and helpful, and the breakfast he prepared was really delicious and plentiful. Our room was just the right size and had a beautiful bathroom attached. We loved all of the small details in the room, and spent a lot of time in the lounge area reading and playing cards. It really felt like we were staying in someone’s home. My favorite part of the stay was the overall cleanliness of the inn, thanks to the modern and updated amenities.

I stayed here for three nights when I was visiting my friends in Portland, ME last week. This place is very clean, cute, cozy, and environmentally-​friendly. The inn keepers, Tim and Jake, are so nice and helpful. One of the highlights was their delicious breakfast prepared daily with local ingredients. The dining area on the first floor has a charm. I met friendly guests and enjoyed chatting with them while having breakfast. Check-​in and check-​out were just smooth and painless.
The only thing missing was a full length mirror in the room since the bathroom is next door. Other than that, everything was just perfect. I will definitely come back to stay here when I visit Portland next time. Thank you, Tim and Jake, for your hospitality.

My wife and I just spent two nights here last week and it was such a great experience, the inn is in a quieter area than downtown but still a convenient walk to all attractions. The owners are so welcoming and the building is so homey that we were describing «going back to the Inn» as «going home» while we were in Portland. The breakfast was delicious and we met so many great people at the breakfast table and got some great advice and traveling tips for Portland and other destinations. I would (and will) suggest this place to anyone staying in Portland.

This place is amazing. The food, the energy, the inn keepers. Our whole experience was welcoming and relaxing. Highly recommended.