Hotel was very charming, in a great location, and very comfortable. Stayed in the Bon Vivant so that our son could sleep on the pull out couch. Plenty of space, great view, and lots of light. The 24/7 self-service snack/drink pantry was a really nice touch that we appreciated and made good use of. Hotel staff, Nicolette and Tammara, really made the visit excellent--got our room ready early and prepared for our 3 year old, and set out a special early breakfast for our child every morning. They gave great recommendations and just pushed the visit over the top to an excellent and relaxing stay. Would definitely stay there or in another Lark property in the future.
Just stayed at Blind Tiger for the weekend with my boyfriend. We were looking for a cute spot that had charm but also luxury. We stayed in the room titled Eight Bells, and I didn’t want to leave. I loved the unique design features and thoughtful details throughout the hotel. The beds were so comfortable. Even though they had to alter certain things for corona, I still loved the honor pantry and complimentary tea and coffee offerings. I can’t wait to come back when things go back to “normal” and see the hotel in full swing!
My spouse and I arrived late in the evening and were pleasantly received. The hotel/home is wonderfully decorated and has great amenities to keep you comfy and satiated. The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating.
We stayed at the Blind Tiger for 2 nights starting on Monday October 4th. The place is nothing more than an overpriced, run down old house with zero hospitality. Absolutely recommend you stay anywhere else in Portland (and there are other very nice options). There was no staff on site when we arrived. Our check-in documents were taped to the back door when we arrived. The room was very smokey when we arrived because the wood-burning fireplace had not been cleaned. Even though it was freezing cold, we slept with the windows open to aerate the room. Despite this, all of our clothing and suitcases smelled like smoke by the time we left. We searched but there was never an on-site manager that we could find on property. There was always a sign in the office window that the manager “was away from the office”. The bed was very old and uncomfortable so don’t expect a good night’s sleep. The room was dark, dingy and dirty. DO NOT RELY ON THEIR WEBSITE PHOTOS, THESE ARE NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACTUAL PROPERTY. Photos we took of the actual property attached.…
Fabulous stay. This is a charming place. Everything was near perfection. Spacious and comfortable room. Loved the decor. The common rooms are bright and inviting. And the entire Inn is immaculately clean. We could have a fire in our room; were offered an endless amount of snacks, drink, even libations from their pantry. Breakfast was fantastic with plenty of options. Good location, also. My husband and I have visited many Inns throughout New England, and this is one of the very best, hands down. We would highly recommend. It’s a “can’t miss” place to stay. Looking forward to our next getaway here.
Stayed at the Blind Tiger for two nights in early October. We've been to lots of very high end travel destination/brands throughout the world with tremendous experiences. Portland was just a Fall driving destination, but have to say that this Lark property exceeded our expectations in many ways and will be remembered as a stand-out. We were charmed by its friendliness, attention to detail, property design, and overall vibe. The hotel is small (9 rooms) but very comfortable. Common spaces are beautifully executed and our room (Eight Bells) was large, very clean, and bright. Yes, there was a bit of noise from other rooms, and we would have loved to have a functioning bar and eatery (thanks, Covid, not) but the support from the staff (in particular Christina at check in who mapped out all our eating choices for us), the simple but effective breakfast bar, the morning warmth from the fireplaces, and entire ambience made up for those hopefully temporary inconveniences. Great West End location out of the tourist path but convenient to downtown. We parked the car and walked everywhere. On our last morning, we met Peter who we had thought was another guest working remotely in the common spaces but who turned out to be associated with the hotel. After he offered assistance with luggage and gave helpful directions to our next location on our drive, we finally learned - only after asking -- that Peter is the CEO of the entire Lark hotel group. Awesome and refreshing that a place with such character has management equal to that character and it clearly impacts the excellent service level and hospitality at the property. We will definitely return and seek out other Lark properties in our future travels.…
I’m sorry we didn’t have more time at the Blind Tiger. We had a very early flight out and it was only 15 minutes from the airport which was so convenient . The Inn is stunning and has many extras for guests. The manager went out of her way to pack a to-go breakfast for us. The Inn is within close walking distance to the main historic part of Portland with many restaurant options.
I booked a 2 night stay in mid September 2021 after multiple visits to the sister property in Salem, Ma the Merchant. I expected the same experience for this boutique hotel chain. I was surprised and disappointed. It did have the same charm and style but that is where it ended. I was on the middle floor where I could here every guest come in the front door and climb the wooden staircase to the top floor, The air conditioner consisted of one unit for a huge room , plugged in next to the bed. If I slept nearest the a/c I was freezing, so I moved to the other side where you got no relief at all. The windows are painted shut or unreachable since the bed is in front of the bay window, ( an uncomfortable feeling but I could have lived with that. ) Black bathroom tiles had drips of a very poor paint job recently done and the shower takes a long time for warm water to reach the 2nd floor. if between the noise of guest above me and the temperature of the room where not such a problem, I may have been able to sleep, as the bed was comfortable. I couldn't and I didn't. Awake most of the night I simply left at 5:00 am and drove back home. if you choose to stay here, for its old world charm do so in the winter and after you have enough to drink not to mind the noise.…
This is a boutique hotel - a refurbished huge mansion. It’s in a quiet location in walking distance to lots of restaurants and sights. We had an awesome room. The only thing that went wrong is that i ate breakfast and got food poisoning. Not sure what it was, but i was terribly ill right after breakfast.
The Blind Tiger was a revelation in Portland. Located southwest of the downtown area most heavily covered by tourists, it had a more relaxed and elegant feel while still being convenient to most attractions in the area. The Eight Bells room was spacious and comfortable with two armchairs as well as the king bed. For someone who enjoys natural light, it's a great fit, the room was sun-drenched and bright.
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