Press Hotel
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersPortland, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Press Hotel firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Press Hotel
- Legal name
- Press Hotel
- Website
- https://thepresshotel.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Press Hotel industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Boutique Lifestyle Hotel / Hospitality
- NAICS
- Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)
- SIC
- Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)
Keywords
Where Press Hotel is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Portland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Press Hotel business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Hotel Room Revenue: The primary revenue stream is overnight accommodations across 110 guest rooms and suites ranging from Superior King/Double (250-300 sq ft) to Deluxe King/Double to One Bedroom Suites to the Penthouse/Royal Suite (1,100 sq ft). Rates vary by season and room type, with the Live Like a Local package offering valet parking and F&B credit.
- Food & Beverage - UNION Restaurant: UNION Restaurant serves breakfast (Mon-Fri 7-11am), brunch (Sat-Sun 7am-2pm), lunch (Mon-Fri 11am-2pm), and dinner (Sun-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm). The restaurant emphasizes locally sourced Maine ingredients and has private event capabilities. Located at 390 Congress St. (kitty-corner to hotel main entrance).
- Inkwell Bar/Lounge: Lobby cocktail bar featuring vintage cocktails, Portland microbrews, and small plates. Features tables with Press Herald headlines spanning 150 years. Hours: Tue-Thu 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 2-11pm, with Happy Hour 4-6pm.
- Meetings & Events/Weddings: Four event spaces: Art Gallery (2,350 sq ft, up to 150 reception), Composing Room (975 sq ft, up to 100 banquet/100 reception), Editorial Room (525 sq ft, up to 45 reception), Press Room (275 sq ft, up to 12), and News Room (300 sq ft, up to 20). Wedding services include custom menus from the award-winning culinary team.
- Gift Cards: UNION Restaurant and The Press Hotel gift cards available for purchase via phone (207.808.8800) or email, usable for dining and overnight stays.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Package/ bundle | Multi-year contract | Live Like a Local Package |
| Package/ bundle | Per stay | Pampered Pet Package |
| Package/ bundle | Multi-year contract | Stay More, Save More with Breakfast |
| Unit Pricing | Nightly | Valet Parking |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | UNION Restaurant Dining |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Inkwell Bar |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Press Hotel product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Press Hotel operates a 110-room boutique luxury hotel in Portland, Maine, offering overnight accommodations across multiple room tiers (Superior through Penthouse/Royal Suite), on-site farm-to-table dining at UNION Restaurant, cocktails and small plates at the Inkwell lobby bar, and five private event spaces used for weddings and corporate meetings. The property delivers these hospitality services through Marriott Bonvoy's reservation infrastructure and a dedicated on-property events team, anchored in a renovated 1923 Gannett Building with a typewriter/journalist heritage design theme.
Product overview
The Press Hotel is a single boutique luxury hotel property with integrated hospitality services. The core offering includes 110 guest rooms and suites (featuring Penthouse/Royal Suite, One Bedroom Suites, Executive King, Deluxe, and Superior categories) plus dining through UNION Restaurant (farm-to-table breakfast through dinner service) and Inkwell Lounge (cocktail bar). Event capabilities span five distinct spaces for weddings and meetings: Art Gallery, Composing Room, Editorial Room, Press Room, and News Room. The hotel also features a permanent art gallery with local Maine artists, concierge-style local activity recommendations, and gift card products. The property is part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection, with reservations managed through Marriott's system and restaurant reservations through Resy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Guest Rooms & Suites 110 boutique guest rooms and suites across five tiers (Superior, Deluxe, Executive King, One Bedroom Suite, Penthouse/Royal Suite) inspired by 1920s writers' offices with vintage journalist desks, wood floors, herringbone area rugs, and local artwork. Includes Frette linens, Cuddledown comforters, Bigelow amenities, and the Penthouse's private rooftop patio. Available to individual leisure travelers, business travelers, wedding parties, and groups via Marriott Bonvoy and direct booking.
- UNION Restaurant On-site farm-to-table restaurant serving locally sourced Maine-sourced New England ingredients across breakfast (Mon-Fri 7-11am), brunch (Sat-Sun 7am-2pm), lunch (Mon-Fri 11am-2pm), and dinner (Sun-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm). Features an open kitchen and private event dining capabilities. Located at 390 Congress St., kitty-corner to the hotel main entrance. Available to hotel guests, local diners, and private event bookings via Resy.
- Inkwell Lounge Lobby cocktail bar featuring hand-crafted vintage cocktails, Portland microbrews, and small plates. Tables display Press Herald headlines spanning 150 years. Open Tuesday-Saturday with Happy Hour 4-6pm. Hosts live music including the Songwriter Series every Tuesday (6-8pm). Serves hotel guests and walk-in patrons.
- Wedding Venues & Services Five distinct wedding event spaces inspired by editorial meetings: Art Gallery (2,350 sq ft, up to 150 reception), Composing Room (975 sq ft, up to 100 banquet/100 reception), Editorial Room (525 sq ft, up to 45 reception), Press Room (275 sq ft, up to 12), and News Room (300 sq ft, up to 20). Includes custom menus from the award-winning culinary team and the 1,100 sq ft Penthouse Suite for getting-ready accommodations. Targets engaged couples seeking distinctive New England venues.
- Meetings & Corporate Events Five meeting and event spaces (Art Gallery 2,350 sq ft, Composing Room 975 sq ft, Editorial Room 525 sq ft, Press Room 275 sq ft, News Room 300 sq ft) designed to evoke a residential library atmosphere. Ideal for executive retreats, board meetings, small business meetings, and conferences. Includes custom catering and event planning support. Targets corporate groups, associations, and organizations.
- Curated Travel Packages Standalone bookable travel packages combining hotel rooms with value-added amenities: Live Like a Local package (valet parking + $20 F&B credit at UNION and Inkwell, no blackout dates); Pampered Pet package ($75/stay includes plush bed, branded water bowl, bag holder, and donation to Almost Home Rescue); and Stay More Save More with Breakfast (discounted room rate plus daily breakfast for 2 in UNION, requires 3+ night stay).
- Hotel & Restaurant Gift Cards Givex-platform gift cards usable for dining at UNION Restaurant and overnight stays at The Press Hotel. Available for purchase by calling Guest Services at 207.808.8800 or emailing [email protected].
- Art Gallery & Exhibition Space Permanent art gallery on the hotel's lower level hosting rotating exhibitions of local Maine artists, plus the SWARM typewriter installation (62 vintage typewriters spanning 1800s-1960s) designed by artist Erin Hutton. The Art Gallery space (2,350 sq ft) is also offered for private event hosting with reception capacity of 150. First Friday opening events drive community engagement.
Quantifiable outcome
- LEED certification achieved for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, material selection, and indoor environmental quality
Companies that use Press Hotel
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Press Hotel technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature3 records
Press Hotel partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Marriott International / Autograph CollectioncoreThe Press Hotel is a proud member of the Autograph Collection, an ensemble of independent hotels united by Marriott International. This portfolio includes properties of quality, bold originality, and rich character. Guests of The Press Hotel earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points. The collection features properties driven by devotion to uncommon details and distinctive character.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Press Hotel competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- 21c Museum Hotels: Boutique hotel chain anchored by contemporary art museum programming in every property. Comparable as a boutique collection with permanent art galleries, strong F&B and event programming, and identity-driven design (though multi-property vs. Press Hotel's single asset).
Direct peers
- The Boxer Boston: Boutique lifestyle hotel in Boston's West End with a curated, narrative-driven identity. Comparable as an independent-feeling urban boutique property competing in the same New England leisure and corporate-meeting segment as Press Hotel.
- Hotel Emma: Autograph Collection boutique hotel in a repurposed 19th-century brewhouse in San Antonio, Texas. Highly comparable as a Marriott soft-brand, full-service boutique property anchored by strong F&B and event/wedding programming in a single redeveloped historic asset.
- Inn by the Sea: Independently owned, eco-certified (LEED) Maine coastal boutique hotel in Cape Elizabeth with strong event/wedding business. Highly comparable as a Maine-based boutique with sustainability positioning, focus on weddings/events, and farm-to-table dining.
- The Liberty Hotel: Autograph Collection boutique hotel in a converted historic building (former Charles Street Jail) in Boston. Directly comparable as an independently characterized Marriott soft-brand property with strong event space, F&B venues, and identity-driven design.
- Portland Regency Hotel & Spa: Independently owned full-service hotel and spa in Portland's Old Port with meeting/event venues. Direct in-market competitor for corporate events, weddings, and leisure stays in the same Portland neighborhood.
- The Hermitage Hotel (Nashville): Autograph Collection historic luxury hotel in Nashville with strong event/wedding business and signature restaurant. Comparable as a Marriott soft-brand historic boutique property with on-site dining and event revenue streams.
- Hotel Madeline (Telluride): Autograph Collection boutique mountain-resort hotel with full-service amenities, F&B, and meeting/event spaces. Comparable as a Marriott soft-brand boutique property with strong F&B and event positioning, though in a resort market.
Broad incumbents
- The Westin Portland Harborview: Full-service Marriott-affiliated (Bonvoy) hotel in downtown Portland offering meeting space, F&B, and corporate travel amenities. Direct competitor in the Portland business-travel and wedding/event segment with brand-scale advantages.
Regional players
- Ace Hotel Portland (now The Clyde): Formerly the Ace Hotel Portland, this boutique lifestyle hotel in downtown Portland, ME targets the same creative-class leisure traveler and design-driven guest. Direct Portland competitor with similar lifestyle positioning and Maine-art sensibilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Press Hotel social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Press Hotel financial estimates
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Press Hotel leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Press Hotel subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Press Hotel funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Press Hotel M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Press Hotel
What does Press Hotel do?
The Press Hotel operates a 110-room boutique luxury hotel in Portland, Maine, offering overnight accommodations across multiple room tiers (Superior through Penthouse/Royal Suite), on-site farm-to-table dining at UNION Restaurant, cocktails and small plates at the Inkwell lobby bar, and five private event spaces used for weddings and corporate meetings. The property delivers these hospitality services through Marriott Bonvoy's reservation infrastructure and a dedicated on-property events team, anchored in a renovated 1923 Gannett Building with a typewriter/journalist heritage design theme.
Is Press Hotel a public or private company?
Press Hotel is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Press Hotel founded?
Press Hotel was founded in 2015. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Press Hotel based?
Press Hotel is headquartered in Portland, United States, in the North America region.
How does Press Hotel make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hotel Room Revenue is the primary driver. The others are food & Beverage - UNION Restaurant, inkwell Bar/Lounge, meetings & Events/Weddings and gift Cards.
Who are Press Hotel's main competitors?
21c Museum Hotels is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are The Boxer Boston, Hotel Emma, Inn by the Sea, The Liberty Hotel, Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, The Hermitage Hotel (Nashville) and Hotel Madeline (Telluride). The Westin Portland Harborview is listed as a broad incumbent. Ace Hotel Portland (now The Clyde) is listed as a regional player.
Does Press Hotel have an API?
No public API is recorded for Press Hotel.
What industry is Press Hotel in?
Press Hotel's product category is Boutique Lifestyle Hotel / Hospitality. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAGAAAE, Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels, with a secondary code of THAFACAH, Hotel & Resort Restaurants. Its NAICS code is 72111 and its SIC code is 7011.