Blind Tiger Portland – Danforth Street
Portland, Maine
West End
Vibe
The historic house feels like an intimate private club, where guests mingle over billiards, sip wine by the fire, or take in sunset harbor vistas.
“Federal speakeasy hideaway”
Layered jewel-box interiors mix modern art, tweed wallpapers, and original 1823 fireplaces across nine distinct guest rooms.
An 1823 Federal mansion in the West End with preserved period moldings and a former Prohibition speakeasy cellar.
Communal gathering spots include a subterranean billiards room, fireside guest parlors, and a scenic rooftop cupola.
In the residential West End, set along Danforth Street a brief walk from the Old Port.
“The house’s nine rooms retain 19th-century architectural elements, and are updated with contemporary colors and artwork; almost all of them come with wood-burning fireplaces…”
Rooms
Eclectic quarters feature four-poster beds, vintage seating, and working wood fireplaces, accessorized with kimono robes and curated local art.
Backstory
Built in 1823 by author Joseph Holt Ingraham, the mansion operated as a clandestine Prohibition speakeasy nicknamed Social Corners.
“Occupying a Federal-style mansion built in 1823, Blind Tiger is among the newest additions to Portland’s historic West End.”
Eat & drink
The dining pantry serves an artisanal morning toast bar and pastries alongside round-the-clock espresso, cold brew, and loose-leaf teas.
“Today, its nine rooms are uniquely furnished with a mix of contemporary European pieces and Asian influences…”
The neighborhood
Stately brick residences line the quiet West End, placing Victoria Mansion two blocks away and the Old Port within a short walk.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.