The Lincoln Hotel
Biddeford, Maine
Vibe
The 1940s-inspired lobby lounge hosts live music beneath soaring timber framing, welcoming locals and travelers among plush velvet seating and chandeliers.
“Textile mill clubhouse”
High warehouse ceilings, exposed brick walls, and midcentury furnishings styled alongside eclectic modern artwork and gas fireplaces.
A converted early-1900s red-brick textile mill maintaining historic industrial timber framing and expansive warehouse architecture.
A 1940s-inspired lobby cocktail lounge hosting live jazz alongside Batson River Brewing on the lower level.
In Biddeford's repurposed mill district along the Saco River, steps from downtown cafes and dining.
“This old textile mill retains many of its original, well-worn architectural features, and they’re complemented by an eclectic array of interventions…”
Rooms
High warehouse ceilings and original brick frame rooms with gas fireplaces, Carrera marble vanities, and peekaboo glass rain showers.
“The property is simply enormous; beyond the lobby is a subterranean art gallery/events space and restaurant/brewery, and a rooftop pool.”
Wellness
A heated rooftop pool looks across the Saco River, paired with an expansive athletic center featuring spin studios and powerlifting rooms.
Backstory
Once a bustling early-1900s yarn and textile operation, the historic Lincoln Mill was reimagined as a boutique riverside retreat in 2022.
Eat & drink
Batson River Brewing pours house spirits downstairs, while Spinning Jenny's pulls local espresso alongside craft cocktails in the lobby bar.
The neighborhood
Set in Biddeford's revitalized mill district, the hotel sits steps from Saco River trails, wood-fired bakeries, and downtown dining.
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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.