Residence Inn and Moxy open at Portland’s Thompson’s Point

Located at 220 Thompson’s Point Road, the hotel sits within a district known for arts, entertainment, dining and cultural activity. Thompson’s Point is home to the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, Brick South, year-round events, eateries, cocktail bars, artist studios and other local experiences. This setting gives the hotel a strong relationship with the neighbourhood rather than placing it apart from the destination.

The property’s location also supports practical travel connections. Guests are within walking distance of the Portland Transportation Center, which provides access to Amtrak’s Downeaster rail service and Concord Coach Lines. The hotel is also less than three miles from Portland’s downtown waterfront and the Old Port district.

This combination of access and atmosphere is central to the hotel’s appeal. Visitors can arrive by rail or coach, stay within Thompson’s Point, attend events nearby and still reach Portland’s historic waterfront and dining scene within a short distance. For a city with strong leisure, event and regional travel demand, that positioning gives the property broad relevance.

The hotel has been designed by Colwen Design and Purchasing with references to the area’s industrial past. Thompson’s Point has a history as a transportation and freight hub, and the hotel uses industrial-inspired architectural details to reflect that legacy. This gives the property a design identity connected to the neighbourhood’s evolution.

The dual-brand model allows the hotel to serve two different guest profiles under one roof. Residence Inn by Marriott addresses extended-stay travellers who want residential-style space and practical in-room features. Moxy serves lifestyle-oriented guests looking for compact rooms, social energy and a more playful hospitality experience.

The Residence Inn side includes 70 apartment-style suites. These suites are designed for longer stays and include fully equipped kitchens, spacious layouts and the comforts of home while travelling. The product is well suited to families, business travellers, project teams and guests who need more flexibility than a traditional hotel room.

Complimentary breakfast and outdoor grilling areas further support the extended-stay experience. These features allow guests to maintain daily routines and create a more residential rhythm during their visit. For travellers staying several nights or more, this practical layer is one of Residence Inn’s key strengths.

The Moxy side includes 78 guestrooms with contemporary styling, integrated technology and access to vibrant social spaces. Moxy is designed for guests who value atmosphere, design and interaction as much as accommodation. Its presence brings a more energetic lifestyle component to the property.

Together, the two brands create a flexible hotel proposition. A guest attending a concert or weekend event may prefer the Moxy experience, while a family or business traveller staying longer may choose Residence Inn. This gives the hotel the ability to capture demand across multiple travel occasions.

Food and beverage is centred on Bar Moxy. The venue changes character throughout the day, operating as a grab-and-go marketplace before becoming a more social evening hub. This flexible format fits the dual-brand environment, serving both quick daytime needs and evening gathering.

The food and beverage offer includes local favourites such as The Holy Donut, adding a recognisable Portland element to the guest experience. The bar also features a curated selection of Maine craft beers from regional breweries, including neighbouring Bissell Brothers Brewing. These details help connect the hotel with Portland’s well-known food and beverage culture.

Bar Moxy’s local emphasis is important because Portland is a culinary destination as well as a waterfront city. Guests increasingly expect hotels to reflect the flavour of the place they are visiting. By incorporating local products and regional breweries, the property gives travellers a more immediate connection to Maine.

Guests across both hotels have access to shared amenities. These include an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, 24-hour market, seasonal valet parking and self-parking. The amenity mix supports both short stays and longer visits, making the property useful for a wide range of guests.

The indoor pool adds a leisure component, especially for families and visitors travelling outside the summer season. The fitness centre helps business and extended-stay guests maintain routines. The 24-hour market gives travellers convenient access to snacks, drinks and essentials at any time.

The hotel’s role as the only hotel within Thompson’s Point is especially significant. The district hosts weddings, concerts, corporate gatherings, cultural events and other programming throughout the year. Having a hotel directly within the district creates a new accommodation option for attendees who previously needed to stay elsewhere in Portland.

This makes the property particularly well positioned for event demand. Wedding guests, concertgoers, corporate groups and attendees of Thompson’s Point’s expanding calendar can stay close to the venues and activities that bring them to the district. That convenience is likely to become one of the hotel’s strongest selling points.

The opening also adds momentum to Thompson’s Point as a mixed-use waterfront destination. Hotels can play an important role in activating districts that combine entertainment, culture, food and events. By adding overnight accommodation, Thompson’s Point can serve visitors for longer and support a more complete destination experience.

For Portland, the property adds a new kind of hospitality product. The dual-branded structure combines extended-stay functionality with lifestyle hospitality, creating a hotel that is neither purely residential nor purely social. This makes it adaptable to Portland’s varied demand, from business travel and family visits to leisure weekends and event-driven stays.

The hotel also strengthens Colwen Hotels’ presence in Greater Portland. It joins The Portland Collection, the company’s portfolio of hotels in the region, which includes Portland Harbor Hotel, Inn at Diamond Cove, Cambria Portland Downtown Old Port and Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks. This gives Colwen a deeper operating platform across different parts of the Portland market.

The addition of Residence Inn and Moxy at Thompson’s Point broadens that local portfolio further. Each hotel in the collection serves a different type of guest and location, from downtown waterfront stays to island hospitality, Old Port access and suburban conference demand. The new property adds a waterfront entertainment district to that mix.

For XSS Hotels, the development reflects continued interest in emerging mixed-use and destination districts. Thompson’s Point offers a strong example of a location where culture, mobility, dining and events can support hotel demand. A dual-brand property allows the development to capture multiple segments within the same site.

The Marriott brand pairing also brings commercial advantages. Residence Inn has strong recognition in the extended-stay segment, while Moxy has built a distinct identity among lifestyle travellers. Combining the two brands allows the hotel to benefit from Marriott’s distribution and loyalty ecosystem while still offering differentiated guest experiences.

The opening comes at a time when travellers increasingly value flexibility. Some guests want apartment-style suites and kitchens, while others want design-led spaces and social atmosphere. By placing both options in one property, the hotel responds to different expectations without requiring separate sites.

The property’s design connection to Thompson’s Point’s industrial history also reflects a wider trend in hotel development. Guests are increasingly drawn to hotels that tell a local story and feel connected to their surroundings. Industrial details, local food and beverage and neighbourhood positioning all help create that sense of place.

The hotel’s proximity to Portland’s downtown waterfront and Old Port adds another layer of appeal. Guests can experience Thompson’s Point’s event and cultural scene while still accessing the historic streets, restaurants, shops and waterfront atmosphere that define much of Portland’s visitor identity. This makes the hotel useful for guests who want both neighbourhood energy and city access.

The opening also supports Portland’s broader tourism and hospitality landscape. As the city continues to attract visitors for food, culture, coastal access, events and regional travel, new hotel supply in distinctive neighbourhoods can help distribute demand beyond the most traditional downtown areas. Thompson’s Point now has a hotel capable of supporting that growth.

With 70 Residence Inn suites, 78 Moxy guestrooms, Bar Moxy, local food and beverage touches, shared leisure amenities and a location inside Thompson’s Point, the new dual-branded hotel introduces an important hospitality anchor to Portland’s waterfront district. Its opening gives Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Hotel Portland Thompson’s Point a unique role as both the first hotel in the neighbourhood and a new base for guests experiencing one of Maine’s most active cultural and entertainment destinations.