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Conference Hotel

Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine

The 2026 New England Veterinary Conference will take place at the Holiday Inn by the Bay.

Hotel booking links will be provided in your registration confirmation email. We strongly recommend booking your accommodations as soon as you register, as discounted room blocks are limited and may sell out before the expiration dates.


Conference Hotels

Holiday Inn by the Bay
Rates: $244 per night, plus taxes, fees, and parking
Room block expires: August 22, 2026


Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront
Rates: $299 per night, plus taxes, fees, and parking
Room block expires: September 2, 2026 


The Westin Portland Harborview
Rate: $349 per night, plus taxes, fees, and parking
Room block expires: August 24, 2026


Additional nearby hotels are available throughout the Portland area. Properties located outside the Old Port district may offer lower rates. See below for additional recommendations.


Directions

Holiday Inn by the Bay: From the North or South: Take I-295 to Exit 7 (Franklin Street). Stay on Franklin Street for five (5) lights. Take a right onto Middle Street and travel approximately 1 mile. (Middle Street turns into Spring Street.) The Holiday Inn will be on the left. 


Parking

  • Overnight guests will be charged a parking fee with their room fee and will park under the hotel.
  • For day conference attendees, there is parking in the garage adjacent to the Holiday Inn at no charge, first come, first serve. On Saturday and Sunday. there is an additional surface lot on Free Street available.  The Free Street lot is only available for entry for two hours in the morning, once you exit, there is no re-entry.
  • There are additional city garages and lots nearby, rates differ at each.
  • On-street parking is free on Sunday


Local Dining & Activities

Portland, Maine has a vibrant food scene, with many restaurants, cafes, and breweries located within walking distance of the conference hotel.


Explore local dining options using the Portland Food Map: View Portland Food Map

For additional recommendations on things to do, check-out: Visit Portland Maine


Portland Area Accommodations

Additional Hotels in the Portland Area by Distance from Holiday Inn

Blind Tiger (0.4 miles) 

Canopy Portland Waterfront (0.4 miles) 

Portland Harbor Hotel (0.4 miles) 

Hyatt Place Portland (0.41 miles) 

Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown (0.5 miles) 

The Press Hotel (0.5 miles) 

The Francis (0.5 miles)

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa (0.55 miles) 

The Longfellow Hotel (0.6 miles)

The Mercury (0.6 miles) 

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown (0.76 miles) 

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown (0.8 miles) 

Cambria Hotel Portland (0.8 miles)

Marriott Residence Inn Portland Downtown (0.9 miles) 

AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront - a Marriott property (0.9 miles) 

The Inn at St. Johns (1 mile) 

Best Bower (1.2 miles)

Clarion Hotel Portland (1.66 miles) 

La Quinta Inn & Suites (1.79 miles) 

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport (3.91 miles) 

Embassy Suites Hotel (3.93 miles) 

Fireside Inn & Suites (4.18 miles) 

Comfort Inn at the Airport (4.4 miles) 

Home2 Suites by Hilton (4.4 miles) 

DoubleTree by Hilton (5.02 miles) 

Hampton Inn - Portland Airport (5.63 miles) 

Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks (5.86 miles) 

Homewood Suites (6.06 miles) 

Courtyard Portland Airport (6.16 miles) 

Holiday Inn Express (6.5 miles)

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