Conference Hotel

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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