"Housed in the former home of the Portland Press Herald (Maine’s biggest newspaper), this eco-minded LEED-certified boutique property plays up its journalism theme and celebrates the art of writing with flourishes like vintage typewriters in the lobby and old news copy blown up on walls. Recent renovations play to both its dedication to the local community and its swish-yet-sustainable ethos, with beautiful plant installations and sumptuous new lobby seating. Though locally owned, the property is a member of Marriott's Autograph Collection. Because it's themed around the written word, the hotel attracts notable authors like Christina Baker Kline and Emma Straub, and since it's steps away from the Merrill Auditorium, plenty of big-name celebs often stay here as they swing through town for their performances. Union is also one of the city's standout restaurants, and hotel guests may make the best use of it by stopping by in the morning for breakfast." - Joe Ricchio, Alexandra Hall
