Downtown Portland, Maine Hotel Welcomes Harvest on the Harbor Attendees With Exclusive Package Deals

Sept. 27, 2012 - PRLog -- Portland, ME – In celebration of the fifth annual Harvest on the Harbor, the Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront hotel invites attendees to take advantage of its Harvest on the Harbor packages that include discounted suite accommodations, free breakfast, Maine wine and cheese samples, and more.

October 24 – 27, 2012, The Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau will host this four-day food and wine experience at Ocean Gateway Pier in Portland, Maine. Alluring upwards of 5,000 people each year, the event features an opening night gala, a lobster chef competition, a culinary college cook-off, a barbecue grill-out with live entertainment and beverage samplings at the Marketplace.

Learn more about the Harvest on the Harbor event at: www.harvestontheharbor.com.

While in the area for Harvest on the Harbor, guests can opt to lodge at the Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterford hotel, just steps away from the event. The Harvest on the Harbor package rates include:

   A choice between either the Harvest Brew with a View Package or Harvest Romance Package
   All-suite accommodations starting at $239 per night on Wednesday and Thursday, and $289 per night on Friday and Saturday
   A complimentary hot breakfast buffet
   Wine and cheese samplings at the hotel’s Shipyard Lounge, prior to festivities
   Discounted parking at Ocean Gateway Garage

This conveniently situated lodging offers 179 smoke-free guest suites, featuring free high-speed Internet access and in-room amenities, such as fully equipped kitchens; 37” flat-screen TVs with premium channels; king beds with plush bedding; sleeper sofas; and more. Guests can also access an indoor heated swimming pool, on-property business and fitness centers, and a complimentary manager’s reception on select weeknights.

Additionally, the Shipyard Lounge will feature extended Happy Hour pricing all night on Saturday, October 27, when guests bring their own Harvest on the Harbor wine glass. The lounge provides a large fireplace, multiple TVs, plush seating, premium alcoholic beverages and more.

Find further information about the Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront hotel by visiting: www.residenceinndowntownportland.com or calling 207-761-1660.