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Experience

What to Do at The Lincoln Hotel

Name: The Lincoln Hotel
Address: 17 Lincoln St, Biddeford, ME, 04005, US
Telephone: (207) 815-3977

For the Culturally Curious

The Lincoln Hotel is all about putting you at the center and seeing where the day takes you. Our walls may be historic, but we’ve traded the traditional for an experience that’s unhurried, at your pace, and a mirror of Biddeford. C’mon in, drop your bags, and let’s find your sweet spot.

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Peek Inside Artist Galleries

Biddeford is a creative powerhouse, and that creative energy can be felt throughout The Lincoln. Discover featured works, creative installations, and evolving spaces that reflect the spirit of the city. Interested in displaying your work? Contact our front desk team to learn more.

Peek Inside Culinary Creativity

High-octane caffeine, craft cocktails, and memorable meals, all under one roof. Our dining outlets keep the energy moving from the first coffee to the last call.

Peek Inside Events & Programming

From local songwriters to avant-garde artists , our lobby is a living room that never stays quiet for long. Check the lineup and find your spot in the center of it all.

Peek Inside The Rooftop Pool

Go ahead, take a look in every direction. Spoiler alert: it all looks incredible. With 360° views, this is one of only two rooftop pools in Maine. Hotel guests and day visitors with a pool pass can enjoy the space from May through mid October.

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Our History

The Lincoln Hotel is a landmark of industrial endurance. These brick walls once housed the engines of a textile empire, and today, they anchor Biddeford’s social and creative heartbeat. We’ve preserved the bones to make room for the modern pulse.

Industrial Foundations (The 1800s )
Daily life once revolved around the five-minute walk from hillside boarding houses to the looms. The Lincoln Mill bells dictated the city's schedule, signaling the start of shifts for thousands of workers who built Biddeford’s original economic engine.

Millions of Yards (The Early 1900s)
Production reached a fever pitch with the mill churning out millions of yards of cloth and thread annually. Main Street thrived alongside it, packed with open-air street trolleys and a bustling ecosystem of restaurants and shops that catered to the mill’s workforce.

The Shift Toward Renewal (2007)
Following decades of quiet, a massive rehabilitation project on Factory Island proved the potential of these vacant structures. High-end apartments and local pubs moved in, setting the stage for a new era of residential and social life within the city’s industrial core.

The Biddeford Renaissance (2015 & On)
A wave of galleries and award-winning kitchens reclaimed downtown, turning the Mill District into Maine's most compelling destination. The completed Lincoln Mill stands as the final piece of the puzzle: a historic symbol fully restored to its former prominence.

Experience Packages

Late check-outs, local brews, and room-side romance. Our packages are designed to give you more of what you actually want: time, taste, and a reason to cancel the morning meeting.

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