The Docent's Collection Recognized with Condé Nast Reader's Choice Award for Second Year in a Row

East Brown Cow’s hospitality brand named #14 Best Hotel in New England and the only

Portland hotel to rank among the region’s top 20

East Brown Cow is pleased to share that their hospitality offering, The Docent’s Collection, has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2026, ranking within the top 20 hotels in the Northeast with a score of 96.08. This marks the second consecutive year The Docent’s Collection has been honored by the Reader’s Choice Awards, and makes it the only hotel in Portland, Maine to rank among the region’s top 20.

Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with its unparalleled legacy as the travel industry's longest-running and most prestigious accolades from readers, remains the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.

“We’re proud to see The Docent’s Collection recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the second consecutive year,” said Tim Soley, President and CEO of East Brown Cow. “As a hospitality brand that prioritizes the guest experience and thoughtful design, having this recognition come directly from travelers who have stayed at The Docent's Collection makes it especially meaningful. We’re grateful to our hospitality team for continually prioritizing those values, and grateful to guests that continue to visit and experience the Old Port at our historic properties.”

Offering a distinctive approach to travel, The Docent’s Collection is a curated collection of private, luxury lofts placed in historic buildings throughout Portland’s Old Port neighborhood. Designed for short-term and long-term stays, every loft is thoughtfully appointed with a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious dining and living areas, custom furnishings, and locally sourced or locally inspired art to provide a home-away-from-home experience. Available in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom options, residences cater to a range of guests and guest experiences – from families to groups, to couples, or solo travelers.

The 2026 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

To learn more about The Docent’s Collection, please visit www.thedocentscollection.com.