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Black Bear Inn and Conference Center

2.5 of 5
4 Godfrey Dr., Orono, ME 04473
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Black Bear Inn and Conference Center
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Farmington, Maine
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Great stay. Staff was top notch. Always greeted with a smile by everyone from the front desk to the housekeepers. Beds were comfortable with nice pillows. Breakfast was basic but nice and the coffee was great. Loved having a Keurig in our room. Will stay here again.

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate that. Congratulations to your graduate! We hope to see you again next time you are in the area. Take Care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Guest Services Manager More

Woodbine
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Staff was wonderful and very helpful - my husband loved that coffee is available at any time, room was nice sized, beds very comfortable, large tv was a nice addition to the room. We had dinner here the first evening and it was really good. Breakfast offerings were a nice choice also. If in area would def. recommend to anyone... More

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We really appreciate it. We are happy you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again next time you are in the area. Take Care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Guest Services Manager More

New Jersey, United States
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

My family stayed here while we were visiting U Maine. It was close to the campus and the towns of Orono and Bangor. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. We found the room to be clean and well-appointed. The TV was huge, the beds were larger than normal and very comfortable, and we were surprised to find a fridge... More

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

We are so happy to hear you had a great stay! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us. We appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again next time you are in the area. Take Care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Guest Services Manager More

Framingham, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Very friendly, very helpful staff. Great breakfast offered in the lobby (Green Mountain coffee, bagels, muffins, pastries, cereal, yogurt, etc., and a make your own waffle station that was very popular.) Rooms were beautifully decorated, large and clean. I met a woman in the lobby over breakfast who had a suite and she was raving about it. I would highly... More

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, we appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in our area. Take Care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Guest Services Manager More

Topsham, Maine
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I had the pleasure of staying at the Black Bear Inn in October of 2012. The Black Bear was the site for PE testing and was nice to relax in a wonderful room before and after testing! The atomosphere and service was excellent, would recommend!

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
May 1, 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We really appreciate your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you would recommend us. We look forward to seeing you next time you are in our area. Take Care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Guest Services Manager More

Sandwich, Massachusetts
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Had job in area and crew stay for two weeks. Staff friendly and informative.Dinner fantastic! Chef came out to dinner area and chatted us up; friendly and enjoyed cooking for us. complimentary wine and cheese! Dining area small but allowed us opportunity to chat with couple nearby (who follow this chef) Two points on downside; pillows on bed not soft... More

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We really appreciate your business and your feedback. We are sorry about the pillows, we are looking into changing them out. Thank you again. Take care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Guest Services Manager More

Waltham, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Stayed recently with my teenagers when visiting University of Maine. Convenient to campus. Room was clean and large enough to accomodate us all. Love the free wi-fi as my daughter had homework to complete! Wish there was an indoor pool. One suggestion is to compile a list of restaurants in the area. The one suggested by the front desk was... More

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. This helps us a great deal. We are happy that you found our location convenient. We hope to see you again the next time your visit the University. Thanks again, Take Care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Front Office Manager More

Maine
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Stayed one night for workshop on U Maine campus. Very convenient, barely 10 minutes away and right off highway. Common areas dated and hallways smelled musty, but room was great: spacious, clean, comfortable queens and good HVAC. Nice to have a mini Keurig in room. "Breakfast" was horrible: cramped area with offerings of make-your-own waffles with the requisite maple-flavored corn... More

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We really appreciate your feedback, this helps us tremendously. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thanks again, Take Care. Front Office Manager More

Avon, Connecticut
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

We rented the King/Queen Suite which also had a pullout sofa. Very clean nice room. Perfect location for our open house visit to U Maine. We only stayed overnight, but we had little to complain about...only 2 small things. The breakfast area is small and there was quite a bit of activity in the small space with the open house.... More

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your business. We hope to see you again next time you visit the University of Maine. Sorry about the TV remote. Thank you again. Take Care. Amanda Schmidt Front Office Manager More

Hampstead, New Hampshire
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

The staff was nice. We only stayed one night. The room was o.k. was old and needs to be updated. The breakfast was o.k. Could of had more options and more tables to sit down. Would maybe go back again.

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us. We appreciate your business and you taking the time to write a review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Take care. Amanda Schmidt Guest Services Manager More

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Also Known As:
Black Bear Hotel Orono
Black Bear Hotel
Best Western Orono
Orono Best Western
Black Bear Inn And Conference Center Orono, Maine
Address: 4 Godfrey Dr., Orono, ME 04473
Region: United States > Maine > Orono
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Orono
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Black Bear Inn Conference Center & Suites is an award-winning hotel conveniently located at exit 193 of I-95 and minutes from UMaine campus. The hotel is 100% non-smoking and the popular choice for UMaine visitors, conference attendees and tourists from all over the world. Each room offers a refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. Guests can access our free high speed-Wi-Fi. While you're here, enjoy a delicious meal from our on-site cafe, open for dinner from 5-8pm, Monday-Saturday. With 7,560 square feet of conference space, we are the area's premiere destination for weddings, banquets, and corporate events. ... more   less 
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