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Very good
4.0/5
Based on 468 guest reviews
- Comp. Breakfast
- Fitness + Health Center
- 68 rooms in property
- 3 floors in property
- 2 suites in property
- Check-in: 2:00 PM
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
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Local attractions
1 mile from the University of Maine, 7 miles from Hollywood Slots, 1 mile from Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, 1 mile from Hudson Museum, 2 miles from Collins Center for the Arts, 3 miles from Old Town Canoe, 5 miles from Bangor Mall, 5 miles from Korean War Memorial, 5 miles from Penobscot High Stakes Bingo, 8 miles from St. Joseph's Hospital, 8 miles from Cascade Park, 8 miles from Sea Dog Brewery, 8 miles from Eastern Maine Medical Center, 8 miles from Bangor Municipal Golf Course, 8 miles from Husson College, 10 miles from Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center, 10 miles from Bass Park, 10 miles from Paul Bunyan Statue, 10 miles from Blackbeard's Amusement Center, 10 miles from Beal College, 10 miles from Maine Discovery Museum, 10 miles from Bangor Theological Seminary, 42 miles from Penobscot Marine Museum, 45 miles from Castine, 45 miles from Fort Knox, 50 miles from Unity College, 55 miles from Bar Harbor, 72 miles from Baxter State Park, 72 miles fro
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Verified reviews of Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Amazing Stay! "
Overall score5.0/ 5
Very nice and clean hotel. Breakfast and staff were amazing. I'll definitely stay again!
Lee M. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from 
25-Mar-2025
Verified review, stayed from Sat Mar 22 to Mon Mar 24 2025 at a $102.86 average nightly rate.
"Love it here."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Wonderful place, quiet. Secluded but right off the Main Street and the highway.
Lance S. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
16-Mar-2025
Verified review, stayed from Fri Mar 14 to Sun Mar 16 2025 at a $169.15 average nightly rate.
"Hotel, Staff, SVC, Clean, Quiet,Comfortable,Breakfast was awesome,."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Would recommend (Black Bear Inn)100% and thank you all.
Dana G. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
25-Jan-2025
Verified review, stayed from Wed Jan 22 to Thu Jan 23 2025 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice clean n friendly place."
Overall score5.0/ 5
clean a Nd friendly.
Robert B. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
27-Oct-2024
Verified review, stayed from Wed Oct 23 to Sun Oct 27 2024 at a $263.06 average nightly rate.
"Great friendly staff and clean rooms."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Would Return
Diane S. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
17-Jun-2024
Verified review, stayed from Fri Jun 14 to Sun Jun 16 2024 at a $126.99 average nightly rate.
"We Love It!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
We book here every time we head north. We love it. Rooms and property are very clean.
Eugene G. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
13-May-2024
Verified review, stayed from Wed May 08 to Thu May 09 2024 at a $148.75 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Atmosphere"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Quiet, comfortable bed with a beautiful atmosphere.
Kerry H. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
30-Dec-2023
Verified review, stayed from Wed Dec 27 to Thu Dec 28 2023 at a $104.00 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful Stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Everyone was friendly. Room was clean and very comfortable.
Stephen M. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
22-Dec-2023
Verified review, stayed from Tue Dec 19 to Wed Dec 20 2023 at a $131.99 average nightly rate.
Property description
The Black Bear Inn & Conference Center is conveniently located off Interstate 95 in central Maine near the University of Maine, the Maine Center for the Arts and the Bangor Mall. Friendly guest service agents and warm surroundings will greet you when you enter the lobby.
Our attractive rooms feature king- or queen-size beds, cable television, movies, AM/FM radios, irons, ironing boards, hairdryers and Keurig coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators. All guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each morning in the Black Bear Cafe. With over 7,900 square feet of modern meeting space, the Black Bear Inn & Conference Center is the perfect location for corporate meetings, conventions and receptions, and their professional meeting planners look forward to working with you to make your next function a success.
Finally, the Black Bear Inn & Conference Center is the perfect headquarters for day trips to Camden, Acadia National Park and the beautiful Bar Harbor region. Enjoy Baxter State Park, Mt. Katahdin, the Moosehead Lake Region and beautiful fall foliage tours. For outstanding accommodations in the heart of the University of Maine's Black Bear Territory, come experience the hospitality of the Black Bear Inn & Conference Center.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 2:00 PM |
| Check-out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of last renovation: | 2012 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 68 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 68 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 3 |
| Suites: | 2 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 1 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 14760 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 200 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | 0.3 Miles |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 2.0 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar hours: | Comp. Wine Reception from 5pm to 6pm Mon. - Thurs |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: | Yes |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Cancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled by 4 pm the day of arrival without a charge. An extended cancellation deadline may be in effect for some special events. |
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| Nightly parking: | 0 |
| Total taxes: | 9.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Central location
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Sauna
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- TV - Free Cable
- Voicemail
Airport & shuttle information
Bangor International Airport is 8 miles away, just down Interstate 95.
Local shuttle info: Shuttle service available with 72 hour notice.
Breakfast information
Complimentary continental breakfast
Pet friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Well behaved pets allowed with a small fee. They must be supervised at all times. When asked if we allow dogs at our hotel, here’s what we generally reply: “Dogs are welcome in this hotel. We’ve never had a dog that smoked in bed and set fire to the blankets. We’ve never had a dog who stole the towels, played the TV too loud or had a fight with his traveling companion. We’ve never had a dog who got drunk and broke up the furniture. So, if your dog can vouch for you, you’re welcome too!”
Internet/Wi-Fi
Complimentary w-fi throughout the building
About Ascend Hotel Collection
- Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort
- Free wireless internet and continental breakfast
- Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools
- Flat-screen high definition TV's
- Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations
- Fitness center facility
The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection.
Feel free to use the Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Orono event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) |
Size (sq ft) |
Event 5'/6  |
Crescent |
Classroom |
Hollow Square  |
U-shape |
Boardroom |
Convention 8'/10'  |
Theatre |
Reception |
Regist. desk  |
| Blsck Bear Inn Conference Center | 60 x 60 x 8 | 3600 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | 360 |
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Blsck Bear Inn Conference Center
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
3600 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
60 x 60 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
12
Columns:
1
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
Half-day space rental fee:
$150.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$150.00 USD
Evening space rental fee:
$150.00 USD
Room rental rates are higher on the weekends.Packages available for large groups, teams, weddings etc.
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| Pink Room A | 0 x 0 x 0 | 900 | --/-- | -- | 40 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 80 | -- | -- |
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Pink Room A
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
900 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
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| Blue Room | 0 x 0 x 0 | 3960 | --/-- | -- | 250 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 400 | -- | -- |
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Blue Room
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
3960 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
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| Pink Room Combined | 0 x 0 x 0 | 3600 | --/-- | -- | 200 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 350 | 200 | -- |
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Pink Room Combined
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
3600 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
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| Pink Room B | 0 x 0 x 0 | 900 | --/-- | -- | 40 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 80 | -- | -- |
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Pink Room B
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
900 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
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| Pink Room C | 0 x 0 x 0 | 1800 | --/-- | -- | 70 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 150 | -- | -- |
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Pink Room C
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1800 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
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FAQs about Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
What time is check in?
Check in time is 2:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection have?
There are 68 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection?
Complimentary continental breakfast
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary w-fi throughout the building
Can I get a AAA rate at Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1 King Bed Suite 1 Room Suite Keurig Microwave, Refrigerator
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AARP 1 King Bed Suite 1 Room Suite Keurig Microwave, Refrigerator
Is there a gym at Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Testimonials:
"This has to be the easiest reservation I have ever encountered, as far as a group reservation anyway. When I made group reservations for my other daughter's wedding in Houston a few years ago, it was a nightmare! Wish I would have known about you then." Carolyn H. - Boston, MA
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