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Black Bear Inn and Conference Center

2.5 of 5
4 Godfrey Dr., Orono, ME 04473
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
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Plymouth, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The staff here is especially friendly. We had a nice room with double queen beds that were very comfortable. My son was very happy that he had a real bed to sleep in instead of a pull out couch. We would stay here again.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I think the staff was very friendly and easy to work with. You have a great group of employees there and should definitely be proud. What they are NOT in control of is your lack of attention to this property. The carpet in our room was folded over in many spots, ceilings are coming apart, the room smelled musty and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

This is a GEM of a hotel. From the minute we walked in we were greeted by a genuinely friendly front desk staff. The hotel is impeccably maintained. We booked the double suite (for $10 more) and our room was freshly updated, spacious and included a fridge, microwave, a Keurig Coffee Maker and large screen HD TV. We were traveling... More

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

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We love hearing your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again the next time you are in our area. Take care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Front Desk Manager More

Scarborough, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Each year my husband and I attend the Special Olympics in Orono to honor my brothers. We have a 4 hour drive from our home - although the drive is not too long it still takes its toll on us physically. Friday nights we are exhausted after attending the opening ceremonies and look forward to sleep. This year we did... More

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thpalmer3, Front Office Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
15 June 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 happy that you enjoyed the Special Olympics and your stay. I wish we could have made the weather better for everyone. Take care and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Sincerely, Amanda... More

Fredericton, Canada
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

You know, we have driven past this place for years, and so yesterday evening I decided to head on in and see what they had to offer. We were not disappointed. While we did not try the restaurant, which we have heard good things about, the rest of the property is certainly clean, tidy, and safe. The staff were all... More

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your business and your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope the rest of your motorcycle trip goes well! Take care and thank you again. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Front Desk Manager More

Bowling Green, Ohio
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

There aren't many places to stay in this part of Maine so the Black Bear Inn should be getting a lot of business. The hotel is clean and situated close to a number of restaurants. The staff is fine. The only downside of the hotel is that it was not built well. Some of the hallways creak as you walk... More

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

Thank you so much for staying with us. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Your feedback is very helpful. So sorry about the noise, in the future please let us know and we will try our best to quiet other guests. Take care and thank you again for your business. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Front Desk Manager More

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

The hotel was very clean. Very friendly and helpful employees greeted us. Hotel offered wine and cheese and and also had the best gourmet food around. Very pleasant stay all around I needed help printing a boarding pass and the desk person helped me get it all printed and also was very helpful in helping us find where we could... More

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

Thank you so much for staying with us. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are so happy you enjoyed the food and your stay. We look forward to having you stay with us again. Take care. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Front Desk Manager More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I had a very good stay, even though I was visiting the Bangor area in the middle of a major convention, two statewide conferences, a HS Prom in our hotel, and a regional Bingo tournament! But the stay was quiet and went well.The staff was always friendly and upbeat, and the hotel had made some renovations since my last stay... More

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

Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, especially where we were so busy. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Take Care and thank you again. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Front Desk Manager More

Columbus. Ohio
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31 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

We were working a meeting at the inn and stayed there the night before. The room was adequate, although a bit tired. It seemed a bit overpriced [$160 plus tax] for the quality [and smell...musty]. We had some problems with program materials, and the staff were wonderful at trying to help. They just didn't have much to work with. Their... More

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

Thank you so much for the feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. This lets us know the areas we need to improve on and the areas we are doing well. Take care and thank you for staying and having your meeting here. Sincerely, Amanda Schmidt Guest Services Manager More

Farmington, Maine
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 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
16 May 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

 
 
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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 Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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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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