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Black Bear Inn and Conference Center

2.5 of 5
4 Godfrey Dr., Orono, ME 04473
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Orono
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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BigDaveOklahoma
Choctaw, Oklahoma
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Just returned from a week there. The hotel is in the process of some, in my opinion, much needed updates, but nothing hindered our stay. The front desk staff and the general manager were all fantastic. The dinner we had for my dad's 70th birthday was second to none. Fabulous meal, wonderful crew and just an all around great time.... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. I will post for our staff especially our food and beverage crew. They are good and they will appreciate your feed back. Tom Palmer/GM More

Pachydiplax
Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

My wife and I spent 10 days at the Black Bear in June 2010, part of the tima as delegates to the annual meeting of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas. As "foreigners" we were made especially welcome and the front of house staff did everything they could to make us feel at home. Our room on the second floor... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
25 November 2011

Thank you and all the members of the Dragonfly Society. It was a pleasure working with your group. I will communicate your comments with our hotel staff and speak with the chef about the steak. I apologize for that poor meal and we will work to ensure that doesn't happen in the future. Hope to see again in the near... More

Paige C
Portland, Maine, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The staff was super friendly and we were able to quickly get into our room even though we did not have a reservation. The bear theme was cute and not over done and our room got really nice sunlight. Hot showers are very important to me, so I was very pleased to find the water had great pressure and stayed... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
16 November 2011

Thank you for your kind comments. I will review and post your comments for our staff. They are the ones who do all the work. I hope next time you visit you will be early enough for our complimentary wine and cheese reception. Thanks again. Tom Palmer/GM More

Jleesure
Fairfield County, Connecticut
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here for work last September and wasn't impressed. When I needed to come up to Orono again this September I decided to give the Black Bear Inn another chance as it does have potential- the staff are very nice. My room was on the second floor and I decided to take the stairs. They were old and flimsy... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
20 September 2011

Thank you for your comments. They are very helpful. We did not live up to our usual high standards and I apolgize. Our staff will review your comments and I guarantee your next visit will be a positive one. Thanks again, Tom Palmer/GM More

bethinmaine
Winthrop, Maine
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

I had to stay at the Black Bear Inn recently in order to attend a funeral of a lifelong friend. I was very happy to have such an easy check in process and such a friendly and welcoming staff. I got checked in in minutes, had a delicious cookie, and then headed to my room. My room was clean, bright,... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
20 September 2011

We definately appreciate your kind words. We have upgraded in many areas. Everyone seems to like the complimentary wine and cheese reception. It has been a big hit. Thank you and we hope to see you again in the near future. More

ninetoesjo
Harrisville, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

We stayed in 7 different hotels throughout our Main trip and the Black Bear was the most pleasing. The rooms were roomy, clean and beautifully decorated with a rustic lodge theme that was cozy and pleasing to the eye. (I thought it might me "hokey", but no!) With all that expected comfort, we were also pleased to be invited to... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
23 August 2011

Thanks for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed hotel and the complimentary wine and cheese reception. We just just started the 'reception' and it has gone very well. I will pass your comments on to our staff. Thanks again Tom Palmer/GM More

NatureLover9331
Flemington, New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here in May for two nights and was so disappointed on cleanliness. It's an older hotel; however, the age of hotel should not be an excuse for being dirty. The floor was not vacuumed; there was brown and red splatter marks on the wall and door; the sheets did not fit and there were stains on the bedspread;... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
11 August 2011

Sorry you had a bad experience someplace but it wasn't here. We don't have any men working the desk and we have no record of an incident like this in our log. Our staff is here to take care of any problems that may arise. Waiting 3+ months to post a responsee is not helpful wherever you stayed. Try us... More

nononsense42
CANADA
Contributor
12 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is our second stay at the Black Bear Inn and we loved it as much as the first. They happily took our little Scottie as a guest and we appreciate that very much. We wanted a room with a fridge and the room they had for us did not have one. Guess what! They brought us one. The staff... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
11 August 2011

Thanks for your comments! We watch Tripadvisor for comments and we appreciate your kind words. See you soon! Tom Palmer/GM More

animallover39
Monroe, Maine
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

My room was clean and comfortable and the staff was warm and friendly! Great Job! More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
28 July 2011

Thanks for the compliment. I will pass your comments on to our staff. They are a friendly hard working crew. We are lucky to have them working for us! Tom Palmer/GM More

SheRidesABeemer
Nashua, NH
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2011

I have stayed at the Black Bear Inn several times over the past few years. It used to be a Best Western. The staff is very attentive and helpful. Fresh cookies at check in. Motorcycle friendly. The location is excellent, easy on/off highway. Walking distance to fast food, take out Chinese. Rooms are clean and comfortable, right down to the... More

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thpalmer3, General Manager at Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, responded to this review
11 June 2011

Thank you for your kind words!!! We hear so many positive comments but to see it in writing makes all the difference in the world. I will share your comments with our staff. Thanks again!! Tom More

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