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Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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4 Godfrey Dr, Orono, ME, 04473
  • Place, Penobscot River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Maine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel in Orono with free breakfast and fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Penobscot River. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Penobscot River and 6 minutes from Penobscot Valley Country Club
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 7556 square feet (702 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Orono hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7,556 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 8.72 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Black Bear Conference Center
Black Bear Conference Center Orono
Black Bear Inn
Black Bear Inn Conference Center
Black Bear Inn Conference Center Orono
Black Bear Inn Orono
Black Bear Hotel Orono
Black Bear Inn And Conference Center Orono, Maine
Orono Best Western
Black Bear Orono
Best Western Orono
Black Bear Inn Conference Center Suites

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great place but highway noise was too much

Private but road noise was excessive
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend - comfy beds!

Exceptional customer service! We stayed in the jet tub suite and the room was very spacious with a super comfy bed! The living room and bedroom area was divided with folding doors which was nice. Each room had their own tv. The living room area had a futon and 2 comfy rockers. I'm not sure how well the room was cleaned though. There were gold fish crackers on the floor in the living room as well as straw and wrapper on the jet tub area. The bedding was clean and the tub was clean. The breakfast had gluten free bread - thank you! The breakfast also had breakfast sandwiches, omelets, oatmeal, waffle maker, yogurts, muffins, and bagels. When we arrived there was hot chili and lemonade in the lobby! There was also ice cream treats available whenever you wanted one. Also chocolate covered pretzel sticks! This was a very nice touch and much appreciated! I would definitely recommend staying here. You are only 2 exits from the Bangor shopping area and it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive, room clean, nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained and the bedding was so comfortable. The breakfast was very good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safety

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Cambridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly front desk staff. Pet friendly. This is a no frills property that is very close to the UMaine campus. Clean room and nice amenities (complimentary coffee and ice cream). My only complaint is that the walks are thin and you can hear all the noise from neighboring rooms. We were stuck next to a loud snorer. Nothing the hotel can do about that but I hope the next time the rooms are renovated they consider minimizing noise transference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm and Welcoming

Wonderful extras like hot soup and crackers in the libby and other sacks. Friendly staff at the desk and in breakfast room. Extensive choices in the breakfast room which is open 6-10, and refilled.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely stay there again.

Very nice hotel right off the interstate. Excellent breakfast choices. Great staff. Real close to restaurants, gas,and groceries. My wife and I actually thought that the beds were too soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD, LODA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
MUCH IMPROVED SIUNCE RENOVATION
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Washington

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Black bear, yes please!

What a beautiful hotel. The property is very well kept. The lobby is inviting and cozy. The chocolate covered pretzels at the desk were a nice treat after a very long drive. Check in was easy and the receptionist friendly. We were also offered sweet tea and chowder, it was broccoli cheddar at the time, complimentary. They also offered complimentary ice cream. The room was spacious and clean. All white linens makes for a very clean look. The hotel is pet friendly. I did not see any remnants for a pet anywhere so housekeeping does an amazing job! Proximity to many restaurants, attractions and the highway also makes this a perfect stop!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl C

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilla

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was a quiet retreat for us. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The were some drawbacks for this lodging. One, the pillowcases for the king size pillows did not cover the entire pillow which is somewhat unsanitary.Two, the inn stressed being green and for that reason linens and housekeeping services would be on an as needed basis. Most lodgings use this reason to keep costs low which is appreciated. However, if this policy is to be successful there should be places to hang up towels which was lacking in our room. Three, since we booked this inn through Expedia we were advised there would be no further charges but the inn added a $8 per night surcharge stating that it was required and could not be a part of the Expedia booking rate. Other than these 3 reasons the inn was very comfortable and offered nice amenities through free soups in the evenings and tasty omelets for breakfast. The staff is extremely hospitable and friendly. We would be open to staying there in the future since the points mentioned earlier could be reasonably corrected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel quiet and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice. Good breakfast and daytime snacks. Room was very spacious and bed extremely comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald, Somerville

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

fantastic breakfast, great hotel, best one i have been in in the area. will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendlyist people, very helpful and the only issue I had was the wifi which they did try and help with but front desk informed me as I told them about it as I checked out that they had reported it to spectrum. I told them to call daily until it was fixed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025