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Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property
Orono hotel with conference center

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Nestled near the airport, Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a warm welcome with free self-serve breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Unwind at the sauna or stay productive at the 24-hour business center. With meeting rooms and helpful staff always on hand, this hotel is perfect for work or play.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is $144
$165 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
4 Godfrey Dr, Orono, ME, 04473

What's nearby

  • Collins Center for the Arts - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bangor Mall - 7 min drive - 11.9 km
  • University of Maine - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 13 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 14 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

When you stay at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Maine Savings Amphitheater and Hollywood Casino at Bangor. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Cross Insurance Center. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 68 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7556 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 8.72 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino at Bangor (13-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and hunting. Enjoy amenities like a sauna, a fitness center, and a picnic area.

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Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a wide variety of food and was well-stocked with a friendly staff member re-stocking throughout the day. (31 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

May stay

Great quiet place breakfast offings could be better
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, modern, comfortable beds. The lobby offered chicken soup in the evening and free ice cream, which my kids loved.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value

This was the second time we have stayed at this property, we always enjoy everything on our stay. The employees are very kind and helpful. When we come back to the Orono area we will definitely book rooms here.
LIDIA, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good stay

Staff was friendly. Beds were the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in, in a hotel. Was nice and clean.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our 2-night stay was enjoyable close to the event. Quiet, clean and comfortable rooms.
Albert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel

Friendly and clean! And the breakfast was well stocked and a friendly women cleaned all the time and re-stocked. I like the wooden floors which is much cleaner than carpet!
Cordelia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Black Bear Quality

Our stay at the Black Bear Inn was amazing. The room was extremely large, clean and the bed was so comfortable. The sheets and linens were of great quality. I;d highly recommend this place.
Grace and John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service!!
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Area
Claude, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room clean friendly staff
HEIDI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the newly renovated rooms!
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
STEPHEN, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient stay on our way north
jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet rooms. Staff was very friendly! Easy check in/check out.
Howard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean and updated. Plenty of parking. Right off the highway.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional, with 24 hour snacks and coffeee
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great price and wonderful amenities
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Service was excellent
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I thought i lost keys and the staff went out of their way to look after we checked out.
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Orono

Great hotel. clean and friendly staff
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

have stayed here several times and have another reservation for a month from now. Great place.
Allison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very good, only breakfast options were a bit disappointing
Dirk Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a great stay and this is a very nice hotel. The breakfast could be expanded a little bit. Maybe a few different choices of breakfast sandwiches perhaps. Otherwise it was great and we will be back
Brian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a very comforrable experience.
Ed, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very family friendly and very welcoming. The staff there were very sweet and kind. If my husband and I come visit again I’ll definitely come to this hotel again.
Christina, 1-night trip