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The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

2.5 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, steps from Maine Discovery Museum

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Front of property
Reception
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Reception
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns, in the heart of Maine, is perfect for active travelers. Play 27 holes of golf or cycle through the countryside. Enjoy the on-site coffee shop/cafe and library. Cross Insurance Center and Eastern Maine Medical Center are just minutes away.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Junior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2015
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Broad St, West Market Square, Bangor, ME, 04401

What's nearby

  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cross Insurance Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bangor Mall - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chimera Coffee
  • ‪Orono Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pepino's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nocturnem Draft Haus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Portland Pie Company - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

Hotel near Eastern Maine Medical Center
Located close to Maine Discovery Museum and Cross Insurance Center, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and wedding services
  • Newspapers in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 6 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 6 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1873
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - September 2015
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 6.00 per night
  • Extended parking fee: USD 6.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 30 per stay
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Charles Bangor
Charles Inn Bangor
Charles Inn Vacationland Inns Bangor
Charles Inn Vacationland Inns
Charles Vacationland Bangor
Charles Vacationland
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Hotel
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Bangor
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Hotel Bangor

Frequently asked questions

Is The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Self parking is available for USD 6.00 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 6.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns located?

Located in Downtown Bangor, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maine Discovery Museum and Eastern Maine Medical Center. Cross Insurance Center and Husson University are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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