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Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily self-serve breakfast
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$98
$90 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19

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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

Room options

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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
(14 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 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
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Orono

When you stay at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Orono, you'll be near the airport and within a short 3-minute drive from Penobscot River. .This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Cross Insurance Center and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Alfond Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Penobscot River - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Maine - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Cross Insurance Center - 13 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 13 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 14 min drive - 14.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Orono House of Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Governor's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the 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 center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Orono? This hotel has 7556 square feet (702 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7,556 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 8.72 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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. 625 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dakota

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was fine. Breakfast left something to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect, staff checking in were very kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Herman

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
Was not happy with the way the clerk was
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai Kiran Reddy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

DARRELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel inside & outside is very clean. Plenty of Safe Parking. Hotel Staff were Welcoming. Excellent Climate Control in rooms and everything worked great (except TV Remote in my room was stubborn to power On/Off). Rooms are clean & Quiet, but recommend bringing a fan or whitenoise device just in case. Beds --though new & plush-- were much Too Soft for me/my back, I had to make a Pallet on the Floor in order to sleep. I booked thru Expedia (known for giving Users a "Final Total Price") however, I was very Unpleasantly surprised at check in to be told the Hotel charges an ADDITIONAL $8/Night for 'hotel expenses'..! Since they offered "complimentary" pretzels, coffee, ice cream, and soup, I'm guessing that's the reason --I'd had rather kept my $16 & bought some Pastries at Governor's Restaurant down the road! Breakfast was good b/c of offering Protein choices like prepared Omelets with Sausages or breakfast sandwiches. There was also juice, coffee /liquid creamers, waffle maker, Fruit loops & Plain Cheerios, oranges, yogurt, toast and bagels available (just needed Raisan Bran and some pastries to reach perfection). Seating area is small, but there are 2 outdoor areas to sit as well as their cozy, nicely decorated Lobby.
Nice size TV
Lamps have USB connector
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for the price. Staff was very helpful. Parking and location were easy to find. Breakfast was very convenient with lots of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Great location, plenty of areas to walk dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharra Deanne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The passing was safe and easy. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and the whole place had a calm and inviting vibe to it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was okay, would have been nice to have a hot prepared breakfast instead of microwave breakfast sandwiches.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff, rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is definitely a diamond in the rough! All of the extra touches like water in the room, soup, and ice cream, available to guests, and the outstanding continental breakfast in the morning make this property a must! I will definitely be staying here again when I visit my son at college. Staff is super friendly and accommodating also!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent, quiet area with great parking and easy to get to and from events at the University of Maine Orono campus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for university access. Overall clean property with a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was disappointing ,,.. All microwave food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025