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Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
4 Godfrey Dr, Orono, ME, 04473
  • Orono Farmer's Market
    6 min drive
  • Collins Center for the Arts
    7 min drive
  • Hudson Museum
    8 min drive
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Orono

With a stay at Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection in Orono, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Cross Insurance Center and Penobscot River. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Orono Farmer's Market and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hudson Museum.

What's nearby

  • Collins Center for the Arts - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Bangor Mall - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • University of Maine - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Cross Insurance Center - 14 min drive - 10.7 miles

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

Hotel in Orono with free breakfast and a fitness center
Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection 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.

Languages

English

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
  • 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 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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

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 fire extinguisher, 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, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1007 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so much bigger than I expected. Very clean and the bed was the most comfortable hotel bed I’ve ever slept on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Norman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bath tub was worn away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good. Eating area is a bit small. A pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was older but bed was comfortable. Location was convenient. Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaclyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We stopped here in Late July on our way to the east coast. The room was nice with laminate floors and relatively new furniture but the chair had a strange smell and the bath tub had a ring on the side. We were in an accessible room so it was very spacious but the bed was quite uncomfortable. It was like sleeping on an over filled waterbed. The mattress seemed to be filled with air. The staff was pleasant and the main areas of the hotel were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Over charged
Was not happy with the extra resort fee opinion arrival. Had paid on line and was charged extra when I the pet fee. This is not a resort so didn’t know why I was charged
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I'm up in Maine visiting my family. I mistakenly reserved a handicap room through Expedia and the lady at the front desk acted like there was nothing she could do about it because I went through Expedia. I guess I could've acted like a Karen and asked for a manager and demanded a different room but I felt like she should've just made it happen. The hotel definitely had plenty of available rooms. I'd stay there again though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we ended up arriving quite late in the evening, our room was superb very large three bed suite was amazing and the beds were very comfortable. We also enjoyed the mini fridge with a freezer option as we had items that needed to be kept frozen and cold we will definitely stay here again during our travels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service
Not a resort don’t pay the resort fee
The front desk could be more personable. The room was clean and bed comfortable. Didn’t appreciate the so called resort fee that I did pay when I reserved and paid for the room. So I paid twice. And this is not a resort at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024