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The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

2.5 star property
Travelers rent bikes or book limo service to explore Maine's scenic beauty, with adventures waiting just beyond this welcoming hotel's doors

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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

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

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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Bangor, a neighborhood in Bangor, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Cross Insurance Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and snowshoeing. Visit our Bangor travel guide
Map
20 Broad St, West Market Square, Bangor, ME, 04401

What's nearby

  • Empty Wooden Benches Facing a Scenic Harbour at Twilight. Camden, ME, United States
    Waterfront Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maine Discovery Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cross Insurance Center
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Judy's
    8 min walk
  • Sea Dog Brewing Co.
    6 min walk
  • Orono Brewing Company
    4 min walk
  • Ichiban Sushi Bar
    9 min walk
  • Portland Pie Company
    3 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 bicycling 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 an elevator
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and wedding services
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 357 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property no longer exists! We had to scramble to find a last minute place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

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

Hotel I booked from this website doesn’t exist

This location, The Charles Inn at Vacationland in Bangor, ME is on your website and allowed me to book 3 rooms and it hasn’t been in operation for 2 yrs. I drove 4 hrs with family to arrive and find out we in fact did not have rooms to stay the weekend for my daughter’s college graduation. I had no other option but to look for 3 rooms elsewhere at the last minute and had to pay $1,300 more than I thought I was paying for the first place I thought I had booked. This location needs to be removed from the site so this doesn’t happen to anyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Christine, Presque Isle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The people were very nice with good communication but the room was very hot with no way to cool it off, no cool air and the shower curtain was rank smelling. No breakfast included, very icy outside with no close parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a nice location. Close to a lot of restaurants. The themes were a nice idea but there was nothing comfortable about this place. The amenities were the roll of toilet paper and a plastic cup.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door didn't latch well without locking and the area rug was covered in hair. Otherwise was good, breakfast in particular was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Cory

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a terrible stay here. We were on the top floor of the hotel and all night, about every ten minutes, an extremely loud fan/grinding noise went off (I think something on the roof?). We didn't sleep at all. Around 1am we tried calling two different phone lines, one on the hotel website, one that was posted down by the lobby, to see if we could switch rooms and no one ever called us back. The bed was really uncomfortable and the bottom mattress was dirty. Hardly any water came out of the sink either. I know it's an old hotel, I typically enjoy staying in them, but there's a difference between "old charm" and things just not working or being gross.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corrin, Canon City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff! They were extremely helpful! My only complaint is there wasn't ice and there wasn't a small refrigerator in the room (I'm a diabetic and I needed a way to keep my meds cold).
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cute little hotel right in the middle of Bangor! The roome are gorgeous, with antique furniture pieces. The staff is excellent, very helpful and professional. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unique historic aspect was really amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Two Thumbs Up

Loved The Charles and downtown Bangor in general. Cuteness all around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat old war era hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique style and friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Room comfort
It was quaint and what we needed for our trip. Ran out of toilet paper and there was not more in room and staff did not bring more when we called.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the theme room. I don't believe all the rooms are like that. Perhaps half.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is one of the more historic buildings in the area and has been nicely renovated. We liked the location and the room with the exception of having the sink in the room and not in the bathroom. Parking can be an issue as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very loud, no shampoo, 1/3 of a roll of TP and nothing else. people coming and going all night and morning we maybe got a few hours of sleep. Lots of homeless people around the hotel. Very thin doors and walls. Stay at a chain over this place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Parking is a bit tricky, but is a small inconvenience for the location. We enjoyed the the coffee shop next door and Portland Pie (pizza) which was in walking distance. The room is quaint and charming. This is not a chain hotel which is what we liked so much about it. The staff are friendly, warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and allowed to check in early after flying all night from Seattle. Very convenient hotel next to restaurants and river walk. Large rooms with historical furniture and photos.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quirky hotel in the center of the city. Very pleasant staff. Great location. Themed rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property was nothing I thought it would be. It’s a very old and nothing to write home about. It was decorated with antiques which was nice but the building itself was not good. Our two windows overlooked an ally with dumpsters and the smell of the old deep fryers oil from the restaurant next door. The window air conditioner had a crack of about 1/2” between it and the window. The one thing good was it was very close to restaurants. Parking was only on the street and a parking garage a block and half away. Parking was free on the street but was only two hour parking from 8:00 to 5:00.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Charles Inn was beautifully set up and staged from the lobby to the room. It is an old town with old buildings. With this comes extremely squeaky floors which does not induce a quiet environment. The room was beautiful with wonderful decorations (shelves of books, antique pieces, etc). Even the bed was an old wooden four-poster (very squeaky) but oh so comfortable! A few things that would have made the experience better is if the windows would have been cleaned. I had a view overlooking the town, but I couldn't take photos because of the grim on the windows. The cleanliness of the room could have been better as well. There were empty water bottles underneath the book shelve and the beside table and dust ( but adds to the antique look). However, I felt safe in the hotel as a solo female traveler and it was close to everything I wanted to see in the city. The staff were absolutely amazing and helpful. The city was cute and very fun. Overall I would recommend this hotel (especially for us Stephen King fans) to others for a short stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vanity sink clogged, bathtub floor felt like you could fall through it and you had to be a rocket scientist to turn on the TV. Bed was large but very noisy. Great location though and close to good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very chill boutique hotel… clean room, comfy bed, charming atmosphere… service and staff were super friendly and accommodating. Recommended for solo travelers or couples who don’t need a lot of bells and whistles, just a clean, safe, friendly, cool place to stay within walking distance of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Downtown layover in Bangor

The location of the Charles Inn cannot be beaten for nearby coffeeshops, eateries, and the riverside brewery! The front desk staff were very cheerful and helpful. Our room was not as clean as it could have been (stained bedding), and a bit dated (we had the "Veterans of Valor" room with a bit of local Mainer history, which may not be to everyone's taste...sounds like other themes may have been more interesting personally), but it was very comfortable nevertheless which made for a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021