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The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

2.5 star property
Hotel near Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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20 Broad St, West Market Square, Bangor, ME, 04401
  • Place, Maine Discovery Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bangor

Downtown Bangor stay.With a stay at this Downtown Bangor hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Maine Discovery Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Eastern Maine Medical Center. Cross Insurance Center and Husson University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Maine Discovery Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Judy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Portland Pie Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carolina Sports & Spirits - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Orono Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

Hotel near Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns. The hotel can provide limo/town car service and wedding services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Bangor hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1873
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Plasma televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Charles Bangor
Charles Inn Bangor
Charles Inn Vacationland Inns Bangor
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Charles Vacationland Bangor
Charles Vacationland
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns to the airport?

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns is 4.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns offer free breakfast?

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino at Bangor (17-min walk) is nearby.

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 costs USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 6.00 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 6.00 per night.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns have a pool?

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns does not have a pool.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns to downtown Bangor?

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns is 0.3 mi away from Bangor.

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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4/10 Poor

Christine

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Corrin

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unique historic aspect was really amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jason k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat old war era hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Genna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique style and friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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