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The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

2.5 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Maine Discovery Museum
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Front of property
Front of property
Junior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Front of property
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
20 Broad St, West Market Square, Bangor, ME, 04401
  • Maine Discovery Museum
    2 min walk
  • Penobscot Theatre Company
    3 min walk
  • Bangor Farmers Market
    5 min walk
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

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 bath
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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 bath
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Bangor

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns places you steps from Maine Discovery Museum and within a 20-minute stroll of Eastern Maine Medical Center. Highlights at this hotel include in-room plasma TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, limo/town car service and a library. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, express check-out and a corner/local shop. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this West Market Square Historic District hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Cross Insurance Center and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Husson University.

What's nearby

  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bangor Mall - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪High Tide Restaurant & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Carolina Sports & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Panda Boba Tea and Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Orono Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Maine Discovery Museum
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
  • Corner/local shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Plasma televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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: 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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-authorise 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 all 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
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

What is the cancellation policy at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Yep, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns has a self car park for USD 6.00 per night. Additionally there is extended parking for USD 6.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

No, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Christine, Presque Isle

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Julie Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genna

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Bob

Travelled with partner
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

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

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
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