The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

2.5 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, steps from Maine Discovery Museum

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

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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20 Broad St, West Market Square, Bangor, ME, 04401
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Maine Medical Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Senior Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Bangor

Located in Downtown Bangor, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns is adjacent to Maine Discovery Museum and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Eastern Maine Medical Center. This 31-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe, limo/town car service, and a library.

What's nearby

  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cross Insurance Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bangor Mall - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chimera Coffee
  • ‪Orono Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pepino's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nocturnem Draft Haus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Portland Pie Company - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns

Hotel with a coffee shop, steps from Maine Discovery Museum
A local mainstay since 1873, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and express check-out. If you drive, self parking is USD 6.00 per night, and there's also limo/town car service. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include an ATM, a convenience store, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Plasma TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and free toiletries. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Bangor within a short 13-minute walk of Maine Savings Amphitheater and also 15 minutes on foot from Hollywood Casino at Bangor. You'll also find Waterfront Park and Penobscot River less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 6.00 per night. Though parking is limited, electric car charging is also available.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns include a casino at the property?

No, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub as well as a café and wedding services.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns for a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

The closest major airport to The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns is Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR), which is 3.6 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns.

Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.