How to Find Luxury Hotels In Bangor, Maine

Located in the Acadia region of Maine and situated along the Penobscot River, Bangor is the third-largest city in the state. Bangor is home to horror writer Stephen King, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and the Bangor Museum. In addition, the University of Maine is just a short drive away, in the town of Orono. Drawn to its natural beauty, travelers come to Bangor to enjoy the city's many offerings, including Acadia National Park, the second most visited park in the country. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Map of Bangor
• Valid credit card

Choose Location & Class of Hotel in Bangor, Maine

1. Call the Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau at 207-947-5205 to book luxury accommodations or visit the Web site (see Resources below).
2. Book a room at the Bangor Hampton Inn at 207-990-4400 or visit the Web site (see Resources below).
3. Consider less expensive lodgings along Odlin Road and Littlefield Avenue. The prices typically range from $65 to $100 a night.
4. Consider mid-range lodging on or near Central Street. You'll be near most of the city's restaurants, and one of the city's most popular bakeries.
5. Find luxury accommodations in the historic Broadway District or in nearby Old Town, just north of the city, to experience a true sense of Bangor's historical past.
6. Book a room near the popular Bangor Mall. It's the second-largest shopping mall in the state, containing numerous shops and several major department stores.
7. Explore accommodations in the neighboring city Orono to make checking out the University of Maine easy and convenient. There are plenty of inns and motels that cater to college-bound students and their families.
8. Obtain a luxury hotel reservation on Main Street to be within walking distance of the Penabscot Theatre Company and the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
9. Seek luxury accommodations in or near the city center to be adjacent to most shops, the University of Maine Museum of Art and the popular Pickering Square. Anticipate paying $135 to $200 a night for most hotel suites in this section of town.

Prepare for Your Hotel Stay in Bangor, Maine

10. Fly into Bangor International Airport. It's served by four major commercial airline carriers.
11. Get some exercise by walking around the downtown area. Bangor prides itself on having lodging, food, shops and bars all within easy walking distance of the downtown area.
12. Drive or rent a car to make sightseeing easy. The city isn't as pedestrian-friendly as you venture farther from the downtown area. Interstate 95 takes you in and out of town.
13. Consider taking a bus to get around Bangor. Bangor Area Transit serves the downtown and greater Bangor area.