20 Broad St, West Market Square, Bangor, ME, 04401
What's nearby
Maine Savings Amphitheater - 13 min walk
Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 15 min walk
Eastern Maine Medical Center - 20 min walk
Cross Insurance Center - 3 min drive
Bangor Mall - 5 min drive
Getting around
Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 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
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cross Insurance Center. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
31 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 6.00 per night)
Onsite extended parking (USD 6.00 per night)
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite garage
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Ziplining nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1873
ATM/banking
Library
Fireplace in lobby
27 holes of golf
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
Kitchen/kitchenette use costs USD 30 per stay
Refrigerators are available for an additional charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night
Parking
Self parking costs USD 6.00 per night
RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge
Extended parking costs USD 6.00 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Charles Bangor
Charles Inn Bangor
Charles Inn Vacationland Inns Bangor
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Charles Vacationland
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Hotel
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Bangor
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 6.00 per night. Extended parking costs USD 6.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited. RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino at Bangor (15-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.
Does The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns like?
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns is in West Market Square Historic District, a short 7-minute drive from Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) and 8 minutes' walk from Waterfront Park.
The Charles Inn at Vacationland Inns Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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 Poor
May 5, 2024
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.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 7, 2024
This property no longer exists! We had to scramble to find a last minute place to stay
Frank
Frank, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 20, 2022
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.
Christine
Christine, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2022
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2021
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2021
Anja
Anja, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 10, 2021
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.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2021
Door didn't latch well without locking and the area rug was covered in hair. Otherwise was good, breakfast in particular was excellent.
Natasha
Natasha, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 8, 2021
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.
Cory
Cory, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2021
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).
Corrin
Corrin, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2021
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!
Anja
Anja, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 2, 2021
The unique historic aspect was really amazing!
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2021
Two Thumbs Up
Loved The Charles and downtown Bangor in general. Cuteness all around.
Mary
Mary, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2021
Neat old war era hotel
Jason k
Jason k, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 27, 2021
Julie Lynn
Julie Lynn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2021
Very unique style and friendly service!
Genna
Genna, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2021
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 19, 2021
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.
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2021
I really liked the theme room. I don't believe all the rooms are like that. Perhaps half.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2021
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2021
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.
Bob
Bob, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2021
Cool old hotel.
Todd
Todd, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 13, 2021
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.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 13, 2021
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2021
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.