Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

The breakfast was excellent with changing freshly baked goods offered daily as well as eggs, meats, wonderful fresh fruit, etc. The breakfast staff and front desk staff were so attentive and always had a smile for the guests. While we didn't have our room serviced, the housekeeping staff smiled and greated guests as we passed by. This hotel was truly one of the best staffed properties I have ever enjoyed. (We stay in hotels at least one weekend a month year around.)

After we wrapped up in Kennebunkport, we travelled up further North to Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor is a beautiful resort town located on Mount Desert Island, which is also the home of the stunning Acadia National Park. We arrived into Bar Harbor just before 16.00 and checked into our home for the next three nights, The Bar Harbor Grand Hotel. The Grand Hotel is a replica of the much older Rodick House and has an older worldly charm to it. Location wise its right on main street and a less than five minute walk will get you to the towns Green. The interior of the building has a classic hotel feel to it, which some modern add on’s such as swipe cards for entry to the rooms. We found the bedrooms to be very spacious and comfortable. The beds especially were the comfiest we stayed in on our two week road trip. The bathroom was fantastic too, with a room size mirror and a nice deep bath and shower combination for a relaxing dip after a long day of exploring the local area. We included breakfast in our stay and we found it to be very tasty. The coffee was strong and there seemed to be a constant flux of the items on offer day to day which I enjoyed. Also due to its location the hotel is very quiet, as its just out of the town centre enough to provide pure quietness when trying to sleep. Finally the staff at the hotel were all very friendly and professional down to the last team member and we felt very welcomed during our time there.

This hotel has an excellent location right in town. My children were amazed when we checked in and they each received a free stuffy! This put the Bar Harbor Grand at the top of their hotel lists for sure. The breakfast buffet was excellent, our room was huge and the beds were comfortable. We were only there for one night, but would love to have a longer stay in the future.

Our hotel room was very spacious, clean and had a great shower. The hotel provided breakfast at no charge so we ate both mornings we were there and it was great! The location was perfect just at the end of the main street with all the shops and restaurants withing walking distance. All the staff were very nice and helpful. The location was also perfect as it is close to the entrances of Acadia National Park.

All staff were excellent - so friendly, attentive and welcoming, with a really genuinely authentically helpful demeanour. They should be proud!