Convenient downtown digs within easy reach of shops, restaurants and local attractions like the Bates College Museum of Art.

We won’t bury the lede – this place is a former newspaper building turned design hotel with a stylish nod to its past.

Cheery downtown motel, painted classic white with dark green doors and shutters, and seasonally done up with hanging flower baskets galore.

In the historic Mellen E. Bolster House, with painstaking attention to detail to restore it to its original character.

Huge verandah with a fleet of rocking chairs: kick back like a classic.

Spacious suites have separate living and sleeping areas, plus full kitchens.

Why does breakfast taste so much better when someone else makes it for you? We don’t know, but the theory is proven here.

Known for its enviable flower gardens and selfie-ready moose sculpture, Top Notch has a warm, welcoming vibe.

Easy and comfortable, without unnecessary frills.

Stunning mountain backdrop, near the icy waters of Jackson Falls.

Near local biggies – golf courses and theme parks are less than 20 mins away(!).

Comfy, casual rooms have pillow menus for custom coziness.

Classic 1869 red brick walk-up in the enviable West End ‘hood – a mile from the cobblestone streets of the Old Port.

The glamorous salon-style lounge dishes up local brews, freshly-caught seafood, charcuterie & more.

Free Internet for those who get itchy at the thought of going WiFi-less.