Welcome to Orono, Maine.

The Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center is conveniently located off Interstate 95 in central Maine near the University of Maine, the Maine Center for the Arts and the Bangor Mall. Friendly guest service agents and warm surroundings will greet you when you enter the lobby.

Our attractive rooms feature king- or queen-size beds, cable television, movies, AM/FM radios, irons, ironing boards, hairdryers and coffee makers. All guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each morning in the Black Bear Cafe.

With over 7,900 square feet of modern meeting space, the Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center is the perfect location for corporate meetings, conventions and receptions, and their professional meeting planners look forward to working with you to make your next function a success.

Finally, the Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center is the perfect headquarters for day trips to Camden, Acadia National Park and the beautiful Bar Harbor region. Enjoy Baxter State Park, Mt. Katahdin, the Moosehead Lake Region and beautiful fall foliage tours. For outstanding accommodations in the heart of the University of Maine’s Black Bear Territory, come experience the hospitality of the Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center.

Guest Comments –Best Western Black Bear Inn

“In our travels over the years the “Black Bear” has a class of its own when it comes to courteousness, cleanliness, and friendliness. The rates are very favorable too!”  James S. in Newfoundland (Please click here for more testimonials)

Hotel Information
**We are a 100% Non-smoking Hotel

• Number of Rooms: 68
• Meeting Space: Accommodates up to 300
• Credit Cards: American Express, Master Card, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover Card, Visa
• Currency: United States Dollars
• Cancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled by 4 pm the day of arrival without a charge. An extended cancellation deadline may be in effect for some special events.
• Guarantee: You must use a credit card to book on-line.
• Check In: 2:00 p.m. Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
• Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
• Airports: Bangor International Airport 8 miles
• Ratings: Best Western Director’s Award
• Pet Policy: Well behaved pets allowed with a small fee. They must be supervised at all times.

When asked if we allow dogs at our hotel, here’s what we generally reply:

“Dogs are welcome in this hotel. We’ve never had a dog that smoked in bed and set fire to the blankets. We’ve never had a dog who stole the towels, played the TV too loud or had a fight with his traveling companion. We’ve never had a dog who got drunk and broke up the furniture. So, if your dog can vouch for you, you’re welcome too!”

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