Spacious Conference RoomsThe Best Western Black Bear Inn features over 7,500 square feet of modern meeting space along with 68 deluxe overnight rooms. Over the past several years the Best Western Black Bear Inn has handled hundreds of conferences, receptions, corporate meetings and group tour meals. Meeting planners from the University of Maine regularly use the Best Western Black Bear Inn for conferences and meetings.We are one of the state’s ADA approved hotels, and all areas of the hotel are accessible for the physically disabled. The hotel owns or has access to all of the most modern audiovisual equipment that you will need to make your presentation a success.
Whether you are planning a function for 30 or 300 the Best Western Black Bear Inn is the perfect location for your next event.
Let us take the worry out of your next meeting.
Conference Services
- Menu planning assistance Audiovisual assistance
- Off-site activity coordination
- Business services including computer access, photocopying and fax services
- Catering assistance
- Spacious Meeting Rooms
Meeting Rooms
Our Pink Room located on our main level has 3,600 square feet of meeting space when completely opened. The Pink Room can accommodate up to 275 people comfortably for a banquet. The room can also be divided into three smaller rooms if necessary. This feature offers great breakout space for corporate meetings and conventions.
Our Blue Room located on our lower level has 3,960 square feet of meeting space and has a built-in dance floor for weddings and social functions.
In addition to the above meeting space the Best Western Black Bear Inn also has several rooms that can be used for meetings of 10-12 people.
Meeting Room Layouts
| ROOM |
Theater |
Class-room |
Banquet |
Board |
U Style |
Reception |
| Pink Room Combined |
320 |
200 |
260 |
100 |
100 |
230 |
| Pink Room A |
80 |
40 |
50 |
50 |
40 |
50 |
| Pink Room B |
80 |
40 |
50 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
| Pink Room C |
150 |
70 |
100 |
70 |
70 |
100 |
| Blue Room |
400 |
- |
325 |
70 |
70 |
325 |
Comments about our Conference Center
“Staff deals with all the changes we cause with a smile and an effective, efficient solution.”
Kevin D.“
Ralph Michaud was especially helpful and professional. I can’t imagine how to improve on perfection! The Black Bear met my every need and far exceeded my expectations. My 25th reunion was a success because of this, and I remain grateful. I will highly recommend your facility in the future.”
Georgie P.“
…they set up an extra room because of time needed and very flexible and observant of needs of workshop presenters.”
Joe and Alex“
What else is there to say … undoubtedly my favorite place to hold my training sessions. Always a pleasure!”
Sherry C.“
Everything was great. The entire staff was friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to ensure that all went smoothly. I thank Ralph and all the staff for making the wedding a huge success.”
Laurie M. mother of the groom
John Bapst, Class of ‘61
“The quality of service and the food was excellent.” Troy
Paper Industry Management Association
“I am pleased to report that the Black Bear Inn came out with top marks, which, from our past experience, is not surprising. Special thanks go to Ralph, who quietly goes about his business, is always there when you need him, and sees to it that things go exactly as planned.” Phil
Northeastern Maine Library District
“Everything is always just right. I really enjoy having my functions at the Best Western Black Bear Inn as everything goes so well and everybody there is so nice.” Benita
Clemson Women’s Basketball Team
“Thanks for making our stay in Maine an excellent trip. Very first class establishment and service.” Kanetra
