Perched high on a bluff overlooking the picturesque Frenchman Bay, the Bar Harbor Hotel ~ Bluenose Inn is a stately addition to the view... more »
Perched high on a bluff overlooking the picturesque Frenchman Bay, the Bar Harbor Hotel ~ Bluenose Inn is a stately addition to the view looking back from the water onto Mount Desert Island. The historic property built by the wife of the late American artist, William Morris Hunt, and owned by a progression of America's most influential families has become a standard bearer among the inns offering hospitality to the many visitors who come to appreciate the wild beauty of the Downeast coastline and Acadia National Park. The 98 room 4 diamond resort dressed in classic Victorian architecture features two lodging buildings appealing both to those who are looking for the luxurious in the Mizzentop and those who desire the personalized service of an upscale resort with more modest accommodations in the Stenna Nordica. All guests enjoy the use of indoor and outdoor heated pools, Jacuzzi, steam room, fitness room, and on property massage therapist. For the dining pleasure of guests, breakfast and dinner is casual at the Rinehart Wonder View Restaurant with its glass walls and stunning views of the bay. The Great Room Bistro and Lounge offer light dining, full beverage service and entertainment nightly in season. The Rose Garden is the crown of dining experiences in Bar Harbor. This four diamond restaurant furnishes culinary artistry and unparalleled wine selections in the beautiful garden motif dining room.
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Great food by Gennie T. at InsiderPages
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Posted Nov 10, 2008
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The Bluenose is a great place to gather and have a great dinner. The food is wonderful and the service was good too. I thought it was a little pricy though.
50 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
I stayed here TWICE in June while on a motorcycle trip.
Close to the Cat Ferry,
I have to say the people at the front desk were friendly, customer orientated,
The lobby also had a nice sitting area, it's like an old motorcourt motel that has been remodeled, The rooms were clean and bright, the bathroom's were a little small, they have wifi thru the rooms so you can get on the internet.
The 2nd time I came back thru a week after my first stay, I stopped in to get a room and the lady at the desk remembered me! How often does THAT happen?!
I plan to be back in Bar Harbor in Sept '08 and plan to stay there again!
Next door is a micro-brewery & steakhouse that I would highly recommend.