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The Alden House B&B
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  • This beautiful Greek Revival home was built in 1840 with great attention to architectural detail including stately columns, high ceilings, carved moldings and imported German silver hardware on the doors and windows. Come and enjoy the cherry wood elliptical stairway, the many marble fireplaces, the handsome library, the spacious twin parlors and cozy conversation area on the second floor landing. Begin your morning with a sumptuous, full breakfast featuring fresh baked goods and Maine produce and products prepared and served by your hosts. On cool evenings and mornings a crackling fire will greet you in one or more of our marble fireplaces.

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  • Inn Details

    The Alden House is an inviting, comfortable inn in the coastal Maine town of Belfast, at the tip of Penobscot Bay. Built in 1840 by Hiram Alden,a banker and shipping merchant. The inn features classic architecture, expansive gardens, restful accommodations and delicious breakfasts. The inn offers easy access to all points of interest along Penobscot Bay, Acadia National Park, and Maine's Mid Coast region, not to mention the city of Belfast with it's quaint shops, galleries, restaurants and harbor. An undiscovered gem. We are committed to offering each guest a memorable stay, whether for a single night or entire week, business or pleasure.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Rose and Larry are both passionate about food, it's quality,flavor,and presentation. We both love the arts, music, literature, antiques, theater, movies. Larry is a bit of a sports nut, for Rose a day spent in the garden.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • All food local and/or organic

    • Architectural Detail

    • Expansive gardens

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • DVD library available for pc viewing

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  • Hiram Alden

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$179

    Named after the gentleman who built this home in 1840, The Hiram Alden Room is spacious and breathtaking in size, color and ambiance. It features a working fireplace with its original soft blue tiles and framed by a 7 1/2 foot handcarved cherry mantle. The room has a handsome burled walnut four poster queen bed with feather mattress, walnut dresser with marble top, an en-suite private bath and original marble sink in a separate alcove. The Hiram Alden room is perfect for a special occasion or extended stay.

    Penobscot Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$159

    The Penobscot room, named after our bay on which the town of Belfast sits, features a pencil post queen bed with feather mattress, and luxury linens. An antique mahogany dresser and comfortable sitting area with love seat makes this a peaceful sanctuary. A private bathroom and sink are located in the room, and your private shower is located one step across the hall. Plush robes are provided for your pleasure. This room has views of the gardens.

    Elizabeth Waller

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$149

    Off the dining room hallway is the Elizabeth Waller room. Central to the Waller room is a 7 ' foot tall, intricately carved, burled walnut, queen size bed with feather mattress and beautiful linens. Above the Italian marble mantle hangs a P.S. Kroyer sea print, a reminder that the ocean is just blocks away. The bedroom has a private bathroom with shower and retains the original marble sink in addition to a modern pedestal sink. With the views of the garden, fruit trees and veranda, this room is one of our personal favorites.

    Emily Alden

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$149

    The Emily Alden room features a queen size bed with featherbed and elegant linens. The orignal built-in glass front cabinet accents this room, providing wonderful closet space. This room has a private en suite bathroom.

    Annie Partridge

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$149

    Annie Partridge owned The Alden House at the turn of the century. A gingerbread antique queen with featherbed adorns this quaint, cozy room. This room also features a petite coal stove and en-suite private bath containing its original marble sink. Garden views make this room a customer favorite.

    The Old Belfast Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$129

    A brass queen bed with feather mattress and designer linens offers a warm welcome with it's folk art wall covering and whimsical decor. An original marble sink is tucked into the corner. Two Adirondack rockers offer a quiet place for planning the days excursions. Plush robes, antique chests and lighting give this room the feeling of home. This room shares a bath with the Centennial room.

    The Centennial

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$129

    The room's nautical theme is complemented by the twin size antique cannonball beds. Complete with feather mattress and cozy linens. This room receives the beautiful morning light. The Centennial and The Old Belfast rooms offer soft fleece robes for their large, shared bath which is directly across the hall. These rooms are perfect for the family or friends traveling together.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 - 7:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: High Season 2 night stay

    • Deposit amount required: 50% deposit upon reservation.

    • Cancellations: Full refund with cancellation 15 day notice prior to reservation. Full fee for cancellations subsequent to 15 days.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: At the discretion of Innkeeper

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Multiple Night
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 4

    • Quiet Season Rates

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00-9:00

    • Serving location: Gazebo, Veranda, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Oceanside

    • Village

    City

    • Bangor

    • Distance to city: 37 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1/8 mile from Main St (Post Office Square) south on Church St 4 blocks on left (corner of Church & Park Sts)

    Airport

    • Bangor, ME (BGR) 37 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Lighthouses

    • Kayaking

    • Cruises and Hiking

    • Windjammers

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

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    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We just spent two nights at the Alden Inn....what a wonderful experience. Larry and Rose were so gracious and made us feel very comfortable with attention to details. The breakfasts were special and very very good. They provided us with great recommendations for dining as well as day trips. We would not hesitate to return and hope we can do it sometime in the near future. Belfast has a very nice feel to it.....not as busy as other Maine towns.

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Owners Larry and Rosemarie are delightful. The food was very good and plentiful. Snacks and drinks were available at all times. The rooms are small with no air conditioning, however, they are very clean and well decorated. New towels, bottled water and chocolate candies were provided everyday. This is one of those great B&Bs that you makes you feel at home. Reasonably priced, good location, easy walk to town and water front.

    charming and friendly inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    We just returned from a two nite stay at the Alden House. Larry and Rose are truly delightful hosts - more like visiting friends in their home than your typical friendly innkeepers. The rooms are carefully and beautifully decorated and are very comfortable. The feather beds, high quality linens and excellent pillows were a real delight. Breakfasts are delicious and really special. The inn is immaculate, charming and very friendly. This is not a chain -it is a very personal place with warm, inviting owners. Our room was small, but lovely. There is no tv in the rooms or anywhere in the inn. Our room had a small air-conditioner, but the other 6 rooms in the inn did not seem to be air-conditioned. Larry and Rose are excellent hosts and we certainly wish them all the best with their new inn.

    Wonderful Hosts in a Cute Town

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We had a great time at the Alden House. Larry and Rose were wonderful hosts who offered up great suggestions for things to do in the area and lively conversations. The food was locally sourced and tasted great! Should we ever find our way back to Belfast, we will certainly pay the Alden House another visit. Hopefully by then they'll be serving dinner in the evenings, too!

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