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Ware Street Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Comfort and gracious personal service abound in an inviting unpretentious atmosphere creating a feeling of warmth and welcome at this elegant home across the street from Bates College and convenient to the business district. Original 1940's charm enhanced by bright, airy decor. Each distinctive guest room offers private bath, cable TV with VCR, air conditioning, comfortable large bed, phone with modem jack, and desk stocked with the business traveler in mind. Locally made confections on your pillow at bedtime assure sweet dreams until you awaken to wonderful aromas of a scrumptious breakfast buffet (the innkeeper is an award-winning cook) which, on its own, will beckon you back.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Mike is a sports enthusiast, cyclist and runner, restores classic cars, and maintains, upgrades, and repairs the Inn . . . Jan's background is in politics, she's an award-winning cook and photographer, and she's active in community service. Maxwell & Sadie, their Shih Tzus, are the inn's "Official Greeters."

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Award-winning cook

    • College travel

    • Comfortable decor

    • Detailed amenities

    • Outstanding hospitality

    • Spacious grounds in city

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Guest refrigerator stocked with bottled water/soda

    • Candy dishes/biscotti jar

    • Laundry/dry cleaning service available

    • Patio/terrace

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    Nightly Rate

    $110 - $210

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Minimum stay: on high demand weekends

    • Cancellations: Credit card number guarantees room. No charge for room if cancellation three days prior to arrival date. Always a $15 cancellation fee.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: non-alcoholic drinks available

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7 - 9:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Stuffed French Toast
    Lucious pockets of French baguette stuffed with cream cheese and home made jam dipped in a rich egg batter and grilled til golden brown . . . served with Maine maple syrup.

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Central Maine

    • City

    City

    • Portland

    • Distance to city: 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Exit 80 off Maine Turnpike. Follow signs to Bates College. Turn right on Ware Street off College Street. On corner of Ware and College Streets.

    Airport

    • Portland, ME (PWM-Intl. Jet Port) 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Same as below.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Balloon Festival

    • Live Theater

    • Ethnic Festivals

    • Concert series

    • Liberty Festival

    • Dance Festival

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Moto-X Racing

    • State Parks

    • Bird Sanctuary

    • Walking tours

    • Ski rentals

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    Great as always!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Room nice, breakfast great, Christmas decorations were a very nice touch

    The best lodging for a Bates parent

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    The breakfast was very good. The granola is the best i have ever tasted with big chunks of apricots. Our room was extremely clean. We had the Juliet Room with a little balcony out the door. It was very romantic. The touches of home and the candy bowls throughout the establishment made me feel welcome.

    Slept Like an Oyster

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Very comfortable, clean, and friendly inn. Fast internet with printer. Excellent breakfast. Having a daughter at Bates, I especially enjoyed chatting with Bates trustees at breakfast, who apparently routinely book the inn when they meet at Bates. i believe I was the only one in the inn who was not a Bates trustee. Quite an endorsement!

    Enjoyed our stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Exceeded expectations in every way. Immaculately clean, charming, warm and welcoming. Yummy breakfast too!

    Convenience and Comfort

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

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    This quiet inn is a one-minute walk from the Bates College campus which my daughter and I were visiting. We stayed in the Daisy Room which had a country theme. The price of our room was comparable to the usual chains in the area, so the Ware Street Inn was a real value when you consider its location, charm and the included breakfast of waffles with real maple syrup and homemade rhubarb-raspberry-apple compote. Great coffee, too. The room and attached private bath (which looked like it had been recently renovated) were roomy and extremely clean. The bed was comfy and there was ample lighting. The downstairs common area was welcoming and comfortable, too. Jan, our host, was warm and efficient. Just one suggestion--ask Jan how to set the shower dial to get the water hot--it took me a while to find the right position for the dial. Once I did, the shower was strong and plenty hot.

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