Modernist Victorian inn
An 1874 coastal mansion trades traditional New England chintz for saturated colors and European minimalism above the harbor.
“Overlooking the village of Camden for more than a century, Camden Harbour Inn is one of New England’s most celebrated boutique hotels.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Dutch designer Mascha Brunia offsets the 1874 Victorian frame with vibrant European minimalism.
Notable
Rooms feature goose-down feather beds, Molton Brown toiletries, and harbor-facing balconies.
Listed
A late-nineteenth-century Victorian mansion overlooking the harbor from a wraparound porch.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Needless to say, there’s more than a bit of European influence in the interiors, and the modernist furniture and hyper-saturated colors are a distinct departure from the classic New England style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bay View Street runs downhill toward village boutiques, where classic schooners pack the docks of Camden Harbor.
The rooms
Plush feather beds sit against bold color blocks, and select rooms open onto private balconies looking across the water.
The spa
Bodywork at the boutique spa focuses on neuromuscular deep-tissue therapy and hands-on Zero Balancing sessions.
Dogs stay too.
Natalie's Restaurant
French techniques shape Maine lobster and cold-water oysters, served either under red dining-room chandeliers or along the covered porch.
At the table
Red-fringed lamps hang above the bar counter, where guests settle in with classic cocktails and warm Maine lobster rolls.
How it began
Steamboat passengers first stayed here in 1874, before two Dutch hoteliers bought and completely overhauled the building in 2007.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.