Literary coastal inn
An 1834 mansion operates as an easygoing summer inn, with rocking chairs along the front porch and poetry in the parlor.
“Its 36 rooms are designed with bright pops of magenta and teal.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Welcoming Camden summer travelers continuously since opening as a seasonal inn in 1901.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
it’s a vibrant tribute both to 19th-century New England and to mid-century modernism in its particular Northeast flavor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Camden Harbor and downtown restaurants are a short walk down High Street. Hiking trails up Mount Battie start nearby.
The rooms
Mid-century furniture, grasscloth wallcoverings, and rustic barn board outfit the bedrooms alongside plush robes and Lather bath products.
Restaurant
Pig + Poet
Red banquettes line the dining room, where dinner brings raw-bar seafood and seasonal dishes from local Maine farms.
At the table
Guests gather in the lounge beside the bar, where mornings bring complimentary small-plates breakfast and fresh coffee.
How it began
A parlor recital of Renascence here in 1912 convinced guest Caroline Dow to fund Millay's tuition at Vassar College.
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How we rate hotels.
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.