CHILTERN INN, Bar Harbor

Chiltern Inn - A historic Bar Harbor hotel with art gallery, indoor spa, and marble-furnished rooms

Located in a tranquil eastern wing with just three guest chambers, this 4-star Bar Harbor hotel sits a half-mile from Acadia National Park's entrance. The Chiltern Inn features a 32-foot indoor lap pool, an 8-person hot tub, and an art gallery with a home theater. Guest rooms showcase Italian marble hearths, designer series two-person Jacuzzis, and marble double showers beneath skylights. The Yellow Room offers a king-size four-poster bed, while the Marble Room includes a queen four-poster with classic furnishings. A stone walkway through gardens leads to private entrances, and rooms include cable TV, bathrobes, and garden views. The property stands 15.5 miles from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport and within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, and the waterfront. Notable landmarks within 1-1 mile include Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church, Shore Path, and Agamont Park.

Pros

Private garden entrances with stone walkways

Indoor spa complex with lap pool and hot tub exclusively for guests

Custom-crafted furniture using reclaimed 1906 cypress wood

Knowledgeable hosts provide guidance to secluded Acadia hiking trails

Cons

25-kilometer distance from the nearest airport

No daily housekeeping service included