Bangor,
Maine
Heading from home tonorthern Maine
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| Bangor, Maine provides a great place to stop for the night or for a rest when traveling to and from Presque Isle. There are some nice budget motels in the area near the airport. There are regular hotels (Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn, Courtyard) in this area too. There is the Airport mall for shopping, food stores, fast food and restaurants. The area by the Bangor Mall provides all that and then some. The four times I headed too Aroostook County I stayed in Bangor. This way I did not have to drive straight through. My leaving time to Bangor did not allow for a fourteen hour drive. Returning home I will drive from Presque Isle to home without an overnight stop. |
For some photos of my traveling in Bangor Please click here: |
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Hotel number One - The Country Inn at the Mall 936 Stillwater Ave. Exit 187 (formerly 49) off interstate I-95 Bangor, ME 04401 The Country Inn at the Mall is a gem of a hotel by the Maine Mall in Bangor, Maine. This is a great deal. Why did it take so long for me to stop in and ask about their rate and amenities? The rates are great! I was treated to a very clean, comfortable, large room with full cable television and free wireless internet access. Complimentary continental breakfast. The big bathroom has a large counter next to the sink. A separate vanity is next to the bathroom and closet. Table and chairs for dining. Soft comfortable chair for relaxing while watching television. Nice bed and comfy pillows. A nice Chinese restaurant is a few steps away next door. Many other restaurants, food stops, the Mall and a Multiplex cinema are a moments drive across the street. For their official site - please click here |
The Country Inn at the Mall - Room 119 - Bangor, Maine. 12/10/2004 at 1:34 a.m. Please notice my car key and wallet by lamp. |
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The Country Inn at the Mall, Bangor December 10, 2005 at 12:22 p.m. |
I had actually checked into and paid for another hotel that offered far less than this hotel for $15 less. After driving by The Country Inn at the Mall and wanting a better selection of television and other amenities I stopped in and asked what they offered and for how much. I then checked in here and didn't go back to the other hotel. |
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Hotel number Two - Motel 6 Bangor, ME 1100 Hammond Street I-95 exit 45B Bangor, ME
February 3, 2002 Room 269 and then 133 February 15 to 16, 2002 Room 125 February 19 to 20, 2002 Room 127 December 13 to 14, 2002 Room 255 July 14 to 15, 2003 Room 136 2004 Room
As you can see I really like staying at this hotel. That was until I found out about the Country Inn at the Mall. The Motel 6 is still good, but for an extended stay or even one night try the Country Inn. |
February 3, 2002 - 8:20 a.m. |
| A very nice motel
with exterior corridors. The first floor rooms are very convenient to your
car. Easy access for unloading luggage. The second floor requires a few
trips to the trunk for me. A good walk with full hands, opening doors to
get to the stairs, etc. This is big when staying here for one night. I
request first floor rooms.
The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The rates were dirt cheep. Free coffee in the lobby in the morning. There is a limited cable television selection. This is just as good as the Econo Lodge if not better.
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Room 133 - February 3, 2002 |
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When I checked in well after midnight on February 3, 2002 I was given this room, 269. With both hands full of luggage I trekked up to the door. I unlocked the door and pushed it open only to have the door stop moving after an inch or two because the safety latch was set. Imagine my shock and surprise. I immediately thought the room was occupied. I went to the wrong room and by chance it had the same key. After a few moments I realized the room was vacant. Apparently the door latched itself when closed real hard by the last person to close it. I went back to the lobby and got room 133. This is funny now that I look back on it. |
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February 3, 2002 |
 July 15, 2003 1:06 a.m. |
July 15, 2003 1:06 a.m.
Chain: Motel 6 |
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Econo Lodge 327 Odlin Road Bangor, ME Room 402 2002 January 17 to 18 While I stayed here only once I like to mention the Econo Lodge - Bangor because it was a very good motel and it was my first overnight in Maine.
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My room this stay at the Econo Lodge - 327 Odlin Road Bangor, ME was the upper right window on the fourth floor. Room 402. |
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The Econo Lodge Bangor is the second hotel in Maine that I've seen with this interesting feature. You need to insert your room key into this in order to operate the heater or air conditioning. This is a brilliant idea because it prevents the heater from being left on all day when the room is vacant. When you leave the room you take the key with you while this is in the off position. The hotel must easily save thousands of dollars a year with this feature. |
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This map shows the location of the Econo Lodge, Airport Mall, Irving Mainway, and the Motel 6 in Bangor Maine. These properties are located near the Bangor International Airport and I-95.
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(Audio was an actual recording from inside room 135 of the Motel 6 on July 15, 2003 at about 3:42 a.m. A second or two after the image on the left was taken.) |
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