About West Street Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Bar Harbor overlooking Frenchman Bay, West Street Hotel Hotel features ocean-inspired accommodations located within walking distance of local business and attractions.
Guest rooms include private balconies with views over the water, flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, Keurig® coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Private bathrooms feature Venetian tiling and upgraded suites add separate bedrooms and lounge areas.
Guests can relax in the rooftop pool, enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, or book skin and body treatments in The Spa at Bar Harbor Club. Travelling professionals are invited to take advantage of over 11,000 square feet of flexible event space. Concierge services are available as well.
Stewman’s Lobster Pound serves up authentic New England seafood cuisine, and visitors can enjoy drinks and authentic Irish food at Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant.
West Street Hotel Hotel is within one mile of attractions such as Bar Harbor Whale Museum, Jesup Memorial Library, and Acadia National Park.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Beautiful and classy facilities.
Guests loved the appearance and overall atmosphere
of the building and the rooms, stating that the hotel’s nautical
theme is attractive and very well-done. The suites and common areas
were also said to be spotlessly clean and well-kept.
positive:
Perfect waterfront location in Bar Harbor.
The hotel is within walking distance of everything there is to do in Bar Harbor and is a short drive from the expansive Acadia National Park. Reviewers also raved about the scenic waterfront location and the great views over Frenchman Bay.
positive:
Hotel and restaurant staff provide great service.
The hotel staff was highly praised for their friendliness, attentiveness to the needs of their guests, and responsiveness in dealing with any problems that arose. The two on-site restaurants were also highly-rated for the quality of food and service.
Negative Reviews
negative:
The hotel is overpriced for what you get.
Many people felt that the hotel’s booking costs were a bit steep for what was offered. Guests would have liked larger rooms and more amenities for the price, noting that services often found at upscale establishments were missing here.
negative:
Booking issues are not uncommon.
A number of visitors encountered issues when booking and checking-in at the hotel. Problems included reserved suites being unavailable due to over-booking, rooms being double-booked, and lost reservations.
negative:
Housekeeping could be more thorough.
Reviewers stated that some of the housekeeping staff could use more training. Guests reported that the cleaning was not always very thorough and that the housekeepers neglected to replace things like towels, cups, and bathroom supplies.