Maine is filled with the cutest bed and breakfasts near some of the popular hiking trails but typical hotel chains can also be found. As someone who has visited these trails, it would be a good idea to look into the beautiful accommodations some of these bed and breakfasts offer to the tourists. If the Radisson is more of your style, there are plenty of discounted rates with AAA that can be booked online by any number of the online hotel reservation websites. Also, there are many resorts and spas as well as cottages and cabins that can accommodate an entire family or too!
For hotels, contact the Maine Tourism Association and the Maine Innkeepers Association for a list of accredited and trusted hotel operators. Many of the upscale chains such as the Radisson and Marriott are highly recommended as they have suites, villas, and spas within the hotel grounds. For a smaller budget, the bed and breakfasts are virtually all inclusive but do not have the same amenities as the spa.
These small bed and breakfasts are independently owned and some are placed on a prairie, pasture, or farmland. Some are virtually footsteps from the base of various hiking trails and others are located on the ocean or near the famous rivers of Maine. The B&B's offer your own personal shower and bedroom with breakfast and dinner served daily. Some locations offer tours of the grounds and others are specifically accommodated for hikers who are in the beginning stages of their vacation. The B&B's have very different check in and check out policies than the typical hotel chains so be sure to find out whether or not your hiking plans will interrupt with the schedule of the B&B hosts.
If hiking only takes up a part of your vacation to Maine, then consider staying at a resort and spa. After a long day, it's always nice to enjoy a nice dinner and massage after you've worked so hard. In the capital of Augusta, there are a whole host of luxurious day spas and resorts. Believe it or not, many of these resorts specifically cater to the hiking vacationers and if you call some of the hotels directly, they have vacation packages that include guided hiking trips.
For the ultimate experience when visiting Maine, there are various hiking spots in which a hiker can rest for the night on the trail. As the most unsafe option, this however does allow for the hiker to become more equipped with their surroundings and will let the vacationer experience the full benefit of what Maine's wilderness has to offer.
Regardless of where you decide to stay on your vacation, all of Maine's hospitality will engulf you and make your stay a very memorable and enjoyable one. From the enjoyment of room service and spas to the memorable cottages and bed and breakfasts, Maine's unique approach to showing hospitality to their guests is something that will greatly add to your hiking adventure.
