“Can't wait to go back”

We flew into Boston and thankfully had my megellion gps, Or we would still be lost. We drove up to Portland and stayed in Kennebunkport. The trip along the coast was awesome. We loved Maine

“All-round top-notch, for family and dog”

A top-notch dog-friendly hotel at last! accepts dogs!). Our old labrador had a lovely stay (and therefore so did we). Very strategically placed doggie poop bag dispensers, we didn't see a single 'accident', all the lawns were perfectly clean. For once, we felt as if it was 'normal' and understandable to want to be on vacation with the 5th member of the family. On a non-dog note: pool was lovely (heated sea-water) and very under-used, which was great for me, as an adult swimmer. Food: we had a delicious evening meal in the restaurant, and we are quite 'discerning' in that direction. (Just a suggestion: espresso coffee, please!!) And the buffet breakfast was excellent - we arrived near the end, around 9.30 am, but it was still being regularly replenished with blueberry pancakes, scrambled egg, quite heavenly (and no doubt highly calorific) bread pudding (never before seen by us for breakfast at a hotel). International staff with no exceptions ALL very welcoming - smiles and greetings from everyone. This is not always the case in 'higher class' hotels, where sometimes the 'class' is lacking and even 'stuffy' on the welcome level. Not here - discreet AND friendly IS possible!

“By the sea”

Impressive building with a lot of history, and lovely sea views. Room was comfortable, breakfast good but could have done with coffee in room. Bar closed at 10pm and didn't serve hot drinks