Name: Asticou Inn
Address: 15 Peabody Drive, Mount Desert, Mount Desert, Mount Desert, ME 04662, United States of America
Rating: 7

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Asticou Azalea Garden

Thuya Garden

Northeast Harbor Golf Club

The Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

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Mount Desert

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This hotel is in a lovely location and has so much potential, however this year, it just seemed seedy and sad, understaffed and neglected.  At the price we paid per night, we expected the experience we had the first time we visited at the same time of year.  The prices had gone up, the service, quality and appearance down.  Hopefully the upcoming renovation will restore the grandeur of the property, but I will think twice before staying again depending on future pricing.

Not worth the price

Showing signs of sad neglect. Services were non-existent, bar and restaurant were closed, no maid service. Place was falling apart, lights flickering continuously, shower zip tied, wooden plank supporting bathtub. Wallpaper peeling off walls, large cracks in bathroom tiling, doors stuck closed - it feels like they gave up in the five years since we last visited. Probably won’t be coming again.

Sad end, we won’t be returning 

This is a place where you feel both pampered and at home.  It feels like what it is:  a slice of heaven, the real Maine with all its glorious beauty and understated elegance.  This was our honeymoon, and we loved it!  The complimentary Breakfast was full of gourmet goodies:  figs, cashew granola, home-baked blueberry coffee cake to name a few.  The meals in the Dining Room were graced with the original exquisite hand-painted wallpaper and with spectacular water views that set the atmosphere for our delicious food and sumptuous drinks.   We just loved the balcony in our room and sat there to enjoy our panoramic view and sip champagne.   Who can ask for anything more?  

Real Down East Maine

The property is an amazing location on the East Harbor, close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Great potential as a big old lodge. Very comfortable beds but generally uncomfortable rooms and bathrooms. Needs some “heart”. And definitely needs an emergency generator for at least the water pump and the kitchen for times like the one we just experienced after a bad storm. Generally no prep for safety or comfort of guests. 

Needs help

Room was very dated (‘70’s) kind of motel quality but the cost was as if we were in a 5 star luxury hotel. Only 2 out of 3 lightbulbs in the bathroom work. Has a lot of potential with proper updates. Gas station quality coffee.

Way overpriced but nice location

Photos tell the real story of our bait-and-switch experience... I am heartbroken about the state of the Asticou Inn. I *loved* the Asticou Inn. I remember the grand inn that it once was and stayed there several times. There can be no more denying that this historic property needs a complete renovation and all of the staff needs to be retrained immediately.   As another reviewer wrote, it is shockingly bad. 

Based on our previous experiences, I couldn't wait to stay at the Asticou Inn. But, less than ten minutes after I stepped foot in the inn, I couldn't wait to leave.  

Our full-price room was probably a staff dormitory room; it was depressing and not what we expected. When paying full price, as a consumer, I expect one of the rooms advertised on the web site.  This was an obvious bait-and-switch and it should be reported to the  Maine Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division - yes, it was that egregious. 

The room and bathroom were so bad that I had to be sure that the Inn was not making a mistake, so I walked downstairs to inquire about it.  It was difficult to get the attention of the front desk clerk, who was standing in the lobby chatting with the maitre d' who was leaning all over the host stand in the bar area.  Both of them were trying to avoid making eye contact with me. After a couple of minutes, it was obvious that they were ignoring me and I had to interrupt their conversation.  *****I asked the front desk clerk about the quality of our room -  she emphatically denied that our room was subpar. When I asked her about it she said, "Did you receive a Queen room?" (yes)... "And do you have a harbor view?" (yes). I was floored!  She was overtly hostile about it.  She could not have cared less and I was basically told to "shove it."*****  

Unfortunately, I read that the previous owner died. Now, the Asticou Inn is neglected, overpriced, and basically self-service. It appears that its primary source of revenue is [bike] tour groups who never knew the property in its prime.  

Someone, PLEASE, buy this hotel and restore it. The Inn has great architecture and its location is unmatched.  The Asticou Inn needs to be saved. This is a shame!

Avoid. No longer a great inn. Heartbreaking for former guests. Former owners would be mortified.

Would not recommend for a wedding.  The grass wasn't mowed in weeks.  The event coordinator could not be found and was not helpful.  Food allergies were not taken seriously.  The leftover wedding cake disappeared.  Total disorganization.  The champagne toast went missing.  Front desk staff messed up room accommodations.  High cost rooms, with no amenities. Rooms are falling apart, very old and not well kept. 

Lovely location, Terrible accommodations.

Very expensive for hotel that is not near anything you visit on the island.  Pool was closed early for season.  No television in rooms.  Wifi very spotty so you cant stream anything on personal devices.  Not even many outlets to charge things.  Bathroom small and has old rubber mat for tub, broken toilet seat etc. Restaurant closed for wedding.  We had no place to eat and had to drive 20 minutes in dark unfamiliar area to find something.  Party was screaming all night outside window and could not sleep. I get its an old building trying to maintain charm but that cant be the excuse for poor service and accommodations.  

Shockingly Horrible

Wonderful location overlooking the bay...BUT...If you are spending this kind of money, then add a few more $$ to your plan and stay somewhere nice.  If you choose to stay here, then don't gripe later if you have seen this review.  My wife and I are seasoned travelers, and we have paid much more and much less for wayyyy better.   

We paid for king bed but got two twins shoved together.  Nothing like a valley in the middle of the bed.  We asked to be moved to a room with a real king, and we were. New room nicer, but shower is not a shower.  Old free-standing tub with 22" X 22" shower area because of roof slope and ceiling restriction.  Think "Karate Kid" and Halloween dance costume for Daniel Larusso.  Like showering in a cylinder.  Running water causes air pressure differential and curtain to draw in and stick to you while showering.  GROSS!  If I had to do it over, I would not have bathed.  If management responds to this post, see if they have the guts to post a picture of the bathroom (specifically, the shower area) in 304.  Don't fall for that room if they hand you the key. 

Rotten wood framed screens with huge gaps that let bugs in, but you have to have windows open at night because no AC.  Swim in your own sweat if a warm night. Couldn't' use chairs on our balcony because seat wicker all broken, and it appeared to have been like that for a long time.  Shows lack of concern for property.  

Breakfast food service table not restocked after main early crowd goes through.  I asked attendant, and they said that they don't restock even when we had 1.5 hours left before breakfast "ended".  Maybe that young person just didn't want to do their job, or they were telling the truth and didn't care.  Most likely, not coming back for the next season to work here.

Asticou was SPECTACULAR maybe 25 years ago, but not now, just rotten wood and peeling paint.  Very sad to see a once beautiful place and landmark of the community let go to become run-down.  Entry, grounds, and dining areas are nice, but not the two rooms that we were in, and the exterior is in horrendous condition.  With proper maintenance, old buildings can remain elegant.  Management/Ownership has let this one go, and it is now an eyesore for the island!  Needs a MAJOR renovation, but it may be too late and the cost too much, because of the condition that they have allowed it to slip to.  There may be some nice rooms, but we did not experience them.  TOTAL RIP OFF at $388 per night.  DON'T WALK, RUN!!

Don't trust the pictures on their website or fake positive reviews from employees or family members!

Best thing was free parking & hot water.  No TV, no chair or reading lamp.  As a solo traveler after a long day wanting to kick back I listened to road noise and creeking stairs all morning & night.  I almost went to Walmart to buy a TV.  I wanted peace & quiet.  Value was not there.

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