Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Old Orchard
There are literally hundreds of lodging places in Old Orchard, from tum-
ble-down cottages to modern, concrete high-rises.
Beachwood Motel
, 29 West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard 04064. The
Beachwood has the flavor of what this sandy resort town was like before
it became overbuilt. Small, two-story, motel-style establishment right on
the beach. Heated freshwater pool. 44 units with air-conditioning,
phones, cable TV. Some units have kitchenettes. Seasonal. Moderate.
934-2291.
Echo Motel and Cottages
, 8 Traynor Street, Old Orchard 04064. The
beach is only a short walk over a dune from this comfortable oceanside es-
tablishment. Modern rooms, some with kitchenettes and all with air-
conditioning, cable TV, phones, and refrigerators. Units available with
up to three beds. Studio apartments and cottages also offered. Open sea-
sonally. Moderate.
934-5174.
Portland
Holiday Inn by the Bay
, 88 Spring Street, Portland 04101. More than
200 rooms and suites, all with phone, cable TV, air-conditioning. Fitness
center, restaurant and lounge, gift shop, indoor pool, sauna and free cov-
ered parking. Close to Old Port District with its trendy shops, restau-
rants, night life. Bayside rooms have great view of Portland's bustling
working harbor. Open year-round. Moderate to expensive. Airport shut-
tle service.
775-2311.
The Marriott
, 200 Sable Oakes Road, Portland 04101. 227 guest rooms
and five suites all with phone, cable TV, air-conditioning. Indoor pool,
sauna, whirlpool, health club and golf. Room and valet service. Airport
transportation. Restaurant on premises open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Cocktail lounge. Moderate to expensive.
871-8000.
The Regency
, 20 Milk Street, Portland 04101. Located in the heart of
the historic Old Port District, the Regency sports 95 charming rooms and
suites nestled in a remodeled turn-of-the century stone armory. Phones,
cable TV, health club, restaurant and lounge. Moderate to expensive.
Open year-round.
774-4200.
Wells
The Midway Motel
, PO Box 1360, Wells 04090 (Route 1). Like most ho-
tels in Wells, the Midway is located back from the barrier beach. Still, it's
close enough to put you in the action yet away from the higher prices.
Suites and efficiencies are available, all with cable TV, air-conditioning
and phone. Outdoor heated pool. Cottages offered. Open seasonally. Mod-
erate.
646-6066.
