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Colony Hotel the
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
4 reviews for Colony Hotel the
We spent a night a the colony hotel and, to be honest, it was just OK. I was expecting a lot more for $170/night.
A few good points... The location is absolutely beautiful. If you're looking for a spot where you can just chill out and read or think then the Colony is great. There are lots of spots, indoor and out, to sit and enjoy the view of the Atlantic and read. The Colony is also walking distance to Kenebunkport, so you can literally get at everything by walking or using one of the Colony's bikes.
Another high point was the breakfast, included in the price of our room. It went way beyond the standard continental breakfast and included many breakfast staples.
One thing about the Colony that rubbed me the wrong way was the amount of noise in the hotel. It felt like the walls were paper thin. I could easily hear folks talking and walking a=in adjacent rooms.
Bottom line, a pricey place to chill out and enjoy some beautiful views. I would expect a bit more for $170 per night, hence the 3 stars.
This is a great hotel in Kennebunkport. It has access to a private beach, salt water pool and a cozy library you can enjoy on a cool August evening. The lunch in their porch dining area is delicious with gorgeous views of the ocean. The rooms are also very comfortable, however if you can rent the house on the side of the hotel, take advantage of it, the views are spectacular, you can hear the waves crash in the evening and you have your own living area. The hotel is within walking distance of the village, as well as the Bush Compound.
If you ever stay at this hotel and order room service, ask if Delroy is working. He's the ever-smiling jamaican guy who balances trays on his shiny bald head. Give him a BIG old tip... he's awesome! I'm not even sure if he still works here, but it's worth a try!
The Colony is a New England classic with a great setting. However, I believe it is resting on past laurels and an older client base not interested in the latest amenities. The hotel needs some updating to be on the par with some of the other resorts of similar ilk. This includes the Mermaid Bar which looks over the pool and ocean. The staff is great but the setting needs some buffing up and the jazz band of old guys is quaint but not likely to appeal to those under 60. The question is how they will make change