If you are dreaming of a getaway in Maine, then it’s time you treat yourself with the best of the best.
Conde Nast Traveler just dropped their 2025 Readers Choice Awards and the state of Maine crushed it, taking the crown as the Number 1 hotel in the entire Northeast.
Sitting pretty in Kennebunk is The White Barn Inn a beautiful spot with rave reviews for it’s top notch food, perfect services and charming touchers. Translation? They know exactly  what you need before you know you need it.

Maine Dominates 2025 Travel With Top-Ranked Hotels and Unforgettable Getaways

Charm and luxury mix so well at this hotel and it’s the perfect spot that feels like an experience, not just another hotel.
In addition to The White Barn Inn, the list highlighted other amazing Maine gems. Portlands, Docents Collection and Longfellow Hotel were ranked fifth and sixth on the list.
In Ogunquit is the Dunes on the Waterfront and they ended up at number 19, while The Claremont Hotel rounded out the list in Southwest Harbor at number 22.
Get this, over 12 Maine places were able to make this list, which means Maine’s can offer you the getaway you’ve been dreaming of.
Not bad for a northern state, mostly known for flannel, Moxie, and lobster huh?
This is pure proof that when it come’s to traveling, you don’t have to go far to have the vacation of a lifetime.

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