Inn At The Agora, Lewiston

Inn At The Agora - A Boutique Hotel in a 19th Century Mansion with Elegant Parlor, Specialty Suites, and Kennedy Park Views

Located in a historic 19th-century mansion with 12-foot ceilings, Inn At The Agora stands as the highest-rated Lewiston hotel, situated across from Kennedy Park. The property features unique accommodations including the Bates Bobcat Family Suite with a queen bed, antique vanity, and flatscreen TV with Roku, plus the adjoining Bobcat Den with twin daybed and game console. Each of the specialty suites offers private en-suite bathrooms, writing desks, and views of either the picturesque courtyard or neighboring historic buildings. A 24-hour guest pantry provides snacks, drinks, and a Keurig coffee maker with tea and hot chocolate options. Guests can relax in the elegant parlor, enjoy the wraparound front porch overlooking the park, or gather in the courtyard beside the Agora Grand Event Center. The inn sits less than a mile from Bates College and approximately 34 miles from Augusta State Airport, providing convenient access to Lewiston's diverse ethnic restaurants, renovated mills, and two world-class hospitals.

Pros

The property features electronic Yale locks for safe and easy access

A game room stocked with board games is available for guest entertainment

The inn provides complimentary breakfast vouchers for local restaurants including Forage Market, known for fresh brick-oven baked bagels

The boutique inn caters specifically to Bates College families, business travelers, and urban tourists interested in Lewiston's diverse culture

The location offers proximity to Maine's lakes, mountains, and coastal villages less than an hour away

Cons

The front desk is not staffed 24 hours a day, though innkeepers live onsite and can assist when needed

Guests with pets must keep them accompanied at all times and cannot leave them alone in rooms