Hartstone 旅館

What a great birthday dinner I had here last night! We had our choice of dining rooms and chose a cozy, beautifully decorated one with seating at a bay window. The menu was short and offered very tempting choices. We started our meal sharing a half order of ribs (4 meaty ones with the meat literally falling off the bone). We asked for advice for our main course choices. The sommelier was not available but the welcoming and knowledgeable manager, Megan Kelly, greeted us and gave us thoughtful suggestions which worked very well with our choices. We three each chose a different main course and each was exceptional - a risotto with optional grilled shrimp, duck breast with middle Eastern seasoning and sauces, and a filet mignon with two different sauces on the side. The duck breast and filet mignon were accompanied by excellently cooked and seasoned vegetables. We shared two desserts, both unusual and exceptional. One was an ice cream that was spicy and sweet and the other an individual layer cake stack made with rounds of pound cake soaked in a raspberry sauce, layered with berries, and further enhanced with cardamom-flavored whipped cream rosettes. The servers were attentive and knowledgeable throughout. The superb chef, Tom White, came to our table, greeted us, and discussed our choices. Megan invited us to return and told us about the tea which they offer with a choice of fine teas, pastries, and sandwiches. We also learned that they serve breakfast to the public. We are looking forward to both tea and breakfast at the Hartstone Inn in the near future. As another reviewer said, the Hartstone Inn is back! Hooray!

The pictures on the site do not represent our experience. We were put in the “Florence” room featuring walls painted a hideous avocado green, very worn out rugs, and old books everywhere as “decorations’. The AC on the wall was broken as well as the ceiling light. The window AC was difficult to work; we asked for someone to fix it but no one ever came. Out of 4 days, our room was made up only twice. The room is on the first floor facing a busy road with noise particularly in the am. To enter the , hotel, you walk up what was once probably a driveway. Now to keep cars from entering, there are 4 very large pots colored bright blue and filled with dead flowers. There is outside dining, but the patio area is uneven so the tables are tiled. On the bright side, there is free parking and the breakfast, free for guests, is very good.

A great spur of the moment escape as we travelled down the coast of Maine and decided to extend our stay in Camden. Wonderful hospitality from moment we stepped in this European inspired oasis till we departed. Concierge level service from the Inn’s sommelier, architecturally interesting, small but punching above its weight class cocktails, wine and beer… bar inside… and the breakfast offered a range of options… would definitely stay there again.

We spent 5 nights here over 4th of July weekend & absolutely loved it. Our room - Paris - was beautiful & the bed so comfortable. The rest of the house was beautiful as well. Everyone was so friendly. Breakfast & dinner very good. Would come here again!

A comfortable bed, in a well-cared for property with friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast (included) is excellent.

Needs a rehab and better communication- staff confused about room and when ready and bed size reserved