Sarah S.
Yelp
My husband and I stayed at Whitehall for our anniversary a couple of weekends ago, and we absolutely loved it.
There's a charm about Whitehall that settles around you, and manages to blend seamlessly with the town of Camden, its lush mountains, and that amazingly picturesque bay.
From our room, we could see the dark blue-grey curve of water beyond the trees; we had enough of a view that we could catch glimpses of bright white sails passing by now and again. The multitude of windows let in so much natural light and, filtered through the fresh green leaves of the spring trees, it was well-matched with the greens and woods of the decor. At night, when the moon was full and the sky was clear, we could watch its arc across the window closest to our bed.
Downstairs in the lobby, there were many places to sit and read or chat or share a glass of wine in front of an even greater number of beautiful windows. These seating areas were all designed to encourage a moment of peace with furniture and art respectful and celebratory of Maine's unique environment. There was a nice blend of industrial, modern, natural, and nautical.
On one clear night, we spent some time sitting outside in front of the fire, watching the bay and the moon and the trees. That moment felt so perfect.
We had breakfast every morning - Whitehall provides a nice selection of foods including delicious fresh-baked scones made in house.
None of this would have been possible without Gwen, whose attention to detail, eagerness, and enthusiasm made this trip really quite magical for us. With just a handful of staff and a great deal of industriousness, she went above and beyond for all of her guests. Any time we needed something, she'd stop whatever she was doing to help. She asked us about our adventures in Maine when we returned every day, and her attentiveness and genuine interest made us feel like we were staying with an old friend. My husband and I were beyond impressed with her, with Whitehall, and with Camden. We can't wait to visit again!