Claremont Hotel, hotel in the United States of America
The Claremont Hotel is a wooden structure on Mount Desert Island in Maine built in 1883, situated on spacious grounds overlooking Somes Sound. The structure features three and a half stories with bay windows, porches on the south and east sides, Victorian interior details, 24 guest rooms in the main building, and a restaurant called Xanthus.
The hotel was founded in 1883 by former sea captain Jesse Pease and managed by him and his wife until his death in 1900. After subsequent ownership changes, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, underscoring its significance as one of the few remaining buildings from the early tourism era of Mount Desert Island.
The hotel reflects the tradition of a classic seaside inn established during the Victorian era over 140 years ago. Visitors experience this connection to the past while exploring the grounds, where historic architecture and the quiet coastal setting work together.
Accessing the hotel and its grounds requires only easy walking over flat terrain with steps to the porch, where visitors can enjoy views of Somes Sound. Operations run from May through October when most guests arrive, and rest breaks can be taken on the shaded porch or while exploring the dock area by the water.
The main building was designed by Jesse Pease, a former sea captain, and the hotel has hosted visits from notable figures including President Barack Obama over the years. This connection to maritime heritage and modern prominence makes the building a place where seafaring traditions meet contemporary times.
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