Perched high on a bluff overlooking the picturesque Frenchman Bay the Bar Harbor Hotel Bluenose Inn is a stately addition to the view looking back from the water onto Mount Desert Island. The historic property built by the wife of the late American artist William Morris Hunt and owned by a progression of Americas most influential families has become a standard bearer among the inns offering hospitality to the many visitors who come to appreciate the wild beauty of the Downeast coastline and Acadia National Park. The 98 room 4 diamond resort dressed in classic Victorian architecture features two lodging buildings appealing both to those who are looking for the luxurious in the Mizzentop and those who desire the personalized service of an upscale resort with more modest accommodations in the Stenna Nordica. All guests enjoy the use of indoor and outdoor heated pools Jacuzzi steam room fitness room and on property massage therapist. For the dining pleasure of guests breakfast and dinner is casual at the Rinehart Wonder View Restaurant with its glass walls and stunning views of the bay. The Great Room Bistro and Lounge offer light dining full beverage service and entertainment nightly in season. The Rose Garden is the crown of dining experiences in Bar Harbor. This four diamond restaurant furnishes culinary artistry and unparalleled wine selections in the beautiful garden motif dining room. With all its beauty and amenities there isnt much left for the guest to have to bring with them. But of any of its features the most striking is the passion with which every member of the staff seeks to be of service to each guest. In short their goal is to spoil you.