Bar Harbor Regency

When Barack Obama and the First Family decided to vacation in Maine in 2010, they were the first Presidential party on Mount Desert Island in 100 years. Their choice for accommodations was the Bar Harbor Regency, where they occupied a $500-a-night ocean-view penthouse. The "presidential suite" is furnished with Queen Anne furniture, has its own private outdoor deck, and features a full kitchen.

The Obama chose the Bar Harbor Regency because it is noted for its luxury lodging, classic style, and beautiful setting near the entrance of Acadia National Park. Most of its units face the hotel's private marina in Frenchman's Bay, where a long pier extends out to a boat dock for access via yacht or sailboat.

Among the many facilities available here is a health club with treadmills, stationary bikes, and an oceanfront jogging path. Two lighted tennis courts can be used by guests during the day or night. The outdoor heated pool has its own Jacuzzi hot tub along with a Tiki area for social functions. There is also a practice putting green.

The Bar Harbor Regency is operated by Holiday Inn Hotels. The address is 125 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609-1137. During the summer months, rooms are available from as low as $219 per night.