Book Direct, Right on Campus
Orono rewards the curious. A morning coffee before a campus tour. A walk through the University of Maine before the day fills in. A Black Bears game, a show at Collins Center for the Arts, a trail close by, or a downtown dinner tip from someone who knows where locals actually go.
When you reserve directly with Hotel Ursa, your stay begins with the people who know this corner of Maine best. You’ll receive our best available rate, our most flexible cancellation terms, and the ease of planning with a team rooted right here on campus, close to Orono, Old Town, Bangor, and the places that bring you north.
Because the best stays in Orono are not just booked. They’re thoughtfully pointed in the right direction.
The Best Rate, Rooted in Orono
A stay at Hotel Ursa should feel easy from the first click. Whether you’re here for a University of Maine visit, a Black Bears weekend, a Collins Center performance, a work trip to Bangor, or a few quiet days exploring the trails and rivers of central Maine, booking directly keeps you closer to the people who know this place best.
When you reserve with us, you receive our best available rate, our most flexible cancellation terms, and the added confidence of planning with a team right here on campus, ready to help your Orono stay unfold with ease.
A Few Thoughtful Extras
Book direct, and the small things tend to line up more naturally. The right room request. A helpful recommendation. A smoother arrival. The kind of details that make a stay feel less like a transaction and more like a welcome.
Plans Change. We understand.
Campus visits shift. Weather rolls in. Road trips take a turn. When you book with us directly, we can keep things simpler, clearer, and easier to adjust.
Details, Carefully Kept
From arrival notes to special requests, we pay attention to the pieces that make your stay feel personal. Because in a place like Orono, hospitality should feel grounded, thoughtful, and close at hand.
A Voice Close to Campus
Call us, and you’ll reach someone who knows Hotel Ursa, the University of Maine, and the rhythm of this town. We can point you toward the best coffee place, the easiest way to get to an event, or the quiet corner of campus worth seeing before you leave.
First Consideration
Direct guests receive priority consideration for available upgrades and special requests, because booking with us should come with a little more care built in.
Part of the Orono Community
Booking direct supports Hotel Ursa, our team, and the greater Orono community we’re proud to be part of, from campus life to downtown favorites and the Maine makers, students, families, and travelers who bring this place to life.
Found a Lower Rate?
If, within 24 hours of making your reservation, you find a lower publicly available rate elsewhere, let us know by submitting a claim form. We will gladly match it and extend an additional 10% savings on that lower rate.
Because at Hotel Ursa, the best stays begin with a direct connection to Orono.
Best Rate Guarantee Frequently Asked Questions
Our promise to you is our best rate, guaranteed. Below are some Frequently Asked Questions and the Terms and Conditions that apply when submitting a Best Rate Guarantee form.
Find a better qualifying rate through a third-party website? Submit a claim within 24/hours of booking on hotelursa.com, and as long as that better rate meets our Best Rate Guarantee terms, we'll treat you to an additional 10% off that lower rate you found.
If you happen to spot a lower rate elsewhere, it just needs to match your stay exactly. The same room, same guests, same dates and nights, and the same cancellation and guarantee details. The qualifying rate must also be available to the public. Member discounts or other such rates that require further qualification do not apply. Since every site shows things a little differently, differences tied to resort or destination fees not listed elsewhere wouldn’t be eligible.
A confirmed reservation with Hotel Ursa is required to submit a claim. It must match the lower rate exactly, including room type, guests, dates, length of stay, and guarantee and cancellation policy, and meet our Best Rate Guarantee Terms.
You can still submit a claim as long as it meets our Best Rate Guarantee terms and is within 24/hours of making your reservation with us.
Our goal is to keep comparisons fair and simple. The Best Rate Guarantee covers the room rate, and we’ll only compare rates that include the same required fees and taxes. If a difference is due to how a site displays those items, it wouldn’t qualify. The guarantee doesn’t apply to taxes, service charges, gratuities, or other non-room fees.