The Munroe Inn has a rich history, situated in a historic home in Auburn, Maine, near Portland, just 30 miles from the ocean and 20 miles from Maine’s Lake District. Built in 1899 in Auburn, then part of Massachusetts, the house was originally a private residence for Horace and Maria Munroe, a prominent family influential in the civic, business, and political life of Auburn in Central Maine. The home is a beautiful example of Queen Anne architecture. The renowned W. Spence Co. crafted four sets of stained-glass windows, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, cataloged these windows in its records.

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The Munroe family lived in the house until the early 1950s, and in 1980, the home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After two more owners, the property was transformed into The Munroe Inn in 1999, which has since operated intermittently as a bed and breakfast hotel.

Under current ownership, the home underwent a meticulous restoration in 2014-2019, preserving its historic charm while ensuring modern hotel comforts. The City of Auburn recognized it as one of the most historically significant hotels, and we are proud to continue its legacy as a bed and breakfast. As a family-owned hotel, we are dedicated to being responsible stewards of this landmark, celebrating its heritage and new chapter as a cherished part of Auburn and Maine history.