Located in the heart of Maine's Kennebec River Valley, the Maine Evergreen Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is a contemporary boutique hotel featuring the Gallery of Maine Art and a cozy-chic evening lounge, the Hearthside Vine & Tap featuring Maine craft beer and cider, fine wine, and a menu of tasty appetizers and desserts. Located off Interstate 95 at the gateway to Maine's capital city, this award-winning hotel is close to several points of interest, including the Augusta Civic Center, the Augusta State Airport and the University of Maine at Augusta. Be sure to visit the nearby Maine State Museum, Viles Arboretum and Old Fort Western, a 1754 National Historic Landmark fort, store and house located on the Kennebec River. The hotel is the perfect home base for touring Freeport, Maine's mid-coast and Bar Harbor. The surrounding area offers all kinds of outdoor recreational opportunities, including biking, boating, fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, golfing and horseback riding. Those who prefer to stay inside, the nearby bowling alley, ice skating rink, movie theaters and shopping centers are sure to please. Hotel guests can enjoy food, drinks and a fun, friendly atmosphere just across the street from one of today's most popular national restaurants, the Texas Roadhouse. At this hotel, guests will enjoy a wonderful free full hot breakfast. Additional hotel features and amenities include: the Gallery of Maine Art, the Hearthside Vine & Tap, free wireless high-speed Internet access, seasonal outdoor heated pool, fitness center, free 24-hour local gourmet coffee bar and afternoon tea service. Meeting facilities are available to fulfill conference needs. The business traveler will also appreciate having access to a public computer, and copy and fax machines. This eco-friendly hotel features health-conscious evergreen rooms and luxurious whirlpool suites. All guest rooms at this nonsmoking hotel are equipped with coffee makers, work areas, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Upgraded amenities include 10-foot ceilings, larger TV and bathrooms and more. Public laundry facilities and a sundry and snack shop are located on the property for added convenience.