Gallery

A look around.

The property at 170 Center Street, Auburn — its sixty-plus years on this corner, and the building today.

Heritage

Vintage 1960s postcard illustration of Saffron Inn property at 170 Center Street, Auburn Maine — featuring the iconic original roundhouse restaurant and L-shaped two-story motel building — 170 Center Street, circa 1960s — the iconic roundhouse that welcomed generations of travelers to Auburn.

Vintage aerial photograph of Saffron Inn property at 170 Center Street, Auburn Maine — historical view of the L-shaped motel and original roundhouse — An aerial view from the same era. The roundhouse is gone; the L-shaped block is still here.

Outside

Saffron Inn exterior in summer — wide angle showing the full two-story inn with red cupola roof and second-floor balconies, Auburn Maine — Summer afternoon — the full property from the parking lot.

Saffron Inn front-facing exterior in summer — two-story inn with white siding, red trim, second-floor balconies, Auburn Maine — Front-facing — second-floor balconies and the cupola signature.

Saffron Inn exterior close-up showing the red cupola roof detail and balcony walkway, Auburn Maine — The cupola — the building's signature detail.

Saffron Inn exterior in falling snow — two-story inn with cars in the parking lot during a winter storm, Auburn Maine — First snow of December. Long-stay season.

Saffron Inn wide-angle exterior view in winter — full property with bare trees and overcast sky, Auburn Maine — Winter wide — the same view, four months later.

Inside

Saffron Inn lobby — warm seating area, large potted plant, framed artwork, and a view through the entry doors — The lobby — where you check in, drop a bag, or wait out a snow squall.

Saffron Inn front desk — staffed 24 hours a day at 170 Center Street, Auburn Maine — The front desk. A person picks up — every call, every hour.

Saffron Inn front driveway approach — the entry from Center Street with the building's red cupola roof — The driveway approach from Center Street.

Saffron Inn on-site soda and ice machines available 24/7 to all guests — Soda and ice — on the property, every hour.

Saffron Inn on-site snack vending machine available 24/7 — Snack vending — for the 11 PM craving.

Ready to stay

See you at 170 Center.

Every room is photographed top to bottom on its own page — hero, alternate angle, bathroom, and the microwave/mini-fridge. Pick a layout and see the room you will actually sleep in.

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