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The closest, cleanest lodging to Lewiston is two miles across the river in Auburn. Saffron Inn — independently operated, 24 hours, free parking, rates starting from $89/night. Seven minutes from Bates College, six minutes from CMMC, ten minutes from anywhere in downtown Lewiston.
Lewiston is the older twin of the Lewiston-Auburn metro — home to Bates College, Central Maine Medical Center, the Bates Mill complex, downtown breweries, and a working Franco-American culture spanning four generations. It is also a working city, which means downtown lodging is limited and concentrated lodging happens across the Androscoggin River, on the Auburn side.
That is not a downgrade — the bridge crossing is 90 seconds at most hours, parking on the Auburn side is free and easier, and you are closer to I-95 Exit 75 when it is time to leave. Saffron Inn at 170 Center Street, Auburn is the independent option most visitors choose for that exact trade-off.
Same city, better night’s sleep.
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