The somewhat shabby outside of Hotel Paulin is not a reflection of what's inside. This vintage seaside hotel overlooking the bay was built in 1891 and has been run by the Paulin family since 1905. Good old-fashioned service remains and the rooms are sunny and polished, done up in crisp white linens, lace and quality antiques. But there's no denying that it's pricey.
The hotel has earned a reputation for fine cuisine, so make a reservation to sample the fiddlehead fern soup followed by Acadian chicken fricot with herb dumplings (three-course meal $48).