Abilene's Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast

This is a very nice inn. The owners are lovely. House is a time capsule to the 1940s with music playing from an old fashioned looking radio. Coco, tea and soda are available in the dining room. Play a game of cards or a board game. There's 2 pianos too....in fact the owner stated that Nat King Cole actually played on one of them. We stayed in the Eisenhower room. Bed was comfortable. The AC was still on in the house but I used the standing fan from the closet because it felt stuffy. The deck off our room was nice to sit at in the afternoon. Shower was pleasant . Breakfast was nice.....French toast and a yogurt parfait. Why are yogurt parfaits something that always tastes better when you are traveling. Parking is tight but we were able to get our F350 into the last spot and no one was blocked in. The only thing I would recommend is that they put a Keurig coffee maker in the dining room so if guests want a decaf or a coffee outside of breakfast hours they can help themselves. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Adrian and Jay are wonderful hosts. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. Adrian is a very talented chef. Our breakfast was absolutely delicious. We look forward to staying at Abilene's Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast again.

Just OK. Innkeeper not very personable. Seemed unhappy and not enjoying herself much everytime we had interactions with her. Perhaps this type of hospitality business is not her thing. Bed very uncomfortable, didn't sleep well at all. Bathroom could use a good cleaning, tub, sink commode all clean but the dust and dirt on baseboards and floor needs attention as well as room dusting to rid of spiders seen in corners. Big Victorian front porch is underwhelming as in nothing on it and the few pieces of porch furniture/cushions could use replacement. The porch is in dire need of some TLC, seasonal decorations, etc. Coffee & breakfast was delicious although again interactive discussion with us and another couple at our table was definitely bordering rude. As for checking out and the 4 of us checked out about same time, Innkeeper no where to be found. I don't know, my experience in the past at many B&B stays in my travels the Innkeepers always make a point to say goodbye, thank us for coming, etc. Not this one, knocked on kitchen door, nothing so we set our keys on office desk and left. I personally would not stay again and we booked based on all the prior reviews. Not for us.

Abilene's Victorian Inn is a great place to stay! It is clean and comfortable. The food is amazing! Adrian and Jay do such a great job running the B&B. My room was large and so comfortable. Even though outside was 109, the inside felt cool and relaxing. I enjoyed sitting on the front porch early in the morning with my coffee. Adrian's breakfasts are not only amazing, they are large! I do not need to worry about lunch after her breakfast. She is also so accomodating if you have food restrictions or allergies, which I appreciate. The Inn is convenient to the Abilene attractions, and you can walk to the Eisenhower Rose Garden in the park. I love staying here and stop every summer. Highly recommend.

Right from the start or hosts treated us better than family. It was like they were expecting us all along, not just customers but specifically us. Wow! We felt at home right away. The house is a 100+ year old Victorian home, so there aren't elevators and wide hallways. But who needs them. Our room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. We had a balcony with a table and enjoyed sitting out in the evening. The breakfast was super tasty and more than I could eat. This b-n-b backs up to a city park and you are just steps from a beautiful rose garden, walking trails, tennis, and swimming. We enjoyed our nights here and will be back when in town. I think you will really enjoy your stay here. Try it!

We stayed 2 nights in July. Our hosts treated us like family. Oops, I should say better than family. The breakfast was super tasty and was more than I could eat. |The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, what else could you want from a bed and breakfast?|How about a balcony for our room? How about off street parking? How about being right on a gorgeous city park with walking trails and a large flower garden? how about steps to a family friendly pool?||We got all that and more. We'll be back, after all they are now family.

Our stay was for a single night. We chose the Parker Suite so our son could use the trundle bed. We quite enjoyed the designs and decor. Our suite was spacious. Plenty of room around the bed for movement and luggage. The adjacent room was nicely designed spacious for gathering together, watching a movie etc. We liked the VHS movie collection! Our bed was comfortable and we slept well. Breakfast was amazing. Adrian is an amazing chef! Coffee, appetizer, primary course... everything was wonderful. Thank you for accommodating us on our last minute trip! It was easy to find, easy to go to and from. We even drove a giant F250 and parked fine. We would love to stay again.

Abilene's Victorian Inn is a gem. I love the historic aspect of the Inn. It is gorgeous. I stayed in Mamie's Suite and it was very comfortable. The room was large with a full bath attached. I had a sitting area in the room as well as a TV and mini fridge. There is free wifi. The breakfasts are amazing. Adrian is a fantastic chef. Both Adrian and Jay are great hosts. They work very hard to make everything just right. Adrian bakes cookies each night for the guests and there is popcorn and sodas available in the dining room. The location is perfect in a quiet neighborhood with free parking. Highly recommend!

This is a nice little b&B in Abilene, is. It's nothing fancy, but appears to be well cared for and they provide a good breakfast. Luxurious? No, but simple, clean and well managed yes. What did I appreciate: lots of hot water in shower, a chair and light in room for reading, breakfast, location near downtown ( walking distance to restaurants). No serious complaints, except the bed was hard for my tastes. Suggestions: spruce up the room a bit by adding a pleasant bed cover. I just read another review and am appalled to hear they screen for "traditional couples only". If that's not true, please tell me and I will eliminate this comment. If it's true , I'm sorry to have supported your business with my stay

Just OK. Innkeeper is not very personable, doesn't seem happy and it definitely conveys in conversation. Perhaps the " hospitality" business is not for her. Bed not comfortable at all. Front big Victorian porch underwhelming, needs some serious TLC. Everyone else's surroundings porches were beautiful to gaze at. Breakfast & coffee was good, that's about it.

I keep hoping that the reviews about accepting only traditional couples weren't true. There are enough that I decided it probably was. I am a part of a traditional couple, but certainly marked it off. I drove to Salina to stay. Seems like interstate commerce would preclude this type of discrimination.

Wow!!! Incredible hidden treasure. Food is amazing. Rooms are incredible. Spent 2 days at the Inn. Will be back.

I stayed at this Inn the night before visiting the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. This Inn is definitely in the perfect location as far as proximity to the Museum goes - it's just down the street. Perfect! The Inn prefers that you check in during a certain time period so they can ensure they're there to greet you. I had a meeting that resulted in a late arrival on my part, so I called ahead to let them know when I would be arriving and they accommodated easily and kindly. When you arrive, you park at the back of the residence, but you enter at the front of the residence. Those with mobility issues should take note and plan ahead for that. Along that same line, this property does not appear to be wheelchair accessible. All of the rooms I saw were upstairs and the entrance required several stairs to access the porch. However, I may have just not seen other options - calling ahead to ask may be best to make sure. I was greeted by Adrian, who checked me in and showed me around. She was very attentive about what I could/would eat for breakfast the next morning, which implies a lot of experience on her part and being conscientious about not wasting food. I definitely appreciated that. I stayed in the Hurd Room, which was perfect for my needs. I was there in October and the room had a small space heater provided for use, which I was very very grateful for. I know that I'm more sensitive than most to cooler temperatures, so while most people would probably have been fine, I appreciated being able to make the room fit my preferences on my own. There is a large array of movies that you can borrow to watch, most of which are older and asking classic lines which is nice to take a step back and enjoy. There were also cookies and tea available through the evening. I've seen other reviews and noted myself that some bathroom areas can be quite small. However, I saw that as a result of converting Victorian spaces into modern lodging areas. Areas were simply smaller in that era than we're used to now and keeping the integrity of the space has the natural result of cozier accommodations. I personally didn't mind any of it, but I can see how others might. The bed was comfortable, but be aware that this is a typical Kansas town that was built around a railroad station. So trains still run through there very frequently and at all hours of the night. If that will disturb your sleep, plan accordingly. I honestly don't think you can stay anywhere near the museum without that aspect. Breakfast the next morning started with a yogurt, fruit, and granola parfait. Adrian makes the granola herself on site. The entree for that morning was French toast with a fruit reduction and bacon. It was very nice. Overall, it was a very nice stay in a historic home with prices very comparable to any local hotel.

Hello, me and my family stayed here at Abilene's Victorian inn, this place is OUTSTANDING! The people were super friendly, the food was amazing, and the rooms were nice and clean. If you are visiting Abiline, I really recommend you stay at this hotel. Owner: you guys are the best people I have ever met! Thank you so much for making us have a wonderful stay. I cannot thank you enough.

This is a very clean and well run Victorian bed and breakfast. The Victorian decor is nicely done, not overly done, as we have seen in others inns of this style. The rooms are spotless. The inn is within walking distance of many of Abilen's attractions. But the breakfast, oh, the breakfast. We looked forward each day to the amazing creations by Chef Adrian.

This house was built in the 1880's and is a wonderful example of old Abilene in it's hay day. We really enjoyed our breakfasts here! Very hospitable, warm and nostalgic.

We loved staying at the Abilenes Victorian inn. Our hosts we friendly and informative. Love to hear the history on the beautiful home. Our Breakfast was excellent. We will be recommending this B&B to all Abilene bound travelers.

This place is sweeter than a cake made of pie. A lot of it's been restored to its 1880s style; it's a lovely old home in the middle of a residential neighborhood. We stayed in the Eisenhower room (complete with a giant picture of Ike!) and it was comfortable and well-kept. The balcony is fantastic. One of the owners had fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies ready for us when we checked in (!!!!). Our suite had a (tiny! so tiny) bathroom. We were shown the cabinet full of VHS tapes in case we wanted to watch a movie (ADORABLE). But here's the best part - you know how most B&Bs throw some danish and a cup of coffee at you in the morning? Not this place. They asked my husband when he booked if we had any dietary restrictions and he mentioned that I avoid wheat when I can, but that it's not really a big deal. And when the breakfast part of the B&B experience came around... there was an epically delicious frittata, orange juice, coffee, fresh fruit, and while the other guests had fresh-baked biscuits, I got a big ol' slice of HOMEMADE, gluten-free banana bread. I am not even freaking kidding, you guys. How amazing is that? If we ever have a reason to stay in Abilene again, we'll be staying here.

Stayed two nights at this property. Good: Breakfast was delicious. Bed was comfortable. interior was clean. OK: Decor feels very traditional to the period. Cable TV was good. Hard to put it in words, but didn't feel fresh --maybe a lack of fresh air. NOT SO GOOD: WiFi was very spotty even for basic email and browsing. Outdoor space (front porch) could be lovely but was not maintained well. Debris all over and some of the chair cushions were falling apart. Signs in front yard needed repair. Temperature in room and common area was inconsistent. Very warm first night and then OK second night. Seemed like the host turned the air off or up to save $$$ which made it uncomfortable at times. Brought to host's attention and it was suggested I use a natural remedy. THE UNACCEPTABLE: Did not realize this when I made the reservation and did not see until after our stay, but buried in the fine print of the "policies" is a statement that they cater to "traditional" couples. If I had seen this prior to our visit, I would not have patronized this business and will not ever patronize this business in the future and cannot recommend it to anyone. I think we are a "traditional" couple (whatever that really means) but do not support a business that discriminates against anyone.

I am aghast. I tried to book a room at a B&B in Abilene, Kansas a couple years ago. I asked some general questions and decided to book. The owner asked for my name (I told her) and my wife's name (ummmm....there's no wife). I told her the name of the other guest (a man). I was asked if I wanted two rooms (NO). Did I want 2 beds? (NO). I was informed that they will not rent to same-sex couples. I was speechless. Dumbfounded. Really? In this day and age? You would turn down $100/night? She did offer the name of another B&B that allows same-sex couples, but still..... I suppose the inn is as lovely as the photographic depictions on the website. I cannot say for sure, since it was made clear that my partner and I were not welcome. As a result, the local Holiday Inn Express did get my business. It was comfortable, had a pool, was less expensive and such private matters as sexual identity weren't conditions for securing lodging. If you are a same sex couple, know that you are not welcome at this establishment (unless, perhaps, you wish to pay for separate rooms and contribute financially to innkeepers with discriminatory practices). To all others, please avoid Abilene's Victorian Inn. Discrimination is simply unacceptable. Note: Their website does say the following under POLICIES: "Overnight accommodations for singles and traditional couples." Also note that POLICIES is a tiny link at the very bottom of their web pages. It is not listed in the prominent main banner at the top of the pages. When I visited the POLICY page, I was looking for the cancellation policy. I wouldn't think to look for a "who is welcome and who is not" policy.

I've stayed here and have had some unpleasant experience with staff and now while I was asleep my room was cleaned and I had some thing of mine thrown away and no agreement to make things right or my items replaced

If you want a warm welcome, elegant surroundings, and the best gourmet breakfast you have ever had, stay at Abilene's Victorian Inn. When you stay there I suggest that you ask the hostess about the history of the Inn, at which time you will find that you are sharing quarters with some of Abilene's most interesting and historic characters. We always try to stay at at the Inn when we are in Abilene. But try to make your reservations early because a lot of other people like to stay there too. The warm reception and amazing breakfasts keep us all coming back.

Another wonderful stay with adrian and Jay! I cannot believe there would be a bad review. We've been staying here for years, even with the previous owners. We stay at lots of B&Bs and this one is hard to beat. Beautiful accommodations, excellent chef prepared breakfast. Extremely knowledgeable about the town. DO STAY HERE!

Beautiful inn. Owners very warm and welcoming and the owner/chef accommodated my need for a plant-based/vegan breakfast which was delicious! Couldn't have been more pleased with our stay!

My husband and I were so looking forward to staying at this beautiful Inn but could not in good conscience keep our reservation ... When our reservation email arrived it states that "children 6 and over - Singles and "TRADITIONAL Couples " are welcome as guests. This information is not disclosed on the website BEFORE the reservation is made. Given the fact that same sex couples have the right to marry this policy is terribly discriminatory and sad. If you are running a public business then you should serve all of the public ..... Is this even legal in Kansas ??!!

We visited the Presidential library in town and needed a one night stay. We've always loved B&B's and reading about this one, well...we booked. I must say, we were definitely not let down! The home is beautifully decorated with 1940's music softly playing throughout the house. We stayed in the Hazelette room and loved it. Very roomy and comfortable bedding AND a lovely balcony to enjoy the spring weather. Breakfast was absolutely DELICIOUS. Adrian is a fantastic CHEF! She is such a joy to sit and visit with, is a huge supporter of her town and other local businesses and just a joy to be around! If you are in Abilene, you simply must stay here! Convenient to all areas in Abilene!

To begin, the property, itself, is fine. While the decor seems strangely organized, the B&B is clean overall (it reminded me of visiting my grandmother's home). I needed to visit Abilene in order to conduct research at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and while making reservations with the caretaker, "Doc," he offered to pick me up from the Wichita Airport. In his words, he would pick me up "for a fee of $60 or $70 whatever you feel comfortable with." Coming from Los Angeles, I had little idea how far Wichita was from Abilene and felt his offer was excellent--I could save money and not worry about the hassle of finding a small Kansas town late at night. When my plan arrived, "Doc" was prompt and the rest of my stay was charming. On my last evening, I received a bill $60 higher than expected and was told by "Doc" that his picking me up was more taxing than he expected and therefore in that moment, his shuttle fee has gone from $70 to $130 he then went on to try to convince me that I came out ahead regardless because I didn't have to drive myself. In short, I caution visitors to possibly avoid any offers of "extras" at the Abilene Bed and Breakfast. Prices are apparently fluid and subject to radical change at any moment.

We stayed on the top floor. It was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate my mother (her 70th birthday) and four of her daughters. The Innkeepers are warm and welcoming. Adrian made a gourmet breakfast that was to die for. This would be a great place for a girls weekend getaway.

Adrien went out of her way to be accommodating, checking for food intolerances, and making us a delicious, gourmet gluten-free breakfast. The decor is lovely and period and the ambiance charming. Our room was large and well-appointed and we had a perfect stay. I highly recommend this inn.

I submitted a request for a reservation at Abilene's Victorian Inn. I am hearing impaired and do not talk via telephone. The owner of the inn insisted that the only way she would accept a reservation request was by telephone. Initially, she told me she doesn't like to use e-mail for security reasons. Later, she claimed it was a time management issue. But in the meantime, we exchanged numerous e-mails and could have handled this matter amicably by e-mail. She refused to work with me, and I did not stay there. I was disappointed and found her service and unwillingness to accommodate my hearing loss unacceptable. Because she was so inconsiderate of my situation, I will never stay there. Nor would I recommend the inn to others.

Stayed there,other than some very minor things wife and I could not expected better. On our way to Denver, will stay there on our way back to Ohio next week if timeallows

I wanted to share our experience visiting the Victorian Inn. My brother and I wanted to take our 82 year old father out for a boys weekend adventure. It started in Abilene and the first stop was this bed and breakfast. What a way to kick off the trip! My dad had never been to a B&B before and Adrian met us at the door to welcome us. She showed us around the first floor and we were quickly taken with the charm of the home. She really made us feel like family. When Jay, her husband arrived, he grabbed my dads bags and escorted us to our quarters on the third floor. We had the entire thing to ourselves. He pointed out all the details of our room. The deck off the master room, the temp control, the fridge and then invited us down for home made cookies in the dining room. The beds were spacious and comfortable. We lounged on the back balcony for a visit before grabbing our chocolate chip cookies. Sitting in the parlor we listened to 1930's big band music from the upright vintage radio. My dad was in paradise talking to us about some of his childhood memories! We even took a group picture wearing the parlor hats adorning the sitting room. After a great nights sleep we headed for the dining room. The breakfast was formal as we dined with six other guests. Adrian, who is a Chef, started us with creamy yogurt topped with granola with assorted fruit on the side. Then Walnut Carmel French toast, crisp bacon just the way I like it, coffee and juice. After a breakfast like this we we ready for the day! Thank you Adrianne and Jay for making this family event one we will never forget!