Idlewyld Inn & Spa

I have been here a few times for work events in the wine cellar room and have been impressed. My boyfriend and I decided to come here for dinner for our 4 year anniversary. The service and meal were exceptional. Fresh bread, delicious french onion soup poured table side and exquisitely prepared seafood. Absolutely recommend for a special meal with loved ones.

I would like to say how much we LOVED our stay at the Idlewyld Inn last week! |The hotel has so much history and is so well kept, all the beautiful woodworking and details give it so much character! I really enjoyed how there was even a write up about the history of this stunning hotel. ||All the personal touches really added up and made our stay wonderful and memorable. From Nicole at the front desk, she was so kind and friendly, to a beautiful, welcoming room, to the robes and slippers, to the personalized card in the room. (We have never stayed at a hotel that has given us a personal card like that.) || The breakfast was amazing and the server was so sweet, making sure that we were accommodated with coffee/ water /food and anything else we may have wanted. ||We thoroughly enjoyed our massages on Friday morning, where the ladies there were so sweet and made sure that we were relaxed. ||Every time a staff member of the hotel walked by at any time of the day, they made sure to greet us with a friendly smile and say Hello. (Even the cleaning lady)||We would definitely stay at the Idlewyld Inn again, and we have been telling all of our friends and family about how wonderful and amazing our stay was there. I’m sure that they will be staying there in the future as well. ||I would rate the Idlewyld Inn a 10 out of 10!

My partner and I stayed here for one night and had brunch the next morning, as well as a spa treatment. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Every single detail was carefully thought out and the guests’ experience truly was the most important thing. You could tell that everyone who works here takes a lot of pride in everything they do. Every staff member we interacted with throughout our stay was absolutely wonderful, and we’d like to thank Nicole and Sue specifically for being so wonderful and going above and beyond to accommodate us. We hope to come back very soon and highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to feel pampered.

We stayed at the Idlewyld for two nights and were very pleased with the entire experience. Check in was easy, staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was comfortable with a large walk in shower. The breakfast that was included with the room was delicious - hot and cold choices, excellent coffee and great service. The Idlewyld is a 10 minute walk from Wortley Village and a 20 minute walk from downtown London. Parking and Wifi are free. We will definitely return.

WOW!! We came for dinner last night and all we can say is Wow! The food was spectacular. The service was outstanding. We enjoyed the lamb, chicken and the salmon. The wine recommendation was also superb. Dessert was divine. The entire atmosphere was perfect. On another note if you are thinking of trying the spa it is also wonderful! The facials and the body scrubs are my go to treatments.

We came here for the dining service and wow the food was as wonderful as the service! Maria our server was attentive, kind, and personable! Without even asking she offered to take a photo which was thoughtful as we were celebrating our anniversary. She made our meal even more enjoyable. The prime rib was delicious and glad it was mentioned! Everything was flavoured well and the mashed potatoes were creamy and tasty. A nice dessert selection too. We would come back just for the service alone! The place is a little outdated but I think that’s what gives it it’s charm. The little garden surrounding the restaurant is pretty and really is a hidden gem in london.

I went to the spa here and I got the Relaxation Massage. I just wanted to share my experience… It was okay! Nothing amazing, in fact there was some things I didn’t really like….. it was cold in the room there was a fan on, and between the lotion and putting on warm wet towels and then removing them, I felt actually cold during most of the massage …… It was also a really gentle massage and not deep tissue at all, I feel like there should be a better description on the website so people know more what to expect. I would try somewhere else before I would come back here, tbh.

This is a very nice inn and spa, I visited for a work conference and the service was absolutely wonderful! The staff is amazing and very helpful. The food was out of this world, I have nothing but great things to say! The rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. I would recommend for a nice get away and relaxing time.

Came back for Christmas Day dinner and really wish I hadn't. It was buffet style although nowhere on the website menu did it say this. When I expressed surprise, the waitress informed me that it's always a buffet and people just know. I'm from out of town and they knew this when they took the booking, so just tell me. We were immediately seated in the 'wine cellar' not the main restaurant. This was down a flight of stairs which I hadn't been informed of. One of our party has mobility issues, so it wasn't a great start. The 'wine cellar' is basically an empty room that I imagine you hire for private parties, very basic with cheap tables, chairs and black tablecloths (not very festive). We were in this room with a large family group with young children and the kids were noisy and touching everything on the buffet table. One group of 3 older adults just left. We stuck it out with one other table of adults and that family. The food was just ok, but as is often the case with buffets, the hot food was at best warm. The mash potatoes and vegetables were borderline cold and utterly unseasoned. The salmon was overcooked and the beef was 'ok'. Desserts were Costco standard and the kids had already attacked them before anyone else even looked at them. This was a complete, dishonest money grab and it's had left a very sour taste literally and metaphorically. I very much liked the restaurant on my last visit, but this felt grubby and mercenary which means I doubt I'll eat there again.

Restaurant is surprisingly good very old mansion, don't expect new and modern equipment

Amazing place. Beautiful rooms, grounds and the food is amazing. Love this quaint gem!!

A great experience! So I happened upon this hotel in a search for places to stay travelling on business and I'm so happy that I did... A mix of the past with a touch of the new... a beautiful mansion turned into a beautiful hotel keeping the warmth of the beautiful wood but updated with modern amenities for your convenience... walking through the front door you can feel the history and can't help but instantly admire and respect the craftsmanship in every detail that was put into the railings, the stained glass and the textures and colours of the walls. A friendly greeting and pleasant experience at the front desk you are given a room key... Yes an actual room key... That opens the door to an outstanding room with all the same class and elegance of the lobby but with an updated bathroom, a king size bed and all the conveniences of a new hotel from the flatscreen TV to the mini fridge in the desk and an Nespresso machine for your morning or evening espresso... whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner you're looking for, you need not leave the hotel, the House restaurant is every bit as elegant as the rest of the hotel with great service, a classy ambiance and excellent chef driven cuisine... You will not be disappointed!! This was an experience... A wonderful experience... That was brought to life not only by the hotel itself but by the wonderful staff that take pride in what they are involved in and reminding me of what service really is....or....what it used to be! Thank you so much to all the staff and I look forward to my return! Zeke

Great meal, awesome service, very calm and quite environment, very polite and friendly staff 10/10 five stars

Came for to spend a night. Everything is a top notch from the staff who are very friendly, rooms are clean, neatly renovated washroom, location, and delicious food. I sleep like a baby in a firm king size bed. There was a wedding going on and a b-day party located at the courtyard.

I'm giving this wonderful spa 5 stars but Am worried that everybody else will discover it. I want to keep it all to myself! The rooms are nicely furnished: two beds, spacious, and a large bathroom. Dinner downstairs on the patio was refreshing with reverse osmosis water. Breakfast was included with the price for the room serving coffee, orange juice eggs and much more! I could keep on writing this review for days. The service, the food, the rooms, were all excellent quality and value for the price.

This is a really nice, quaint, B&B-like hotel in London, Ontario. Its decor is classic and classically Canadian. The service was friendly and helpful. I also ate at the restaurant with a group, and it was a fantastic meal. I suppose the only downside is the lack of a fitness centre, however it was nicer to run outside (which wouldn't be possible in the winter). However, if you're looking for a nice spa and hotel for a weekend getaway, this is a great little spot!

This is a review of the spa services at the Inn; I have not yet had the pleasure of staying here. The spa itself is quite small and intimate, but it's still a beautiful space and I absolutely love their products. I had a relaxing massage and the therapist was excelling; asking me for feedback enough to personalize the service without being overly chatty. It really does feel like an escape from the hustle and bustle, even though it's only a few minutes from downtown and major streets. I plan to return here and stay at the inn as well!

This is a review of the restaurant. Great food and great service! We came here for Londonlicious for the first time, and it was great! Nothing short from places we have tried in Toronto. Portion is big for ladies and server accomodated all our special requests. Drinks were great too! Loved the deco as well. We can stay and chit chatting for hours. Will definitely return in the future.

This is a review of the restaurant at the Inn. To preface the review of the restaurant, I must say that the parking situation is terrible; if you don't obtain a spot at the front of the building, your only options are parking in very tight diagonal parking at the side, and a very small and awkward parking lot in the back. Unfortunately I had to park in one of the diagonal parking spots with a large sedan, and it took me 15 mins to try to exit, maneuvering my way around cars that had been parked in 'no parking zones,' as a result of lack of parking. The building itself is quite beautiful and historic, and as I am from this area originally, I'm surprised that I hadn't heard about it previously. Moving on to the dinner, we were seated in the main dining room for a business dinner that began at 6:30pm. We were greeted by the staff who were very pleasant, and offered beverages. We were seated and as we had an agenda to get through, asked for our orders to be taken immediately after being seated, which was at 7pm. We had one server for over 20 people, which was clearly not enough, and we actually had additional individuals show up later. Our appetizers took quite a bit of time to come out, almost 45 mins. We were given bread before that time, although immediately preceding the appetizers. We were offered the restaurant's dinner menu, and I opted for the tomato stewed octopus. I must say, that it was the most unsightly food dish I've ever been served and I was actually taken aback. I wish I could provide you with a photo. It was a big brown, disorganized heap. Furthermore, the taste was incredibly unappealing. The dish is described as 'Tomato Stewed Octopus with Fava bean puree, eggplant caponata, blistered cherry tomatoes, and caper berries.' It was bitter, mixed with an odd citric flavor from caper berries, bland beans, and really unappetizing octopus. I could not take more than a few bites of the dish. Unfortunately there was quite a time lag between the appetizer and main dish, and as we had already finished our meeting by 8pm, everyone was ready to leave rather than wait for the entrees. I had the 'Pan Seared Halibut with Beet & almond risotto, goats' cheese mousse, shaved asparagus; preserved lemon mascarpone cream sauce & basil oil.' Overall, it was bland at best. The presentation was quite nice due to the shaved asparagus. After I left, it took me over 15 mins to exit the parking lot due to the aforementioned parking issues. Overall, the staff were quite pleasant, although 1 server for more than 2 attendees is unreasonable for those attending, and for the server. In regards to the food quality, I was not impressed overall, especially given the prices.

This place is very nice. For dinner I for sure recommend, but to stay that's a little iffy. Half of the night and very early in the morning (around 9pm-1am and 5am-9am) you can hear the people downstairs getting ready to make breakfast or finishing cleaning up after dinner. And you can hear every step they make when upstairs too. It's loud thumping sounds, i Couldn't sleep well and it also woke me up too around 5am Although the food is good, it is arranged in a odd way, where you have to pass people trying to do check in and do coat hanging while you have a plate of food in your hand. If it wasn't for those things I'd give it a 5 for sure

I have been staying in B&Bs for many years now. This one is as good as it gets. And the restaurant also gets 5 stars. The overall experience was grand, with great service, wonderful ambiance all found within the walls of a grand old home built in the late 1800's. Even the wireless connection was super strong and flawless. Located on beautiful grounds you will not be disappointed here. The most important thing, the beds and pillows, are right up there, but not quite as good as, the Ritz.

Best Reuben ever!!! I've had a lot of Reubens, and this beat them all. The bread was perfectly crispy, the corned beef was tender, the sauerkraut was a perfect mild counter to the greasy goodness of the bread and beef. The Caesar salad appetizer was also excellent.

My wife and I were looking for an escape away from holidays chaos and through a Priceline deal, we went here. It met the quiet expectations (somewhat) that we were seeking. However as an older building, we could hear all conversations taking place in the hallway. We had lunch in the restaurant and the service and food were both excellent. My issue overall, and the reason for the low rating, is that as a place purporting to be high end, there should not be spelling mistakes on the restaurant menu. Pinot Noir is a grape varietal. Pino noir is probably a great guy, but I can't say for sure.

Came to the restaurant at Idlewyld tonight. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like respected and valuable guests. The service remained SUPERB throughout the dinner, while the food was excellent as well. Would definitely come back.

Restaurant review: We had a terrific meal. Delicious tomato soup, stunning goat cheese and beet salad, and an absolutely amazing pork tenderloin with mustard spaetzel, sauerkraut and cabbage. Highly recommend saving up a few pennies and having a meal at the Idlewyld.

What a wonderful place for a romantic getaway to a girls weekend. The staff was great and the room and service was four star quality. So quaint but classy. We will return!!

We had a wonderful experience at this little gem we found on our travel to Canada recently. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The included breakfast was excellent and the staff was more than willing to show us parts of the historic house and give us the history. We were able to walk a short distance to Wortley Village for dinner. We very much enjoyed our stay at the Idlewyld and look forward to our next stay there.

Had an absolutely amazing experience ! Everyone is so nice even though we were late. Never been treated so well at any restaurant before . Will definitely be making it a go to outing!!