Idlewyld Inn & Spa

My wife and I recently had dinner at the on-site restaurant. It was our first time there, but let me tell you, it definitely won’t be our last! The ambiance, the service and most definitely the food are all 5 stars!! Our waitress Katherine was fantastic and made it feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant with how attentive she was towards us on each course. She made the evening very enjoyable for us as it was one of our very few date nights out (3 young kids at home). The food portions were massive and delicious. If you have a chance to get the prime meal, DO IT!!! And the restaurant itself feels so upscale yet relaxing all at the same time. It’s a perfect spot for nice dinner and one of, if not the best places we’ve been to yet!

I brought my mom here for her birthday. Neither of us have ever been somewhere like this, we had no idea what to expect. The rooms, inn, and courtyard and gardens were all beautiful - like seriously, surpassed all our expectations! - but it was the service that really blew us away. And the food. The food was *art.* And the service was so exemplary that both my mom and I had to admit we'd never experienced such friendly service before *anywhere.* We even met the inn manager and she was absolutely delightful. The inn sits in a beautiful part of London with lots of pretty places to visit nearby, especially if you like a good cafe, museum, or surprisingly unique (and delicious) ice cream shop 😋 The spa was an amazing experience, the inn was peaceful and easy to relax in, and the neighbourhood was walkable and beautiful. We'll be back!!!!!

I highly recommend the Idlewyld Inn if you're looking for a special spot for lunch. Such a wonderful place to have lunch on the front porch by the water fountain. It was my third time having lunch at the Idlewyld Inn....it gets better every year. The food presentation and quality are exceptional. On this last visit, I can also add that the service was superb. Our server Sue went over the top to make our girls lunch a special event. She greeted us at the door, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our time there. Thanks for making it a day to remember. Thank you Sue - Thank you Idlewyld. See you soon.

Super quaint hotel full of charm and character with lovely rooms that had the most comfy bed and pillows ever! The food was absolutely divine, incredible presentation and flavor! Staff very lovely and accommodating. Really enjoyed our short stay

Sunday brunch May 2025: My wife and I had a very pleasant experience, atmosphere and decor of the Inn was amazing. Very nostalgic with many conversational features of the Inn to explore. The menu was very appetizing, good selection and well prepared. Pleasure to meet the chef Trevor to compliment him on the menu. Our Server was Devin, checked on us multiple times and was always attentive to clear the empty dishes. What made this place so special and above the rest was the Inn Manger: Ms. Effie Gurman, a very charming, courteous individual who has impressive skills and mannerism in the hospitality industry. She made our brunch very memorable, providing a table that made my wife and I feel engaged to each other during our dining experience. This place exceeded all of our expectations. Professionalism and friendly staff that compliments the Inn and food will make us come back with no hesitation. Excellent experience overall. Vincent & Anna

Very nice place and staff. Although I was disappointed in the quality of nail polish in the spa that smudged in 30|minutes and started chipping in 24 hours, I am more disappointed in the fact that when I wrote both the spa and front desk, no one even acknowledged my email. My daughter and I were both super excited to plan our next stay but not so much now. An acknowledgment of my concern would have been appreciated. It’s unfortunate that chipped nail polish has left a negative feeling about our experience.

We took my mother to the restaurant at the Idlewyld Inn & Spa for her birthday, and we had a fantastic experience. Our server, Catherine, was absolutely amazing—warm, professional, and quick-witted. She made us feel completely taken care of and had us laughing throughout the meal. The food was just beautiful—every dish was thoughtfully presented and absolutely delicious. All of us were raving about how good everything tasted. A perfect spot for a special occasion. We'll definitely be back!

This Old South gem exudes a warm inviting ambiance from the historical architecture to the beautifully manicured gardens, offering a superb dining experience - Idlewyld Inn is a visual treat and culinary delight to visit and enjoy. We recently celebrated our friend's 75th birthday over brunch in the dining room where our server Sue provided impeccable service and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. She was attentive and friendly and thoughtful in her suggestions and delivery. The food was excellent and the turret room provided a warm and private space to enjoy ourselves and our meal. Thank you Sue!

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!!