David G.
Yelp
Good: location, bed, Robin (front desk/restaurant hostess):
Bad: sadly, almost everything else.
I'm in the middle of a two night stay in a junior state room. Easy to find the inn, plenty of free parking, and easy check in.
The problems started soon after check in. I couldn't get into my room. Robin (super nice and helpful) came up, let me in, and showed me how to unlock the door. (You have to play with the stupid thing to get it to unlock. How about replacing it?) There's no peephole or safety latch, which is a real safety issue if someone knocks on your door. No room safe (fine) and no fridge (despite their website saying there is one). I understand that the building is 100+ years old, so I expect and don't mind the creaky and uneven floors etc. My concerns go beyond that.
Lighting in the room is a joke. Meaning, there is hardly any light. During the day it's bright, because some of the blinds are broken and don't close. Not that it matters, because they are currently doing some VERY loud construction and a nap would be impossible. Today was my one day to sleep in, but construction started around 7:30. AM!! I was told "we are trying to meet a deadline." Terrible excuse, even if true.
I was looking forward to dinner at Ella's last night. Sorry, private party. Restaurant closed AND no room service. I did have breakfast there, which was good. (But the one waiter for 10-12 tables seemed over worked.)
All in all, a disappointing experience so far. (I would have given them two stars, but I imagine that most people won't encounter the same construction issues.)
Update: it's 3:45am, and the fire alarm just went off. Whole place evacuated. Seems like a false alarm. Unbelievable!! Now they get one star.