The Billy Motel

My daughter and I stayed in Room 1 for a ski trip in the local area. I can honestly say that I've never had a better connection with the staff of a hotel. The morning coffee was handmade in a gorgeous French Press! The two free drink tokens were not only cute, but the drinks were also amazing! If I ever find myself in Davis again, this will be the first place I check.

This place is awesome! I stayed here on a whim on a road trip down the Appalachians, and it was the best choice I could've made. The restaurant and bar was recently renovated and is cozy and well-designed, the rooms were comfortable and spacious, and the staff are class - shout out to Morgan and Eric! I'm definitely coming back for a longer stay when I can make another trip south.

The Billy is amazing. I choose to stay here because first of all, we love retro. It is truly a step back into time. The rooms are clean and the beds/pillows were the best I have experienced. The real unexpected surprise was the Ish kitchen. We dined for two nights there and each one was a memorable experience. The diversity, talent, and love that goes into everything was mind blowing. I felt as though we were in an old Hollywood atmosphere while eating creative current meals with drinks to compliment the current trends. We were not disappointed at all. We love to eat great food, and we will remember the Ish for years to come. I am still thinking of the French dessert we had to end the meal. AMAZING We celebrated our 25th anniversary while at the Billy and I am so glad. One other notable is that the location to the state park and neighboring towns was another pleasant surprise. Great job with all aspects, thank you again

Absolutely love The Billy Motel. This place nails the cozy boutique vibe with real hospitality. The on-site restaurant and bar is a standout. Great cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere, with staff who are warm, helpful, and genuinely happy to share local tips. The location is perfect for exploring Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley. After a day of hiking it’s amazing to come back to a space that felt both fun and restful.

This was a really unique motel with a very neat bar. The room was super clean, love the firm mattress. Coffee at the bar in the morning was nice. I enjoyed speaking with Brandi and Tala. They were very friendly, provided a lot of information about the area, and keep the rooms very well kept. Motel is in a very good location about 40 minutes from Seneca Rocks and the opposite direction Oakland, MD (neat little town).

This was a great find. It was recommended to us because there weren't any camp grounds available. The rooms are clean and the motel has a funky vibe. Lots of local art in the rooms. There is a bar resturant on site that doubles as the office. The rooms come with two free drink tokens. We weren't there on a night the bar was serving food, but the menu sounded great. The location to the hiking trails and other POAs was perfect. Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend. The rooms are not well insulated for sound. We could hear all of our neighbors phone calls. They do provide ear plugs in the rooms in case it gets too loud. We didn't use them but its a nice touch solution to an obvious problem.

Great motel in a cool mid-century modern feel. The restaurant serves amazing food and cocktails - punching way above it's weight class. The towns of Davis and Thomas provide endless adventure. The rooms have some noise from adjacent rooms. The bathroom is chilly unless you use the provided electric heater. The mattress could be upgraded as the memory foam has developed an indent.

Incredible motel with all the amenities you would need, we absolutely love it here. The staff here is so hospitable and welcoming. The rooms are modern, clean, and comfortable, chromecast on the TV for all your entertainment needs, and it is literally right up the road from Blackwater Falls State Park. This motel truly is perfectly located for all the adventure you want between Thomas, Davis, and the State Park. During the weekends at night, the Billy comes alive with a trendy bar, and even a kitchen that serves up delicious looking entrees. If you stay at the Billy, the owners are kind enough to provide two “drink tokens” that can be exchanged for a free drink at the bar. Unfortunately we were so tied up in enjoying all that the area has to offer that we didn’t get our free drink. I would recommend the Billy Motel over any place in the area to stay, for comfort and the affordability.

Sleepy, and unassuming, the town of Davis sits nestled in the old and weary mountains of West Virginia. Driving through, the Billy Motel stands quietly apart from the small main strip of Davis. But something very vibrant and alive stirs in the Billy Motel. A purple-hued neon sign affixed to one of the motel gates draws the eyes away from the Davis main road. You'd be forgiven for yielding just a glance before carrying on. But this small, buzzing purple sign is just the beginning of the bouquet of surprises inside Ish Kitchen at the Billy Motel. Walking through the front door, you are greeted with green and orange tiling accenting rich, dark wooden walls. Tasteful green-leather full-back stools and Victorian lamps complete the dark and cozy bar of Ish Kitchen. To your left, low-seated chairs and a chatty fire place. To your right, semi-enclosed pub-style booths. The clientele at the Ish Kitchen are all enjoying different, quiet conversations. Some are reflecting on their skiing with an après cocktail. Others chat about the goings on in the town of Davis. But everyone, without speaking a word, shares silently in the secret of Ish Kitchen at the Billy Motel. Service is kind and comfortable. Something like: walk softly and carry a big stick might be their motto. The menu, similar in some ways to the decor, is an international tour de force showcasing flavors from end-to-end across the earth. It is a daunting confrontation. When a restaurant offers such variety of options, they are bound to show little mastery of any individual dish. But there is something defiant about the Ish Kitchen. Each dish, no matter its origin, was executed to perfection. Our mushroom bok choy, inspired by Vietnam, could rival any of the best French onion soups. The garlic naan would bring Indian mothers the world over to tears. The steak pie could make Gordon Ramsay shit his pants. And the beet salad, with pistachios and tahini, could drive me to write this ballad of love to a restaurant I will never forget. I am no tire company, but I would without hesitation deem Ish Kitchen worthy of the drive.

Some of the best food I have had in a while. Everything was fresh and amazingly flavorful. Love the decor and feel of the space. Waiters were attentive and kind.

What a find! Adventurous menu, quirky and charming setting and attentive staff. Try the grape leaves!