The Billy Motel & Bar / ISH Kitchen

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.

Came across this hotel motel last minute and thought it was so quaint especially for me being on a trip to West Virginia blowing into this little mountain town for the first time. The first thing I noticed was the bar that is connected to it thought it was clever to stop on in and grab a drink then go to your motel entrance from outside when your ready to turn on in for the night. I liked the retro quirkiness to the decorations and art that was in some of the rooms and bar area. This was the best motel because it fits the visiting the mountains of WV so well you really get the full experience here. Another thing that I thought was a plus was the fact that there is a convenient gas station right across the street along with a pizza and gas/tobacco stop shop there too. Would visit here again if I was in the area!

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.

My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous meal at ish! What a gem in this area! The food was top notch, and we loved the “worldly” variety of food options. Cocktails were great, too. Love the decor inside. Such a vibe. Kudos to the creators of this great spot!

We stopped in at the bar for an afternoon cocktail on Saturday. The space is great, really cool vibe and background music. The cocktails, however, were barely palatable. We didn't ask for anything fancy, an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan, two standards on their drink menu. Could barely taste the spirit in either one. It's a shame because I'd definitely hang there and take others. The bartender was not personable. No take on the rooms or food. Will give another shot next year.

This is the BEST kind of motel - clean, comfortable, and the most amazing bar/restaurant. The rooms are sparse (minimal) but in a good way - tastefully decorated, super comfortable linens, and even local small batch soap. The restaurant was SO GOOD! High quality delicious Asian-inspired food that was out of this world good. And the bar was super chill with delicious cocktails. French press coffee in the morning was a real treat.

Small motel consisting of 10 units. Check in/out is handled at the office / bar by the bartender. There is also food available with an international menu. Unfortunately, the town was doing maintenance on the water pipes in town and the kitchen was closed on the day of my visit because of it. The room I stayed in was clean with a eclectic flair. I believe the bed had a memory foam mattress which I'm not personally a big fan of but fine for a night or two. I noticed the hotel is for sale and the bartender told me she thought a deal was pending. If it changes hands hopefully the new owner(s) will keep it mostly as is with it's slightly quirky feel that lends to it's charm. If you're in Davis and looking for lodging it's worth a look.

The room was adequate for our needs. We weren’t looking for a resort. The service was top notch & the staff so very friendly! The food in their lounge\restaurant was amazing. I will be back on my next hiking trip.

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!