Alison C.
Yelp
I had been eager to visit The Roxbury since I had first learned about its funky rooms. From there, it took a bit of research to understand the structure of the hotel, its various policies, and the rooms available, but, boy, was it worth it! (Since there is a lot to cover, I am going to break the review into sections.)
Hotel Building Overview:
There are 2 main areas: 1.) Stratton Falls, which has a mansion that includes the office, common area, and rooms, as well as several freestanding cabins, and 2.) The Motel, which has mostly rooms and suites. These properties are 2.2 miles apart. Stratton Falls offers a pool, the actual falls to hike, and a hot tub and sauna. The Motel is right next to downtown, with an easy walk to restaurants and bars. It also has a hot tub, sauna, and relaxation area.
Our Room:
We were booking last minute, so we were limited in our options. We wound up selecting The Ghost and Mrs. Hicks room in the Mansion, which was supposedly one of the "smaller rooms", but was actually a great size. The bathroom had a large tub with arm rests and 10-foot ceilings. There was a queen-size bed, a flat-screen TV, and a "refreshment station" with a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. The room had pretty, elegant décor, but creepy wallpaper. The carpeting was super plush and a delight on which to walk. I found the bed a bit lumpy, however. I would stay in this room again, but would prefer to experience one of the more ornate options next time.
Cleanliness:
This was BY FAR the cleanest hotel I had ever stayed at! There were shoe trays in the hallways and bins in the closet, so that they could preserve the quality carpeting. The hairdryer and remote control had been disinfected and wrapped in plastic. There was not even a single hair in the bathroom. Basically, everything was immaculate and felt safe to touch.
Food:
There were no restaurants at either property, but there were snacks in The Mansion's kitchen throughout the day, which included fresh fruit, Tootsie Roll Pops, Fire Ball and Starburst candies, chocolate chip cookies, coffee/tea/hot chocolate, and lemon-infused water. There was also a 24-hour canteen with a variety of snacks and beverages, including bags of microwaveable popcorn. Lastly, breakfast was included daily. It was not extravagant, but each person in the room was able to choose up to 4 menu items, which could all be picked up at the morning time of their choice. Food options included yogurts, pastries, cereals, oatmeal, and more. As others mentioned, the coffee cake was fluffy, tender, and worth ordering.
Drinks:
There was no bar open at the time, as they were still taking COVID precautions, but you could order a mixed drink at the pool or various canned alcohol beverages there or at the front desk.
Additional Amenities:
The falls were beautiful and could be seen by climbing a few steps at most. You could take a hike if you wanted, but it was not needed to see the falls. The hot tub, sauna, and pool times needed to be reserved in advance, which seemed annoying at first, but actually ensured that each guest had space to enjoy the facilities. The Mansion had a patio and other indoor and outdoor seating areas, some of which offered exposure to a fireplace or fire pit. There was also cornhole out on the lawn.
Final Assessment:
The Roxbury provided such an unique, creative experience that was really top-notch. It is a must-visit!!