It was all good

The history

Stayed in April 2024

We were downstairs near the outside door so we heard it open and close until after midnight. We also had a noisy upstairs boot walker, perhaps those room need a please be courteous to your lower level guests :)

Great stay, inn was very nice, staff excellent and decor was lovely!!!

Stayed in April 2024

For the price, no tv in room, no fridge. Shower looked a little icky on floor but maybe just worn. Band was on a little late and made it hard to fall asleep. Also, room was very very hot and I couldn’t adjust the temp.

Location is great. Cool building.

Stayed in February 2024

The size of the room leaves A LOT to be desired. For the price that was paid, I would like a room that was larger than a shoe box.

The location is central to everything. It was great for that purpose.

Stayed in February 2024

had a great time nice stay everybody was helpful great lunch and dinner was over the top

Stayed in February 2024

For me, the water temperature setting in the shower needed to be more responsive. The space itself is small, and I could not get the hot water temperature reduced to a slightly cooler level quickly enough.

The breakfast was excellent—all of the breakfast food I look for.

Stayed in January 2024

Bathroom access was awkward, bathroom was very tiny, bed was very difficult to get in.

Location, staff, comfortable bed.

Stayed in January 2024

Nice

Stayed in December 2023

No TV

It was very clean and cozy

Stayed in December 2023

Very Historical property and in a beautiful location. Staff very accommodating and food was delicious.

Stayed in November 2023

Great accommodations and restaurant! Beautiful little village!

Stayed in November 2023

My only real complaint is the parking scenario… An event was happening at the Inn the night of my stay so the small lot was full. I parked my car on the street as recommended and it was totaled by a drunk driver! Not the inn’s fault per-say but keep it in mind.

The Inn itself is great, in a cute spot in CT. Checks all of the rustic boxes and is a great spot for a nice weekend getaway.

Stayed in November 2023

The parking across the street and having to carry luggage up the stairs to the far end of the hotel. We did it, but it can be challenging for a couple in their mid 70’s.

The history and location in the center of town.

Stayed in October 2023

Was on/off hot/cold throughout the night

Staff was all so friendly and inviting. Adorable room and location, fair price point compared to other hotels. Room was immaculate.

Stayed in October 2023

Our room (25) had a double bed and we switched to a queen (29). Matthew was very helpful. Also, we had lunch on Monday and the service was quite slow

The breakfast should have had hot scramble eggs. Fresh fruit I thought would have been fruit salad

Stayed in October 2023

Restaurant OK but not as good as the actual InnHistoric old inn made very comfortable for modern guests.

Good continental breakfast

Stayed in October 2023

Size of bathroom in my room was small and there was hardly any cupboard or luggage space in the room. For a longer stay than a single night it would have been very difficult.

Beautiful historic property and great restaurant. Lots of attention to detail and period furnishing maintaining the hotel’s historic New England heritage.

Stayed in October 2023

Breakfast was ok but a little disappointing. For the price of the room, they could try a little harder to provide more options, especially for guests who want low or no carb/protein. The day of our stay there was no fresh fruit at breakfast which was something we were looking forward to.

Loved the location! Rooms are so nice and clean, attached bathroom was small but modern and spotless. The entire inn is beautiful!

Stayed in October 2023

The bed in our room was very uncomfortable but I feel that most overnight places may have that issue. For the most Part it was very clean except for the air vents on the ceiling. I only happen to notice because of my dust allergy.

I absolutely loved the aesthetic! The staff was amazing! The continental breakfast was nice. It was a homey feeling :)

Stayed in October 2023

I said I liked the long history of the inn – however, Essex is a charming town with gorgeous harbor the really high bed may have been historically correct, but was still a pain for the height-challenged (I’m 5’2”). They did readily supply a 2-step thing upon request, but it was still inconvenient. Again, historically, an elevator might be anachronistic, but it would be convenient to have one (there are rooms on 3 floors; we were on the 2nd).

I love the historic aspect of this lovely inn. Plus it’s barely a block walk to the beautiful harbor and Connecticut River Museum. Just west of the inn was a little park with stunning views of an inlet. The inn has very nice restaurants, and there are several other good restaurants within a short walk. We didn’t have a car, so the walking-distance location was a huge plus for us. Also, the bathroom was modern and spotless. The included breakfast was ample, though nothing special, except that the coffee was excellent.

Stayed in October 2023

Music was loud, we moved to a building across the street because first room was above parking lot AND exit driveway (we had asked and we’re assured we’d have a quiet location). We had to PAY for upgrade and if possible, room location was louder as it was closer to the pub and pub door was open and music was loud (thankfully only til 11pm).

Very cool OLD historic buildings. Friendly staff. Rooms were appointed nicely. Beds were comfortable.

Stayed in September 2023

Small bed and bathroom

History and position

Stayed in September 2023

Bed is a queen, which is pretty small...and there was no hairdryer- which was advertised. I had to put wet hair up in a ponytail- did not look my best, which is pretty important.

Very clean, staff is super friendly, and towels are literally placed outside your door every morning.

Stayed in August 2023

would have liked room darkening curtains but that’s really it

quaint and nice. staff was exceptional from the front desk to the bar to the breakfast attendant! service was exceptional

Stayed in August 2023