- On one business trip I chose a "Premier" B&B in the historic section of Nashville. The home was gorgeous and the owner a gourmet chef...and a perv. My co-worker commented that we were probably safer in a crack house.
- The "Upscale" B&B I was unfortunate enough to visit in Joplin, MO was as creepy as the owners. A renovated old schoolhouse (which admittedly sounds very different and cool) was not worth a second night and an early departure was in order.
On the other hand there are some fabulous B&B's. My favorites:
Choctow Lodge B&B Near Seaside, FL this gorgeous property consists of 2 homes and a boat house on the river. The homes have 2 bedrooms and so are very economical when compared to a hotel. The owners are fascinating and accommodating. In the evening they lit a bonfire and joined our group for a glass of wine. Before breakfast we were taken on a boat trip down the river to places I would have never in my life seen. A return trip is definitely in order here.
Lee House B&B Inn In downtown historic Pensacola, FL this beautiful inn is worth a look. I took a tour but unfortunately it was outside my corporate travel budget. For personal travel, I would absolutely stay here.
Heron House Guest Suites In gorgeous Anacortes, WA this home on the Puget Sound provides incredible views, upscale but comfortable accommodations and the best breakfast I have ever had.
B&B Tip #1: "Victorian" typically means a lot of lace, dried flowers, and character. It can also mean a lot of baby dolls, back lit wedding dresses on headless mannequins, and the occasional Merry-go-round horse.
B&B Tip #2: "Upscale" and "Premier" mean nothing.
B&B Tip #3: Read the reviews prior to staying. Unlike hotel chains where you see consistency, B&B's are individually owned and there is wide variation. Some are just rooms for rent, (not always a bad thing) and others have very unique characteristics.
I am sure there are other really great bed and breakfasts. I recommend thorough research and please take the time to read the reviews. Call ahead, owners typically don't appreciate walk ins. Get a sense of the place from the owner prior to your visit. If it doesn't sound great, don't go.
Tell me about your favorite B&B...or your least favorite.
2 comments:
You so hit the nail on the head about all bed&brekafast inns not being great! TripAdvisor can be helpful if you look at the negative reviews.
I haven't stayed at the ones you mentioned in your post - but I DID find a delightful one in Charleston South Carolina called 'Governor's House Inn'.
And a nightmare in Chadds Ford, PA. called 'Hamanassett' that was totally different than their website. Ugh. Yuck.
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I've never stayed in a B&B and really don't want to. I'd much rather stay in a hotel with a nice bar and restaurant. I'm not one to do communal breakfast or dinner with people I don't know. Just my two cents.
Have a terrific day. :)
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