Name: The Bethel Resort & Suites
Address: 21 Broad Street, Bethel, Maine, United States of America, Bethel, Maine, US
Price range: $169–$291 per night
Rating: 7.35

What guests think

Across many reviews, The Bethel Resort & Suites comes through as a historic, characterful property with friendly staff and a convenient location near Sunday River, but dated rooms, uneven maintenance, and inconsistent facilities and dining experiences temper the appeal.

Guests praised the gym and tavern, but noted a heated outdoor pool that was closed, very cold, or on limited hours, plus occasional sauna and locker room shortcomings. Service is often warm and accommodating, yet some encountered room-type mismatches, after-hours access problems, and unexpected extra charges or fees. Expect historic charm and a convenient base for the mountains and town, with room quality, cleanliness, and amenities that can vary notably by building and stay.

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Facilities

Facilities include a gym, tavern/bar, and an outdoor heated pool with sauna. Reviews often note the pool being closed, very cold, or limited in hours, occasional sauna issues, and a lack of elevator causing difficulties for some.

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Micheal

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet, friendly staff . Pool area was nice . Room was nice however the carpet was pretty stained, could use a good cleaning .

10

Katelyn

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We absolutely loved almost everything about our stay! We loved the historic, boutique feel of the hotel, the beautiful registration area, the fitness center, the tavern, the room, the hallways even with the old pictures, the beautiful setting, the cute little town, and nearby playground and skatepark. My only negative feedback is that the pool was absolutely freezing. We actually specifically chose this hotel as a last minute get-away because it said it had an outdoor heated pool but I couldn't even get in because it was so cold. My kids went in for a bit and had fun but didn't stay long because of the temperature. I'm honestly not sure I would come back because of it, which is a bummer because I loved everything else about our stay. I feel like I'd have to call ahead to see if any changes were made and what the temperature of the pool would be before booking. Other than that piece, would highly recommend if not interested in the pool piece.

8

Matthew

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the heated outdoor pool, love the fireplaces in the suites. Ease of parking and quick-grab breakfast muffins/coffee option

10

sharon

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay at the Bethel Inn. The staff is friendly and helpful. Upon checking in, we found we had been upgraded to a larger room with two queen beds instead of twins, had a fireplace and a lounge area. Very nice of them. We looked out over the golf course and had a nice sunset. Ate dinner in the tavern and our food was delicious. We ate in the bar area which had a cozier atmosphere than the restaurant part. It was perfect for after a long day of skiing for us. The health spa is more functional than luxury and would benefit from a makeover. The pool was warm and sauna nice and hot. (Only one sauna working when we were there.) The womens locker room was old, no benches, bathroom door doesn’t lock properly, no place to change privately. You need to get towels from the front desk (in another building). Our room was comfortable but bathroom was tired. Beds and couches were very comfortable so for me, that’s a 10. All in all great value for money.

8

Julie

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great weekend at the historic Bethel Inn. Some of our favorite amenities were swimming in the heated outdoor pool that was warm enough for us the first day- but others didn't last a minute. Happily it was a little warmer the next day. The saunas were lovely too. BYOB- bring your own bathrobe to get to the pool from your room. It gets chilly up there in winter. Each day at tea time after xcountry skiing on the well groomed trails, the lobby had hot drinks and scones in multiple flavors. Day one, the scones were stale and the second day there were more flavors and they came out hot. We took advantage and booked a horse drawn sleigh ride on the property. It was adorable. Short and sweet. Its BYOB- bring your own blanket on the ride. We had dinner at the tavern and all the food was excellent! There was a live musician that was top notch too. We were in the Oaks building separate from the main inn but closer to the pool and we were quite comfortable except for the bathroom floor which was so cold it hurt to step on it barefoot. The floor by the bed was a little drafty too. We appreciate that it is a challenge to stay on top of the upkeep of an old inn and we appreciated the charming quirkiness of staying in an old building. I would go again, but just expect things to run hot and cold.

4

Kevin

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t waste your time or money here. The name should be changed from “resort” to “motel,” over priced Motel at that! Went to take shower in am, waited forever for water to get warm then I realized this is the hottest it will get which was almost lukewarm. Got out and dried off as fast as possible to get warm. With this info, my wife didn’t even want to try to shower. Told front desk about this when checking out, not even an apology. And the resort fee is an extra $34 for the pool, the use of kayaks and a couple other things we didn’t use (who swims in an outdoor pool the third week in September in Maine?) So since the shower was cold and we didn’t use any facilities, I asked if they would comp the breakfast. She said “no” but I could tell she thought I was strange for even asking. I like to patronize family and non-chain companies because of the appreciation and personal touch but I may as well stayed at a chain.

6

Corey

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place was nice but a little outdated. The suites were much smaller than what the pictures would lead you to believe and therefore a bit overpriced. Also, they didn’t post that their pool was shut down on their website.

10

Mariah

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful! The rooms were comfortable, they had a great gym, clean pool with a great view and sauna. Really enjoyed our time.

8

James

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Areas of the property looked a bit worn, uncared for. Lack of elevator made our stay somewhat more difficult because of mobility issues.

4

Glen

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Primary desired amenity was a pool, which was advertised as “year round”, but it was not open during my stay. Room was small, not enough space for even luggage. Bed was comfortable and the bathroom was nice.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: multiple reports of stained carpets, odors, hair or soap scum in showers, and general wear, alongside several mentions of very clean rooms.

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Micheal

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet, friendly staff . Pool area was nice . Room was nice however the carpet was pretty stained, could use a good cleaning .

4

Lester

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Just a terrible stay, outdated and musty smelling rooms that were dirty.. we found dog hair innboth of our beds.

4

Luisa

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was terrible..steady leaking shower that flowed into the entire bathroom floor, brown water with scum coming out of sink.. after asking for maintenance to fix all issues we returned to room with a note that we were being upgraded. They upgraded us to a very nice, clean and comfortable suite in the main area of resort. This was my third time at this hotel and unfortunately will be my last 😕 very upsetting to see this beloved beautiful historic resort in disrepair

8

William P

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall property A bit tired.

10

Nedra

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The top sheet on my bed had holes in it. Really? Bathroom was clean but no bar to hold onto stepping into the bathtub to shower. And no place to place toilet articles while using in the bathroom. Staff was wonderful and food and wait staff excellent in the Tavern. Grounds were pretty and bed comfortable. Overall appearance was pretty run down everywhere.

6

Jean

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were stains on the carpet. The bathroom was postage stamp size. On the great side, the tavern was fantastic and our waitress was superb

4

Mark

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The standard room was poorly maintained, dated and noisy. The bathroom fixtures were from the fifties, the bathroom door would not close properly and the floors were sagging and creaky.

2

Teresa

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty, funky smell, mice poison set around property. Very negative experience. Traveled with friends was placed at separate ends of inn. Had noise from driveway, next door and above us. Will never stay again.

4

Christopher

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

To start with the first thing my wife did was go to the bathroom. The toilet wouldn’t flush we had to call the front desk for help. The furniture in the room was shot you could see a lot of ware on the couch and chair. Every thing went ok thru the night. In the morning we went to o take a shower but we skipped it after seeing all the hair and soap scum in it so we promptly left

10

Linda

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely friendly, helpful staff at the front desk. She not only greeted us with a smile, she escorted us to our room and made sure everything was perfect. Our room was large, the beds were comfortable. The pillows were perfect and everything was very clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally dated, ranging from small or noisy to comfortable suites with fireplaces and views; a few guests found beds uncomfortable. Multiple reviews note that some rooms lack a fridge or microwave.

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Tony

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy. Other occupants in same building inconsiderate of others, loud, slamming doors, stomping on stairs, etc. More like an elderly encampment than a high-end country resort.

8

DAVID

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a pleasant bit somewhat dated room. Comfortable bed and pillows. Bathroom fine. It's a big old place that needs some upgrading. It has charm certainly but for the price I would say it was not worth it.

8

Leslie

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are very comfortable, however they are a little dated and could use an update. Mattress and pillows should be upgraded

8

Matthew

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the heated outdoor pool, love the fireplaces in the suites. Ease of parking and quick-grab breakfast muffins/coffee option

4

Randall

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good , entered the room it smelled like cleaner fluid , room was very small for the price , bed was uncomfortable. Pool was only open till 6 pm most other places around usually open till 9 -10 pm so I was not able to enjoy that amenity , breakfast was not complimentary which most places at least have something

10

Tammy

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful setting, superior suite has full kitchen and gas fireplace with lovely view of grounds.

4

Yong

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms r very outdated

2

Teresa

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty, funky smell, mice poison set around property. Very negative experience. Traveled with friends was placed at separate ends of inn. Had noise from driveway, next door and above us. Will never stay again.

6

Bryan

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Some outlets were not working. Rooms need to be painted over

10

Samuel

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great comfortable room, great value, super friendly staff.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly, helpful, and offer upgrades, but reliability varies, with booking mismatches, after-hours access problems, and occasional surly front-desk interactions.

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ellen

Mar 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

One of two front desk staff was surly if not rude. Tavern is a train wreck. Waited 35 minutes after being seated to get water….And the rest of the evening was equally lackluster.

2

Mike

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived slightly after 11pm to find the front door locked and our room keys taped to the door. The sign said to type in your code to access the door. Well we never received a code. I called the phone number on the door which stated call for service or emergency . Tried 4 times to no answer. We were out $415 and no where to stay. Thank you Bethel inn

8

Karl

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked last minute. Check in was fine- in fact we were upgraded upon registration. The facility is bit dated but perfect for two tired guys looking for good night's sleep after hiking.

8

Deborah

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful when we needed to have a ground floor room

6

Joseph

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were given a room with a broken tv and twin double beds even though we reserved a king. Hotel staff said there were none of those left. They stated it’s a common thing when online reservations are made. Places like hotel.com and Travelocity don’t check they said.

10

Linda

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely friendly, helpful staff at the front desk. She not only greeted us with a smile, she escorted us to our room and made sure everything was perfect. Our room was large, the beds were comfortable. The pillows were perfect and everything was very clean.

10

Juanita

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was great and staff very accommodating

8

Rosemarie

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very enjoyable stay, lovely staff!

10

Daniel

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every member of the staff we encountered, from the front desk to the tavern, was very friendly and professional. We will plan to stay there again on our next trip to the area.

10

Samuel

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great comfortable room, great value, super friendly staff.

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Location

Convenient, walkable setting in Bethel with scenic surroundings and easy access to Sunday River.

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Pamela

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old school inn. Friendly desk clerk. Very walkable town.

10

Frank

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept, clean, plenty of room, nice pub, great location, friendly staff.

10

Stacey

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Sunday River

10

Patricia

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful right in the center of town only a short drive to Sunday River

10

Piotr

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice condo, great location, peaceful surroundings. We stayed in the detached property near the golf course. Staff very friendly!

10

Iola

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attractive place. Convenient for us traveling from VT to coast. Lovely staff.

8

Kevin

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location for our activity. The property is old and needs updating

10

Mary Ann

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So close to Sunday River!

8

Chris Ann

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in the cute little town of Bethel. Lovely, historic inn with a lot of character.

10

Ralph

Mar 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for Sunday River.

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Dining

The tavern receives praise for good food and atmosphere, but breakfast and restaurant service are inconsistent, with slow or limited service, early kitchen closure, and breakfast charges some found pricey.

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Jill

Mar 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bethel has character and old world charm. The rooms can be dated and the amenities are limited. The breakfast buffet on Sunday was plentiful and good as breakfast buffets go. Expensive at $ 20 per person but we understand the challenges. Monday breakfast was limited and also $ 20 pp but we were glad for the convenience of getting a breakfast sandwich in the Inn before heading to the mountain. Our room had a fireplace which was lovely. The staff was terrific. We always return for the value and because it feels like home.

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ellen

Mar 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

One of two front desk staff was surly if not rude. Tavern is a train wreck. Waited 35 minutes after being seated to get water….And the rest of the evening was equally lackluster.

8

Julie

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great weekend at the historic Bethel Inn. Some of our favorite amenities were swimming in the heated outdoor pool that was warm enough for us the first day- but others didn't last a minute. Happily it was a little warmer the next day. The saunas were lovely too. BYOB- bring your own bathrobe to get to the pool from your room. It gets chilly up there in winter. Each day at tea time after xcountry skiing on the well groomed trails, the lobby had hot drinks and scones in multiple flavors. Day one, the scones were stale and the second day there were more flavors and they came out hot. We took advantage and booked a horse drawn sleigh ride on the property. It was adorable. Short and sweet. Its BYOB- bring your own blanket on the ride. We had dinner at the tavern and all the food was excellent! There was a live musician that was top notch too. We were in the Oaks building separate from the main inn but closer to the pool and we were quite comfortable except for the bathroom floor which was so cold it hurt to step on it barefoot. The floor by the bed was a little drafty too. We appreciate that it is a challenge to stay on top of the upkeep of an old inn and we appreciated the charming quirkiness of staying in an old building. I would go again, but just expect things to run hot and cold.

4

Richard

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Code given did not work, no fridge, no microwave, ice was only in seperate building, pool did not open, buffet style breakfast wasn't even complimentary, billed me $50 for cold buffet style breakfast. So I paid $600 for...um, a bed to sleep in I guess

6

Kimberly

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived at 8:10pm after a very long ride to get there. I went to the tavern and all I could get was drinks. The kitchen closed at 8pm. Couldn’t get breakfast until 7:30am.

8

Ashley

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A nice convenient place to stay. Very accommodating. Dining was short staffed but they still served regardless and maintained composure. It is a fairly busy place, golf course, many rooms, a pool, tavern. If looking for a more quiet peaceful stay consider something more remote.

10

Nedra

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The top sheet on my bed had holes in it. Really? Bathroom was clean but no bar to hold onto stepping into the bathtub to shower. And no place to place toilet articles while using in the bathroom. Staff was wonderful and food and wait staff excellent in the Tavern. Grounds were pretty and bed comfortable. Overall appearance was pretty run down everywhere.

6

Jean

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were stains on the carpet. The bathroom was postage stamp size. On the great side, the tavern was fantastic and our waitress was superb

4

Kevin

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t waste your time or money here. The name should be changed from “resort” to “motel,” over priced Motel at that! Went to take shower in am, waited forever for water to get warm then I realized this is the hottest it will get which was almost lukewarm. Got out and dried off as fast as possible to get warm. With this info, my wife didn’t even want to try to shower. Told front desk about this when checking out, not even an apology. And the resort fee is an extra $34 for the pool, the use of kayaks and a couple other things we didn’t use (who swims in an outdoor pool the third week in September in Maine?) So since the shower was cold and we didn’t use any facilities, I asked if they would comp the breakfast. She said “no” but I could tell she thought I was strange for even asking. I like to patronize family and non-chain companies because of the appreciation and personal touch but I may as well stayed at a chain.

8

Michael A.

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fine except breakfast. We waited over 30 minutes for our food, it's was cold when we got it, we were not offered water until we'll into our meal. Server did not check to see if we needed anything and did not bring silverware with our meal until asked.

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