Name: Lodging on the Square
Address: 4877 W Main Street, Berlin, Ohio, United States of America, Berlin, Ohio, US
Price range: $120–$157 per night
Rating: 8.68

What guests think

At Lodging on the Square, travelers consistently praise the very clean, comfortable rooms and the unbeatable, walkable location in downtown Berlin, while noting that front-facing rooms can be noisy and some lower-level rooms have a musty or humid smell.

Many mention spacious layouts and solid value, though some bathrooms feel small. Service is often friendly at the sister property, but off-site check-in, limited on-site staffing, and a required deposit frustrate several guests. Breakfast is a basic continental spread; some find it sufficient, while others criticize the selection and coffee. Expect a clean, central stay with simple amenities and occasional inconveniences.

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Facilities

Facilities are simple; several rooms include in-room jetted tubs. There is no elevator and some rooms are accessed via stairs to a lower level; parking is convenient.

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Janice

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was able to handle our need to have room door close to our car. Check-in was easy with friendly people. The room did not smell of cleaning products (did not trigger asthma). Breakfast choices were surprisingly good including protein choices. Rooms were surprisingly well lit with a variety of bright and dim light sources. Will definitely go back.

10

Willard and Michele

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the Jacuzzi King suite. It was like a mini apt. under ground with a window in front. 2 times the tornado siren wailed. We never thought twice about our safety. The jacuzzi was clean and used multiple times. Our king bed was very comfortable with comfy pillows. We will be returning to Berlin and when we do will check into this room again.

8

Margaret

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This location is perfect for shopping in Berlin. The cute heart shaped jacuzzi in the room provided relaxation. Having a separate bedroom was convenient. The breakfast choices were fine, cereal, Jimmy Dean sandwiches, yogurt. The room was clean but since in basement needed Lysol to combat that musty smell. Some of the lamps were oddly connected with an extension cord. Overall good, but remember you are going down 12 steps to this king suite so pack lightly!

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Mary

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We are both in our 70's and my husband is handicapped we had a hard time going up and down the steps. We also had two dogs with us which made it a lot of trips up and down the stairs. The breakfast was minimal. After check-in we never saw any staff. We did not ask to have our room cleaned. We left the trash and dirty towels out side our door as requested. We will not stay here agains.

10

Patricia

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Facility was clean easy to access safe and very close to shopping

10

Jessica

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is a gem. Located right in the heart of town, it was easy to explore all that Berlin has to offer. Breakfast is typical continental fare, but there are so many other places to eat, that it’s not a problem if you want something else. The hot tub room is quiet, but is located down a narrow set of stairs, so if you have mobility issues, something to consider. The kitchenette area super convenient but note that like any other standard hotel room, it is not stocked with cooking items, and there is no cooktop. Overall, i would stay again in a heartbeat (and likely will!).

10

Robert

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What we liked was the parking was right there you could keep an eye on your vechile,,,what we didnt like was there was snow unmoved leading to our door and some ice in the parking lot in the shaded area,,,Im sure if we made a call it would have been handled properly though,,,it is a great place to stay,,,one other thing we were looking forward to orange juice in the morning and the machine was not working,,,still very satisfied with our stay and we plan on staying again in the future

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Lawrence

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

In the midst of the Ohio Amish Country experience. A different experience from the newer hotels in the area. No elevators or interior hallways. Wash basin in the room with seperate toilet and tub/shower room.

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Amanda

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay the tub was great after a long day of shopping! Will be back for sure!

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Debbie

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location of the hotel. One thing I would suggest is an elevator. We were on the 2nd floor. My mother who is 87 had a hard time with them. I had ask for a ground floor due to traveling with my mother. I was given an upstairs room. Traffic on the street also was noisy.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across many reviews, with rooms described as very clean and well kept. Recurring reports note musty or chemical odors, especially in some lower-level rooms, and occasional stained carpets or dampness.

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Tina

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean rooms. Safe area with a lot of shopping very close.

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Sue

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very surprised to find that our room was in the basement (this was never mentioned when we chose the room or during the confirmation of the reservation). When we walked into the room, we were hot by a STRONG musty smell! It was so strong that we drove to a convenience store to buy room freshener, just to make it tolerable. We had to reuse the spray several times during our stay, because as soon as the spray wore off, the musty smell was back with a vengeance!! During check-in, we requested extra towels and were.told they would be brought to us.the next morning. We never got the towels. Overall a very disappointing stay.

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Keith

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was terribly long. The room was ok at best with a musty smell and no way to air out as no screens on windows. Did open door for a while.

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Jennifer

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable rooms. Close to everything. Definitely will be referring others and returning. Thank you.

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kenneth

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was stained. Refrigerator door would not close because the freezer part had ice holding it open. Defrosted the freezer and then the door would close and it worked fine.

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Cathy

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was absolutely clean! The entrance door on the exterior needed cleaned as it appeared that someone had spilled their drink on it, but inside was absolutely clean & comfortable! This review has been wrote by a self- proclaimed "clean freak, germaphobe"!

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Christina

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciated the location. It was amongst the fun shopping attractions and eateries. The price was affordable and the room was very spacious. However, it was in the lower level of the inn. It was terribly humid and had somewhat of an unpleasant odor. The towels and bedding felt so damp. We chose to spend most of our evening out of the room and had our snacks in the lobby where it was more comfortable. The staff at the sister location were friendly and the complimentary breakfast was excellent.

10

Wendy

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything in our room was very clean. The cleaning girls were very friendly and helpful. This was the 2nd time I stayed here and it was excellent both times.

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Tanya

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room 103 had a really musty smell. Might want to remove/replace the carpet.

10

Tim

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room very clean good breakfast

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, and several are spacious with good beds. Street-facing rooms can be noisy, and some bathrooms are small; a few guests say decor feels dated.

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Charles

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very inconvenient you have to check in at a hotel across town and they dont tell you that till uou see a note on the door The room they issued us was on second floor and clear to the very front of the hotel and only about 30 feet from main road and could here every car and semi going by and was hard to get any rest If you needed any assistance you have to go back across town

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Brian

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is right in the downtown of Berlin, Ohio. Centrally located you can walk to most shops. The bathroom was small, but considering the cost of the room compared to other higher priced options in the area it was fine.

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Linda

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was clean and quiet. Bathroom way to small tho

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Amy

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was good, close to many shops and restaurants. Room was clean and well maintained. Bed was a little too soft for my liking. Of note, the building sits directly on a very busy street that is noisy with traffic. This was not a problem for us as we have the same situation everyday at home.

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Stephen

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This used to be my "go-to" place to stay when i came to town. This time I'm really disappointed, the hotel is dated, it is no longer staffed, you must check in at a sister location down the road. I prepaid 100% months in advance. They charged me an additional $50 once I checked in for "incidentals". I used 1 bar of soap and a hand towel.... still waiting for a refund. The bed was comfy, the road noise was terrible. The fire alarm at 11:55pm was not fun, had to dit in the parking lot for 30 minutes waiting for the system to be reset. No offers of compensation or apologies.

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Delbert

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place but little dated. Carpets need cleaned or replaced in rooms. Carpet has stains and little oder to it. Staff were friendly and polite. Breakfast mot much to chose from.

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Miranda

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Chose to stay at this location because it is central to many activities in the surrounding area. The room was so comfortable! Perfect for a girl's weekend.

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Todd

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility itself met our lodging needs, but our room facing the main street was extremely noisy.

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Kristie

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had an amazing stay at this hotel! My room was super roomy and clean!!! Convenient to everything Amish Country! Friendly staff and breakfast options were awesome for a grab and go!

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Steve

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were nice and clean. The beds were comfortable. We had a room on the 2nd floor towards the front of the building. Road traffic was very noticable. Suggest that you request a room towards the back of the building.

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Service

Many guests describe the staff as friendly and helpful. Off-site check-in, limited on-site staffing, occasional rudeness or slow responses, and a deposit policy cause frustrations for several others.

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Kaye

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No one was on the property. We checked in and out at an inn down the road. The breakfast was nice but the coffee on all three (3) days was terrible. The rooms were clean and it was quiet.

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JOHN

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary here. The facility was clean and spacious. The staff were very helpful. We enjoyed our stay.

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wilber

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel didnot have staff you had to call another hotel for service and for morning breakfast you had to go to another hotel

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PAUL

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything great but pillows to fluffy. Only had one large bath towel. Told housekeeper but did not get a second. Other couple got locked out of room when keys did not work. Called and was told that someone would be down in 10 minutes with key. Just under an hour later, one of us walked to Heritage Zink and got key cards. We were told by the young man that there was an emergency. I told him he could have called. The lady at the desk was not informed.

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Kathleen

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Website said check in was between 3-7pm and after that you had to go to another property to check in. We arrived in those hours but the office was locked. We called and had to drive to the other property to check in. Also there was a $50 temporary charge put on a credit card that I did not know about. It wasn’t a problem, just the point that I had not read that anywhere. It is conveniently located and a nice simple clean place. There were various options for breakfast and the room had a small fridge and microwave. Hoping to stay here again in the future.

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Pamela

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

When I called to be sure, what floor we was on Tammy Lou, was Upset and rude because we didn't book. drectly with Lodging on the square, . She said, most of the money goes to hotels.com and not the motel.

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Linda

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. The check in was stressful. Lady at front desk not helpful and having to go from one location to the other down the street for our room was not pleasant at all. They need check in at actual hotel location. Written instructions all with a negative slant...doesnt make one feel welcome. I would not stay here again. But the rooms were clean and thats whats most important!

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Diane

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checkin is awkward...going down the road to check in isn't convenient and bath towels are thin and small.

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bradley

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in is 2 miles up the road.

10

Gina

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff. Very clean room.

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Location

Standout location right in downtown Berlin with easy, walkable access to shops, dining, and attractions. Some note busy traffic near the main road.

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10

Craig

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walkable.

8

patricia

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to shops in Berlin.

8

Amy

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was good, close to many shops and restaurants. Room was clean and well maintained. Bed was a little too soft for my liking. Of note, the building sits directly on a very busy street that is noisy with traffic. This was not a problem for us as we have the same situation everyday at home.

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Zachary

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right in downtown Berlin and close to everything. Small but nice complimentary breakfast. Great staff.

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Erika

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in the heart of town!

10

Evelyn

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access from the directions given and close to everything we came to see.

10

Cheyenne

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great and right on Main Street so it was within walking distance of all the shops.

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Janet

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

So close to so many interesting things to do.

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Steve

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for everything.

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Sandra

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This location is perfect for walking to all the stores on the main street.

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Dining

Breakfast is a simple grab-and-go continental with items like sandwiches, pastries, yogurt, fruit, and coffee; many find it adequate. Others criticize the limited variety and the coffee quality.

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Kaye

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No one was on the property. We checked in and out at an inn down the road. The breakfast was nice but the coffee on all three (3) days was terrible. The rooms were clean and it was quiet.

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Mark

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Surprisingly noisey overnight, continental breakfast was not good when you are surrounded by much better options. Was hoping items from local establishments would have been available.

10

James

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's an older facility but the staff is very friendly and attentive. The community breakfast room is very nice and the quick options for breakfast are great. Jimmy Dean sandwiches, fruit, coffee, orange juice..and other items.

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Lynda

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean! A little unusual to check in down the street and no desk or lobby in the hotel. Very basic continental breakfast.

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Nancy

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The continental breakfast was surprisingly good, with fresh prepackaged fruit, pastries, hard boiled eggs and egg muffins. The breakfast area was sparkling clean! The rooms are more soundproofed than most in inexpensive venues. Worth every penny!

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Tina

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was a joke. Coffee was terrible, orange juice did not work at all. Egg muffins too old, Only thing good was tea we made ourselves. Online when I made reservation, said someone in office til 7:00pm. We checked in early, afternoon, then had to go to motel in town to get keys, then we had to leave a card for $ 50. For each room, in case of damage? We were told they would not use it unless there was a problem.

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Steven

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice rooms, clean and comfortable. Good breakfast selections, more than anticipated

10

George

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast that came with the room was not what was pictured. Very poor selection

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John

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All good but the bed was on the hard side and uncomfortable but that is a personal preference. No smart TV so can’t stream your phone or Roku. Breakfast options were great. Very busy area and traffic jams are expected. A lot of Amish on the roads with their buggies and bicycles so be very aware of them. We will stay again.

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Lesa

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They said breakfast included. It is truly continental. Coffee out of punch button machine. No one on site for anything. There were boiled eggs in the refrigerator. Pieces of bread individually wrapped. Sad, very sad.

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Month	Average price
January	$84
February	$82
March	$88
April	$100
May	$104
June	$105
July	$105
August	$104
September	$125
October	$125
November	$94
December	$84

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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