Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of USD 30, subject to availability.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located within a 15-minute walk of Connecticut River and Arrigoni Winery. It is approximately 3.9 miles from Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park and 4.2 miles from Hurd State Park.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, but specific age policies for staying free are not provided.

Solano Inn

What guests think

Travellers describe Solano Inn as a simple, good-value stay with spacious, recently updated rooms and friendly, accommodating staff, noting convenient access to local venues like Middletown and Saint Clements Castle, plus easy parking and in-room basics.

Cleanliness earns frequent praise, though some guests reported strong air-freshener scents, occasional housekeeping lapses, and a small number of pest sightings. Amenities are basic with no on-site breakfast, and a few reviews noted check-in delays or maintenance issues with HVAC, showers, or locks; some also felt the property is a bit out of the way. Expect a straightforward, spacious stay with friendly service and limited frills.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic with convenient parking and in-room basics like microwaves, fridges, and coffee makers; some rooms feature rainfall showers. Overall amenities are limited.

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Melissa

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No fuss, no frills. Clean, updated room that had a microwave, fridge, coffee maker, rainfall shower… all the essentials.

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Robert

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for us in our travels and the price was great. Large room with small kitchenette area. Would sray there again.

10

Jeffrey

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the personal welcome and the ease of entry. Parking was covenient. The building and room were spotless. Highly recommend.

10

David

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic property, room, and hospitality! It felt more like we were guests staying at someone's house or b&b. Extremely convenient location to St Clement's Castle, lots of parking, views of river. Clean lobby and hallway. Employee felt more like a hostess, genuinely wanting us to have a great stay! Clean and renovated room had ample space and was very tastefully decorated. Great bathroom and shower.

10

Steve

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice clean room, nice hot water, friendly staff great parking.

10

Denice

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No complaints here! Everyone was pleasant, it was quiet, neat, and clean. The room was spacious with a small kitchenette area and separate table for dining.

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Marisa

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property appears nice in photos, but is actually shabbily renovated and has no amenities whatsoever. I was not aware there were renters in some of the rooms. I would not stay there again .

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Ricardo

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large. Everything looked brand new. Felt like a high end hotel. Shower had a rain forest showerhead. The coffee maker was an actual drip coffee maker. Staff was very friendly. The price was very reasonable! Whenever I’m in town, I will stay there again.

10

Ann-Sofie

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A clean room with lots of space. Quiet and nice. Lots of parking places. Our own refrigerator and a coffee maker.

8

Anthony

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For $97/night it was excellent. Clean, kitchenette area, hot water was plentiful, basic amenities. Nothing extra. Hair dryer available on request. No extra towels or blankets. Heating/cooling was a wall unit and worked well but loud when it would switch on. Front desk not always attended, so may wait for check in and out.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean and recently refreshed, but some noted overpowering air-freshener scents, housekeeping misses (dirty floors/towels, stains), and a few pest reports.

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Bonnie

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean. The hallways were a bit over powering with the strong scent of their plug in air freshener but a clean facility.

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Sadajah

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Had bugs crawling in the bed and staff told me they didn’t see any and that it was the best room in the place as if they had slept in every room themselves. Then said they had people coming to spray every month to get rid of the bugs they knew they had ! Fought with me about giving a refund until finally doing so. Completely delusional. Place looks really shabby and worn out in person. Looks like your driving into a broken down trailer park.

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Skylar

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was what very much appeared to be a bed bug, the property manager was nice but of Course wouldn’t own up to it

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Abbey

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Need better housekeeping

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Cameron

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Found bathroom floor very dirty. Went to wipe up water off floor with towel and it was black. Late at night, other people was talking load outside window and several kids screaming and playing in parking lot. Had to open window and asked to be quit. Got maybe 4 hrs of dleep.

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Jeffrey

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the personal welcome and the ease of entry. Parking was covenient. The building and room were spotless. Highly recommend.

8

Jennie

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We did enjoy our stay at the Solano Inn. Our room Was spacious and had a fridge and microwave. When we walked into the room the towels were folded into flowers on the bed which was nice! It was very clean except that after we showered we noticed long black hair, which must have been in the towels. Other than that, everything was great with our stay.

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Ann-Sofie

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A clean room with lots of space. Quiet and nice. Lots of parking places. Our own refrigerator and a coffee maker.

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DENNIS

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean and well kept.

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Andrea

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The office staff was courteous and helpful and the room was very clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and updated, often with large TVs and simple kitchenettes. A few guests reported issues with HVAC, showers, locks, or light-blocking, and some felt the decor is basic.

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Ronald

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The ac unit did not take the humidity out of the air and everything felt damp in the room. The faucet fixtures were not secure. No iron or ironing board. There were several questionable characters hanging around outside several of the buildings. Check in was a nightmare. Having made a payment for half the amount of our stay, when i got to the hotel they told me I had to pay the entire amount. After FINALLY getting a customer care rep on the phone from hotels,com, I found out there was only a hold for half and the payment was never taken. That mess took 45 minutes to solve. The room was large and the bed was comfortable but with the negatives, I would not stay there again.

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Angela

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was a generous in size but very basic. Nothing fancy at all. You get what you pay for.

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nicole

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the room was nice and big. It felt homey not like every other hotel you still in! perfect for me and my husband on a trip.

10

FRANCIS

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were very spacious, clean and very comfortable. It was actually the nicest hotel I've stayed in. The prices were very very fair. The staff was very friendly. I will be back

8

Suzanne

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very bright ,clean,spacious room - updated decor - clean bathroom - pleasant stay - friendly staff at front desk

10

Karen

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff and a large room.

10

Melisa

Oct 18, 2024

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Very clean room. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Two minor issues… room needs blackout drapes/blinds and a full length mirror.

10

Ricardo

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large. Everything looked brand new. Felt like a high end hotel. Shower had a rain forest showerhead. The coffee maker was an actual drip coffee maker. Staff was very friendly. The price was very reasonable! Whenever I’m in town, I will stay there again.

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Kathryn

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is very small hotel, so it’s quiet, we never heard any other guests. The rooms are larger than most chain hotels and they are updated and comfortable. There is no breakfast, which we knew ahead of time, but there is a good breakfast/lunch place across the street and other options just a short drive away. The staff was very friendly. The location was very convenient to a wedding venue just down the street.

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Clifford

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stains in the ceiling. Generally ok but more used and worn out than I expected after seeing the pictures. That being said the AC worked, the bed was fine, the TV was nice with lots of free streaming. If you want better in the Portland CT area prepare to go north of 300 per night

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. A few guests experienced check-in delays or unhelpful responses.

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Philip

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I greatly enjoyed my recent one-night stay at the Solano Inn, in Portland, CT. I was coming from Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut, to this quiet Inn near the (eastern) bank of the Connecticut River. Middletown is not far to the west, over the big bridge. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted at reception by Praia (? - Sorry about spelling!). She and a colleague assisted me with my luggage and some items to carry. As I have mobility challenges, I can park in 'blue' spaces (outside the Inn's main entrance). The room was spacious, seemingly newly-renovated, with a comfortable king bed and big TV. From my window, I could even see the river through the trees. This Inn has a great location. A popular breakfast place is just across the road from it (I did not go, this time), and downtown Portland is only about six minutes away west, on CT Route 66. There are several excellent restaurants around. I had a good dinner at one downtown. Upon check-out, they helped me carry my stuff out to my car! Next time I visit this area, I would stay at the Solano Inn. Quiet and comfy, it is a nice place to stay. Thank You!

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Waled

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and “value for money”. Shanaya was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and hardworking.

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Jian

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bad customer service!

10

David

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic property, room, and hospitality! It felt more like we were guests staying at someone's house or b&b. Extremely convenient location to St Clement's Castle, lots of parking, views of river. Clean lobby and hallway. Employee felt more like a hostess, genuinely wanting us to have a great stay! Clean and renovated room had ample space and was very tastefully decorated. Great bathroom and shower.

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Garrett

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service. Great deal. Great!

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Kristofer Rae

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious. The receptionists were very helpful and answered all our questions. We appreciated the small touches like the complimentary water bottles, coffee and toiletries. Will be coming back! Thank you so much.

10

Walter Alexander

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff was excellent. Super friendly and welcoming.👏👏

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Nancy

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a king room, with ONE coffee cup, heat, AC did not work, had to wait forever for another coffee cup and a blanket because heat not working. One girl in office trying to do all. Finally a man came and just sat there as if watching the girl work. She seemed nice but not efficient.

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Matthew

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although it is not the fanciest place, it was in good repair and clean and tasteful. Very receptive staff that seemed eager to make sure customers are happy. That was much appreciated. Minor problem when i wanted the room to be a bit warmer as the thermostat was not working, but not to blame the staff at all because i did not ask them to address it. It was still a reasonable temp. Good people trying to run a nice place.

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Anthony

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For $97/night it was excellent. Clean, kitchenette area, hot water was plentiful, basic amenities. Nothing extra. Hair dryer available on request. No extra towels or blankets. Heating/cooling was a wall unit and worked well but loud when it would switch on. Front desk not always attended, so may wait for check in and out.

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Location

Car-friendly spot convenient to Middletown, Saint Clements Castle, and nearby trails/eateries; several mention it’s a bit out of the way. Many appreciated the quiet setting.

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Robert

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My wife and I both commented on how clean and welcoming your hotel was. We came for college homecoming in Middletown and could not be more pleased with our visit to the Solano Inn.

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Martin

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

To far from everywhere.

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Joseph

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Solano is a moderate sized Inn, off the beaten path. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is very friendly, welcoming and accommodating It is a 1.2 mi from Saint Clements Castle, a very quick drive back after an event. A good place to book for a group of guys or gals traveling with Portland as their destination.

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john

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, comfortable stay. Thanks!

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Laura

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel may not look at all fancy from outside, the rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. Receptionist offered a larger room as so we could fit our bikes in if we wanted them inside. Although on a busy road, neither my husband or I could hear traffic from the room. Check in and check out were simple, the receptionist accommodating and I would recommend for a stay for a few days The complimentary bottles of water were appreciated. My only suggestion would be to provide some outdoor seating. There was a picnic table near the office but a couple chairs outside room doors would be nice The location is a bit out of town from Middleton but a close 10 min drive to Main Street!

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Michael

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Clean, quiet and great location. Stay here with confidence

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lisa

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cycling down the Airline rail trail as part of a 5 day tour. Wonderful location close to trail, clean, quiet and a relaxing bath and bed. Breakfast spot across the street has superb breakfast bowls.

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Kathryn

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is very small hotel, so it’s quiet, we never heard any other guests. The rooms are larger than most chain hotels and they are updated and comfortable. There is no breakfast, which we knew ahead of time, but there is a good breakfast/lunch place across the street and other options just a short drive away. The staff was very friendly. The location was very convenient to a wedding venue just down the street.

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Mary

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean & newly renovated. Convenient location to Middletown & Lake Pocotopaug.

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FAWN

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean, large comfortable room. Conveniently located near a nice cidery and good breakfast place

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Dining

No on-site breakfast; guests point to a good breakfast place across the street and other nearby options. In-room coffee is provided, though quality and extras like tea vary.

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Therese

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, clean, friendly. Good eats nearby.

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Diane

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, friendly staff. Quiet. Clean rooms. No breakfast.

10

Joyce

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly and the rooms were very clean. There was a nice breakfast place across the street and a winery right down the street.

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Janine

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was very nice and woman at front desk very Pleasant. The room was large, mattress comfy but there was large stains on the comforter and when I made a cup of coffee in room it was horrible. Maybe machine needs to be cleaned. Probably should have said something but I didn’t. Would go back.

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Anuradha

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at Solano Inn to visit Wesleyan University. Good stay for the price. The bathroom had a strong smell of cigarette smoking, however. Also it would have helped to have tea bags int he room given we had an electric kettle etc in the room. Staff was kind and helpful.

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Catherine

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotless rooms. My family was traveling for a wedding, we had a total of 4 rooms. All family members said their rooms were cery nice. Beds very comfortable and sheets /blankets nice also. We would book this again. There is a breskfast resturant avross the street. Large menu. Good was tasty.

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Kristofer Rae

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious. The receptionists were very helpful and answered all our questions. We appreciated the small touches like the complimentary water bottles, coffee and toiletries. Will be coming back! Thank you so much.

10

lisa

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cycling down the Airline rail trail as part of a 5 day tour. Wonderful location close to trail, clean, quiet and a relaxing bath and bed. Breakfast spot across the street has superb breakfast bowls.

10

Kathryn

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is very small hotel, so it’s quiet, we never heard any other guests. The rooms are larger than most chain hotels and they are updated and comfortable. There is no breakfast, which we knew ahead of time, but there is a good breakfast/lunch place across the street and other options just a short drive away. The staff was very friendly. The location was very convenient to a wedding venue just down the street.

8

FAWN

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean, large comfortable room. Conveniently located near a nice cidery and good breakfast place

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Solano Inn

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

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