We stayed in one of the cottages and the cottages was nice, but the bed was something out of a $60-per-night-hotel nightmare. I hardly slept at all, and the soreness in my back ruined the next day.
Trent Jones
Donât book a room here if you potentially have changes to your plans. They are awful at the refund process.
Arielle Stratton
Adorable quiant inn! We stayed here for the murder mystery weekend and would highly recommend it. The rooms were clean and spacious and the bed was very soft and comfortable. The lobby was great for hanging out and the food was delicious! All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We got massages at the spa which were fantastic and a terrific value. The speakeasy was also a great spot for a drink and dinner. We didn't explore the town much since it was so cold out, but we were perfectly content hanging out by the fireplace and solving the mystery. Looking forward to coming back!
Heather Reeve
Beth at the front desk on January 17th was amazing and kind when we had questions and requests for our cottage. The Byrdâs Nest cottage was roomy and romantic. Highly recommend this place!
David Hidary
NYE Fireworks spot
Peter Trauernicht
This is a beautiful old building that has been well maintained and is now a very nice hotel. Our accommodations were comfortable and we enjoyed a great breakfast at the restaurant the following morning.
Keenan Lofton
I stayed at the Mimslyn Inn and the experience was disappointing. The heat in my room didnât work, and the staff member who checked it admitted she couldnât fix it. She told me I would get a discount for the inconvenience, so I figured it would be handled. On top of that, the toilet was leaking and we had to leave towels on the floor to soak up the puddles. The bathroom sink was clogged too. These are basic things youâd expect to work were not working. At checkout I asked about the discount and was told they couldnât issue anything because I booked through a third party. The only thing they would remove was the historic preservation fee. I asked to speak with the general manager, and the front desk staff called him over. I spoke with Stephen Hand, and unfortunately that went nowhere. He said they couldnât adjust the stay, couldnât offer any credit, and couldnât even comp the breakfast I paid for with Apple Pay. This was false information because a manager has the discretion to reverse or offset a charge. He also refused any type of compensation or complementary gesture, not even a small item from the gift shop. His mannerism felt dismissive and unprofessional. For a property thatâs part of Historic Hotels of America, this is not the standard I expected. I was expecting to visit a wonderful, historic hotel and have a memorable experience with the family. Considering the heat didnât work, the bathroom had multiple issues, a discount was promised, and management still refused to make it right. I wonât be returning and I wouldnât recommend staying here unless they fix their approach to guest care.
Katie Cerzullo
Circa 31 was DELICIOUS! We were touring Luray and stopped in for dinner. Had the Filet Mignon and the duck and we agreed it was one of the Top 5 places we've ever eaten. Prices were also very reasonable for the quality. 5 stars!
Phillip Herbert
An historic Inn/hotel in the heart of Luray, VA. It's a very pleasant throwback to yesteryear, unfortunately that's also where perhaps is lacking. We came for dinner and had a wonderful around also. Overall it was a very nice evening. However, it feels like it needs a little modernization both in terms of its decor, atmosphere and also food. The speakeasy bar is really just a regular bar (speakeasy in name, not in decor or experience per se) with a small restaurant. The food was good but a little outdated. It's a very cute place. The service was very good and friendly. The food was tasty and also very good desserts. But IMHO, if you could bring it up to date in regards to adding to the decor, spice up the menu and spruce it up a little - this could easily be a 5 star gem. Believe me when I say we had zero complaints at all. We had a good experience, I just personally feel that it misses the 5 star mark.
We chose this Inn for it's convenient location on a trip to visit Luray Caverns. It turned into the high light of our weekend. It was very comfortable, has lots of charm and history to offer. Dinner at the Speakeasy Restaurant downstairs was delicious. Before we left we had their Sunday Brunch Buffet and that is something that everyone should not miss. Best fried chicken I have ever experienced. We plan on returning to visit wineries in the local area and will pick up the box lunches to take that the hotel offers for purchase.
Dannica Kim-Brennan
We stayed in the Byrde's Nest cottage and it was clean looks recently updated. You get your own private hot tub and parking! I think though they need to maintain the hot tub areas better. There were wasps outside and we couldn't immediately use it. Even after they were removed, there were still a couple of wasps and bees flying around as we were in the hot tub. Food was great in the Speakeasy restaurant, hopefully they will make the space bigger someday. Place felt safe, and the sheriffs office is right next door. They have 2 EV chargers- very cheap though they are the slower ones. Overall it was a very good deal for an overnight stay. We didnt get to explore the property much but it was well worth the price
Y B
Staying at a historic hotel was a memorable experience, but there were a few things I was disappointed with. First, the windows couldnât be opened, which made the room extremely humid. The two air conditioners in the room seemed to have accumulated dust, and the air coming out of them smelled mustyâlike mold and dust. One of the units had a dehumidifier function, but even after running it all day, it didnât improve the humidity in the room.
The bathroom ventilation fan was also full of dust and wasnât strong enough to properly remove the moisture, so the bathroom stayed damp for a long time. I was looking forward to enjoying a soak in the large bathtub, but the jacuzzi jets had slimy mold on them, which made me not want to use it at all. It was really disappointing to see that the cleaning was not properly done.
King Miller
Food was to dine for!
Stephanie Alleman
Definitely recommend staying here when looking for a place near Luray Caverns! We had a not so great experience at the Quality Inn across the street and booked a room here instead. Beth, at the front desk was phenomenal! When we told her about how we came from across the street not happy with the cleanliness of the room, she upgraded our booked queen bed room to a king suite! She wanted to make sure our stay in Luray wasnât a bad one. Everyone has been so nice and friendly. We definitely will be returning. The room and hotel itself is beautiful. Such a relaxing and peaceful place.
I have stayed in the hotel and the cottages now and have throughly enjoyed both stays! In the hotel my husband and I came for the murder mystery weekend! That was a lot of fun and the hotel is extremely classy and unique! Amazing wood details and olden time features that have been lost in the newer builds. The cottage is very nice, as well, and feature great spa bath tubs and wooden floors. This trip I am staying at the Panama cottage and my friend is in the South River cottage. Her cottage is an older house that has been renovated. It has a mini fridge with a TV on top. It's a hodge podge of a setup, but it works! My cottage is super spacious and cute! Little living area, little half kitchen (no stove, but we do have 2 eye burner) full fridge and a single cup coffee maker. There is a great deep jetted tub, but! Not the safest to get in and out of. Great sized bedroom with lots of room! 2 TVs and a nice electric fireplace. Great porch and a cute little sitting area! Lots of spots to sit around the property, fire pit, area for kids to play ping pong, chess/checkers, disc golf (1 hole), 2 pools...hot tubs.. it's a very cool place to come and stay, you won't be disappointed! Oh! And the Panarama is dog friendly!!! đ â€ïžđđđ©·
We stayed in one of the cottages and the cottages was nice, but the bed was something out of a $60-per-night-hotel nightmare. I hardly slept at all, and the soreness in my back ruined the next day.
Donât book a room here if you potentially have changes to your plans. They are awful at the refund process.
Adorable quiant inn! We stayed here for the murder mystery weekend and would highly recommend it. The rooms were clean and spacious and the bed was very soft and comfortable. The lobby was great for hanging out and the food was delicious! All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We got massages at the spa which were fantastic and a terrific value. The speakeasy was also a great spot for a drink and dinner. We didn't explore the town much since it was so cold out, but we were perfectly content hanging out by the fireplace and solving the mystery. Looking forward to coming back!
Beth at the front desk on January 17th was amazing and kind when we had questions and requests for our cottage. The Byrdâs Nest cottage was roomy and romantic. Highly recommend this place!
NYE Fireworks spot
This is a beautiful old building that has been well maintained and is now a very nice hotel. Our accommodations were comfortable and we enjoyed a great breakfast at the restaurant the following morning.
I stayed at the Mimslyn Inn and the experience was disappointing. The heat in my room didnât work, and the staff member who checked it admitted she couldnât fix it. She told me I would get a discount for the inconvenience, so I figured it would be handled.
On top of that, the toilet was leaking and we had to leave towels on the floor to soak up the puddles. The bathroom sink was clogged too. These are basic things youâd expect to work were not working.
At checkout I asked about the discount and was told they couldnât issue anything because I booked through a third party. The only thing they would remove was the historic preservation fee. I asked to speak with the general manager, and the front desk staff called him over. I spoke with Stephen Hand, and unfortunately that went nowhere. He said they couldnât adjust the stay, couldnât offer any credit, and couldnât even comp the breakfast I paid for with Apple Pay. This was false information because a manager has the discretion to reverse or offset a charge. He also refused any type of compensation or complementary gesture, not even a small item from the gift shop. His mannerism felt dismissive and unprofessional.
For a property thatâs part of Historic Hotels of America, this is not the standard I expected. I was expecting to visit a wonderful, historic hotel and have a memorable experience with the family. Considering the heat didnât work, the bathroom had multiple issues, a discount was promised, and management still refused to make it right. I wonât be returning and I wouldnât recommend staying here unless they fix their approach to guest care.
Circa 31 was DELICIOUS! We were touring Luray and stopped in for dinner. Had the Filet Mignon and the duck and we agreed it was one of the Top 5 places we've ever eaten. Prices were also very reasonable for the quality. 5 stars!
An historic Inn/hotel in the heart of Luray, VA. It's a very pleasant throwback to yesteryear, unfortunately that's also where perhaps is lacking. We came for dinner and had a wonderful around also.
Overall it was a very nice evening. However, it feels like it needs a little modernization both in terms of its decor, atmosphere and also food.
The speakeasy bar is really just a regular bar (speakeasy in name, not in decor or experience per se) with a small restaurant. The food was good but a little outdated. It's a very cute place. The service was very good and friendly. The food was tasty and also very good desserts. But IMHO, if you could bring it up to date in regards to adding to the decor, spice up the menu and spruce it up a little - this could easily be a 5 star gem.
Believe me when I say we had zero complaints at all. We had a good experience, I just personally feel that it misses the 5 star mark.
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We chose this Inn for it's convenient location on a trip to visit Luray Caverns. It turned into the high light of our weekend. It was very comfortable, has lots of charm and history to offer. Dinner at the Speakeasy Restaurant downstairs was delicious. Before we left we had their Sunday Brunch Buffet and that is something that everyone should not miss. Best fried chicken I have ever experienced. We plan on returning to visit wineries in the local area and will pick up the box lunches to take that the hotel offers for purchase.
We stayed in the Byrde's Nest cottage and it was clean looks recently updated. You get your own private hot tub and parking! I think though they need to maintain the hot tub areas better. There were wasps outside and we couldn't immediately use it. Even after they were removed, there were still a couple of wasps and bees flying around as we were in the hot tub.
Food was great in the Speakeasy restaurant, hopefully they will make the space bigger someday. Place felt safe, and the sheriffs office is right next door. They have 2 EV chargers- very cheap though they are the slower ones. Overall it was a very good deal for an overnight stay. We didnt get to explore the property much but it was well worth the price
Staying at a historic hotel was a memorable experience, but there were a few things I was disappointed with.
First, the windows couldnât be opened, which made the room extremely humid. The two air conditioners in the room seemed to have accumulated dust, and the air coming out of them smelled mustyâlike mold and dust. One of the units had a dehumidifier function, but even after running it all day, it didnât improve the humidity in the room.
The bathroom ventilation fan was also full of dust and wasnât strong enough to properly remove the moisture, so the bathroom stayed damp for a long time. I was looking forward to enjoying a soak in the large bathtub, but the jacuzzi jets had slimy mold on them, which made me not want to use it at all. It was really disappointing to see that the cleaning was not properly done.
Food was to dine for!
Definitely recommend staying here when looking for a place near Luray Caverns!
We had a not so great experience at the Quality Inn across the street and booked a room here instead. Beth, at the front desk was phenomenal! When we told her about how we came from across the street not happy with the cleanliness of the room, she upgraded our booked queen bed room to a king suite! She wanted to make sure our stay in Luray wasnât a bad one.
Everyone has been so nice and friendly. We definitely will be returning. The room and hotel itself is beautiful. Such a relaxing and peaceful place.
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