Ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews
3.3 Room cleanliness
3.8 Service & staff
3.3 Room comfort
2.9 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from US
A wonderful, unique experience.
Posted 31 Oct 2016
Location: Fantastic hiking in the area. Great food at J Rocco's Steakhouse and Speakeasy.
Let's get this out of the way right now: this isn't the Marriott, Hyatt or Four Seasons.
Walk up the front stairs and be greeted by two dogs who run the joint. Say hi to a few gentleman smoking cigars and having a beer. Walk inside, meet the owner who points you to the bar, says the first beer is on him, and welcomes you. Drop your stuff in your room. Walk to the bar, and see: stained glass lamps, a suit of armor, stuffed bears, a mounted elk, a mounted deer, plush couches, hotel guests sharing a beer and a conversation, children watching cartoons on the television, a jukebox, a pool table, and so much more. Listen to the regulars talk about the glory days of the Inn, and the owner telling you about the time he fed a bear a chicken wing with his teeth. Don't believe him, until he shows you the photo proving it.
Go enjoy your day, and come back in the evening. The bar and living room are full of people laughing and having a great time. Take a seat for dinner at the buffet, grab another beer, play a few rounds of pool and notice that nobody is in their room. Everyone is hanging out and having a great time together. Laugh and converse late into the night, head upstairs for sleep, and wake up in time for coffee and breakfast.
This isn't the Four Seasons, and thank goodness for that. It's a slice of unique, 45 years strong family-run history. I have plans in the area in two weeks and cancelled existing reservations at a different hotel so I could come back.
by A verified traveler
Posted 25 Oct 2016 on Hotels
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Monroe,NY
Quaint country inn. Wonderful atmosphere
Posted 17 Oct 2016
Pros: The charm of the building, the decoration, the graciousness, first and foremost, of the owners and staff.
Cons: An elevator! We were on the second floor and needed to climb stair. Bad knees don't like that. But the staff carried all our luggage.
Location: We went to the Sheep and Wool festival, Near enough to Kingston and also Rhinebeck for those areas. Local museums and trails, scenic train rides.
Colonial Inn is an old building, originally built in 1790. It does show some signs of wear and need for repair, however it is very charming, kept very clean and has home-style buffet dining on premises. The staff were all extremely helpful and gracious. The rooms were very clean. They are not modern hotel rooms, and do lack TV, coffee setups, etc. But I personally found the beds extremely comfortable, the bathroom spotless and the room beautifully appointed with lovely period type furniture, and decorations. There were some rooms that had fireplaces in the room.
If you're looking for a chain hotel/motel, this isn't it. But it is a very charming and delightful inn in a beautiful area of New York. And if you're a dog lover, they have a great welcoming committee!
by A verified traveler
One night say.
Posted 2 Oct 2016 on OrbitzOwner was very nice told us stories and offered a drink. Made us pick the room but rooms were old, not maintain and dirty. The bath room was an experience. It was more like a 30dollar night room. Asked about breakfast and he said that he was not making because it was too early. For 99 dollars it would have been nice to get a some fruit and bread and coffee. Going to sleep the the bar jukebox was playing loud. I would not recommend you staying. Unless you are desperate for a room.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from NY
Country Inn in the Catskills
Posted 19 Sep 2016 on TravelocityMy friends and I immensely enjoyed our stay in this rambling colonial inn from 1790. The owner Steve is a friendly guy as well as ten of his closest friends who it seems basically live here. The bar area is a terrific place to hang out, listen to the juke box and play pool. The bartender is a lovely local lady. The rooms are fine, but the water pressure is pretty terrible unfortunately. The restaurant Zephyr across the street is excellent. I recommend the colonial inn for easy going folks who like to have a good time.
by A verified traveler
Not recommending
Posted 17 Sep 2016 on HotelsWorst experience i have ever had. Very very awful. We couldnt stay there, we just give money, and slept in the car.
Comment from Hotel Management
18 Oct 2016 by General Manager, Hotel Management
Guests pay when they check out so I find it hard to believe you slept in your car then rolled back in the the morning, paid and checked out without compliant.
by A verified traveler from new york, ny
Fascinating
Posted 24 Aug 2016 We stayed overnight in the hotel. We were there for about 12 hours altogether. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and if you can get in the spirit of an old, decrepit, filthy hotel run by a truly interesting guy, then try it out. we slept on top of the bedspreads, did not take showers or even touch the towels. On the other hand the owner made us a lovely breakfast of eggs and French toast in the morning. A very homey atmosphere with 2 sweet dogs, cozy couches and a stuffed bear. I've been in hotels from California to Eastern Turkey and nothing was quite like this!
by thomas
Posted 17 Aug 2016 on Hotels
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from western mass
Super accommodating
Posted 7 Aug 2016Needed a super late check in unexpectedly, called on short notice and the owner was very pleasant when accommodating my needs. Even offered to cook us breakfast earlier than usual because we had to leave early as well! Neat place, great for the price, homey feel.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Convinient and Cozy
Posted 31 Jul 2016We were stuck in traffic after a huge accident on the Thruway and called the Colonial Inn to let them know we werent getting there until midnight, they waited up for us and we got greeted by 2 adorable dogs! The rooms were what you would expect and we slept perfectly fine. Early rise at 6 am to hike Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain, so we didnt get breakfast but the hike was great!
