Ironclad Inn & Bourbon Room

This place was charming, clean, quiet and comfortable. Susan was the perfect host. Emily served up a terrific breakfast. And Kara mixed a delicious old fashioned as we capped off our evening. Easy walking distance to the river, and to downtown.

This place was great for what I needed, a one night stopover in the heart of town. The building and neighbourhood are quaint and historic. I stayed in Marye’s Heights and it was affordable and comfortable. Breakfast was a perfect ending to a short stopover. Staff was kind and attentive. I would stay here again.

Well appointed B&B with a gracious, welcoming hostess. Five minute walk to the historic area, and short drive to local Revolutionary and Cvivl War sites. The beds were very comfortable beds and they serve a great breakfast.

We stayed at the Kenmore Inn two nights but were never told nor does the website state that there would be no housekeeping services or a staff person available at night should there be a problem. When we contacted the owner, he neither apologized nor seemed concerned but instead claimed the lack of full service was due to precautions against spreading Covid (although none of the staff were wearing protective masks). The website does not state that this is NOT a full service bed and breakfast because had it done so we would have stayed elsewhere. The owner appears more concerned about making money than about providing a wonderful b&b experience. The lack of honesty on the website tells you the true nature of the owner.

After a long drive we are looking forward to arriving at the Kenmore Inn around dinner time. We were imagining sitting in the parlor in front of a roaring fire and maybe enjoying a cup of tea or glass of wine. It was quite cold out. Shortly before arrival, we received a message from the Innkeeper that she had to leave due to a personal matter. We were instructed to let ourselves in through the side door. Not welcoming. It was kind of depressing to wonder around the dark Inn, with velvet ropes blocking access to the parlor and no one to greet us or recommend a restaurant for dinner. We rented the Mary Washington room which looked nothing like the on line photos. Poorly decorated, faded upholstery, blinds that didn’t work, rickety bedside tables. The “Soaking Tub” described as perfect for romance, was just an old tub. There was rust around the bathroom appliances and dirty windows, The towels were thin and just like free towels provided if you work out at a gym or spend a night in jail. The king bed was super uncomfortable. Maybe the mattress was worn, so they added a mattress topper which slid around on top of the mattress. We slept as well as we could & went down for breakfast where we met the Innkeeper. She was nice and a bit apologetic but UNMASKED during the Omicron surge. The only positive about this “long in the tooth” historic inn which is in dire need of upgrading and redecorating, is the super location and very nice breakfast. Don’t be misled by the website photos. The Kenmore Inn staff is unprofessional and the rooms are tired and in disrepair. A memorable stay for all the wrong reasons.