Antrim 1844

We booked this for a weekend getaway as the weekend would be National Indigenous People Day aka Columbus Day. We were so pleased with this decision. Antrim 1844 is breautiful. The grounds well maintained. Our Suite (2 story loft) style is beautifully decorated. It is classy. Our bathroom had a jacuzzi tub/shower. Everything about our room is perfect. And we also booked the several course dinner. It was superb. You start in the grand foyer (what a beautiful room) with a pianist playing on Antrim 1844's Steinway Piano. We indulged and very pleased from the time we enjoyed some bubbly and hors 'douevres at the foyer to enjoying the next several courses at the Smokehouse Restaurant. The folks here know what luxury elegance hospitality is all about. And they were fully booked with a huge wedding going on. Even with all these going on, their staff were so efficient. Tristan (I think that's what he said his name was), our waiter is excellent. We definitely will be back.

On August 24, 2024, my husband and I checked into this inn. We have stayed at several Select Registry properties throughout the country and are accustomed to the quality of service that comes with that designation. Throughout our stay, we were surprised and saddened to learn that this property was not on par with any of the others on which we have stayed. It was not until we checked in that we realized how far removed our room was from the rest of the facility. It felt as though we were on a separate property entirely from that which is portrayed on your website. The condition of the room was also subpar. There were chunks of dust hanging from the air conditioning vents and the deck furniture was uncomfortable and dirty. We understand that things are not always exactly as they are advertised and, with that understanding, we settled in to enjoy the property. Upon heading to the Rose Garden, activity lawn, and pool areas, we quickly discovered that a wedding was about to take place and that the grounds were not, in fact, available for use. The following morning we requested to be moved to another room that was closer to the main area of the property. We were assigned to another room. When we arrived in the room, it was very warm. When we tried to adjust the thermostat it remained stuck at 68 degrees. Even with that, no cool air was blowing. We called the front desk and someone came over to assist us. He could not fix the issue and waited with us while he called for someone who could. After a while, he informed us that he was told that no one would be able to come until the following day. In addition, there were bugs all over the bathroom. Once again, we set out to enjoy the grounds and, once again, there was a wedding taking place and we were unable to. We decided to sit on the front porch of the Smith House and relax but the music and festivities prevented us from enjoying the solace which we craved during our getaway. That night, we tried to sleep but the room was sweltering. The following morning we woke up and checked out a day earlier than planned. My husband and I have had a very difficult year as a result of issues both at work and within our family. We have not been able to get away and were looking forward to these few restful days together. In addition, it was our anniversary and we were looking forward to celebrating. We left this property feeling more stressed than we were upon our arrival. We are seasoned travelers and know that we need to expect the unexpected and we are adept at “going with the flow.” However, the issues that we faced at this Inn went above and beyond that. When booking, it should be made clear to guests if weddings will be taking place during their stay and they should be made aware that access to the property will be limited, if not non-existent. It should also be clear that some of the outbuildings are so far removed from the main area that you feel as though you are on a different

The room was great. Bed was comfortable and room clean. The bathroom was terrific. Jacuzzi tub was relaxing and made you feel terrific. It was cold and the gas fireplace kept us cozy and warm. This is my second time and it was awesome both times

A quick trip back (have been before, but it has been awhile) for Valentines Day. Loved every minute. Reception was great, afternoon tea, drinks on the back porch, super relaxing atmosphere! Our room was wonderful. Luxurious bedding, nicely appointed, and very comfortable. Dinner in the smokehouse restaurant was a world class experience. The food was exceptional - nice choices and very creative! The wine list is amazing. We picked a deep dark treasure that caught our eye and it was perfect! Be sure to plan on a bit of time to go through the wine list (more appropriately described as a book) and ask all the questions you like, they will have all the answers. Will definitely keep this place on the go to list. It is a 1 hour 30 minute drive for us, very up scale and elegant, historical, yet not outrageous.

This was our umpteenth time at the Antrim. Without a doubt this place delivers a visual feast from the opulent common rooms, the gardens and the rooms most which are lovely as well. But the staff is barely a "B" team. We stayed for the weekend to celebrate our anniversary and we knew there would be weddings...oh those dreaded weddings!! There were 4 the weekend we stayed. The Antrim is all about weddings so if you are a regular guest, be prepared to feel like a second class citizen. And the staff will make it very clear they feel overwhelmed and put upon due to all the wedding demands. That led to numerous staff missteps over the weekend and for the price that is simply not acceptable. They need a crash course in the Ritz Carlton's mantra, "Ladies & Gentlemen serving Ladies & Gentlemen" . But maybe that sophistication is simply not available in the area. Case in point...when we could not find a way to shut off the overhead lights directly over our bed and inquired about it at the front desk, we were told "Oh yeah, your not the first guests who have asked about that ....but I don't know how they work either..the most recent guests said they reached up and unscrewed the lights bulbs...sorry" . At $350 a night!!!! I freaked out. I groused about at it at the bar and that got the ball moving and eventually we were told where the "hidden" switch was located. Absolutely "B" team staff for the most part. The food is always good but my Filet was mediocre. It's hard to write this as this has been a favorite for years! Same owners for many years but they need better staff who can live up to the hype and the price this Inn puts forth.

THE MAGIC IS BACK!!! This bed & breakfast has been our go-to place for all of our special occasions. They even hosted our daughter's wedding last year. We had two disappointing stays in 2022 and were thinking we needed to find another place, but apparently the owners caught wind of the deficiencies and made staffing changes. Our stay in July 2023 convinced us to return regularly. The front desk staff worked to create a unique and memorable experience for us. The mansion, restaurant, and rooms have quite obviously received a thorough cleaning. You can once again count on the things you've always counted on from Antrim 1844. Greg, the director of food and beverage for the pub and restaurant, is always professional and accommodating. Breakfast is once again plentiful and freshly made to order. I can hardly wait to go back in the winter months to soak in a jacuzzi, next to a roaring fire, in a well-appointed room at this gorgeious, historical estate!