Classic Rosewood- A Thorwood Property
Every choice made for this 1880 Queen Anne during the saving, restoring and polishing was by a desire to slow the pace and soothe the weary soul! "The most romantic hideaway around" is how Mpls. St. Paul Magazine describes the Rosewood,... more
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10/19/2009 |
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Oh what a delightful stay! Pam greeted us, and remembered us, despite the many years since our last stay. We were made to feel so welcome, there is even a "secret" stash of cookies and ice cream. A few suggestions were offered for our return visit to Hastings. These included the local vineyard, and Carpenters Nature Center. These proved to be very enjoyable. Our room was stunningly appointed, with skylights, double teak wood jacuzzi, fire place, round shower and copper soaking tub. The breakfasts were served to our time specifications, and the food was perfect. We also availed ourselves of a soup and salad supper that was so yummy and filling. We left full, peaceful, rested and planning our return visit. Not just for the food and room, but the incredibly peaceful atmosphere, Pam, and Dick, have created. And I must mention the delightful woman cleaning the rooms, who offered to do our laundry. O.K. she didn't mean it, but it made me chuckle. View Reviewer Info
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| "Give Rosewood a try. You won't regret it."
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9/29/2009 |
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I first started visiting Hastings seven years ago while researching some local history. Because of the nature of my trip, I thought it would be fun to stay in an old house instead of a cookie-cutter chain motel. It was one of the best ideas I’ve ever had.
There so many things that make the Rosewood special. I can’t list them all here, but I’ll try to hit the high points. The breakfast is some of the best food I’ve had anywhere. I find myself craving it whenever I come home. The location is very convenient, but at the same time very quiet and peaceful. The rooms are all beautifully decorated and impeccably clean. Each one blends vintage elegance and contemporary convenience together in a very special way. Being a writer, I found the in-room journals - in which each room’s guests write about their stays - especially charming.
But of course the physical structure itself, although obviously impressive, would be nothing without the love and care the owners put into it. Some people are born to do certain things, and it is obvious that Dick and Pam were born to be innkeepers. I remember how much I enjoyed the tour Pam gave when I first stayed at Rosewood; later, I had the opportunity to tour Thorwood (their other property; now condos) with Dick. Both tours were real highlights of my time in Hastings. Their passion for history and preservation is contagious.
One more thing: I’m single and I’ve never been to the Inn with a significant other. Before I came for the first time I was a bit worried that the whole place might be a bit too lovey-dovey for me, but those fears were totally unwarranted. The Rosewood is a perfect place for ANYONE looking for a quiet retreat.
Having stayed at the Rosewood about twenty times or so over the past seven years, I’m delighted to say I’m in a position to vouch for the innkeepers’ consistently stratospheric standards. Five stars all the way around. View Reviewer Info
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| Innkeeper Response |
We are very sorry that you had an unsatisfactory experience at our inn. We take your comments very seriously as does our entire staff. Although we understand that you exaggerated the length of the tour, we do not ever want guests to feel they have to hear any more of our history or restoration story than what they want. Perhaps you checked in at the same time as guests who were more interested and asked many questions. The primary goal of our orientation is to make you comfortable and at home with the whole inn. So the tour includes the location of the "help yourself goodies" (cookie jar, ice cream, hot and cold beverages) , the common spaces and fireplaces in the parlors, library and the four-season back porch. It you had just rented a room like at a hotel, you would been given a key and pointed to the elevator, but at a B & B , you are welcome to enjoy so much more. We sincerely hope you did enjoy the other amenities here. We see this was your first time at a B & B.
We feel equally bad that you did not like your room Since there are photos on the website, we typically help a potential guests choose rooms that they and their partners will like. I am very sorry that it did not suit you. Your comment about an unclean tub is of great concern; we cannot understand how that could have happened as we take the utmost care with our cleaning and have a check and double check system; unfortunately, during your stay, that did not work! We hope you will contact Dick or Pam in order to remedy your concerns. Thank you very much, Dick and Pam and staff
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| - Dick and Pam (Innkeepers) |
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Classic Rosewood- A Thorwood Property620 Ramsey Street Hastings, MN 55033-1137 USA
| Phone: | +1-651-437-3297 | | Fax: | +1-651-437-4129 |
Innkeeper(s)
Pam & Dick Thorsen
Rates:
$117 - $277
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