Washington Irving Inn

I spent Easter weekend at the Washington Irving Inn with my daughter and her roommate while we were on a spring break trip to look at colleges. It was the perfect place for us to stay and the staff was very helpful and providing. We will definitely try and get back!

Excellent weekend spot in the winter. Very close to Hunter Mountain.

I spent three wonderful days at Washington Irving Inn. My main reason for selecting this Inn was that it is a b&b which allows children. I thought I hit the jackpot when I seen that on the website. Once I arrived I realized the treasure this place is. Stephania was welcoming from check-in to check-out. The place has a charming and comforting feel that keeps you relaxed and feeling like you're home. The breakfast is superb, if I wish I could relay smell and taste in a review cause that in itself would be reason for someone to hit the book-it button! Be sure to take some time to sit with Stephania and discuss how her family acquired the Inn and stories of days past. Good stuff!

Highly recommended to all. beautiful old building, great rooms, very friendly inn-keeper that is super helpful. can't say anything bad about this place and looking forward to coming back!

Charming, extremely clean, cozy and quiet. Delicious breakfast in the morning, and great service!

We had a very pleasant stay and want to come back in spring or summer

My husband and I recently stayed at the Washington Irving to check out the Catskill fall foliage. Overall the inn is beautiful. It's in a perfect location, off of a main road, but set back, so there was no street noise, and it's just minutes from Hunter and Windham Mountains. The common areas of the inn were beautifully decorated; I especially loved the bar area and the breakfast/eating area. The breakfasts were very good, but nothing to rave about - we had fresh fruit every morning, with bacon and eggs or pancakes. We stayed in a turret room in the oldest part of the inn. It was a smaller room, which was to be expected, but I'm a clean freak, and the room was definitely in need of dusting. The window shades kept getting stuck and fell out of the hooks - I would recomend getting new ones. We slept with them open in fear of breaking them. Again, overall it was a very pleasureable experience, and after researching all of the inns in the area, I'm confident that we stayed at the nicest one. I would stay there again, if I returned to the area.

Charming, Relaxed, room just as described online, simple, no-fuss, easy check-out. The Inn has nice period architectural details.

home coming feeling on october 10 after a stay in NYC. Stefania is an excellent host. enjoyed the Indian Summer. fam. Daman and Serrano

Wonderful bed and breakfast. Stayed here for one night for my boyfriends birthday. The staff was super friendly. The Jasmine room was really nice and cozy. Made me feel like I was home. Breakfast in the morning was really good. I highly recommend the pancakes. Even though we were checking out on Saturday we were told that if we were still in the area at 2p to come back for tea and pastires.

Nice, comfortable, cozy and delicious meal but a little small room,

This is a fabulous "little" big B&B. It's got small B&B charm and a wonderful atmosphere. They are continually remodeling and renovating the rooms. The breakfasts were very very nice and the staff was extra friendly. They have afternoon "tea" that we were sorry to have missed, but we'll be coming back next year with my Mum to enjoy it all for a few extra days.

I only wish I were there longer than 2 nights! Beautiful antiques, lovely hostess, terrific service, great breakfast.....just delightful and highly recommend to anyone

This is a quiet, comfortable, and well-located B&B. It has a Victorian era ambiance but with all modern amenities. The owner is a very pleasant hostess and also is a great baker; breakfast was superb. Although I didn't attend the afternoon tea, I understand from others who have that it is an event well worth going to.

We stayed 2 nights & enjoyed our stay. Room was clean & comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. Both the pancakes & French toast were outstanding.The Innkeeper was friendly & very helpful--she made several phone calls to help us locate a restaurant we were supposed meet friends at. The inn was quaint, but had all the amenities you would want.

nice inn. would recommend it. Great location. like to return for a longer stay in the future.

The room was clean, the breakfast was good, the building has a lot of characters. A very good place to stay if you like antiques.

Kathy the person who served the breakfasts and cleaned the rooms was ultimately helpful and her method of cleaning and straightening the room was optimal. Stefania was gracious and helpful also. However, I was a little disappointed in the room although Stefania seemed to have my comfort in mind. I was expecting the room to look like the picture. I was disappointed in the breakfast insomuch as in other B&Bs I have been to, there is usually more variety in choices. However, the food was quite tasty.

We just loved our stay.... Stefania was wonderful & Kathy too! The grounds are so beautiful, just wish we were there longer than 1 night!! Can't wait to come back again. So lovely and restful! Thanks for making our stay enjoyable! Mary & Virginia - NJ

Stephania and Kathy were very accommodating and made our stay most satisfactory.The breakfasts and complimentary afternoon tea were both excellent.Our room was very clean,but the rug and drapes need to be replaced.The wrap around verandah was lovely but some of the furniture needs to be painted.The flowers and baskets were beautiful. A most relaxing and pleasant stay and hope to return

Imagine taking a road that you think, wow this is really nice but I don't see who this is going to lead back to any civilization. Well indeed it did. Having obviously taken the more circuitous route to our destination, we did find out pot o' gold at the end of that rainbow. We were greeted by Stefani who gave us the "layout" of the area, and we were then on our way. In Hunter but a very short drive to Tannersville where you can visit and shop at small stores that you can only find in areas like this. This place is lovely from the antiques to the well adorned (very well kept and clean) rooms to the fantastic breakfast the next morning. This well placed oasis in the middle of Hunter Mountain is a place to get away to, whether it be by accident or on purpose. Just do remember, that there is that treasure at the end of the rainbow. Alan and Mary Beth Balkin

I planned a 2 day trip to the Catskills as a surprise for my husband's birthday. It was perfect in every way. Wonderful place to stay - cordial, accomodating and personable innkeeper....we are planning our next stay!

Although we requested an "older" room, we were given a newer room (at same price). A bit disappointed with that, but the cleanliness and charm of the Inn made up for it. Pool was big, but cold--we both loved laying by it but only one braved the cold (it felt great on a hot day). Location was lovely, and breakfast was outstanding--a very pleasant surprise.

'Twas our 2nd year visiting and this time we brought someone along, and we have decided to go back again. The ladies who run the spot are great and the breakfast each morning makes the stay even better. Great location and scenery.

We stayed for two nights in June recently and had the room with the jacuzzi tub. Fresh and clean, comfortable bed, stimulating environment with antiques and lots of history about the house and the area. Great breakfasts! Stefania is a classy, kind, thoughtful woman who takes hospitality seriously (we were delayed by traffic when arriving, and she satyed up to meet us). Terrific place to stay in the Hunter mountain region!

This was our second stay. When I booked our first stay, I thought the room was "pricey" for off season, but when you take in consideration the gourmet breakfast and afternnoon tea it is quite the bargain. The property is full of history, character and the inn keeper, Stefania, is a real sweet heart. Looking forward to our next trip to Tannersville.

We -- and several thousand other folks -- come to Hunter, NY once a year, at the beginning of June, for Mountain Jam, the multi-day jamband festival sponsored by Radio Woodstock and guitarist/singer Warren Haynes. For those of you not familiar with the Mountain, it is famous for, among other things, dramatic weather and temperature changes in very short time periods. Easy enough to endure when one is 25, drunk and stoned; another matter entirely when one is 60 - something and not indulging to nearly the same degree. At our ages, if we're gonna rock from noon till sometime after 3AM, 3 or more days in a row, on the mountain, we need hot showers, a comfortable place to sleep, and good breakfasts! After trying two other places in prior years, we settled on the Washington Irving Inn in 2009 and have made it our permanent base for Mountain Jam. The B&B is a straight shot east from the Mountain on Rt. 23A. Quite picturesque, very clean, reasonably priced, GREAT breakfasts. And yes, there's a broadband connection available for internet addicts. My guess is Mountain Jam weekend is a little different from the rest of the year in that everyone staying there is going to the festival, with folks returning at all odd hours, but the innkeeper seems to have adapted fairly well. We give the place a solid recommendation.

What a great place. We had two rooms for our family. The rooms were beautifully furnished with antiques and details like the bathrooms were in good repair. The service was efficient and charming. The inn even smelled of antiques and old wood. What a treat. If not before, we hope to be back in ski season even if a bit of a drive from Belleayre, our favorite Catskill ski spot.

This B&B is rustic charm at its best. The owner is a wonderful hostess and the morning breakfast was a delight. However, our room was a total disappointment. We stayed in a "cottage" room (detached from main house) and it would only appeal to those who enjoy musty, damp sleeping environments. It was disappointing to say the least. When we inquired about a possible switching of rooms, we were informed none were available, however, the proprietress did stress we should come back and try a room in the house. hmmmm, if you know the 'cottages' suck why allow people the misery of staying in them? We may go back as long as a room in the house can be assured. The place has a certain campy charm about it.

The site of connectivity to the Hunter Mt. was very nice to me. This place was suitable for couples, small families, or small gruop who would stay quiet and relaxed. The innstaff were very nice and kind to what we asked to, so there's nothing to complain about it. When we went to there, it's the end of March: the off season time, so we enjoyed our time off the NYC. ^^

The hospitality of the hostess is outstanding. I love the old colonial atmosphere of the entrance and the dining area--always plenty of house plants. Tea time on arrival hit the spot after a day of travel and skiing

We stayed in the Carman Bliss and the room was very quaint with a great view of Hunter Mountain. The inn is close to everything there is to do. Breakfast was very tasty and just the right amount. The innkeeper, Stephanie is so friendly and sweet, she is just perfect. It was an awesome experience and we will definately stay at a bed & breakfast again.

It was a nice stay overall, the place is elegant and they serve alright breakfast and a nice dessert and tea at 4 pm. It is expensive though for value. Our room, The Victorian Rose, was not very special though and there were several annoying things in the room. For example, the TV was to the far left of the bed, not in front of the bed; the bathroom fan is turned on automatically with the bathroom lights and is very noisy; the water in the bathroom takes like five minutes to get to the right temperature with a lot of adjustment and then can suddenly change temperature to become very hot or very cold.

Great inn, conveniently located near Hunter. Friendly service, DELICIOUS breakfast included with the room rate.....highly recommend! Cozy and comfortable! Thanks Stefania!

Charming spot, very close to skiing, well taken care of and the owner is incredibly helpful.

This is a beautiful old house with comfortable rooms and a nice homey feel. The breakfast was outstanding! We will definitely return!

Great accessibility from highway, close to many activities. Nice innkeeper who will offer complimentary afternoon tea with homemade pastries. Great breakfast with pastries and fruit with three main options (including egg, bacon, pancake). Overall, great getaway place.

Very nice and good hospitality. Will recommend to other travelers.

It happened to be snowing which was an enlightment to the weekend. The inn was welcoming and the innkeeper was very accomodating. We are looking forward to returning some time in the summer

Service here is amazing. The innkeeper is one in a million, she made us feel like home and was very accommodating. Love the old school bar and dining room. They don't serve dinner, but breakfast is great, again, especially the service. There is something very endearing about the staff. I think they're all family and they make you feel like part of the family.

Stefania did a wonderful job of welcoming us and making us feel at home. The inn is definitely old... but quaint and very warm. The main hall is a bit dark, but fits the style of the house. The rooms are full of family owned New England antiques. Don't expect a boring, cold modern hotel... expect an charming inn full of history and warmth. The dining area is bright and open. The food was delicious. Thanks!

This was a lovely vacation and I chose the Washington Irving Inn because of the well presented and beauty of the Inn itself. It was a wonderful experience and Ms. Jozic and her Inn could not have been any more perfect. Not to mention the pancakes that would float off the breakfast plate! Thank you so much for a very memorable and special time.

Stephanie our hostess was very accommodating and was very anxious to please. Her own personal tea blend was exceptional and breakfast was wonderful. The room was a little smaller then anticipated, but was clean and cozy.

A lovely country style inn with lots of antiques. My best friend and I went for a gab fest and we had a ball lolling about the dining room during afternoon tea --we spent hours talking--and then over breakfast the next morning which we went to in our pjs and talked again for hours. The owner Stephna was absolutely hospitable, understanding and humorous and she gave us three breakfast since we could not decide between eggs and bacon, french toast or pancakes. We shared all three. The food is all homemade and delicious. Overall, we are two very picky women who travel a lot worldwide and we loved our time spent at this Inn. Will definitely return. Close to Tannersville where there were some good restaurants.

Room was cute but breakfast was not very impressive. A bit drafty. Pricey for the room. Inn keeper was very nice.

Stayed in the Maude Adams room which was quite large and nicely decorated. A few items did not meet our expectations. The TV in the room was very small and had poor reception. It had a VCR player,but who has VCR's are any more and B&B did not have any. It would be more intelligent to read one of the great books that they had available, but after hiking all day you want to veg! Tried to watch on a stream from laptop, but internet connection was too slow to accomodate. When we made reservation, we noted that we where vegan. They really did not have any decent breakfast for us. Cereal with soy milk and "wonder bread" fake whole wheat toast. The carnivore guests seem to be enjoying the bacon and eggs.

My husband and I had a nice experience at The Washington Irving Inn. It is a historic property, decorated with numerous antiques. Each room is filled with a variety of these antique furnishings, together with a collection of books (per a flyer posted in the room, guests may actually borrow books, so long as they mail them back). The Inn offered an afternoon tea with delicious snacks, and a great breakfast was included. If we return to the Catskills, we will most definitely consider staying at the Washington Irving Inn.

We enjoyed the charm of antiques throughout the facility. The full breakfast was wonderful -- especially the pancakes with their crispy tops and the great local syrup. Stephanie, the proprietor, was friendly and helpful. We LOVED the swimming pool, which we used every day of our stay. The accessibility to Hunter Mountain and cute little Tannersville was appreciated. Yes, we would go back again -- and hopefully will!

We stayed at the Washington irving while visiting the Internatinal Celtic Fesitval at Huner Mountain. Perfect location - two miles to Hunter Mountain and one mile to the funky little town of Tannersville. The room was tight with our nine year old son traveling with us (our fault, not the inn's) so next time we are booking a bigger room. There is a great porch and library for sitting, reading, and relaxing, and clean pool. The breakfast was amazing - make sure you get the pancakes! We found Stefania very friendly and knowledgeable. A very nice B&B-style inn.

I did read about the bees and the firm mattress. If we want all the latest accommodations (in-room jacuzzi/hot tub, flat screen TV, rental movies) then we go to Atlantic City or on a cruise. If we want to get away from the city and enjoy the fresh air--and breakfast always tastes better in the country, but especially so here--and hospitality that makes us look forward to our next return, then this is where we come. P.S. Rating "outstanding" on value is does not mean it's cheap, it means it's worth it, certainly for us.

My husband and I wanted a quiet, charming getaway not too far from home and discovered this gem of an inn,so European in flavor, wonderful abd attentive innkeeper, Stefania, luscious breakfast, beautiful room and pictoresque setting. Can't wait to come back again. We loved it. The James'

I hate to be one of those people who says negative things about anything, but i wish i had had a better sense of this B&B before i booked. We stayed in the Bliss Carman room which was tucked away at the top of the house, it had great potential but perhaps this room is not booked often because it had the feel of an attic room that had not been opened up in a while. The bedding smelled slightly musty and the bed was VERY firm. My traveling companion is allergic to Bees, and we had a slight infestation ( five or six) that we had to take care of over the course of the weekend, but that could just be due to the change in the season. The service was adequate but nothing spectacular, and over all we felt that the cost of the room was not worth the comfort/ experience. Please just take this review as my own opinion as i'm sure there are people who love this B&B, but i just wanted to share my thoughts.

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The Washington Irving Inn was built 1890.and is on the Greene county Historical Register.We try to preserve and promote and run our inn as historically authentic as possble. From time to time,some people think they are coming to amodern bed and brakfast where they can have the look and amenities of a modefn hotel, which causes confusion for the visitor.We are terribly sorry that you didn't have a good night's sleep on the firm mattress.If you had approached me while you were here, Iwould have offered you another room more to your liking.However, your campanion gave me the impression that everything is perfect and just what you were looking for.In the beginning of season,when we first turn on the heat, our rooms tend to smell of the pipes carrying the heat.I'm sorry for that.As for the server.s accent and eige, I do not think we should judge people by their accent ,color,or personal preference.Thank you for staying with us.We hpoe you will come bake to our area again and we will personally review your needs and give you a suitable room. Sincerely Innkeper Stefania

- Stefania Jozic (innkeeper)