The Red Maple Inn

I was in Worcester for three nights on business and chose to stay here rather than a hotel/motel. Hotel/motels in the area didn't have great reviews and seemed to be almost the same price. The Peach room had a very comfortable bed, good-sized bedroom, and enough tables and chairs for me to lay out all my things... The innkeeper was very accommodating and pleasant about my late arrival on the first night and having a flexible breakfast time. If you are a normal person who has normal expectations of a B&B, you won't go wrong staying here. Specific to the Peach room, if you are a large person, you might find the bathroom too small. And if you have a problem with your bedroom overlooking Main Street, get earplugs, Ambien, or another room. The road noise wasn't bad for this city girl, but others may find it distracting. Happy travels!

Wonderful visit! John was so friendly and very accommodating. Food was delicious. Movies were fun. Will definitely be back and recommend to our friends.

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Thank you so much taking the time to write this review, and for your kind words. It means so much to Shari and me when guests appreciate the hospitality and ambience we offer. We hope to welcome you back soon!

- John Bills (Innkeeper)

After a lenghly search on the internet The Red Maple Inn looked like just the place for our two night stay while visiting The Brimfield Antique Fair. We were graciously greeted by John and signed the agreement not to have candles in the room ( although there were candles throughout the home). So much for romance :( But we agreed-it is his home afterall. We had chosen The Peach Room, a lovely room with a canopy bed ( my favorite) but it was street side and turned out to be quite noise. That beautiful bed we had chosen had seen its day, I quess we weren't the only ones who liked it. :) Lastly, the bathroom was far too tiny for any grown person.. We'd like to compare it to the facilities offered on any airline.. We have learned from this experiance- ask questions first. You can't always rely on the internet- read all the reviews first- we didn't!!! We probibly should have just asked for another room. All in all, our stay was nice but not exceptional.

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We thank the reviewer for his/her comments and we hope that this can be a learning experience for all parties. We strive to make our guests' stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible and we consider all criticism in a constructive light. Whenever a guest makes a reservation at our Inn we invariably describe the available accommodations so that there will be no "surprises" on arrival. In the case of these guests, they had requested our least expensive room. We described it as a lovely room with four-poster canopy bed, a small bathroom with shower (albeit larger than the reviewer's needlessly sarcastic description), located on the 2nd floor at the front of the house. We offered two other available accommodations located at the rear of the house and suggested that if they were sensitive to street noise they might want to consider a different room. They chose not to do so. I am not certain what the reviewer means by their bed having "seen its day." It is indeed old, a cherished hand-carved antique, but the mattress is new and guests frequently comment on its comfort. We do not allow candles, incense, smoking or open flames in any of our guest rooms for the safety and comfort of our guests. We do have candles for ambience in the public rooms of the inn where we are able to closely monitor them. We agree with the reviewer that they should have asked for another room, to which we would have happily and immediately agreed. We would advise all travelers to our Inn and others: if you have a concern about an accommodation, please bring it up with the innkeepers so that they will be given an opportunity to satisfy your needs. Unfortunately, a concern unspoken is a concern unaddressed.

- John Bills (innkeeper)

This is a beautifully restored antique home filled with beautiful nic nacs. The room was very nice with our own private bathroom. Everything was very clean and tidy. The innkeepers were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was INCREDIBLE! It was SO tasty and very gourmet! A treat for the taste buds!!

The food and service were outstanding, the movie was great, too. We enjoyed our stay very much. We would recommend it and would stay again.

The room was clean and comfortable, the assistant innkeeper friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. ALthough we were unable to have breakfast in the inn due to kitchen renovations, the owners offered a discounted price for the inconvenience. A good place to stay for a night or two.

Bedroom small but nice. Owner absent and the room was very pricey for the accommodations. Charging 14.7% above the room cost is steep. Make sure you know what you are paying for. The owner was absent and substitutes help, whom were very nice, but did not offer to engage us with the area. We were basically on our own.

We stayed in the Rose Room in late November 2010. The room is full of all things roses, but done in a way that makes it a treat to be there. The bed was comfortable, including the bedding itself which is very good quality. Just outside the room is the downstairs "honor bar", with snacks, coffee, hot chocolate, and tea. It was unclear how to make the hot chocolate or tea, so we skipped that. There's also a lounge/bar in a room down the hall and, although we didn't make use of it for drinks, it's a great space and is also set up on the "honor system" if the innkeepers aren't around. The Inn was decorated for Christmas, and tastefully so. There are plenty of place to sit with one of the many books, or enjoy the music (jazz and blues from the 40s/50s era). The dining room has 8 tables (I think) each for two people. They're close enough together to form a larger group, but far enough apart to feel you can be alone. The food was fabulous (don't miss the feta, artichoke, and dried tomato omelette). We were greeted at the door by name, and that set the tone for our stay: very cordial, with the chance to socialize or not. Although nothing is perfect (we got a big cool in our room at night), this is a lovely inn, with lovely hosts, and a perfect location for trips between northern New England and New York or beyond. Highly recommended.

My wife and I can not express how deeply happy we felt after we left the Red Maple Inn. The place was nothing but gorgeous and the hosts Bill & Shari were just the kind of hosts you want to have whenever you go out on a trip! We recommend 100% this Bed & Breakfast to anybody who not only wants to have a nice time but also likes class and elegance in the commodity of their room. Thank you and it is a pleasure to write this review!!!

We had the most memorable visit. The dinner was absolutely superb; accomodations fantastic and the innkeepers went above & beyond! We had a marvelous time and will be back!

My husband and I loved our stay at The Red Maple Inn. We stayed in the "Peach Room" and were so pleased with the decor, the luxurious bedding was a nice touch and the gourmet breakfast was absolutely delicious. We would definitely stay there again.

Conveniently located Red Maple Inn was a perfect two days of comfortable elegance while we visited Old Sturbridge Village and local antique shops.

Elegance, sevice, and style are just a few of the most incredible facts which make this one stand out. Just go there and try to leave. It is more home feeling than our own.

Very nice B&B only complaint was the air conditioning in the room was not adequate.

Very comfortable accommodations for an overnight stay on our way to Boston. The room was comfortable, although the style of decorating was a bit on the gaudy side for us. Only complaint was the size of the bathroom---probably the tiniest one I've ever been in! Everything worked, though, so it was certainly adequate. Loved having access to a refrigerator right outside our room and the sherry in the room was a unique and nice touch. Interesting way to accommodate breakfast choices by completing a menu the night before. Enjoyed the strawberry French toast but would have preferred fresh strawberries.

My husband and I stayed in the cottage this past Autumn! It was so beautiful, just like a cozy Nanucket honeymoon seaside bungalow. The shower was amazing and bathroom..HUGE! Even cute and handy little packets of makeup remove -perfect cause I forgot mine! A Great library DVDs when it's time to cuddle down in the yummy soft sheets. I was lucky enough to stay on a Wednesday-and it was Dinner and a Movie night! Shari Alexander's food was sooooo delicious and the wine choices, joyful! After dessert , John Bills conducted a group of us to the Hollywood & Vine Room. Where we watched the Ghost & Mrs Muir on a lovely large screen . Mr Bills, very knowledgeable on cinematic history, clued us all in to interesting facts about the movie. FUN! The whole Inn is enchanting! Just don't forget to try John's blueberry french toast....even carb is worth it!

I've stayed five or six times at the Red Maple Inn, and there is no comparison. Just walking through the door you feel like you have entered another--beautiful, magical--world. The innkeepers, Shari and John treat you as if you were the one and only guest in the world. And the food is some of the best I've had in all my travels around the world.

My husband and I spent a wonderful weekend at The Red Maple Inn. Our room was the Peach Room, absolutely beautiful, incredible silky bed linens, a large and comfy room with decorator touches everywhere. The breakfast was the best we ever had anywhere and the candlelit wine cellar and elegant dinner was 5 stars! We shall return as soon as we can for more of this perfect get-a-way retreat.