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Dana Place Inn
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  • Inn Details

    JACKSON'S ONLY -National Forest Resort. Features Mountain & River Views - World Class Dining Experience over 112 years of hospitality at Dana Place Inn. Located at the base of Mt Washington(5 miles north of Jackson Village) next to the White Mountain National Forest, bordering the Ellis River. The Inn features cozy rooms, fine dining, spirited pub and heated indoor pool. Fireplaced library. Guests enjoy our new clay tennis courts, natural river swimming hole, Mt. Washington hiking trails, fishing. X-C ski from our door in winter or choose one of four Alpine ski areas within 5 to 12 miles.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Cross Country Skiing

    • Fall Foliage

    • Family Inn

    • Fine Dinning

    • Heated Indoor Pool

    • Summer vacation

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • Ski from front door

    • Tennis on site

    • Full Pub

    • Indoor Heated Pool

    • Free Tube & Mt Bike Rentals

    • Fishing

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  • Country Inn Queen Bed

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$199

    Country Inn Rooms are larger than Hiker's Rooms, and are individually decorated, private bath, color tv, a/c in summer, in room telephone. All rooms have up to date amenities, large towels and triple sheeting on beds.

    Resort Queen Bed W/ Deck

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$229

    Larger than Country Inn Rooms, they include queen bed, private bath, tv, a/c in summer, in room telephone, private deck and recently updated in the last 12 months. All rooms have up to date amenities, large towels and triple sheeting on beds.

    Country Inn Room Doubles

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $199/$129

    Country Inn Rooms are larger than Hiker's Rooms, and are individually decorated, private bath, color tv, a/c in summer, in room telephone. All rooms have up to date amenities, large towels and triple sheeting on beds.

    Hiker's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $119/$199

    Hiker's Rooms, are in the older section of the inn, private bath, color tv, a/c in summer, in room telephone. All rooms have large towels and triple sheeting on beds.

    The Ski House at Wildcat

    Suite maximum capacity: 8

    • Beds

      2 Queen

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $325/$195

    3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, living room and dining with cathedral ceilings. Ski House not only sleeps 8, but is connected to the indoor pool. Sorry, no housekeeping or food service with Ski House.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: Peak weekends only

    • Deposit amount required: Advance deposit required

    • Cancellations: 30 days prior to arrival, after we will issue a voucher

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: Not allowed in public areas, Pool, Library, Grounds.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8 to 9:30

    • Serving location: We have a separate dinning room for breakfast ., Dining Room, On-site restaurant

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Brandied Apple Chicken
    A Ford Times special dish.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Base of Mount Washington

    • North Conway

    • Pinkham Notch

    • White Mountain National Forest

    • White Mountains

    • Wildcat Mountain

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • North Conway

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      On Rt 16., just 5 miles north of Jackson, Village and the covered bridge.

    Airport

    • Portland, ME (PWM-Intl. Jet Port) 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Portland

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Fishing

    • Ski from front door

    • Near Storyland

    • Tennis on site

    • Full Pub

    • Conway Senic Railroad

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

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    Nice but quite empty

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I stayed at the Dana Place Inn with my fiancé for two nights in September 2011. The room was very nice and clean and the food and service are very good. They offered a choice of different foods for breakfast and when we were gone for the day they prepared lunch bags for us. We did not dine there since the restaurant seemed quite expensive (entrees between 22-24 USD), but Jackson with a variety of restaurants is only a five minute drive away. Unfortunately, we were the only guests there at the time which made us feel quite awkward. Other than that our stay was very nice and I can recommend the place.

    North country elogance

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The staff are friendly, accommodating, and just nice people wanting to help you have an enjoyable stay. There is a nice selection on the menu for the breakfast and dinner meals. The food is served with a nice presentation and is enjoyable. The breakfast room is a sun room area appropriate for a morning start, while the evening dining room by the fire is a cozy comfortable formal setting (suitable also for a romantic evening for two). The inn is an older building that has been added to over the years. While the interior shows its age, it is well maintained and provides that old country inn feeling. While the room furnishings we stayed in were not upscale, it was clean, comfortable, roomy and warm. Nordic and downhill skiers will appreciate it.

    Fri/Sat 5/28-5/29

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    All in all, not a bad place but different. Arrrived late Friday to find key taped to door and place unlocked. Figured it was nice New Hampshire hospitality & safe. Room was good size and clean. Cable did not work, called a number, said they would fix it next day and offered free drinks at dinner on Sat. Cable was fixed next day, but found it funny that wire was coming in from outside but tv did work. Did follow through on drinks. Breakfast both days were good. Dinner was very good on Saturday night. Waitress was good. Nice personality Few things that were strange - seemed like there was only 2 people working there - desk lady/bartender & waitress. The desk lady was always running in and out of kitchen, bar, and to the front desk. She did work of all 3 during dinner. This kind of made us feel like we were bothering them because phone ringing, making drinks, running to kitchen to get things. When I asked about ice for room, she stated it was in back, so I said I would get it, and she meant in kitchen, so not sure how you would get it after hours. People were always milling about lobby waiting for her. She was always pleasant and attentive when she came running by. The bar is nice but not made for lounging even though they have seating. Seems like it's just more a service bar. Pool area was nice. Beds & pillows were extremely firm so if you like that, you'll be fine. Like I said, think it was good value for the package, very old country setting, comfortable, safe..I would reccommend it

    Change of Management disappoints

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My wife and I stayed at Dana Place February, 2010. We booked a package which included two breakfasts, one Saturday dinner and a light buffet on Friday. In addition was included a beverage allowance, a cordial tray each day, a box lunch on Saturday and wine and cheese each afternoon from. When we arrived the parking lot was partially plowed and was a wet, sloppy mess. I waited 10 minutes at the desk for the innkeeper to appear, but had to go flag her down in a corridor as she passed without acknowledging me. During the whole stay there was no explanation of the details of the package, nor did the staff ever learn even our last name. I inquired agout the buffet and was told that it included fruit salad, chicken and a soup, which she did not know what kind (specifically whether it contained meat, as it was during lent). We opted to eat out and when I checked upon returning found that there was no fruit salad, but lettuce salad. At dinner the we ordered the advertised four-course dinner, but were told that appetizers were excluded. The waittress also questioned our eligibility for the free dinner. The inkeeper was called to the dining room, asked us our name, didn't think we were eligible and had to go to the front desk to check. Highly embarrassing. I also had to ask if wine was covered by the beverage allotment, which it was. We also never found out till we read our billing receipt that gratuities were included in the package. The physical condition of the inn is somewhat threadbare and we got the idea that they were trying to survive on a shoestring budget. I learned from a couple who had stayed at the inn multiple times that there had been a change in management within the family owners, and they concurred that the quality of service and maintenance had deteriorated. In conclusion I would say that the Dana Place Inn lacks the warm, friendly ambiance that you would expect in a New England Inn.

    Innkeeper Response
    It is unfortunate that guests leave disappointed with an experience they have here. What is more unfortunate is that, being a local innkeeper, that we don't hear of these incidents as they happen, and are given an opportunity to correct them on the spot. There is always an owner or manager on the property, every shift, who is happy to speak with guests regarding their experiences. As unfortunate situations arise, we pride ourselves on being able to immediately correct anything that could possibly go awry during your stay with us. We hope that in the future, guests will take the opportunity given to them to speak directly with a member of our staff to immediately correct their situation, rather than leave us dissatisfied. We wish you had mentioned that your package included free buffet the first night, dinner from the menu the second night, Xcountry skiing 2 days, wine and cheese on the house daily, a $25 Beverage credit and courci9als in the evening. All for $359 for the weekend for the couple. Yes, on this package there is a gratuity charge for the staff. As for ownership, the inn is still in the family as it has been for almost 30 years.

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    awful experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    My family and I stayed at the Dana Place Inn when I had a conference in town a week ago. The first evening we were there the ceiling in the bathroom fell down and the front desk staff made no move to rectify the situation. (they did patch it up the next day, but did not clean up the floor of all the spakle and left drywall dust all over all the towels, toilet and sink.) The bedrooms were dirty, with cobwebs in the corners, a used diaper on the sill outside the window and the beds were uncomfortable. When I returned to the 'hotel' after the conference I notice my Chanel eye glasses that were left on the nightstand were no longer there. I again told the front desk staff who was unfazed. I tried to tell the staff the next morning, but the line of people making complaints to the girl that was serving breakfast/checking out/handling complaints was so long that I would have missed my conference. I called the next day and the acting manager said that it was impossible that anyone could have taken the glasses. He said that he would go check and search the room. I called later and he said that he tore the room apart and found no glasses. He said that he would go check the maids closet. I called 5 min later and he said that he had found them, but he refused to believe that the maid had anything to do with it. He actually got belligerent and aggressive when I told him that I was extremely upset and wanted the glasses mailed back to me. He refused to assume the cost of mailing the glasses and when I said that I would pay to have them safely returned, he said he changed his mind and I would have to drive the 3 hours back up there to get them because he was unwilling to do anything. Save yourselves the heartache.

    Innkeeper Response
    Facts: 1. Guest stayed 2 nights 2. Bathroom fixed in 1 hour and dinner was given on the house to make up for it 3. Bathroom was across the hall in older section of inn as told guest prior to reservation 4. Glasses were found next day after departure 5. Inn offered to mail them at inn's cost USPS 6. Guest called 8 times to insist they were sent next day mail, FED EX, specific boxing and $700 of insurance 7. Inn would send USPS at inns cost, extra costs to be responsibility of guest 8. Guest's inn stay was $125 per night with breakfast 2 days, wine and cheese 2 days and dinner on the house 1 night. No room in rate for an additional $62 in insured, special packing, Fed ex over night 9. Guest sent her Dad to pick up glasses, glasses were returned. 10. Can't understand why Inn would want someone's prescription glasses.

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