Ellwanger Estate

The historical Ellwanger Estate located in the heart of Rochester’s Mount Hope Cultural District is your premiere lodging destination. This beautifully restored home offers rooms with spectacular views of the lush garden and courtyards.... more

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"Fall at Ellwanger Estate" 11/4/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

The stay my Girlfriend and I had at the Ellwanger was tremendous. The hospitality of Rosemary the innkeeper was quite gracious with her delicious breakfasts and meeting our request of taking us on a tour of the house. The traveler's rest room... read more


"World class B&B -- a retreat within the city" 11/3/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Gracious mansion within the city, nestled in a walled garden -- interesting archetecture, a variety of themed rooms. We were made to feel at home, pampered & well fed. the owner was delightfully warm, a terrific cook, and allowed us to use the... read more


"Amaxing hidden treasure" 11/3/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

This beautiful mansion is carefully and graciously maintained by innkeeper Rosemary. Spotless, welcoming, beautiful architecture, yummy home-made breakfast. Superb experience.

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"Quirky and friendly" 10/20/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

The house is beautiful, spacious and has some really fun, quirky features. Breakfast was consistently delicious and Rosemary (the proprietor) was as friendly as can be. We will certainly be back.

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"Quirky Luxury" 10/20/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

A wonderful stay in a beautifully redecorated inn near the U of R campus. Cool details like a pipe organ, formal gardens, and porch made the stay.

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"MUCH better than a bed of roses!" 9/15/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

This house is exquisite, but not formal. The bedrooms are lovely, the public rooms comfortable and beautiful, and the porch is divine, overlooking the historic garden. Rosemary is welcoming, and not hovering, and is a superb cook, judging by the... read more


"Excellent stay" 8/31/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

We enjoyed our stay, it has been our second time. The house is beautiful and the inn keeper is very hospitable and has a wonderful breakfast.

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"Very Elegant" 8/19/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

Ellwanger Estate is an exceptionally nice bed and breakfast. My daughter and I found it to be exquisite. Rosemary, our host, was fabulous. She showed us just enough attention to make sure our stay was comfortable while at the same time allowing... read more


"My best B&B experience!" 8/6/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

The Estate is so majestic and beautiful, yet still has such a plush and cozy energy! We enjoyed relaxing in the main sitting room, and then enjoyed a lovely twilight stroll through the garden along with a nice glass of wine. The Traveler's Rest was... read more


"Delightful and restful beyond our expectations" 7/25/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

A unique experience. Ellwanger combines spacious 19th century elegance with Rosemary’s 21st century hospitality. We were delighted to discover every room was decorated by a different interior designer; the Woodland Suite is imaginative and... read more


"Wonderful experience" 6/18/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

My friend and I stayed at the estate in June just at the height of the peonies blossoming in the beautiful garden. The rooms were wonderful, very clean and full of history and character. The bathrooms very up to date. We enjoyed a lovely... read more


"An excellent choice" 6/17/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

This home is simply stunning and the little details in the historical decor create an atmosphere of comfortable opulence. Rosemary's hospitality is exceptional, as is her full breakfast. I highly recommend this B&B.

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"Excellent accommodations at this historic home" 6/13/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

Rosemary went out of her way to accommodate my husband and myself in the middle of winter even though this inn is not ususally open in the winter time. We stayed in the Travelers room, which is decorated with objects from around the world. The... read more


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Ellwanger Estate Bed and Breakfast
Ellwanger Estate
625 Mount Hope Ave
Rochester, NY 14620-2730
USA
Phone: +1-585-546-5103
Innkeeper(s)
Rosemary Janofsky
Rates:
$120 - $165
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Stroll in the famous Ellwanger Gardens or enjoy a cool drink on the home’s restored veranda. The natural beauty of the Mount Hope and Highland Park Preservation area, combined with the ambience of The Ellwanger will exceed your every expectation. An elegant continental breakfast is served in the Dining Room
Grand FoyerTravelers Rest: A grand and quiet sanctuary with a queen bed and 2 priviate baths with shower and clawfoot tub.
Woodland Suite: Embrace nature & the Arts and Craft Era in this spacious suite, providing a double bed, 2 private baths with shower and a 6 ft claw tub, and a separate sitting room.  Woodland Suite sitting room
Woodland Suite sitting room.Serene Retreat:Pamper yourself in a palatial double bed, private Romanesque bath with tub, and lush garden views.
The Romanesque bath in the Serene Retreat