Our hosts were warmly welcoming, putting our bags on the baggage lift to the third floor and offering us cheese and wine and conversation about the area and its history. Gordon has a great collection of history books in the living room that guests... read more

Cecilia & Gordon were very congenial hosts. The evening wine and cheese snack was an especially nice touch and the gingerbread pancakes superb!

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What a wonderful experience we had staying at Hillard House! The rooms are well appointed, quaint with modern conveniences at the same time. The innkeepers are absolutely delightful, know hospitality and shared the history of the area with... read more

We were very impressed with the charm of the place and hospitality of the Innkeepers, Cecilia and Gordon Williams, who made us feel right at home. We are looking forward to coming back in Sept. All the best, Linda and Damon DeBusk

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We recently came to Wilkes-Barre from San Francisco for a family reunion and stayed several days at Hillard House. All I can say is, if you're within 100 miles of W-B, make a beeline for Hillard House. Cecilia and Gordon Williams have knocked... read more

My boyfriend and I were in town on business and this B&B was the perfect place for us. The Hillard House was a great place that we can't stop talking about! It has all of the perks of a hotel in a more comfortable setting. Very convenient... read more

My wife and I travelled to W-B to attend a concert and I chose this B&B based upon the reviews on B&B.com. I was especially amped to sample the culinary treats served up by this establishment, and rightfully so. Breakfast service was... read more

The location was perfect, our hosts couldn't have been any nicer, and the Happy Hour comaraderie with our fellow guests made our stay so much more enjoyable than it would have been at one of the borrrring cookie cutter hotels nearby.

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Innkeeper very helpful with directions and suggestions. All amenities excellent with welcoming tea, wi-fi in room, walking distance to campus and downtown.

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My husband and I stayed for 2 nights. We felt like we were in a Victorian Manor. During breakfast, music was played that reminded us of Victorian England. The innkeepers, Gordon and Cecilia, were gracious and extremely accommodating. When we... read more

Cecilia and Gordon Williams' Hillard House is a perfect place to stay while in the lovely town of Wilkes-Barre, PA. The two beautifully furnished rooms have ample space and all of the comforts from home including a mini-fridge stocked with water and... read more

We expected 'satisfactory', but Hillard House was exceptional. Elegant, immaculate, gracious yet unobtrusive. Cecelia and Gordon are the perfect hosts. It's like coming home -- only finding that everything is done perfectly for you, not by you.... read more

The house is wonderfully preserved with original components throughout the house. The original wood flooring is just amazing. The historical aspect of this house is worth the stay alone. My wife and I stayed in the Rose room for one night. The... read more

Everything about our stay was excellent. We stayed in the Rose Room. The details in the room were quite impressive from the writing desk to the antique crocheted canopy on the bed, which by the way was luxurious and cozy! Cecilia and Gordon went out... read more

We stayed in the gold room and enjoyed it very much. The owners were very kind and down to earth. They welcomed us with wine, fruit & cheese on the front porch when we arrived. This was a really nice touch. We had a fabulous dinner at a... read more

My husband and I were in Wilkes-Barre to visit our son who is attending college there. Everything was better than we could have expected, from the graciousness and friendliness of Cecelia and Gordon to the lovely room and the scrumptious... read more

My fiancée and I spent a wonderful weekend at Hillard House and would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Cecilia and Gordon were wonderful hosts and went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. When we had some car... read more

Hillard House is very welcoming. The Innkeepers were friendly and provided wonderful service.

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My room was awsome. I brought by family to see the room on two occasions and both times not only were they given a gracious tour of the home but were offered refreshments as well. Mr. Williams was a friendly host who shared a lot of history about... read more

Having just been married one night prior to check-in but not going on our honeymoon for another 3 weeks, my new wife booked a brief one-night local getaway for us at the nearby Hillard House. My expectations were not high to say the least, but they... read more

We have always measured our B&B stays by a Cape May B&B that we frequented for 12 years before it went private. The Hillard House meets our tremendously high standards, comparable to the Cape May B&B. We were greeted by warm, friendly... read more

I just attended a bridal shower at the Hillard House. It was wonderful! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. The other guest also raved about the exquisite interior (dining room, parlor and living room), fantastic food (salmon,... read more

Our stay was delightful in all regards...

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We have visited Wilkes-Barre many times to stay with friends. This was our first trip to the Hillard House, as we were in town for a memorial service. Cecelia and Gordon (the innkeepers) could not be more gracious. The house is beautiful, I felt... read more

I found Hillard House completely by accident and I was extremely impressed with the quality of the house and the service. The family that runs the house are great and made us feel very welcome. If you're going to Wilkes-Barre, stay at Hillard... read more

We felt like we were staying at the house of good friends. The host, Cecilia, is gracious and inviting. The sheets were super soft, the room very comfortable, and the ammenities were top drawer. But the highlight of the stay is the breakfast. The... read more

I had to be in Wilkes Barre on business for 5 nights. I had been travelling throughout the state and had stayed at another B & B that was unsatisfactory, primarily because the owner wasn't willing to get up and cook breakfast so that I could... read more

This is an exceptional B&B, only 2 guest rooms, delightful hosts, beautiful classical music playing, spectacular civil war era home, fully modernized. The Williams's made our stay in coal country a delight.

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We spent one night at Hilliard House when picking up our daughter from a summer program at the Performing Arts Institute in nearby Kingston. Our stay was outstanding in every respect. The house, including our room, is furnished with interesting... read more

Gracious hospitality and outstanding gourmet breakfast. Highly recommended.

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The Hillard House WAS Home! Wonderful, friendly service! Salmon for Breakfast? WOW! Pleasent evening conversation and a glass of cheer. You could not find a nicer place to stay. Thank You so much, Dan.

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We found this beautiful B&B by searching on your website for "Wilkes-Barre, PA bed and breakfast". It seems to be the only B&B in town. And what a gem! The house is lovingly decorated in the style of the time the house was built... read more