Portobello Inn Bed & Breakfast

5989 State Route 5
Herkimer New York 13350
USA

http://www.portobelloinn.com

Phone: +1-315-823-8612
Fax: +1-315-823-9376

General Information

Enjoy a Gracious Bed & Breakfast Experience! Our 1840s Italianate country home was once owned by a Mohawk Valley "Farm Baron." Five comfortable bedrooms each with private bathrooms, plush robes, Cable TV/HBO, A/C, Wireless Internet, desk and seating area, CD radio alarm and Homedics Sound Spa. We have plenty of places to stretch out, relax and discover, also a library and a video and CD library. In season dine by a working Victorian marble fireplace. We offer a full country breakfast daily, which is prepared by our Innkeeper, Roland. Spring thru Fall, enjoy the full use of the Mohawk Valley Country Club as part of your stay; play a round of golf, swim in the pool and play tennis. Portobello Inn's facilities are also available for small gatherings, meetings, teas or receptions etc. Opening soon will be an Antique and Gift Shop. We accept most major credit cards.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 150.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 150.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Internet Service
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • VCR
  • Wi-Fi
On Site
  • BBQ grill
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private entrance
  • Telephone
  • Videos
  • Washer/dryer
  • Wedding Facilities

Other Amenities: Books & magazines, Plenty of parking, Mohawk Valley Country Club usage, Area restaurant menus & recommendations, Breakfast by marble fireplace or on our veranda, Activity & historic site recommendations

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 8:30 a.m.
  • Breakfast is served in the Victorian veranda, Breakfast/dining area
  • Lunch is available by special request
  • Dinner is available by special request
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Fresh baked items, In season beverages, Snacks, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
  • Special meals available: dietary requests

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (2 nights minimum stay, Summer, Fall & Holiday weekends)
  • Smoking is not allowed
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Deposit amount required (One night's deposit for each room will hold your reservation and balance is due upon arrival.)
  • Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • Cancellations:
    Because we are a small Bed & Breakfast Inn, cancellations affect us significantly. A last minute cancellation gives us little chance of rebooking a room. For this reason, we request a 14 day notice of cancellation, at which time we will be happy to issue a refund, minus a $25 Service Charge for the cancelled reservation. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the arrival date, will be issued a “Credit Certificate,” with the following exceptions: We regret that we are unable to issue credit for cancellations on “Holiday” or “Special Event” weekends. No calls/no shows will be billed for the full stay.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Central New York Bed & Breakfast Association
    • Empire Bed & Breakfast Association
    • Lanier's Travel Guide
    • PAII
    • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
  • Excellent views
  • Gourmet food
  • Group events
  • Honeymoons
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Country Inn
  • Historic Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Italianate
  • Built in 1840
  • Opened for business in 2002
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2002
  • Parking available

Location

  • Location is best described as: Adirondack Mountain foothills, Between Herkimer & Little Falls, Cooperstown 25 miles south, In the Mohawk Valley, On Rte. 5, main east/west route, View of Erie Canal & Mohawk River, Countryside
  • Nearest major city: Utica, NY (16 miles)
  • Directions to property:
    From East: New York State Thruway Exit 29A (Little Falls) straight 2.3 miles to Route 5. Left on Rt. 5 for 4.2 miles to Portobello Inn (3rd house on right just past the Mohawk Valley Country Club). From West: New York State Thruway Exit 30 (Herkimer) to light. Right at light, left at next light to Rt. 5. Right on Rt. 5 and continue 3.8 miles to Portobello Inn, on your left.
  • Nearest major airport: SYR 60 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Route 81 South to New York State Thruway (Exit 36). Take Thruway East to Exit 30 (Herkimer). Exit Thruway to light. Right at light, left at next light to Rt. 5. Right on Rt. 5 and continue 3.8 miles to Portobello Inn, on your left.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Roland Randall
    We enjoy antiques, the arts, music and great food. We have renovated this grand country house into a home and enjoy sharing it with our guests.
  • The innkeepers speak: English
  • There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, Museum, Cooperstown, Herkimer Diamond Mine, Erie Canal, Adirondack Mountains, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Turning Stone Casino, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts