BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION GETAWAY:
We had such a WONDERFUL time here!!!!! I can't express how surprisingly delightful our stay was, and we stayed an extra day because it was so great!!! From the moment we arrived into the town, we found this hotel at the center of a quant, cozy, quiet, welcoming core of shops, restaurants, bars, coffee houses, and dessert and treat establishments. We were checked in quickly and with smiling and accommodating service! You get actual hard keys for the rooms on 3 floors. Our room was on the 3rd floor, and the establishment appeared like a home with lots of rooms. Our room was small, but very cozy, and although other reviewers dinged that facet, it's to be expected at places like this. They probably have bigger rooms, but we were happy with our queen bed room. The bed was very comfortable, and had plush bedding with throw blankets for napping. The bathroom appeared updated, with tile floors, and a large shower with glass doors. I wish it had a tub, but it's okay, we didn't ask if tubs were available in any of the rooms. But the shower was big enough for two . They gave us a bottle of complimentary wine, and when we chose to stay another day, and learned it was my birthday, they sent up 2 more bottles of wine. Staff was so friendly. Just know that if you try to call the front desk at night, there might not be an answer, and you might not see anyone downstairs at all ... we learned this when we had a tv issue and tried to call downstairs n walk down to get a resolve. We eventually trouble shooted the problem. When this town shuts down, it shuts dowwwwn lol, so be sure you have everything you need before the streetlights come on . Bring a picnic basket with you like we did, so you have snacks, drinks, water, etc for those late night hunger episodes or snack attacks .
Now, the first morning we woke up, Ryan went driving to get us coffee or breakfast somewhere, and instead found this absolutely amazing coffee shop across the street called Choc-O-Latte, where they make specialty coffee and have chocolates and pastries. He came back to the hotel and excitedly told me "get ready, you gave to come with me to this coffee place across the street!"! Even though he already bought us coffee, he wanted to take me there because he knew I'd love it, and he was right!!!! Fran is one of the owners, along with her sister, I apologetically forgot her name, were the most kindest, warm, and accommodating business women I've met in a long time! They immediately became like our old friends!!! We sat and talked with them, and they invited us to a movie later "Girl on a Train," and when they met us there, they gave me a chocolate birthday cake, complete with a candle and matches for Ryan and I to share back at the hotel. I was speechless!! I mean, who does that???!!!!! Seriously!! We were very touched. It definitely left an imprint on our spirits of kindness and love, and also was inspiring and renewed our idea that there are still good and amazing people in the world. When we are busy with life and so much negativity, it's so nice to be slowed down by a kind gesture given by a total stranger that goes above and beyond, making us feel special. They truly bumped up the happy and warm fuzzy frequency!! Now, that being said, they also have the best coffee, house made pastries and chocolates. Omg trust me, from truffles to biscotti, quiche and pecan cinnamon rolls, and chocolate covered fresh marshmallows. You MUST try their treats and coffee!! Fran made me a perfect Latte that had me going all day!! Mmmmm. We are definitely coffee connoisseurs, and we are already missing their coffee!! So much so, we ordered some Chocolate Fish Coffee to be sent to our home !
Next is the Sutter Restaurant - After discussing town options, and having a recent disappointing experience at a hotel restaurant we were staying at, we decided to go ahead and give this onsite restaurant a chance despite mixed Yelp and other reviews. But we were pleasantly surprised I had the Mac & Cheese with chicken, which came with an interesting orange butter sauce on the side that added an interesting flavor, and was al dente, comforting, and delicious. It was definitely grown & sexy M&C. I also ordered the Bacon Brussel Sprouts, and they were the best I've had at a restaurant. Truthfully, I could've just ordered those and been full!! They were not cheap with the bacon either. Ryan had the The First Responder Burger, a double patty with cheese, and it was huge. Although we had to send it back twice because he ordered it Medium and it came far too bloody Rare, they got it right the last time. He tried to just deal with it, but he couldn't because he felt it was like eating raw meat. We kindly presented the issue, and our waitress was apologetic and gracious both times. Aside from that, he said it was delicious. I tasted a piece of the meat, and it had a delicious smokey grilled flavor, but that's all I could handle after my entree. read more