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James Buchanan Hotel

3.9 (19 reviews)
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40 of our favorite people at James Buchanan Inn.

Absolutely the very best food in the area! Chief Eric's skills continue to amaze us from everything homemade and the most wonderful desserts made by him. The other gem in this diamond of a hidden gem is the fabulous manager Mr. David Newcomer Scott is the best manager we have ever experienced. He makes everyone a friend and the most important person in the room. We are so sad to see that during the busiest of Mercersburg seasons, SKI SEASON, they are closed at lunch. Don't miss one of the greatest meals you will experience pass you by. Joseph Michael Wheatley Ph.D and Jalayne Poncin Wheatley

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iPad would not hook up to their wireless. Water pressure is awesome. Every room is unique. Proprietors are good people!

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clear Spring

(34 reviews)

Easy to get to from the highway! Staff extremely friendly…read moreand helpful! The room was clean but areas of the room could use a spruce up . The shade on window had some yellow spots on it and bathroom was rundown but that would not stop me from staying here again! The beds were comfortable, hotel was safe and it was a great place to stop after a long day of travel. The breakfast in the morning had many options too! There are two gas stations, McDonald's and pizza place ( which was excellent) right across the street!

I have written over 400 reviews and less than 10% were one star. if I could give 0 that's what it…read morewould get. I'd been on the road for 9 hours and was just exhausted. I picked this hotel at random because I didn't have time to look. When I walked into the lobby I should have left and lost my $130. The tile in the entry was is cracked and missing in places. The walls were dirty and in need of paint. Check in was easy, elevator was fine. When we exited the elevator there was a yellow chair with so many stains it looked like a science experiment. We were immediately overcome by the smell of industrial cleaner. It smelled so bad and was so thick I had trouble breathing. It reminded me of the kind of spray they would probablu use after finding a dead body. The room wasn't clean and we didn't want to put anything on the floor it was so nasty. The tub was stained and dirty, the floor was dirty. The worst was the sink. When my family member went to wash her face the sink was full of stubble from when the last man there shaved. The coffee at breakfast was good and they had yogurt but based on the rest of the hotel I wouln't have eaten anything prepared there. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!!!

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We visited this hotel a few years ago and recently returned. It isn't a high end resort, but is so…read moreincredibly relaxing. Located right in the heart of Berkeley Springs, you can walk to all the spots in downtown. The hotel is cozy, with a nice pub on site and spa. it is also just steps away from the Berkeley Springs hot springs, along with the community pool and farmers market. On the latest stay, we got a room in the newer part of the building. It is the less expensive room option, but the room is very spacious. We prefer the older portion of the hotel, in the main building. But you can't go wrong with either spots. I'd recommend getting reservations in advance if hoping to eat on site. The pub has limited seating options. But its well worth the stop.

This is a review for the restaurant. Very cute place with a quiet, romantic vibe. The server was…read moreamazingly attentive and was on top of refilling drinks and everything else. Very friendly. We had the seafood chowder to start which had very good flavor and was a perfect thickness. The side salad was like a wedge salad but with romaine lettuce and was a great ode to a classic but much much better. The blue cheese dressing was also amazing. Then I had the Meatloaf Wellington. I don't believe there was a duxelles or ham so it was more of a Meatloaf En Croute. That said the pastry really didn't add anything. The Demi Glaze was next level though as were the mashed potatoes. I remember eating here a lot when I was little with my dad but haven't been back in a LONG time. It is a great place then and is now. I'd love to go back.

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We had reservations at the Crystal Room on a Sunday night. This is upscale dining at its best. The…read moreservice was stellar and so was the food. The room itself is lovely. Hundreds of old photographs lining the walls. They were portraits and most were dated in the late 1890's. Interesting mix of people, clothing and expressions. So the food....my husband's filet was so tender and perfectly cooked. My homemade raviolis were delicious in a creamy sauce with prosciutto and spinach. Excellent salad, salad and dessert course too. And a wonderful dirty martini!

My mom talked about this property for years. She lived in Pennsylvania and attended a wedding and…read moreshe was always convinced I'd love it here. I was living in California and every time I'd get back to the east coast, she'd suggest going here. Unfortunately, we never got to experience a visit here together after she suddenly passed from an aggressive cancer. It became my goal to come here and visit with her on my mind. Years later, I moved back to the east coast and booked a random weekend just for fun. I'm married now with kids so we made the drive here to experience all that the Omni had to offer. I've stayed at other Omni resorts and I wavered on what this place would land on ratings wise. Overall, it's a beautiful hotel with a lot of history that I loved learning about. My kids absolutely loved the indoor pool. It is as gorgeous as the photos look. It's a nice spot, especially when it's a chilly Pennsylvania day like when we visited. With that said, there isn't a ton to do here with kids. It was the perfect amount of time for us, but met other families who were struggling to keep their own kids occupied. There are some really nice trails around the property, which are perfect. And you can also check out some free toys and games from one of the shops inside. That said, if you don't have great weather, options can be limited. We didn't get a chance to visit the spa, but the space looks amazing from what I saw online. The rooms were spacious and well set up for a family. We ate at a few of the restaurants on site. Service was mostly on point though the tavern was really off. Our server was perfectly friendly but pretty much messed up the entire order. I would go back but not sure I'd be eager to rush back anytime soon. We did enjoy the experience but I think a few bumps could be worked out such as helping with our luggage upon arrival. We were able to valet but couldn't find anyone to help us with the bags and the rolling carts don't easily go over the front door to get inside. Between me and my partner, we were able to make it work. But it's those small details that make a property really stand out.

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The Union Hotel

(56 reviews)

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We had such a great experience at the Union Hotel! We stopped in for dinner while staying overnight…read morethrough Harvest Hosts, and the service alone made the evening memorable. Our bartender was fantastic--friendly, attentive, incredibly welcoming, and even helped us get connected to Wi-Fi while we were there. Just genuinely excellent hospitality from beginning to end. The food was great too. I ordered the Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich, which had pulled pork, spicy pineapple coleslaw, chipotle aioli, and goat cheese. The goat cheese especially made the sandwich for me, and I would have happily taken even more of the slaw and sauce. My husband had the smashburger and said it was absolutely worth the $18 price tag. And the fries! Perfectly crispy, and the balsamic ketchup was ridiculously addictive. We finished with the cinnamon-sugar fried ice cream cannolis, and they disappeared in about five minutes. Crunchy cinnamon-sugar shell, cold ice cream, chocolate, whipped cream, and strawberries--and even the strawberries were delicious, not just decoration. We decided to eat downstairs in the bar area. It had ha nice cozy low key atmosphere. Which was nice. We also felt like we were well taken care of there. Great food, wonderful service, and the kind of hospitality that makes you genuinely want to come back. Definitely recommend stopping by.

This is located in a small town on a quaint little Main Street that is adorned by super cute…read moreboutiques and other shops. Below the Union Hotel is a tavern called Mona's which is connected and an addition to The Union Hotel restaurant/12 room hotel. There's parking along the Main Street, as well as lots of spots in the back of the building. You can enter from the main entrance of the hotel and take the elevator down or you can head down the steps in the back to enter. Doesn't matter which way, just get here. We were absolutely blown away by the quality, portions, flavor profiles, and service in this little gem. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately by a super friendly bartender named Matt. He was very attentive, friendly and welcoming. He was always checking up on us and making sure that we were always good. Service was fabulous. There's a timeline of the history of this historic building on the back of the menu. We ordered two drinks. One was an apple cider margarita and the other was a strawberry gin fizz concoction that was amazing. Both of these drinks were delicious. If we weren't driving and staying in the actual hotel above this tavern, we would have tried several other ones on the menu. Lots of creative choices that looked to be tasty based on the mix of ingredients. For the food - the menu was enticing and extensive. Lots of creative things happening here. The app we decided on was the Parmesan crusted Brussels and boy did they not disappoint. Absolutely delicious. We opted for The French Dip with fries and some magical au jus and a Union Smash burger with fries for our meals. Both are highly recommended!!! The burger was served on this delicious cloud of brioche bun and stacked high with two patties (perfectly cooked), pickles, dijonaose, and cheese. The French Dip had the most magnificent crusty roll and tender meat. Then there are these amazing Parmesan parsley fries that are perfectly cooked and served hot! We could have eaten an entire plate of these. To go boxes were needed. Big portions. We couldn't fit dessert! The bill does come with some tasty Andes mints. Prices here are extremely reasonable! I can't stress enough about how absurd it is that this small town has such a hidden treasure of a place where the food is beyond amazing. This place is a full package. If you live anywhere within an hour or even two, come here!! You won't regret this decision. Scrumptious!!!!

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(16 reviews)

I was up in Hagerstown for the first time ever and simply didn't feel like driving all the way back…read morehome, so I got a hotel. I wanted to stay downtown, but since I was booking kinda last minute, I had to increase my radius a bit, and stumbled upon this one. I've stayed at Hiltons before, but this was my first time at Home2 Suites. I gotta say, it was LOVELY! Booking online was easy, and check-in didn't even take 5 minutes. The staff were awesome and the lobby was just so colorful and inviting. The gym was next to the entrance which is something totally new to me. I'm used to it being hidden and what not. They have a pool too -- it was only for one night but such awesome amenities! I loved the room -- A King bed suite that had a kitchen sink, plates, cups, glasses, sofa bed, and a full-sized fridge. It was definitely an elevated room, but other ones that I think I'd normally get were sold out. Is this what I typically miss out on?? I don't know but I was definitely impressed. I enjoyed everything about my stay and the place overall was just so clean. Parking was easy and free too. I'd recommend it to anyone staying in the area!

We booked this hotel because I needed a freezer and the Hampton Inns - our usual go-to - doesn't…read morehave them. This hotel was conveniently located off I81N, nearby lots of businesses and restaurants. The room layout was like the railway flats - a long rectangle with a mini-kitchen and couch. It was one tick shy of Hampton Inn's comfort and style. My real dissatisfaction lies with the breakfast. First, not a convenient way to accommodate a large group of people as we had to line up single file like at a buffet. They don't open until 7a on the weekends. The Hampton Inn has breakfast at 6a everyday. In any case, it was clean and the staff was friendly so, needing the freezer in the future, I would likely return.

James Buchanan Hotel - hotels - Updated November 2026

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