Sorrell's Inn receives five stars from me not because it's a five star hotel (it's not), not because the rooms were impeccably clean (ours wasn't), not because the rooms have amazing views (none do), and not because it's full of historical charm (you guessed it, it isn't).
Long story short, we ended up at the Rocksprings airport at two in the morning with rain approaching, no ground transportation, and nowhere to sleep. Called the other place in town, no answer. Called Sorrell's Inn, and the owner's granddaughter was soon on her way to pick us up. The airport is only five miles out of town, but hey, it was 2AM. The price was right for the accommodations and we were able to get some rest before continuing on our journey.
Bottom line, we avoided a miserable, sleepless night thanks to the kindness of the owner and his granddaughter. They didn't have to help us out, but they did, and I think that speaks volumes about the kind of people they are. Long ago my family ran a similar establishment that was also highly reliant on seasonal visitors as is Sorrell's Inn. It can be a tough business but these people clearly haven't let it bring down their spirits. read more