The hotel has a great location, especially for anyone wanting easy access to the nearby bike trail,…read morebut unfortunately, our overall experience was disappointing. It appeared that many of the staff members were still in training. We had to ring the bell at the front desk to get assistance, and when I asked for a hair dryer--something normally provided in the room--three employees seemed confused about what I was requesting. The breakfast was one of the biggest disappointments. There was only a single-serve pod coffee maker instead of a convenient, ready-made coffee station. The bread and bagels were still in their packages and difficult to access. The only fruit available was apples, and the main choices were boxed cereal and yogurt. Compared with the well-stocked breakfast bars found at most hotels, this setup felt very limited and inconvenient. The evening bar was a bright spot. It had a nice selection of drinks, and the bartender was friendly and helpful. The hotel itself appeared run-down and was not particularly clean. The hallways needed sweeping, the room floors were filthy, and the room had not been cleaned thoroughly. The walls needed repairs and painting, the trim was poorly installed, and the wood countertops looked unfinished. The decorative sink splashed water everywhere, while the shower fixtures had heavy hard-water stains and buildup. The mattress had a noticeable dip in the middle, and the bathroom needed more hooks or towel racks. The towels were also very thin. The exterior was disappointing as well. The photos showed a nice patio area, but it was being torn up and renovated during our stay. The flower beds looked neglected, and the grass around the property needed to be mowed. This hotel has potential, but it needs significant improvements in cleanliness, maintenance, staff training, and breakfast service. The location was excellent for our needs, but unfortunately, that was the main positive aspect of our stay.

9/2024 I stayed here for Homecoming 2024. What I said below is still true. All things being equal…read moreI would rather stay at the brand name hotels on State St because the rooms & breakfast are nicer & they are also closer to campus - but I refuse to pay the insane rates for prime weekends. The lodge is a fine value for prime weekends.

Awesome place. Great bar to hang out and just meet the locals. Been there manny times.read more

If you're tired of bars with bros and sorority sluts try this bar. Smiling Skull Saloon is…read moresomewhere they wouldn't be caught dead in. This bar seems to have mostly townies. It gets loud and crass. They don't take sass and will knock you on your ass if you get all high and mighty. It looks a lot like a typical biker bar. It refers to itself as a saloon rather than a bar. This means it feels like somewhere to get rowdy. It's not so crazy in the middle of the day. Patrons are mostly half conscious and in a stupor. If you want to witness some hell raising, go later. This isn't quite like Sons of Anarchy, but the bikers can be a little scary. Just don't piss them off and you'll be okay. There's a pool table that's fun to get in on. It's a good place for cheap beer and cocktails. Patrons can look scary but are usually not looking to fight. This is one of the best bars to catch musicians.

The 2018 Lancaster Festival ended on a high note--literally! Martina McBride and the Lancaster…read moreOrchestra brought down the house with a lively and epic performance. The weather was perfect for the outside event. The grounds behind OUL provide the perfect place for concerts with the hill providing natural stadium-like seating. The full moon set the stage for a wonderful night--even Martina commented on it. I can't wait until next year!

Apparently the Lancaster Orchestra aren't actually native Lancasterans! They may not even be…read moreAmerican. I heard they need places to stay in the dead period after the festival. Does anyone know how to foster one? Preferably a flutist?

We came for a bachelorette party for the weekend! It was perfect. Plenty of space and bedrooms for…read moreeveryone. The hot tub was a hit too. The decor was super cute and the whole place was decorated very week. Such a great spot to go for a weekend getaway during COVID. Plenty of bath towels and other great basic amenities on site. We really want to come back!

This was such a perfect first time glamping experience. They thought of every detail - soft sheets,…read morea dehumidifier in the bell tent, romantic outdoor showers. Loved cooking over a campfire, drinking fresh coffee in the morning (provided!) and hiking around their gorgeous property. They have a community bonfire area and it was so nice sitting by the fire and meeting some new people. The tent was totally gorgeous. There are tons of amenities and restaurants nearby in Logan so if you don't want to fuss with cooking over a fire - you can just go to a restaurant. This was a very fun, romantic experience. Highly recommend!

I came into this bar on a Monday with a group of friends, all of us are 22, and school was off that…read moreday. When I first went up to the bar to order drinks, the bartender told me she would be with me in just a second. However, over the next 20 minutes, she repeatedly skipped over me while serving other customers, even though I had been waiting patiently the entire time. It became clear that she was catering to a certain crowd. At one point, my friend came to stand next to me just to talk while I waited, and the bartender told her to move so she could serve an older man who was already being helped. We didn't cause any issues or say anything because we didn't want to make a scene. What really made me uncomfortable was when the bartender made a comment to the man about us not "looking mean," and said to let her know if we were, even though we were just next to him at the bar waiting for a drink. That felt unnecessary, judgmental, and unwelcoming. We felt singled out and judged based solely on how we looked, and it honestly felt like we were being refused service for no reason. Because of this experience, we decided to leave. Overall all we wanted was some hot nut shots and I couldn't believe the treatment by this bartender. We would have tipped well and were excited to go and we expected a lot more out of this "inclusive" environment bar.

This place sucks. The bartenders act like they're doing you a favor when they finally serve you…read more God forbid you interrupt a conversation they're having to get service after being repeatedly ignored. Go to The Skull! The owner and people there are very cool.

I first came to the Sherman House on a field trip in high school and loved it so much that I had to…read morecome back for more with my family. Very interesting and neat period collection and decor throughout, and the staff was very friendly and informative. I was speechless in awe throughout the tour, it was all so fascinating! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging, full of neat stories of W.T Sherman's upbringing and life, and liked to play neat little guessing games with us as to what this and that was. All and all we had a great time and talked about it almost the whole car ride home and how fun and interesting it was.

the house has many original Sherman family items and the house itself has not changed much and is…read morein good shape. the upstairs has a museum about W. T. Sherman with many displays about Sherman's life and military career. our guide was excellent and you could tell he was very enthusiastic about Lancaster and Sherman. my husband and I would highly recommend this Museum.

An absolutely delightful little hotel. This is the cleanest hotel I ever stayed at. The staff was…read moreexceptionally friendly and attentive, the rooms were spotlessly clean, comfy beds, fun kitschy decor. Highly recommended!

This is a Key West themed small independent hotel in Logan. I needed a dog-friendly hotel somewhat…read moreshort notice while traveling south and they were accommodating and available. There's a large pool in the center of the hotel so you can go for a swim just 10 feet outside your hotel room if you want. The town of Logan itself is also very close to a lot of nearby parks and hiking, which the hotel provides lots of information on. There was a....unusually large list of rules and terms to agree to when checking in, but ultimately it wasn't anything too concerning and mostly common sense things. The rooms themselves were alright, kind of small and not super swanky but still clean, comfortable and very reasonably priced. There's a little "soft background noise" speaker in each room which defaults to soft beach waves which is a nice touch. If you like supporting local businesses, need a reasonably priced dog-friendly hotel or both I'd recommend here.

Dairy Barn is one of the greatest collections of local flavor in Athens. It features artwork from…read morelocal painters and sculptors. The barn has many exhibits depending on the time. It's in a beautifully restored old barn. The one bad thing is the changing hours. I like art. If it's a local artist, that excites me even more. This is a good place for finding some beautiful hand crafted pieces. If you're looking for a present, they have a gift shop area. The only thing frustrating about this is figuring out when it's open. It says hours on its entrance, but it's not always correct. The artwork is worth making a trip for. I want to support the local artists, and that can be done by visiting the Dairy Barn. It has s great collection of crafts. There's an area you can buy many.

I recently visited this gallery for the Bead International 2008 opening night. I went because my…read morebeaded fire truck was juried into the show and will be exhibited there all summer... I had a wonderful experience at this gallery. It is a historic dairy barn that was almost torn down at one point, and now it houses beautiful art & craft exhibitions. Also, I am very impressed with the staff. They are very friendly, professional, and they really know how to treat their guests. They also did a fabulous job displaying all of the beadwork. You can see more pics, as well as some of the show here: http://blog.thelonebeader.com/2008/05/cultural-weekend.html ... Enjoy! :D