We unexpectedly found ourselves here when our motorhome's air conditioners went on the fritz. Newmar recommended this place, so we made reservations for one night, even with our furry, four legged companion!
The hotel is next to the kitschy little "Amish Acres," an historic Amish farm that has been turned into Nappanee's tourist attraction. The farm has several shops onsite (fudge, meats, ice cream, gifts), and if you're hungry, you can sit down for a wonderful family-style "Thresher's" meal at the onsite restaurant. They offer tours of the various buildings where you'll learn about the early Amish settlers. The entire experience was interesting and enjoyable, so based on the hotel name, we assumed an association with Amish Acres and expected a nice stay.
Let me start by saying the manager and front desk clerk were absolutely outstanding! Both were extremely helpful and accommodating. They DO offer first class service!
To start your morning, a continental breakfast is offered with pastries from the Amish Acres bakery, a selection of yogurts, cereal, bagels, toast, oatmeal, pancakes, hard boiled eggs, fruit, coffee, juices, and milk. If you indulged a little too much and want to work off those calories, there is a small, clean pool onsite to swim some laps. However, if you'd rather relax to pass the time, you can pull up a rocker out front and watch the traffic and Amish buggies go by.
The rooms were very basic: No phone, and a very small (25" or so) "tube" TV! The beds were somewhat hard and uncomfortable, but the room was spotlessly clean.
All in all, we had an enjoyable stay. It's a little pricey for what you get, but that's the nature of the beast when you're located next to a popular tourist attraction! read more