Roadtrip! But, be…read morecareful - you might miss the driveway. Yes, even some of us seniors still take (as SNL Steve Martin and Dan Ackroyd said) "wild and crazy" road trips. Except in our case....maybe not so wild, just a bit crazy. Truth be told, there was some method to our madness in straying from the beaten path. After a 3000+ mile driving trek across the Southern and Mid-Atlantic states, my wife and I decided to avoid high traffic truck-infested roads on our return home to Middle Tennessee. So we programmed our GPS to use only secondary and tertiary rural roads through Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. What a hoot...what a great trip! At the outset of the trip (and for the record) the Isaac Jackson Hotel isn't exactly off the beaten path, but then again, it doesn't sit right next to a major Interstate. Regardless, it was on our route and it did fit our needs perfectly. Only tiny glitch - again at the outset - was that we overshot the driveway to the hotel. A quick trip around the block and we were back on track. The hotel sits up on a hill overlooking a part of Elkins and the driveway is adjacent to a nice restaurant, the 1863 Grill. You actually have to drive through the parking lot of the 1863 to get to the hotel! Once conquered, the hill proved negligible in our stay, and we quickly settled into a beautiful, comfortable hotel. Nice size room, clean and well-stocked with toiletries, towels and essentials. Great shower with detachable hand wand. Clean and neat accommodations. After a comfortable night, a notable moment: breakfast. Attention to detail! The breakfast lounge is spacious and spread out over a beautifully decorated lobby that includes traditional table and chair sitting areas, a larger family-size or conference table, and a cozy fireside sitting area with overstuffed chairs. The selections include standard "free hot breakfast items" along with some locally prepared specials. The egg and cheese omelet is plain but can be enhanced with the addition of sausage or you might add one of the small containers of Tostito Salsa and make it a Southwest style omelet. Add a side of locally prepared stewed apples (or use them to top your "make your own" fresh waffle. If you lean more toward a simple bagel or English muffin with jelly, pick one of several individually wrapped (yes, personally wrapped for freshness and to keep wayward, clumsy fingers off). Cold cereal, fresh juices, hot freshly brewed coffee or tea, or a glass of Vita water...the selection is amazing. But wait...there's just a bit more. How about some freshly cut fruit or...on this morning, famous fresh 1863 Grill Cinnamon buns....Oh, so, sweet! And a real Roadtrip delight only slightly off the beaten path.

This was my second visit to Elkins, WV & my first visit to Isaac Jackson hotel. On my first visit,…read moreI stayed at a different hotel which was quite sketchy. The Isaac Jackson is an older hotel which has been remodeled recently & looks very nice. The lobby is quite large & the entire hotel smelled nice! No musty smells at all!! The rooms were very clean and spacious. The bathrooms were large & clean as well. The beds were very comfortable & I got a nice night of sleep on them. They do offer complimentary breakfast which included biscuits & gravy, sausage, potatoes, cereals, waffles, juices, coffee & some of the best damn cinnamon rolls you will ever eat! I must also say that the hotel staff was very friendly.

One star is much too generous. I made a reservation on…read morehiltonhhonors. The hotel policy there stated the hotel is NOT pet friendly. I was startled awake numerous times by at least 2 barking dogs in the adjoining room I complained to the much less than sympathetic front desk the next morning at checkout. When I received my receipt by email I found that I was rewarded with a $75 pet fee added to my stay. I contacted the hotel numerous times but they will not return calls. I did receive an email letting me know the hotel has been pet friendly for "furry friends" since sometime in 2022. No mention of the fraudulent billing in the email. Avoid the hassles and unprofessionalism at this hotel, stay elsewhere.

Everything. -0 stars This hotel's staff has admitted to not thoroughly cleaning each room after…read moreevery guest, not even performing basic tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, or cleaning behind the bed. In fact, during my stay, I found a fishing hook and a spider in the first room I was assigned to. When I brought this issue to the attention of the front desk staff, Jean, the staff member on duty, seemed overwhelmed and took almost 90 minutes to check me in and assign me a new room, which was unfortunately even dirtier than the first one. To make matters worse, the manager, Cassandra, was dismissive and unhelpful during our conversation, failing to address my concerns or provide any meaningful solutions. The noise level in this hotel is horrible so loud there is no way anyone can get any sleep. The A/C sounded like a 747 plane was running its turbine in the room. The state of disrepair at the front of the building and the sad exterior lounging area with a BBQ only serve to reinforce my belief that this hotel does not deserve to be associated with the Hilton brand and is not even worthy of being called a motel.

Pretty decent Holiday Inn. This location has suites and the rooms are huge! One perk about this…read morelocation is that they offer free laundry! You just need to bring your own soap. Fitness center was decent. Front desk was friendly.

Stayed here for two nights to ride the trains! Quaint town…read more Ample parking. Negatives: *NOISE was BAD. Room above us sounded like there were people running all day/ evening, and we needed to call the front desk one night at 11PM to get them to stop. ALSO: noise from outside parking lots ( voices, car remotes..,) audible even though we were on the second story and windows closed. AND we were across from the ice machine, we heard that innumerable times, as well as voices-/ this is not a room location issue, but rather a poorly constructed building one, as none of these have been problematic to me in the past.. *pillows and mattresses not the most comfortable PROS: *complimentary laundry ( detergent not included). Got to do one load during a long road-trip *fitness center decent/ has a BOSU so I was able to do a good workout, but bicycle could be better maintained) but thanks for having it)*pool and sauna ( not used) *staff-most were pretty friendly *walking distance around town NEUTRAL: *complimentary breakfast: the omelets and potatoes were bland, turkey sausages were over cooked. They ran out of bananas one day but I guess that's on me for arriving later in the morning. But I guess we got some food.

Staff was amazing. Hotel has incredible views. Amazing rooms. Breakfast is the best continental…read morestyle I've ever had. Views from the verenda are nice as well. Can't reccomend highly enough.

There was no maid service over five nights. When I checked out, I was told I asked for no maid…read moreservice, which was not accurate. I asked why it was only every third day, not that I didn't want it. So, nobody came to the room ever. There was very little toilet paper left in the room or shampoo etc that I wish could have been replenished. I needed to buy my own soap, shampoo, toilet paper etc to I have enough since nobody came into the room to check on anything. Where else are you going to stay in Elkins and the room itself was nice as well as the lobby area, so I will just bring toilet paper, shampoo, soap, and conditioner and ask for more towels on check in like I did this time. It wasn't inexpensive either, but not many options here.

This B&B is in a large wonderful old house in a great location, across the street from a beautiful…read morecity park and next to the college. The host is warm and friendly and works hard to keep her guest happy. Our room was clean and decorated with period furniture. The breakfasts were good and cooked fresh. The host took special dietary requests. We loved the large porch with the rockingchairs. We recommend this place as a great alternative to the hotels in the area!

Great place for the price. Beds are comfortable and clean. Room is spacious and has an ironing…read moreboard, microwave, fridge, coffee maker. Bathroom has a few spots that could be cleaner but again- for the price, I can overlook this. Staff was very nice. Free breakfast was actually great! I just expected cereal but they had waffle maker, bagels, sausage gravy, English muffins, apples, juice, yogurt, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, coffee, hot cocoa, tea. WOW! What a great fuel up before going skiing I stayed here when skiing at Snowshoe. ~1 hour drive

Stayed 5 days during the start of January for a ski trip. Nice budget hotel. Room was clean and…read morecomfortable, nicely decorated, heater worked well. Bed was comfortable, pillows good. Room had large TV, microwave and fridge. Plenty of electric plugs and usb charging points available. Bathroom was well set up, shower had plenty of hot water. Included wtih the room was a breakfast bar in the lobby. Make your own waffles, bread, yogurt, cereal, and juices. They also had biscuits, which were good and gravy which I don't eat, but looked nice. Overall, not fancy, but more than adequate to get the day started right. Overall very good for the price. Near to restaurants, fast food, grocery stores and Walmart. Located about 1 hour from Snowshoe Mountain and 45 minutes to Timberline or Canaan Valley ski resorts. Parking lot was plowed each morning when it snowed. Nothing fancy, but a more then adequate place to stay in Elkins. Served as a great base for the ski trip.

My wife and I attended the Sunday brunch at historic Graceland Inn, 12 Oct 2025. What a great…read moreexperience! The inn is quite eloquent, and the food was great. We ate out on the inn's veranda overlooking Elkins and the surrounding mountains while a talented, local artist, Kelsey Jefferies, serenaded us. Service was great. While it was a pleasant day, the inn had heaters, like what you see at outdoor cafes, operating to take the chill off. Very reasonably priced for the food quality and the surrounding atmosphere. Looking forward to trying dinner there sometime.

I've dined at Graceland Inn at least 5 times and the food has always been exceptional. The staff…read morehave always been very attentive and I don't think I've ever not cleaned my plate. We recommend it often!

If you would like staying in an old, creepy hospital for ghost hunting or just kitsch factor, this…read moreplace is a dream come true! Really odd story, I was visiting relatives for Christmas in Belington and we got stuck in a snowstorm and crawled in here for the night. Yes, it was at one time a hospital. The next day I realized that it looked really familiar and confirmed with my mother that not only had I gone here for a wedding reception as a child, but it was in fact the same hospital I was born in. It had a creepy vibe to it but I think all old hospitals do. I kept thinking people probably died there. However, people were also born there so that helped give me a warm fuzzy feeling as opposed to scary. There are definitely hospital showers so if you are elderly or disabled, you don't have to worry about slipping and falling, and thus ending up in a hospital. Lol Overall a decent stay because of sentimental reasons and bizarreness, and also because I was not willing to go elsewhere that late at night in bad weather. That being said, next time I'm going to Hampton Inn.

This is our second stay here, so it's a place I considered returning. The Elkins Inn is affordable,…read moresafe, clean, and pet-friendly. It's a bit dated and the layout of the rooms is a little odd (the toilet and shower are separate, but the sink to wash your hands or get water is in the main sleeping area). Seems like they just went with the least expensive way to repurpose an old building, which isn't a deal breaker for us. Front desk staff is friendly. Room includes a mini fridge and microwave, Wi-Fi and coffee. No frills place but an enjoyable stay both times. It's located close to amenities (groceries, restaurants, gas, etc).

I will say this is not a 4 star hotel but if you are looking for a clean place to stay that is…read morereasonable priced then this would be a good choice. 1 downside is the bathroom sink and the toilet are sized for little people. The beds are a bit firm and the pillows a bit flat. The front desk employee, Devin, had to be one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was happy and smiling and said if I needed anything or if there is a problem with anything to to just let him know. He actually seems to be one of the rare people who actually understands customer service and enjoys what he does.