West Baden has now become a regular family destination. My family -- plus my mom, stepdad, siblings…read moreand their families -- just finished our second trip here. And it's safe to say that West Baden is now a family tradition. My parents spent a few days there to celebrate their anniversary, and then the kids all came to stay the last night, during Easter weekend. And we made the most of it. We started with bowling and pizza at the new Ballard's at the Atrium (see my review on that). My older niece then watched all the kids in one of the hotel rooms, while the adults got a drink in the expansive atrium and enjoyed looking up at the picturesque dome ceiling. The next morning, which was Easter, we found a quiet sitting area on our floor to have an Easter egg hunt with all the kids. These are memories we will cherish. We popped over to French Lick for brunch, though the Easter brunch set up in the atrium definitely looked delicious too. The staff is always excellent. We were able to call and get all of our rooms next to each other, which helped. Thanks for another fabulous mini-vacation, West Baden!

A really cool historic hotel. I visited with my husband and children, 13 and 10, as well as our…read moresmall dog, over Martin Luther King weekend. For a property seeming to target the upper middle market, I think there is a lot of value. They have many free amenities that most no longer do - no resort fee, no parking fee, free shuttle to the sister hotel and downtown. I also feel the pricing at restaurants is somewhat reasonable, particularly at happy hour. Add in amenities closer to a luxury property - evening music, nice indoor pool almost always open, and obviously just being in the unique dome... This is a winner. We found the service to be consistently friendly. We had no issues with getting help for our large amount of stuff at check in or check out. Very nice to our dog and he got a lot of treats for the pet fee. Dining service was on the slower side but seemed to fit the vibe. We stayed in a suite with two queens. It was large. The furniture was on the worn side but well maintained. Nice to see unique furnishings vs generic all white everywhere. Plenty for the kids to do. We enjoyed the newly restored bowling alley and found it nicer than the same priced one at French Lick Hotel. We did like going to French Lick for the shopping and to read about the history. There is a lot about the history everywhere, including the small museum (a large room) in the hotel. We were very happy and would like to return.

I love this place, it feels like you're in Europe.. great food. Great spa…read more We did it all, bowling, horseback riding, and got some great antiques In town.

Looks are deceiving…read more The hotel is beautiful when you drive up. Looks like it's going to be quite an experience, unfortunately, for me and my husband celebrating a milestone anniversary, it was just meh. The price you pay is astronomical! The room is very basic (size of a motel room). We did receive a lovely card with chocolates for our anniversary, which was unexpected and very appreciated. Our room was tiny, without any amenities. The TV and electricity blinked multiple times and eventually we had to have a repair person come take a look. We heard little kids running the halls and talking loudly (no sound proofing at all). Thankfully we brought earbuds. The food was nothing to write home about. We ate at the steakhouse for a special dinner, but found the food to be mediocre. The atmosphere was nice. Prices matched fine dining/resort pricing. Husband's steak was bland, and his lobster bisque was barely room temp. My lobster mac and cheese was dry, I chose it as an entree because I didn't want a huge entree, it did have several chunks of meat and the Gouda sauce was creamy on the bottom of the dish. The brussel sprouts were warm, while the asparagus was not. The breakfast buffet the following morning was Golden Corral adjacent. The omelette station was the best food of the entire stay! Granted, I had high expectations after a wonderful visit to West Baden, the sister property one mile down the road, but was greatly disappointed. I'm aware this beautiful resort is a timeless spot to visit, but I don't think it meets the hype at all!!!! Very disappointed.

This past weekend I ventured down to the blueberry hill estate to photograph a spring wedding. One…read moreword WOW!! The views and grounds were stunning. The main house was in tip top shape. Thankfully the decor was subtle and not over the top. Although this wedding needed a tent due to indianas despicable weather confusion, the outdoor reception was breath taking. I'd highly recommend this place for an elegant outdoor wedding. The staff also were very attentive to the wedding couple and beyond kind and helpful to the wedding vendors. I only wish it was so far away from Indianapolis as this would be out of control busy!

I went here I on a living social deal with two girlfriends. We purchased the VIP cabana pool…read morepackage with wine tastings. The grounds itself were beautiful. Very secluded and peaceful. They have a large diving pool with areas to sunbathe with cabanas, a mineral jacuzzi bath and offer a mud clay treatment. The mudding was fun, but a bit messy to clean off later. (Or upgrade and go to the day spa for a massage) Don't wear a nice suit that you don't want to get dirty. And there is only one shower outside by the pool to rinse off with. You can also go on a hike to tour the property and enjoy a round of disc golf. At the top of a hill they have a nice lookout point and plenty of seating to enjoy a book or sit by the fire. There is also a small cabin available to rent that sleeps eight, or you can rent out the camping area. The wine tasting was a bit disappointing. I didn't care much for the wine and they didn't educate you a whole lot on the wine itself. They didn't sample white to dark either. Overall it was a good experience. It's most enjoyable when you have good weather so you can enjoy the pool area. The staff is very friendly as well, and are very accommodating.

Location, location, location! A safe, short walking distance to the few shops and restaurants and…read morethe resort/casino. Quiet neighborhood which was nice! Fortunate enough to stay in the small, one-bedroom cottage which was very quaint. Reminded me of a family cabin as it was homey and a very casual setting. Although I didn't use it, there was a kitchen and laundry room which could be helpful for those staying for a few days. The bed was a bit harder than I like and it would be great to offer a hair dryer as they are too bulky for a traveler to pack. Overall, I lovely place to stay.

Hubby and I and 3 friends rented "The Quarters," which is a small house right in town. Vesta was…read moresuper helpful with all the arrangements and questions I had. The house, over Labor Day weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday night), cost us $440 (total) for 5 people. The house has two bedrooms and bathrooms, a nice, fully equipped kitchen and a patio/deck with a gas grill. There is a washer and dryer in the first-floor bathroom. Our third person stayed on the hideaway bed, but we also found a nice twin mattress set upstairs. The house was clean, cozy and really nice! We were within walking distance of everything in town. There was only one potential snag in the whole experience....our GPS's had us all turned around (we were on 5 motorcycles), so we ended up asking some police officers that were parked at the gas station where the house was. We would never have found it, had we not gotten an escort from the nice police officer! He knew the house and said, "Follow me--it's tricky." The street sign had two names on it, with the one we needed to see, all covered up by tree branches. Note to the lovely Vesta: Please warn people of this, because it would be nearly impossible to find in the dark. Be sure to bring TP, paper towels, a sponge and dish soap. We'll stay there again. It was a wonderful house and a great deal!

Family gathering... or quiet, crazy, peacefulness of a…read morerental house vs. big hotel... THIS is the place to stay! It's within walking distance (short couple blocks) from the French Lick Hotel... easily walk (or drive) to French Lick hotel and take the trolley to places around the hotels = West Baden Springs, stables, casinos, local shops, restaurants, golf courses. = Nearby are several fantastic golf courses, including the famed Pete Dye Course. Within driving distance, you'll have several popular destinations, including Big Splash Adventure water park (5 minutes), Paoli Peaks ski resort (15 minutes), Patoka Lake (15 min.), Wilstem Ranch elephant and giraffe farm (10 minutes), Marengo Cave (35 minutes), and Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (1 hour). The house was built in the early 20th century, this impressive all-brick home has been a French Lick landmark for decades. Located directly across the street from the French Lick Resort and Casino, this 2000 square foot home was recently renovated. Featuring a full bathroom and three bedrooms on the second floor -- a king master bedroom, a second bedroom with two queen beds, and a third bedroom with two twin beds -- this 2-story home can easily sleep eight guests. The first floor features an entry lounge (with a 50" HDTV), a sitting room, a formal dining room, a full kitchen, and a half bathroom. Also included is a washer and dryer and a car port. Rates are very reasonable! A group of up to eight can spread out and enjoy the privacy of this spacious historic home for less than the price of one room across the street at the resort. We enjoyed our space and amenities for our family and some extended... it was beautiful for each of us! SO Comfortable! HIGHLY recommend!

This hotel is ok, but I didn't know somethings going in, that I wish I had. The biggest one is…read moreCELL PHONE RECEPTION IN THE PARK/INN IS SPOTTY AT BEST. I stayed for two nights. I was worried that my elder parents or pet sitters would not be able to get ahold of me. No room phones either. Wifi was also spotty. Wifi didn't work more than it worked in my room. Be prepared for lots of walking. I had an injured person in my party, and she wasn't able to do most things. Also, the room was small! The bathroom door was only two feet wide and the bathroom itself was very narrow. One of the beds was against the wall. Also the restaurant was buffet only. There was no menu ordering. Now that I have complained a lot, heres the nice things. Staff was very nice. Things were very clean. Parking in the garage was easy. Each room had a minisplit heat/ac unit. It worked very well. There is a page in the room binder on how to change the temperature, fan speed, and blowing pattern. The beds were very comfortable and came with six pillows on each bed. There was an in room refrigerator.The Pioneer Village was very nice. It was also very nice that a church service was offered in the Pioneer Village. I greatly enjoyed it, but only happened to find out about it by accident. I didn't visit it, but there was a game room available. I really enjoyed the outdoor patios at the hotel. They are conveniently located and well kept. The view from the patios of the large trees and rolling hills was beautiful.

My spouse and I wanted to go to check out the openhouse for the newly renovated Spring Mill Inn…read more The openhouse was November 20, 2024. They have reconceptualized the inn. The construction lasted two years. As you enter the inn, you will discover they have done away with stairs and curbs. When you come inside, you will find a ramp where the front desk used to be. The front desk as well as the shop are connected to the sitting area. The restaurant and lower level are redone. The pool is gone. it will be replaced by a splash pad. They have added walk in showers to a couple of rooms. they plan to add a second elevator on the outside with a glass enclosure. Of the indiana inns, this will be the most handicapped accessible inn in indiana.

Nice quiet place. Well stocked kitchen, linens were nice, bed and pillows quite comfortable…read more Internet and cell service were fine. We had a cabin with a hot tub, nice to come back from a day exploring and relax. Trails around the cabins for hiking, definitely recommend!

This was our first visit to the area, and we weren't sure if we were going to be spending our time…read moreat the lake, or in French Lick. having never been there before, we left this open. we found the location acceptable, as it was ten mins from town, and ten mins from the lake. the cabin was reasonably clean, with exception to the plethora of cobwebs in the corners. my wife is not a fan of spiders. the solitude was AMAZING. however, there was only one other tenant in the vicinity. the place was very quiet. we liked that there were no cigarette butts sitting around, and a sign that forbade it. ditto fireworks. we were able to leave our windows open our first night and slept like babys. downside. NO INTERNET, NO CELL SIGNAL. also only a handful of tv stations, and the signal on that kept fading out making watching anything impossible. shower faucet was busted. it was a single handle moen, which i would have fixed myself just to be able to take an appropriately temp'd shower. no hardware close though. we managed with it, but it was not good. we mentioned this to the "maint person" upon our departure, and she stated she had mentioned it and it was decided they would not repair it. will we be back? jury still out. our room (discounted b/c it was a Sunday/Monday stay) was STILL $277 with tax for two nights....we saw many rooms in the same area starting at $69.00 a night...that had no more or less amenities than ours did. i would sacrifice the 4 minutes farther for half the money! **Rooms in the West Baden Springs Hotel, (hallmark of the Midwest) were only $250 starting price. to say they are only twice as good as these is a joke! do the research...look on the internet...read these...you STILL will have to go for yourself to find out. you can only see so much on here.

Beautiful Hampton inn, no issues at all. GREAT customer service! We checked in around 7/8pm without…read morereservations and they had a spot for us on a Sunday night on our way for Christmas travels from VA to MO. Great breakfast & very clean.

Bed was very comfortable as were the pillows... room large and around $200. A night…read more.. Negatives were the only window was cloudy and you could not see out.. and had a rather large roach in bathroom.. However, if you can't afford the $500. Places this is okay... it needs to be spruced up... and swept.. reception desk was kind and helpful. ( Linda, I think).

Beware! There are two hotels in French lick that aren't…read moreexpensive. This one, and the comfort in. Don't bother with either. I'm so serious. The other was awful. This one is worse. It's worth the extra 300 to just stay at the west Baden. And it takes a lot for me to say that. The lady who check us in absolutely didn't want to be there. I called and asked if I could get another blanket, as there were none in the closet and was told "only if you come and get it" Which was beyond rude But okay Fair You're by yourself Then the school bus of kids came with kids running around the halls beating on doors I called 4 times before anything was done. Then some sort of reunion started in the lobby (all after "quiet time" 10 pm with loud men laughing and carrying on. It wouldn't be a problem if they moved to a room or a conference room Went to the desk, since I got no answer on the 5th phone call in 2 hours And she never came to the front. And we weren't asked how our stay was when we checks out. I hope they are able to work on staff in the future.

Phenomenal stay! The staff was helpful, courteous and attentive. We had one issue that was solved…read moreimmediately by Emma and Jacob. The rooms are bigger than most hotels we have stayed in. They had a large tv, fridge, microwave, coffee Keurig with 4 coffees and even sugar/cream, separate shower area so both could get ready. Breakfast buffet was delicious!! They had oatmeal with lots of topping options, silk milk/regular milk, 4 different juices, 9 different coffee choices, eggs, bacon pancakes and do yourself waffle maker. The potatoes needed to be more krispy in my opinion but they were well seasoned.They even had fresh fruit topping available and peanut butter!!! Highly recommended!!