My husband and I were on our way to Savannah on a motorcycle trip and this was our rest stop. I was…read moretaken back on how BEAUTIFUL this place was. The owner and staff were so courteous and welcoming!! The restaurant had great food and the hotel was super clean!! After a long day of riding, the bed was EVERYTHING....sooooooo comfortable. This place exceeded our expectations!! The best part for us was the view. Pictures do no justice. Would definitely stay again!!! Juan & Vanessa

Good food, friendly staff. They're even open on a Sunday night; apparently a rarity in Spruce…read morePine, NC! Would eat there again! L~

Checked into The Switzerland Inn early afternoon. It's winter season so most of the resorts…read moreactivities are closed for the season however we came for a quiet get away. The room overlooking the mountains in the main lodge is very nice. We stayed on the second floor and there is not an elevator so you carry your bag upstairs. Dinner was in the Pub in front of the Chalet Restaurant. Dinner was excellent. Chicken Piccata would have been the best I ever had however they do not serve it with pasta. Pasta in that amazing lemon sauce would have made the dish perfect. Salmon was also very good and try the sweet potato fries. They are so good. After dinner you can sit around the fire pit (complimentary blankets are available) under the most beautiful star filled sky. It's all very romantic, The Resort has a pool, outdoor bar, ice cream parlor, ping pong, horse shoes, and other activities. It's a great family place to stay and I look forward to returning in the Fall.

My visit to the Switzerland Inn was disappointing. I had been so looking forward to this stop and…read morethe views are breathtaking. I highly recommend stopping to take in the views but do not recommend dining here. Only the Terrace Dining was open the day I was there but you'd think that would bring great views. I was seated against the building and my view was of another building without turning my chair to the views. It was very slow there and there were plenty of open tables with amazing views. I had read about the prime rib plate and although pricey at $42 decided to go with what they were known for. When my food was brought out I was told that they were out of the prime rib plate and that I was brought out the prime rib sandwich instead. What? So if they were out of what I ordered why was I not informed earlier or asked what I would like to order instead? Then to bring another item with prime rib if they are out of prime rib doesn't make much sense. Then I overheard someone at another party ordering the prime rib plate and he was not told they were out of it. So what likely happened was the waitress put my order in wrong and instead of correcting it came up with the lie to try to cover up her mistake. She was also supposed to check on me to see if I liked it but never did. When I did see her again I told her it wasn't good then she said that she was happy I liked it. That is not what I said at all. What I was brought was disgusting. I'm not sure what was worse, the soggy bread, thin pot roast that was flavorless, covered with cheese and onions. And they charged $24 for that sandwich. My side of mashed potatoes were cold. I'm not sure if they forgot to reheat them. I will never dine at the Switzerland Inn again after the awful service and food. 6/30/25 Update: The weather was beautiful the day I visited. No rain or thunderstorms in the forecast. Solo diners are just given the tables in the back without the view which is disappointing that we are not valued. I do regret not leaving when the food I was presented with was not what I ordered. I should have walked away and gone somewhere else that respected me. This restaurant needs to hire better waitstaff or properly train them so that they can put orders in correctly and if a mistake is made, he or she corrects the mistake rather than lie about it. I do hope the restaurant can correct the issues with service as there is a lack of it and improve the quality and temperature of the food served.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The rooms were clean and well maintained. You could not ask for…read morea more spectacular view. The motel itself is old, rustic. But that's part of its charm. The rooms themselves, however have been upgraded and have all the modern conveniences. The proprietors, Steve and Carter, couldn't be more friendly and accommodating. While we did not have dinner there, we DID have breakfast, on the balcony. As I said, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, and highly recommend them!

Afraid of heights? Of course you aren't! Otherwise you wouldn't be driving on the Blue Ridge…read moreParkway, admiring the sights, and thinking about statying at the Alpine Inn! What a great little Inn! The room we were in was clean, though compact, and of course there's the BALCONY looking over the mountains! What a great view! The gentleman in charge there was welcoming, friendly, and patient with us. You can order breakfast and/or dinner, which is added in with your bill. Not exaggerating when I say he made us one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had, with thick slices of perfectly ripe tomato, and perfectly cooked/seasoned crinkle fries. In the morning, we had some of the best biscuits with sausage gravy, and pancakes and bacon since my grandma's! I'm sure the fresh, cool, mountain air had something to do with our appetites, but really, he did an excellent job at making some simple comfort food. Good/fair prices on the lodgings and food, nice company and stellar views=AAA+++ in my book. We'll definitely be back!

This was an a wonderful stay. The view is beautiful, the staff is friendly and thoughtful, our room…read morewas spacious and clean, and the food was delicious. Their house tomato salad-dressing was WOW!!. We went for our 34th anniversary and my husband just mentioned that when making our reservation. When we got to our designated table in the dining room there was an anniversary card waiting for us. We walked the street in Little Switzerland, read about the historic tree and county line marriages, and sat outside taking in the artwork of God. We left with a jar of Blackberry Mint Mojito jam, a rejuvinated spirit and a promise to be back.

Hoyt, who is the owner, is an amazing host and cook. Kellie is super sweet and a pleasure to talk…read moreto. Everything from the cabin to the lodge was absolutely wonderful. Breakfast and dinner are included with the cost of your stay. Everyone was friendly, and the accommodations were clean and inviting. I highly recommend this little gem in the Appalachian mountains.

One of the more unpleasant hotel experiences I've ever had. For work, I stay in a hotel 1-5 nights…read moreper month, and It was my buddy's turn to make the reservation and pay for the hotel. I arrived first and checked in, and I had to ask repeatedly was my card being held for incidentals or to pay for the room before the clerk finally admitted it was to pay for the room. The front desk clerk said it wouldn't be a problem for us to change the room charge to my buddy's card the next day. The next day when we went in to change the card, the same clerk told us it had already been charged and he couldn't change it. When I repeated what he said the day before he just told me he couldn't change it. The pro -Close to, in town. The con -Dishonest staff -Terrible beds -Towels were dirty -Thin walls allow you to hear everything going on around you.

Stayed for several days with a toddler. The smell in the room was unbearable, had to clean the ac…read morefilter ourselves to remove the large amounts of dirt and whatever strong smelling air fresheners had been added to it. This just released the cigarette smoke smell. We also bought our own cleaning supplies because after several minutes of the baby walking barefoot in the room his feet were black. The shower was dangerously slippery and fluctuated between hot and cold. The electrical outlets were Scotch taped to the walls, light fixtures were loose and not functioning. I had to request a new quilt because the original had a giant stain on it. For over $100 a night, this is by far the grossest place I have ever had the misfortune of having to stay.

This is a beautiful home surrounded by tall pines , flowering bushes, and old tall oaks , is in a…read morelittle town of Richmond , NC. The owner is very friendly and a great cook, the service is impecable as well as the rooms, very comfortable, spacious and clean, I highly recommend it

I don't give many 5 star reviews but this precious gem of the mountains deserves that and more. A…read morespecial place to stay in every way possible. The house was clean, beds were cozy and comfy the food was delicious. Everyone we met that worked there was very nice and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. I highly recommend!!

My wife and I spent two weeks here, the breakfasts are incredible, Sue and Bill are wonderful…read morepeople. I highly recommend and I mean highly recommend this lodging accommodation if you were staying at Pinland for class.

If the warm hues of wood, simple yet gourmet breakfasts, beautiful outdoor patios, blooming…read moreflowers everywhere and great conversation are things you like, then by all means stay at this enchanting spot on the Penland School of Craft and Art. Just spent two weeks there and miss it already!

Do you like waking up, heading down to the hotel breakfast area, and then being bombarded with the…read moreday's news and commentary on the big flat sceen positioned at the end of the room so it is inescapable? Do you prefer to walk on the hotel's treadmill rather than risk the outdoors? Are you the type that expects to grab all the little boxes of (children's size) Frosted Flakes on your way out for road snacks? If these are your expectations then this isn't your kind of hotel place to stay. Here's why: #1. Spruce Pine is not Blowing Rock, Boone, or Asheville. It's not a "destination" spot for 84.7% of the traveling public. #2. If you're going, then you're probably going for the reasons we did, to find a nice place to stay during the night while we hiked around during the daylight hours. At the end of the day, we wanted some pretty Okay places to eat and when morning came we wanted some relaxing places to slurp coffee. #3. If you stay at this hotel as we did, then you are prepared to stroll over the foot bridge that takes you into their little downtown. For those of you who are taxing-paying North Carolinians, you will enjoy knowing that the area's community college has a big hand revitalizing the former school and hockey rink and turning them into the hotel and community sports/activity center. The overall (good, win-win) effect should be to help bring in outside tourist dollars while providing community members and their families with a nice indoor complex. We found our room clean and pleasant. The price was fair and met our budget. The staff people were helpful. The patio decks and landscaping are incomplete but enough work has been done to suggest how pretty it will be when it all comes together. Finally, although we're not into trout fishing, it seems pretty obvious that enthusiasts coming from outside the area will appreciate the super easy access to the Toe and the proximity to the hotel.

Wow what a nice unique place. Very clean and a perfect getaway. Great location with a great staff.read more

My two grandsons and I were in the Spruce Pines area looking for a place to stay for a climb of Mt…read more Mitchell, and we found the Lemon Tree Inn online and decided to check it out. We liked it as soon as we saw it: an old-fashioned motel with everything we needed and more. The owner-operator, Mr. Curtis, was a friendly and outgoing gentleman with an outstanding background as a professional pilot, and we enjoyed trading stories of our travels. He treated the boys and me to ice cream that evening, and a nice breakfast in the morning. The room was nice, spacious, clean and comfortable in an old-fashioned way. It had a modern TV with cable and a relaxed, quiet atmosphere. It was actually a refreshing change from the modern-day cookie-cutter motels. We look forward to staying there again in the future!

This hotel is a scam. They use several popular travel sites to lure people to their remote…read morelocation up in the smokey mountains. We used travelocity. The rate given was $69. I am aware you can face fees and taxes. We arrived at 9 o'clock at night. The rate went from $69 to $106 per room and we had 2 rooms booked. That is a huge strain on a family budget. The hotel mjis very dilapidated. The air conditioning does not work in most of the rooms (the 2 other guest present complained of same problems). When we requested a late check out of 12 the response was, "What if I have guest come in that need your room? How will I get it clean?" Check in time is 3!!! Seriously!!!!! I am not a picky person. I grew up in a third world country and have been in pretty simple accomadations without complaint. My frustration with this place is two part: they did not honor advertised and booking price and they certainly did not match accomadations with overpricing. Sub par accommodations and deceitfulness. I cant even say you get what you pay for in this case.