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    3.1 (33 reviews)
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    Zacharias P.

    It was truly a pleasure to stay at this hotel. The Excelsior House Hotel is a charming historic hotel in the heart of the small town of Jefferson Texas. The hotel is the oldest continually operated hotel in the state and has had a slew of prominent guests including President Rutherford Hayes, Ladybird Johnson, and Oscar Wilde. I stayed in room 213 which was the room that President Hayes stayed in. The hotel has done an excellent job with maintaining the historic integrity of the building and of each room. The ladies working at the front desk were very nice and welcoming and I met a few of the other guests who also said that they loved the place. Given the age of the hotel do not expect high technology, but the charm of this place is the history. Some say the hotel is haunted and it's mentioned on the ghost tour if you go on that. The room i stayed in was really phenomenal and at an amazing price. I loved every minute of it and the bed was very comfortable. If I'm back in Jefferson this is where I will stay again.

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    Very interesting to say the least. Holds true to the period, but requires updates badly...worn out & no water pressure!

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    3 Sisters Cottages - Breakfast is delicious!

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    I have waited long enough to send a review of my stay at 3 Sisters last fall. My experience was…read morecompletely unplanned due to a rainstorm that made me stop my motorcycle road trip for safety reasons. At the time, there happened to be a motorcycle rally in memory of a fallen motorcyclist and every hotel room in the area was booked. Through the magic of cell phone internet, I was able to book a cottage to get me off the iron horse and start a great evening of exploring Jefferson, Texas. I managed to be greeted by a great gentleman right around 4:20. He was extremely friendly and his hospitality was amazing. He made sure to provide me with any needs and information I had to make my stay extremely pleasant under the circumstances. I am looking forward to booking again this Summer and will insist on staying here again. I normally refuse to book anywhere I have already been in the spirit of trying something new but there is no where else in Jefferson that I can imagine staying.

    My husband and I love, love, LOVE this place! We stayed here earlier this year when I came to…read moreJefferson to speak at the Spring History Haunts & Legends conference. The moment I was invited back for the Fall conference, I hopped onto Air BNB and booked us here again. Yay! The Three Sisters Cottages BNB is a trio of little cabins in historic Jefferson, Texas. (It would be a great place for 3 couples to come and stay because you'd each have your own cabin, but could share the fire pit in the middle.) The cabins are so cute and cozy inside! They feature every modern luxury, including WiFi that actually works, a/c, TV, and heat. Each one features a kitchenette with a coffee maker, frig, and microwave. The hosts (Tammy and Randy) are helpful and friendly. They make you feel special without being intrusive. They are easy to communicate with and respond quickly to emails and phone calls. As for the breakfast: It's delivered right to your door in the morning! Not only are the breakfasts tasty, but they are photogenic. Your friends will be jealous when they see those food pics on your social media. (Speaking of, if you're on Instagram, check out the Three Sisters Cottages account and you'll see what I mean!) So next time you and your partner need a weekend escape, give the Three Sisters Cottages a try!

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