Easy check-in. Cozy lobby. King room was adequate size and clean. Breakfast was simple but…read morediverse with pre-made waffles/pancakes you simply heat in toaster rather than make yourself. Milk/juice in cartons vs dispensers. Squeaky LVT in breakfast area which is probably a little small during peak times. This hotel is a solid pick for this area.

I just stayed there 3 nights. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Quaint and cozy. Would definitely…read morestay there when in the area again.

Nice hotel - if you are a light sleeper the railroad just out back will keep you awake. They did…read morestop running about midnight and started right up again about 5 AM. Suite like rooms are huge. Nice and clean. Staff was friendly and fast. Breakfast was standard hotel fair. I'm a light sleeper so I will find another option next time in Virginia.

Great hotel and even better staff! Everyone was super kind. Love staying here! Hot tub and pool are…read moreour favorite!

Our stay being during COVID may have been a different experience than normal but I'm so thankful…read morethat I read reviews prior to our stay to learn that pillows and comforters are NOT included at this time. Thankfully we brought our own or our stay would have been much different. Check in was simple as well as check out. Our unit was clean, full of essentials (except pillows), and a nice bathroom. As another mentioned, the walls are very thin. To the point I could hear our neighbor using the bathroom and flushing. . .and can tell you what the people next door fed their children for breakfast because it was like they were in our kitchen. Other than that, we would likely stay again when in the area.

Tired properties that are in need of updating. Stained carpet, door doesn't lock, no batteries in…read morethe remote, the aluminum blinds on the windows are all beat up, etc. I wouldn't stay again. 2-star is an appropriate review. Think Super 8 in the north woods,.

Wasn't expecting a whole lot since it was a Super 8 but ended up being pleasantly surprised. Room…read morewas clean, bed was comfortable. The pool, hot tub and sauna all worked!! Breakfast was good with quite a few choices. Would certainly stay here again!!

It was our first time staying here and we were very pleased with our stay. Friendly staff that are…read morevery attentive to their customers. Rooms were clean and well appointed. Nice place to stay with reasonable prices for the Iron Range.

I love everything about this place. And I would bet my last dollar anyone who has stayed here or…read morehad the pleasure of interacting with John & Company would agree. They were more than accommodating, helpful, friendly and full of knowledge about Pelican Lake and the surrounding areas. I came with my boyfriends family who have been fishing for 30+ years. These past four years I fish regularly and really like it...but now I get it-and I love it. The Lake will make you a fisherman. The sun is up at 5a and doesn't set until almost 10p on some nights. When it's too hot try out the putting (it's pretty challenging and well maintained) They have Frisbee Golf, a bike boat, canoes and some great places to sit, relax and enjoy the view and sounds of Orr, MN. I was very comfortable and felt very safe. If you need anything town is just 15 minutes away. Each cabin has a BBQ and some come with a dock (we were lucky ours had one) I wish I had more time than a week. I just went into the lodge for the first time right before we left and it was amazing. So much history. I can't wait to come back! Thanks Guys! PS-Check out the Bear Sanctuary (5-8p)

Best on the lake. Visited all the way from Maryland, mostly repeat guests--says something on a lake…read morewith twelve resorts! John and Co will treat you like family. Boat-slips, privacy, yoga studio, the whole nine yards..

The Northern Rail Traincar Inn delivered exactly what they advertised and more. My husband and I…read morestayed at this Inn while visiting our retirement property up in Two Harbors. This Inn sparkles with cleanliness! I notice details like baseboards, corners and shelves. Each railcar is decorated in a different theme. We stayed in the newly appointed Lighthouse Room. The lamps were shaped like lighthouses, the room was tastefully decorated with Lighthouse pictures and memorabilia, and the hallway that connects each railcar was built reminiscent of a rail yard and train station. When I called to make the reservation. I actually spoke with one of the owners. Cindy. She was personable and friendly. She is the epitome of a fantastic bed& breakfast-type Innkeeper. We met her at the Inn and she was funny and very welcoming. The food was good. They had your typical fare offered at most hotels. The only reason they didn't get a 5 star rating from me is I feel like they could develop a "trademark item" with their breakfast to go with the theme as well. The location is perfect for a quiet weekend or even a Northshore vacation. It's nestled in the wilderness and just a very short ride to Lake Superior. I highly recommend this Inn if you would like to relive some locomotive history!

This hotel is an absolute joy to stay in. Yes the rooms are extremely small, but of course you…read morewould expect that. It's just so much fun to stay here and bonus- you can watch local wildlife right from your window. Rooms were clean, and the managers offer a plethora of games and movies you can borrow- which is just fun! Be careful not to run in the halls though- it makes noise, and the managers will quell it immediately (which is a good thing, my kids just didn't realize it as I think we were the only ones staying there at the time.)

We stayed here on our way home from a paddle trip in the BWCA. They've recently replaced all the…read morebeds and the new ones are amazing! I swear this isn't just because I was sleeping in a tent for the previous week. The showers and excellent water pressure and the bath and body works products were perfect for returning to human form post camping trip. They even provide rags for any extra dirty clean up which I know is to dissuade guests from using the towels for this, but it is still a nice touch. There was no extra charge for the wifi, and it was extremely fast! I was even able to upload all the pictures from the trip in a very short amount of time. Usually on hotel wifi this is an overnight process. The included breakfast was great! The omelettes were tasty, and the make your own pancakes machine was fabulous! I do want one of those for my house...push button.. machine makes pancake! This is a great place to revive after a wilderness adventure!

Overall the stay was really enjoyable. The guest rooms were nice and fairly nice sized. The…read morefurniture including the bed was very comfortable and well maintained. The bathroom was clean and spacious. Only downside was the staff. For the most part, they were all great. The last day we stayed we heard multiple staff members complaining about there jobs. Not sure if something happened but there is a place and time for that. They knew that they were in earshot of guests and continued anyways. Not very professional.

We had brunch for mothers day in the convention room the food was good but they could have had…read moremore meat options.

Wonderful place to do all kinds of fun things. Planning an event with a Maid of Honor, so excited…read morethis summer will be great.

We stayed for a hockey tournament on a very busy winter weekend. The staff were kind and…read moreaccommodating. The rooms were clean and spacious. We really appreciated the rollaway bed during our stay. The pool area was fun. The restaurant was good. The view from our room was beautiful. I was worried about pet or snowmobile noise but we had no issues. Most notably we left things behind in the room. Our fault but the staff was very helpful in getting it back to us. This may have been the first time a hotel has confirmed our forgotten items and facilitated their return.

We stopped here for lunch after hiking the Kawishiwi Falls Trail. It was a recommendation and we…read moreare glad we followed it. They have beautiful patio views but the patio was closed when we visited so we sat inside and enjoyed the views from the windows. I wanted something really light and just got a side salad which ended up being pretty big. All the ingredients were fresh and it was just what I was looking for. Husband had the club sandwich which was also very good. It came with chips. Service was excellent. It was fairly busy in there so all the servers were on their toes keeping up with everyone. Nice stop.

This is a hidden gem in Ely, MN. Stayed 3 nights. With 3 nights the owners let me canoe for a day…read morein BWCA nearby. Dropping and picking up canoe for the afternoon with directions, map and lifevest. I Enjoyed an afternoon canoeing with my dog. The Inn was clean and conveniently located downtown Ely and walkable to all the shops, restaurants and park. My stay included complimentary coffee and bakery item at Northern Grounds coffee and wine bar a block away. Both the coffee and muffin/scones were pretty amazing! There was a common kitchen with refrigerator, sitting room with fireplace. Coffee and tea available 24/7. I really appreciated them making me and my little dog feel so welcome and taken care of. My room was spotlessly clean with plenty of towels and a handmade soap. No need to bring much all the toiletries were there including a hairdryer. Outside seating was available on the deck. The other guests were friendly and pretty respectful of quiet hours so I slept well. Should I return to ELY, MN again I will stay at THE STAY INN and will recommend to anyone headed to the area.

Nice clean rooms, excellent bed, living area and kitchen are clean and kozy and wrap around deck on…read morehalf the house. Had dinner on the deck, very relaxing.