What a stunning inn!!! We came up for a long weekend to celebrate a family member's birthday, and it could not have been more perfect. The Glassburn Inn, located in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, is a beautiful historic hotel, and you can truly feel its charm and character the moment you arrive. When we first pulled in, there was no snow, and the entrance looked absolutely picturesque and welcoming. From the start, the staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. The next morning was pure magic -- we woke up to freshly fallen snow and the most gorgeous winter view from our room. It honestly felt like something out of a postcard. The combination of the historic charm and the snowy landscape made it even more special. Our stay included a continental breakfast, but don't let that description fool you -- this was anything but ordinary. They offered made-to-order omelettes, eggs cooked any style you like, crispy bacon, home fries... it was a full, hot, delicious breakfast and such a treat! The birthday party was held in another building on the property called The Dairy, and it is absolutely beautiful. The Dairy can accommodate up to six guest rooms and features a large living area, a spacious dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen, along with an outdoor deck. It's perfect for gatherings and special celebrations -- private, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. With all the snow, my car just wasn't cooperating. Although the grounds were well plowed, I couldn't make it up the hill. Once again, the staff went above and beyond -- they graciously drove us up to The Dairy so we wouldn't miss a thing. That level of service really stood out. If you're in the area and looking for a relaxing getaway at a beautiful historic inn with outstanding staff, the Glassburn Inn in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania is absolutely the place to stay. The pictures truly don't do it justice read more

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Incredibly nice staff, Clean, comfortable, beautiful and delicious food. What more can a girl ask for?? I can't wait to come back in the fall!! Yes please!! read more

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The three stars I'm giving the Glasbern Inn is a bit generous based on our own stay, though I imagine it's pretty great for a wedding weekend. Unfortunately, for a special anniversary stay separate from any party, it was not the relaxing getaway we had hoped to have. The property is indeed beautiful. We walked around a bit hoping to enjoy the "trails" on their property map, but they weren't well marked. When we thought we were on a trail, it would abruptly end in lawn. The staff is friendly, but seemed a little disorganized. We called to confirm our reservation earlier that day and they couldn't find it, so we made another one for a more expensive room since our original choice wasn't available. But when we checked in they gave us our original, smaller room under a reservation that was still there. To their credit, they did fix it so we were not charged for two reservations, and we chose the larger room after all. Our room was in the Pack House. It was airy with a high ceiling and comfortable bed, a mini fridge, and a balcony shared with the room next door. The DirectTV and A/C wall unit were a little clunky to operate, but workable. The main issue for us was the noise because there was a party room downstairs. There are quiet hours posted from 11 pm to 7 am - and not long after 7 am (on a Saturday morning!) there was loud music that ruined our morning. My guess is it was early morning wedding prep, and it was technically not breaking quiet hours, but unwelcome for us "outsiders" nonetheless. On the brighter side, breakfast was included in our rate and was very good. In addition to light fare of pastries, fruit, and yogurt in a small buffet, we got to pick an entree from a large menu of options. Our entrees were simple, but good. Check out was easy and I was asked if I wanted a printout or email. I requested email, and over 24 hours later I still haven't received it. This is a pretty good reflection of our experience: promises that were not quite delivered, leaving us mostly disappointed, especially for the cost. If you are not part of a wedding or event, I would not stay here unless you are okay with disruptions. read more

Overpriced and mediocre. This place was once amazing farm to table but now the food leaves a lot to be desired for the price. The hotel and wedding venue needs improvements in their customer service. read more

Gorgeous property. Loved the pickleball. Very friendly service easy check out and in. Dinner was fantastic and the included breakfast was also very nice read more

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Absolutely loved our stay at Glasbern Inn. It's one of the most peaceful and memorable places we've stayed. This 150-acre countryside retreat feels worlds away from the typical hotel experience. The grounds are stunning, the food is incredible, and the staff really goes above and beyond. We stayed in the Stables Deluxe Suite, which has a spiral staircase that leads to a hot tub loft above the bed. It was romantic, spacious, and full of character, with beautiful original Amish framing throughout. It felt cozy and luxurious at the same time. Dinner at the Main Barn restaurant was amazing. Everything from the French onion soup to the lobster risotto and short ribs was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. And the bread pudding? Unreal. We asked Chef Christopher how he made it and he just smiled. Keep your secrets, Chef. We'll be back for more! Breakfast is complimentary and made to order, with a great menu and full service. We also loved the Pub for cocktails and apps. The service throughout the property was excellent. Beth, the innkeeper, shared fascinating stories about the property's history, and Kenny, the groundskeeper, clearly pours his heart into keeping the grounds pristine. If you're looking for a relaxing escape with real hospitality, great food, and a ton of charm, Glasbern delivers. To see more photos and read our full review, just search Glasbern Better Living. read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful 3 day stay/event for work. I was originally disappointed because of the 1.5 hours from the airport but that disappointment was gone as we drove onto the gorge/quant 'campus'. Theme were all so unique - mine (the gatehouse) had a gas fireplace and jacuzzi tub. The food was incredible and the service stellar! Shout out to Nate who took care of us on our last night and had to deal with very tired, indecisive people - and he did it with a big smile! I am so happy to have experienced this wonderful place! read more

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Visited the Glasbern for a wedding over the weekend, and this is most definitely a place you should add for a quick getaway! While there are different sizes and types of rooms, our room was barn/cottage style with skylights that gently wake you as you're starting your day. If you're holding an event, there are plenty of options to choose from. There's a pavilion able to be enclosed to help with the elements, various sizes of event spaces to choose from (I should've taken more pictures, but the setups were grand), and plenty of outdoor space for all the activities! They also have pub and dining areas where you can get some of the best drinks and breakfast (I'm sure the dinner menu is great, but I only had breakfast) you'd ever want, and a great staff that will make sure you're taken care of! As mentioned, this place should be high on your list if you're planning a weekend getaway, or any event! read more

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I like this place for many reasons: unique farm setting; superb breakfast; short nature hikes that can be done as soon as you roll out of bed, many of them go up and down the rolling hills on the property; and beautiful plants and flowers found everywhere, specifically cultivated for the enjoyment of guests. The founding and development of the Glasbern Inn is clearly a labor of love. How it came to be is a delightful story in and of itself. I wasn't too happy that a wedding closed both the pickle ball courts and restaurant for a couple of days while I was staying there. However, I saw the young bride and groom having their photos taken after their vows; they were absolutely beaming, so I forgive management for not telling me in advance. read more

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This is now one of my favorite places. The ambiance is fantastic, everything is absolutely wonderful , I love this place. The rooms are great , the service is fantastic and the food is totally amazing. There are walking trails, a pickleball court, a pool, a spa, a gym and lots more. I found it very relaxing and I felt very safe here . I definitely recommend Glasbern, and I will be coming back. It was a stay that I'll remember forever. read more

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Long time-coming review, forgotten until triggered- In someone speaking to me about staying at Glasbern Inn. Rewind to November 2020.... My now fiancé and I had our vacation abroad cancelled due to Covid, so we decided on a weekend local staycation to still celebrate our 1 year anniversary. We were hoping for a special weekend at Glasbern Inn. We were sadly mistaken. We spent our first night enjoying the spacious 2 story room and jacuzzi. In the morning we asked for a change of linens. To which they were left outside of our door for us to change, due to Covid protocol. We stripped the bed and were DISGUSTED Blood stains, discoloration on the pillows and mattress pad. We slept on this bed, and found it the next morning. Nasty. We promptly packed our things and decided to not stay another night. The manager was not helpful and said we could not be refunded for our night stay. And that we had to work through our booking website to get the second night back. We booked through Hotels.com. Quite the surprise in seeing this type of housekeeping standard for such a well known and well reviewed establishment. Be warned.....check under the sheets!! read more

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Always enjoy our meal at Glasbern and love the ambiance and setting whenever staying at the inn. Wish the menu could be freshened up though. Seems to never change and too limited. Still Highly recommend Glasbern if one has never dined there. read more

Gorgeous scenery, walkable, friendly staff and extremely relaxing! The bar is quaint & low key. Dinner was delicious! read more

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Fantastic stay--from the room, to the grounds, to the food! My wife and I stayed 2 nights in a whirlpool room (lower floor main barn). Nice room. Everything functioned properly. The food was amazing! Breakfast was complementary, offered a huge selection, and excellent--not chain hotel-like food. We live not too far away and will definitely come back for special dinners. read more

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I booked this trip as a birthday getaway with the intention of checking out various Christmas towns" in PA. The inn is exactly what is described on the website! We asked for an upstairs room so we would not have people above us, and I prefer a second floor room when staying. Pros: Very clean!!! I had read some negative reviews about the place saying things were stained but from my experience, everything is clean! Even though an older establishment, nothing looks worn out in the rooms. The venue is about 30 mins from everywhere we visited (Bethlehem, Easton, Bernville and Allentown. While the Inn itself is located behind a neighborhood, it feels very remote while you are here. More of a place I would expect to see adults vs. kids as there is not much to entertain kids here. That may be viewed as a con for some, but I was looking for a kid free place. The property is absolutely stunning! Grounds are well maintained and easy to navigate and not get lost. We took a walk around the property on one of the marked trails today and it was great! There are cute fire pits, seating area around the 3 ponds, and a deck option for our room. We did not use the deck as it was about 20° out! You may see a wedding going on depending when you come, but the wedding didn't interfere with our stay. There is plenty of parking in well lit lots. Breakfast is complimentary for your stay! Each day you sign up for a "rough estimate" as to when you will be arriving to dine since they do have some prepared pastries and coffee/tea in addition to a meal and want to make sure they have an appropriate amount ready. After being seated, your given a menu to pick an entree and 2 sides for your meal. Coffee/tea/water/juice are all options for you. Lunch is not available but there is an option for dinner but we did not use that. Our room had a gas fireplace in it which added a cozy touch. There is also a heater/Ac unit that is pretty strong if you need to adjust the temp. Complimentary waters and coffee are in the room, along with blower dryer and bathroom toiletries. GREAT water pressure in the shower! Cons: Only 3 rooms are pet friendly and there is an additional charge if you have one of those rooms. The property is hilly, so if you struggle with mobility this may be a challenge. Some of the secons floor rooms have additional steps to access. The dinining room for dinner is on the pricey side. Kind of out of the way from any town activity, so if your looking for an active place, this is not it. read more

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This review is about in reference to the restaurant, not the entire hotel. The food itself was solid and I love the farm to table concept. However, the server Stefanie was so arrogant and pretentious that it ruined my entire family's milestone celebration dinner at an otherwise fine establishment. Pretending to be some wine connoisseur, she insulted my mom's preference for a sweet wine. And when my wife asked for advice choosing between two entrees, the server rolled her eyes and responded coldly, "just pick one." Plus she did not come back to check on us once after our food arrived--and we were only one of two parties seated at the time. I hope Stefanie's attitude does not represent this establishment more broadly, but I have no desire to return anytime soon. read more

Short but a pleasant stay. I went to Allentown for a 2day business trip. It was nice to stay at a hotel that has a lot of amenities and great restaurant inside. I wish there's just more gluten free selection though. Despite of the few options, the option that they do offer (salmon) plate is really good. Try to get there before nighttime as it's hard to navigate. With that, Will definitely stay here again when in town. read more

We went to the restaurant just for dinner with a rather large party of 8 old friends....surprisingly, we were given a whole back room to ourselves which was awesome! Our group of friends hadn't seen each other in a while so it was great to talk and laugh without worrying about disturbing anyone. The food was delicious as always (have been here before to say and also just to eat), our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. The ambiance of Glasbern is just beautiful. It was my adult son's first time there and he was very impressed as well. I think the beautiful setting, facilities and great service are always a nice treat. We leave nearby and it is always lovely. (note: we did go on a Sunday evening and there was a wedding/event but it was perfectly separate and no noise in the restaurant at all) read more

This hotel was highly recommened, and as soon as I drove in, I could tell why. The surrounding area is covered in natural beauty and it is something that is hard to find. The hotel includes many nature trails, various benches to relax and take it all in. They have many options for breakfast, but my absolute favorite is the french toast. It is amazing, especially if you have a sweet tooth. The staff made me feel very welcomed and comfortable staying here, and had my back when I needed a toothbrush. Shout out to Karina, she is an amazing staff member and helped me out when I needed it. This hotel is wonderful and I will recommend it in the future when someone I know asks. read more

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Ate dinner for our anniversary here. Beautiful setting but we found it kinda confusing to find the restaurant. Not marked well and we drove past it twice thinking it might be it but didn't see any signage. Parking is a few buildings away. We'd made reservations for a Saturday night but suspect that's not needed. The place was fairly empty. At least one wedding reception in nearby buildings and they must be light on restrooms because guests kept coming into the restaurant to use the single-serve restrooms there. The waitress was very friendly and helpful. She immediately brought gluten free bread for my wife which was nice, and she had no trouble picking appropriate options for her from the menu, including a few desert choices. I had a spring mix salad which was delicious. Chicken entree which was a nice portion and cooked and seasoned well. A nice option for a special occasion. read more

Unfortunately I think our most recent visit was the last. We come in the summer as a group each year with the intention of enjoying the outdoor areas and having a pool day. But for the past 3 years, the pool has been so cold that it's not usable. There is no heater (we have pools and recognize the various equipment), despite the hotel stating that it is a heated. This has made us rethink our annual girls trip here, as the unheated pool limits our options for activities. read more

The Good: Service/food The bad: Wine program Dated "lounge ". Absolutely no ambience. Restrooms very outdated Glasbern Inn has everything to be 5 stars, just needs updating of the restaurant/lounge which is badly needed. Will certainly be back when then start showing the restaurant some much needed "love" read more

Loved this place!!. Ambiance was perfect. Wonderful setting. Staff was so friendly. Food was excellent . Really fantastic place for a special night out read more

Stayed in a queen room ...apparently they don't have enough storage so the hallway outside our room is a storage area/employee computer station. The food was mediocre at best, mid-week "special" was certainly no special! The pool was old, dirty and only two umbrellas provided for the entire area on a sunny 96 degree weather day in August. The bathroom was a combo of paint/spackle patch work done in the most "rustic" fashion I've yet to see. They even had a handy furniture floor pad slapped on the back of the bathroom door ...such a nice look!! Last looks Glasbern!!!!! read more

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There isn't much to say about a weekend at the Glasbern that isn't shear perfection. From the second we were checked in by Amanda we knew it was going to be a fun relaxing 48 hours. Our lower carriage house suite had a stunning fireplace and 2 person jacuzzi which we took advantage of several times a day. Breakfast in bed every morning then we both got the most relaxing massages by Diane that drained all our daily stresses. Joe the bartender was charming and welcoming, along with the rest of the staff. We explored all the hiking trails and had dinner each night in our room. We are already looking forward to next years visit. read more

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Charming historic farm with amazing food. Great place for a romantic dinner. The charcuterie board is fabulous and the crab cakes are among the best I've had. The staff are lovely. Quite a special place read more

The rooms are beautiful and amazingly clean. Fabulous scenery all around the inn. Grounds are very, very nice as is the staff. read more

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Great ambiance, wonderful place , amazing experience , would certainly recommend and come back to stay again

We had an amazing stay here - the grounds are beautiful with gardens tide all around and a gorgeous pond. The rooms and the dining area are gorgeous and have a rustic barn feel to it with lights and candles. Everything is beoynd super clean! Even the pool was open and it's September! The staff is fantastic and wonderfully accommodating - especially Beth who is amazing A Russian young man ( I cannot Remember his name) really went Out of their way for us! We had a fantastic stay. Even food was amazing and much much better than expected! read more

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Absolutely wonderful - even 14 years (and apparently a major lawsuit later - no more cows, no more livestock) later. Lots of improvements to the grounds and buildings - they can accommodate gorgeous weddings here. A marvelous special occasion place. Not ADA compliant - if you have trouble walking this is NOT your place. The breakfasts (included) are amazing. Oh - and Connor is a marvelous addition to the staff. Wonderful! read more

My sister got married here this past weekend. Absolutely gorgeous venue with amazing scenery. My sisters room was very spacious and it was perfect for us to get ready in. Staff was very friendly! The only real hiccup was that the salad we were given at the wedding was different from what the bride and groom chose but otherwise the food was really good. Lovely place to get married! read more

My first review since March? 150 acre farm with cows and horses surrounding the Inn. Lots of places to walk amongst nature. Just Wow is all I can say. Because of Covid, I have not eaten out or gone to a hotel since mid-March. Glasbern has the whole no-contact thing down pat! Masks and gloves on all staff. They opened up Mothers Day week, but we couldn't make it. They have special rates right now: $150 during the week and $200 on the weekend for all suites! Additional discount for multiple nights. They have 67 suites but were not even close to half full. It started with a contact free checkin. They asked us what are car was and they came up as we pulled in. They confirmed who we were and brought our key and explained how dinner was offered in rooms and the complimentary breakfast would be served there as well. We got to our room and loved it (our second time here, but in a different suite). All exposed hand hewn barn beams, but with all the luxuries. Suite 23 has 2 gas fireplaces. All rooms have sleep number beds. Luxury bathrooms (last suite had a steam shower. All suites have 2 person jacuzzi tubs. We had a deck overlooking a pond. The first night, We had dinner in our room. They brought down each course separately, just like a restaurant(or you can get it all at one time). Drinks came first. Apps next. We called when we wanted our entrees. No rush for us so we could dance! All hot food was hot. They put it into hot food delivery bags and it must leave the kitchen Immediately because it was steaming! Drinks: Margarita a l'orange and Tito's martini. Glassbern salad is tasty w/spiced pecans, dried cherries, blue cheese and cider vinaigrette. Mussels with chorizo and garlic in a wine broth with crostini to dip. Soooo good with plump mussels! Wife had sea bas with spinach, sundried tomatoes, blistered tomatoes and balsamic onion purée. It was divine! I had scallops with black rice, broccolini and beach mushrooms in a red pepper coulis. Perfectly seared scallops! The coulis was both sweet and salty. Yum! For dessert we shared some of the House-made sorbet. Cherry vanilla and raspberry-yuzu. Both amazing! 20% tip on bill automatically, but we added more because the service was amazing. You'd never know there was a Pandemic. They thought it all through! Night 2 was a beautiful evening, so we asked one of the managers, Walker, if he could serve us outside on the terrace overlooking the pond. He didn't hesitate and said Yes! Beautiful night. They brought drinks, then apps, then dinner. All fantastic! Some new foods: tuna sashimi app was amazingly fresh with tuna and greens. Lobster bisque with chunks of lobster in a bowl and the bisque was poured over the lobster. Fantastic! Salmon with lobster risotto was perfect. Wife and I switch. I had the sea bass and she had the scallops! We asked if they'd make us a fire and they did. We went out to Wegmans(6 mikes way) and bought s'mores fixings. I will be back ASAP! read more

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What a lovely place! We can't imagine how gorgeous the property looks during the other seasons. The breakfast included was excellent. Staff were very nice. Each area we visited was clean. We brought out dog so took walks along the well maintained hiking trials. The ponds were lovely! The reason for 4/5 stars was the creaky floor above us. The first night there, it was really loud, and constant of course because people are moving around! Totally distracting until 11:30 or so. I called and spoke with the front desk person who said she'd speak with the mgr. in the morning with a possible room change. We never did get a return call and held off in complaining again, in hopes a quieter couple would be above us. Bingo! That said, we still heard every footstep and toilet flush. It's possible that we made a later reservation and got thst room, or maybe that's the area of the inn they put folks with a dog. I definitely recommend a getaway to this lovely property, I would double check however that you are not staying in the lower level of the barn! Pictures of our room are below. read more

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This review is only for the restaurant, we did not stay on property or experience anything else. In the past, I've for whatever reason had a certain preconception about restaurants inside hotels and it wasn't in the highest regard. Sadly this place lived down to my expectations. Let's start with the positivities, This is an absolutely lovely place to eat diner at. It is just small enough to be intimate. The decor is amazing, it looks to be in a converted barn and the history of the place in the menu is a interesting read. The food is average at best of the, I don't know if it is a good thing or bad thing that the best thing we ate was the bread with dipping oil. The meatloaf was too dry and fell apart too easy, the ribs were the second best thing we ate but they were nothing special. The deserts we ok but I can honestly say my friends mom can make a better cheesecake then we got here. Then there was the Local Charcuterie & Cheese Board if you look at the pictures is missing the cheese, where was the cheese, no one knows, we were never told what happened to the cheese nor did they ever try to fix the mistake. This leads me to the biggest problem, the service. The service was slow and unhelpful. I would say that the server was overworked, but from what I could tell she only had 3 or 4 tables. At no point were we ever offered or given drink refills, they table was cleared in a random manor, and everything took forever to arrive. I will give them some credit, it is like they tried to be slow, so there is a good chance the service was slow on purpose as the create a laid back vibe in the restaurant, at least that is what I am telling myself. Also it should be known because this is in a converted barn, it is on the cool side during the winter so dress accordingly. Overall would I be back, no, but I do see the charm of this place. While I did not have a good time, the food was alright and it looks amazing so I could see people enjoying this place if you want a nice slow placed meal that is not too adventurous. read more

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What a wonderful evening! From the start- Getting a return call that a room was available for the night, to Walkers welcoming invite and explanation to the amenities.. continued by a clean & quaint room overlooking the pool. Followed by fantastic cocktails in the lounge by all the staff who worked so well together to make sure we did not go unnoticed & service by Shaelin at dinner who made us look forward to our next visit! 5 stars Glasbern! You made our Anniversary unforgettable! read more

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Great atmosphere, delicious food, clean facilities and beautiful grounds. I'd really love to go back again for our anniversary next month. It's a great spot for a quick getaway and a lot less money than any of the Pocono Resorts. read more

Took my fiancé here for a quick 3 day getaway for his birthday! Not realizing that I needed it just as much. In light of COVID-19, I was very particular in being in a safe haven. Since March 2020, we both were functioning as robots. So, It was a relief to be able to enjoy each other's company at the Glasbern. We were very impress of their compliance with social distancing, the complimentary breakfast for the over-night guests (Kudos to the chef) and we had dinner which was delicious (although, you had to pay out of pocket...well-worth it). The cleanliness of the beautiful landscape of the property, our up to date cabin styled room with jacuzzi (upper), & friendliness of the staff. We even enjoyed the amenity of the spa services (prices were decent).After leaving this beauty of a place, we are seriously considering this place to be one of our venues for our wedding as we begin to plan!! read more

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Place is amazing ! And if you have the luxury of having Walker waiting on you. Talking Dogs and life in general .... you will be impressed. This kid is full Of life and I honestly don't think he has a bad bone in his body. The whole staff was supper Friendly and we would love to stay again read more

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TL;DR: Glasbern Inn forced us to downgrade to their smallest room on New Year's Eve, did not offer us any accommodations until we repeatedly asked, and charged us more than the invoice given when we checked out. And the Executive Innkeeper avoided us for 5 days. We most definitely do not recommend this inn. Here's the whole story. Sorry for the novella. We booked through Expedia and paid them in full prior to arriving at Glasbern Inn. Upon our arrival, we were told that the last night of our four-night stay was downgraded because they were "overbooked." First, we booked through Expedia over a month ago. I can only assume that they knew of this situation prior to our arrival and therefore could have and should have given us a heads up notice. And if it was a last-minute overbooking, why were were the ones forced to move? Because we got a good deal through Expedia? If that was the case, a courtesy call would have been nice. Second, this was for our New Year's Eve weekend. We planned this small getaway and planned around being in the Packhouse Suite for New Year's Eve, the exact night that the Glasbern Inn told us was overbooked and we would have to be relocated in a standard room. Sure, we got to spend three nights in the Packhouse Suite with a fireplace and a hot tub in the room, but we expected to be there for all four nights, ESPECIALLY for New Year's Eve. Finally, the innkeeper that booked us in (Antonio) was not apologetic at all. He made it seem like he was doing us a favor by downgrading us to a standard room and forcing us out of the suite that we booked over a month ago. I understand that he probably wasn't responsible for the overbooking and he was just following procedures, but he was short with us and kept shutting any of our comments and questions down, informing us to talk with Expedia about the mix-up. So we called Expedia. After about 45 minutes on the phone with them (and them confirming our reports with Glasbern Inn), they told us we would be refunded for our last night. Good, but not great. Expedia also gave us a $100 credit to use during our next hotel booking. I understand that this was not Expedia's fault and was actually very happy with their customer service throughout this situation. We were told by Expedia and Antonio to speak with Beth, the Executive Innkeeper, who was only in from 7am - 3pm. Because of all of this chaos during the first night, we missed our dinner reservations and had to find somewhere else to eat. It was a major inconvenience and left a sour taste in our mouths as we arrived there during our first night. Next day, we ate breakfast there, which was complimentary and made-to-order. We enjoyed the scones, eggs, and various breakfast meats. Breakfast was good, but not great. We then asked to talk to Beth (Executive Innkeeper), but instead talked with Tyler, the Operations Manager. Tyler was already aware of our situation and was very apologetic and kind. He confirmed that our last night would be refunded and also gave us our NYE dinner on the house. Very good, but not great. This was still very inconvenient for us to check out on Monday, move all of our stuff, check into our downgraded room, and move our belongings into the new room. But we tried to make the best of our trip and not let this ruin our mood and our celebration of the new year. Now the kicker to the story. As we were checking out, we were given the bill. The innkeeper told us our "remaining balance," which we immediately disputed since we paid in full through Expedia. She checked with her supervisor and came back out to assure us that we did not have to pay Glasbern Inn anything else. That's good. The balance that our invoice said was $583.23 for four nights. We called Expedia to confirm that we would be refunded the amount remaining, but they claimed that the number didn't match up with their calculations. Expedia contacted Beth (Executive Innkeeper) and after 15 minutes of waiting on the phone, confirmed that we would be charged the greater amount (about $650), not the amount provided on our invoice. Oh, I forgot to mention that when we checked out, we received a $100 gift certificate to the Glasbern Inn. We already gave that certificate away because there is no way we are coming back to this extremely incompetent establishment. I cannot recommend the Glasbern Inn to anyone. We aren't surprised by the many negative reviews. Lastly, we must warn any upcoming guests that there was a rodent in our room (Packhouse Suite). We witnessed a mouse run through our room, and later that night when we dove into the snacks we had (a bag of Doritos) the bottom of the bag was chewed open. So in a way, we were happy to move away from the suite and into a standard room. Still, all guests should be warned before booking at the Glasbern Inn. read more

Glasbern Inn - Partly our fault for leaving snacks out in the room, but we didn't expect mice in our Packhouse Suite. Now we know. - Hotels Near Me - Fogelsville, Pennsylvania

Hopefully this review will do this place justice, as we had an incredible time here on our anniversary and can't wait to go back. The beautiful grounds and romantic interiors will suck you in and the helpful, friendly staff and delicious food will make you dream of coming back. The Glasbern is a hidden gem in the Foglelsville area (just West of Allentown), tucked into the countryside, and enough off the beaten path to be difficult to find if you werent purposely visiting. The quiet, countryside getaway is ideal for any romantic occasion, anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, weekends away from the kids, or even a unique corporate event. Choose from 8 different types of suites, rooms, or stables, each with varying amenities and countryside/rustic looks. From single story modern country to bi-levels with fireplaces and hot tubs, there is something for everyone. Most (all?) of the rooms have sleep number beds and very comfortable pillows, so we didnt suffer from a poor night's sleep while we were there. Boasting mostly locally sustained eating, their in-house restaurant is open to the public, as well as those staying the night, but pub and patio areas are for overnight guests only. There are a couple different places to eat (pub and main dining area), and the menu selection plus frequent changes wont leave you looking for the next entree to try. If you're looking for a change of food or scenery, there are a few other eating establishments in the local area, take a longer drive to neighboring Allentown/Bethlehem area, or try visiting one of the many nearby wineries. Complimentary breakfast in the form of hot/cold buffet, along with frequently changing menu of made to order items. Breakfast was one of our favorite things to look forward to, and never disappointed. When there, be sure to walk around the 150 acres, full of hiking paths, numerous ponds, beautiful countryside and farm animals (Highland cattle). Private parking in front of the various lodging buildings. Business and fitness center. They even have a Tesla charging station for overnight guests. Look for groupons, which pop occasionally. Be sure to visit their website, as it does a good job of portraying all they have to offer, from food and rooms to grounds and amenities. Highly recommended. read more