Beautiful historic inn just down the street from cute shopping and restaurants in Granville. Service was excellent and all the staff were friendly. Our King room was a little on the small side but I think that is because of the historic nature of the property. It was comfortable and has been recently updated. Overall a good experience and I would visit again. read more

Cute brunch at the Inn. My server was the best! Her names Lauren. She was super nice and just overall lovely. Big red breakfast was super filling- and pancakes were great. read more

Granville Inn - Pancakes - Hotels Near Me - Granville, Ohio

See all

I've stayed at the inn twice now, and both times were enjoyable visits. Check-in and check-out have always been easy and quick. The rooms are small, but more on the "cozy" side than the "cramped" side. Each room I've been in has been different, too, which I believe is because it's an old building and certain parts of it have been converted and renovated. Everything is nice and up-to-date. My only complaint this last visit is that the heater in the room made a tremendous amount of noise, so much so that I had to turn it off to sleep. Other than that, the bed was comfy, the linens and towels were soft and clean, and I loved that they have plush robes. read more

See all

The inn is pretty, interesting history. Our room was beautiful and very comfortable. For the select registry however, this inn is very on lacking amenities. No afternoon cocktails or snacks (just apples and water in the lobby during the day), no pool, no included breakfast, no grounds to enjoy, very limited (and uncomfortable) outdoor sitting areas, limited parking (had to use the street in the evening). Not likely to return based on lack of amenities, nothing much nearby to enjoy. Overall priced high with zero amenities we have come to expect on the select registry properties. $517.07 for one night in the room pictured (room 302). read more

See all

This place is a gem. Lots of history and antique art work, makes this place mesmerizing. It's located close to unique shops, small restaurants and Denison University. You can walk around and experience peace. Rooms are tiny and there's that old building smell but if that doesn't bother then it's a great getaway from any cities around Ohio. Their restaurant is decent as well. Our waitress worked there for 40 years! I love this place as a historical marker and charming place to gain peace from your busy career. read more

See all

After attending college up the hill for four years and spending many afternoons strolling through town, I've wanted to stay overnight at the Granville. Just for one night. Just to see what it is like. I ate dinner there once but never stayed in a room and had the whole experience. When some good friends of mine got married on campus and had their wedding reception here, I knew my husband and I had to book a room!! We were able to book the rooms at the wedding party rate although it was still a hefty price for us (about $120 a night). Was it worth it? It... kind of was. Our room was shockingly small and very bare bones. Everything was clean, the bathrooms were nice, the bed was very comfortable (too comfortable -- I didn't want to get up in the morning!),the staff was fine, and the complimentary breakfast was quaint, but we didn't really think it was worth the price staying here. We actually spent most of our free time hanging out at the Buxton Inn across the street before coming back here to sleep and snack on the bedtime cookies provided in the hallway. Although I don't want to stay here again, I do like this building. The restaurant is nice, the ballrooms (the wedding reception was held here) are old-style classy, and the building itself is beautiful, especially outside with the vines climbing up the stone walls. Total charm. The basement and its' several small, lavish rooms are interesting. I've heard some stories about what used to go on down here, but I'm not sure how true they are. Yet, the history that oozes through the walls is neat. Definitely swing by for a drink and a quick walk around if you're in the area. read more

Granville Inn - Our room. - Hotels Near Me - Granville, Ohio

See all

The Granville Inn is a very niche hotel and restaurant in Granville. We held a work dinner there this week. The food was solid but not exceptional. You are paying Cameron Mitchell prices but not receiving Cameron Mitchell quality and service. I recommend you go for lunch to experience the uniqueness of the venue but don't spend dinner prices for the experience. read more

4.5 stars, for sure. The Inn is fabulous, as is the surrounding area. Stayed one night - small room (as to be expected), but was well appointed, clean and nice. Staff was excellent. Food and drinks were great. Surprise - the sushi was better than expected. What a gem! I'll be back. read more

Granville Inn - Martini - hand-stuffed bleu cheese olives - Hotels Near Me - Granville, Ohio

See all

Had a business dinner at 5pm tonight. Excellent service, fantastic food, very nice atmosphere. Started with a chopped salad, which came with cranberries, blue cheese, vinaigrette, and a mixed lettuce - mainly iceberg and romaine. My associate had the grilled salmon and I had the cod - both were well portioned and presented and very flavorful. We passed on dessert and continued our business discussion. I come to the Columbus area periodically and will try to make time to make a Granville detour in the future to enjoy dinner here again. read more

This was our first time eating at the Oak room at the Granville in. In one word it was outstanding. The service was very good even considering the fact they had several weddings and other events going on. My wife had the fried quail appetizer with grits and spinach, which she proclaimed delicious and worthy of coming back for many times. I had a classic shrimp cocktail which was not classic in the sense that it came in a glass but instead on a plate. It was never the less good although the shrimp seem to be probably previously frozen and the red sauce was good although not spicy enough for me. My spousal unit had the sea scallops on mushrooms with some bacon stuff for her entrée and said that it was also worth coming back for. I had the steak Diane which was absolutely outstanding. When my wife asked me if I would order that again I said, every single time I come here! read more

See all

I was excited to come here based on the romantic notions I received from two folks well versed on the history of the Granville Inn. I was expecting a country club-esque establishment, but was disappointed. The food and service is far removed from what the building and decor would belie. The food was extremely average given the price point and the service was as slow as molasses in the winter time. The shrimp cocktail was made with what appeared to be anemic sized previously frozen cooked shrimp. Meh. The lobster bisque was brown and unappetizing and the wedge salad was standard. Nothing outstanding here. Overall I would stick to the bar area for a quick drink and skip out on the formal dining room. Grab a burger at the Buxton Inn across the street. read more

I mourn our Granville Inn. When our children were small it was a Christmas treat to dress up and go for a three course meal. We went today for our anniversary and found not our favorite fine dining but a tired "country club" decor serving sorry looking over priced food. I marvelled that they managed to serve cold food and warm drinking water. I do give them one star for the portions, they were large. But all I tasted was salt. The staff was not much better but since they are supposed to be college students in training I could take pity on them. So I will keep my memories and find somewhere else to eat. read more

We recently visited the Granville Inn for lunch on a cold, damp December day. We were seated promptly at a table by the fire, which was nice because it took away the chill we brought in with us from the outside. Once seated, I had the opportunity to take in all of the classic details. The furnishings look vintage, as do the wooden walls. I've gotta say, the tavern area is beautiful. I went with The Burger for my lunch, along with a Caesar salad. Both were top notch. I've gotta say the Caesar was probably one of the best I've ever had - I didn't even have to ask the server to add anchovies. Speaking of which, our server was very attentive and our food arrived promptly. For me, lunch at the Granville is a five-star experience. read more

It has a last millennium charm that I just adore. Nice staff, nice rooms. It's just wonderful. I make it a stop whenever I'm in the area. I highly recommend it. read more

This place is really a gem. In addition to being a lovely historical building, it's also the best food in Granville, very reasonably priced, and has surprisingly good cocktails. Go check it out on a snowy night and sit by the fireplace! read more

I wish the had honored our request for the oak room. Made a reservation 4 weeks ago for my father in law who is dying. It was horrible to tell his we had to be in the bar. Loud and noisy not at all what we requested. Manager had not words. read more

I was here in town for a few nights while I was a speaker at Denison. I know there aren't tons of places to stay, so didn't expect much. However, even though they were busy with their upcoming big red weekend, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the room (I stayed in the ADA room with a roll in shower), was nicely sized, and beautifully appointed. Internet was solid, and the water pressure/heat was fantastic. It was a lovely place to stay, and if I am ever back in the area, I would absolutely consider staying there. The restaurant wasn't as delightful, but the Inn itself was quite charming, and in a good way. read more

This was a delightful choice for brunch . Great mimosas delicious smoothies . Our waitress Jackie was so very polite and accommodating. We had the skillet scrambles. Fresh well prepared and delicious. I wanted a taste of the waffles so Jackie brought me the perfect taste portion on my plate. So yummy' We sat outside on the beautiful outdoor patio and had the most perfect brunch. Do not miss this especially if you are here during the good weather days. The chef is awesome and the service excellent. The Inn is owner by Dennison but was a school for Girls in 1924. Feels very historic. Beautifully landscaped too. read more

Agree with the comments about the ambience and decor. A wonderful piece of architecture. Unfortunately the food and service are far below the standard set by the building. Have a few drinks at the bar, but not worth your time to dine here. read more

Best fish and chips Licking county! Great service and wide selection of food and drinks in the Tavern make this a place we will definitely return to. read more

The Granville Inn has hired a new chef since my last visit, and my oh my has it changed my view of the place! I'm still not a big fan of the atmosphere (an old building with furnishings that look outdated rather than charmingly historic), but I can say that I now hold a very high opinion of the food. For appetizers I tried the Smoked Salmon Rillettes, which was a cream cheese, salmon, and herb spread served with very crunchy slices of French bread, and the Crispy Calimari. Both of them were fantastic. For my entree I ordered the Sweet and Crunchy Tuna, which is a tuna steak grilled rare (and when they say "rare" they really mean it), covered with a red pepper sauce and served with spicy Asian slaw and crab dumplings. I give this entree an A++. Every bite was bliss. The tuna steak was fresh, flavorful, and tender, and the spicy slaw was a perfect accompaniment. I was also very pleased with the dumplings, which had large pieces of crab in every bite. I was extremely disappointed with the Granville Inn the first time that I went there, but I am very glad to have given it a second try now that they have hired a new chef. The atmosphere is still the same, but the fact that you are eating fantastic food makes the whole experience so much better that instead of feeling like I was eating in a musty old house I caught myself daydreaming that I was sitting in Downton Abbey. read more

Was so excited to see the grand lady remodeled and had such high hopes for her return, but really hope the owners and university will seriously consider a different management group. Our first meal after reopening was such a disappointment. Service was great, because our waitress was a consummate professional, but it was hard for her to hide her frustration with the disorganization in the "back of the house." Food was nothing more than fair. It was late coming out, and with mistakes, and there were no gluten free accommodations readily available. The real kicker though was the seating. Literally, the chairs and table are awful. Bulky, wrong proportions for ladies, and don't even try to comfortably seat a squirmy six-year-old. Add to that the fact that you are in elbows reach of your neighboring table. The worst part for us was the "bar crowd" spilling over into the dining room. A party of 10 of my sons' closest friends would have been quieter and had better manners than these 40 somethings hooting it up. Please don't give up! Please find a management company who understands the vibe of Granville and the elegance and tradition of the Granville Inn. read more

The Granville Inn certainly has that breathtaking "I'm a part of history" vibe when you approach it. When you enter, the staff is wearing crisp white shirts and bow ties. I know what you're thinking - "really classy" right? The brunch menu this Sunday was weak. I struggled to find something that really called out to me, but that's more likely due to my not being too hungry than anything else. I started noticing a few things. This place _was_ classy. 30 or so years ago when it got left behind. The most glaring evidence was the rubber floor mats covering the turbo charged AC vent under my chair, and the bowling alley bathroom behind a 20" thick oak paneled wall. Overall it was a good experience, just not one that lived up to the promise of the outside. If you judge this book by it's cover, the story may disappoint you. read more

It has been a year since my last visit to the Granville Inn. One positive is that service is better in the Tavern. There was still food on the floors near the tables. That makes for an unpleasant meal. My friend got the crab cake and a salad and I ate the black bean burger with a salad. The home made buns were incredible. Just the right amount of butter on the toasted bun. The salads were a 5/10. Nothing to write home about. The plating was really awkward as the salad was on a plate and then that plate was placed on the main plate. The salad plate was at a weird angle and clearly didn't fit on the plate. Just put the salad on the main plate! (Obviously this doesn't change he taste of the food but it was a little odd) the black bean burger was homemade with beans,corn,peppers,and beets. It was decent. Maybe a 5/10. Not the best veggie burger I've had but not the worst. It did get cold very fast. My friend said her crab cake was very breaded on the outside. It looked like it was deep fried. The inside was fine....mostly crab and not a lot of fillers. The desserts were yummy as well! However, the chocolate cake did not taste homemade,was dry, and lacked the addicting chocolate flavor. The grasshopper tartine was a lot better than the chocolate cake. However, there seemed to be an odd piece of paper in the tartine. Mistakes happen! read more

See all

Wonderful brunch!! Especially recommend the apple fritters and the caramelized bacon. For the bad, would never stay here as a guest again. Way over priced. Room was not great, bed was hard and we heard Waaaayyy to much from the room connected to ours. Also had to park on the street a block and a half away since there was no parking when we arrived. Was told sorry, but that's just how it is. So stay across the street at the Buxton Inn and eat here for brunch the next morning. read more

Went for lunch today and I have to say the renovations are beautiful. They have kept the atmosphere authentic but with lots of updates. Service remained the same as before the renovation. Super slow!! We went for lunch from work and ended up being 2 1/2 hours because it was so slow. The Tavern menu was nothing to write home about. It was nothing spectacular. I was expecting a fresh new take since the renovation. I got the Crispy Deviled crab cake sandwich (real crab which was nice). It was deep fried in a thick crust on a very dull thick bun. Fries were cold and must have sat under the lamp for a long time. The Rice Noodle Salad would have been ok if it wasn't drowning in dressing. Seasonal Creme Brûlée was nice. I hope that this is only a result of just getting their bearings after the renovation. read more

Had lunch with girlfriends there yesterday. I ordered the pasta lunch speciality. I'm not a vegetarian but the vegetable additives and spices sounded interesting. If I could give no stars I would. A plate of unseasoned pasta with hard to find any additives was presented with no flavor. It tasted like just some oil poured on it. I asked for some vinegar and Parmesan and tried to make it eatable. Yuck, just really bad. They should put some pesto, pine nuts or something for flavor. Plus the additives listed on the menu. The waitress was ok and asked if I wanted something else but didn't want to wait for that. I wasn't looking for a discount and paid full price plus tip for the bad meal. Not the waitress fault for bad food. The chef though must need some training. read more

We were visiting Denison University with our son. We wanted a special place to meet for dinner. My wife and son had scallops and I had the duck. Both were tasty. We love this restaurant / inn. We highly recommend it. The food was terrific! read more

Granville Inn - Hotels Near Me - Granville, Ohio

See all

It upsets me a great deal to give the Mother's Day Buffet here 2 stars. Honestly, I am SO bummed about the lousy food we experienced. My family has been coming to The Granville Inn for 50+ years. So many fond memories of previous occasions with my deceased Grandmother, Father, Brother and living family members. No More. We won't be back. For starters, at $40 per person, the food should be exceptional. We didn't see a menu when we made reservations back in late February for Mothers Day. My husband was looking forward to prime rib, which is usually served on fancy buffets. No way here! Not only was this steamship round of beef, but it was REALLY WELL DONE, GRISTLY, AND DRY. The appetizers were the best part of the meal. There was a large cheese board. It could have benefited from tags explaining the type of cheese. The cracker and roll selection was good, ample amount of variety of those. The addition of dried apricots and walnuts was also good. The chilled, poached shrimp was the best part of the meal for me. It was in the shell, which I prefer, because the shrimp taste better cooked this way. The cocktail sauce tasted like it came from a jar. To make up for the other selections, I had about 3/4 lb. of these. The salads accompanying the apps were your basic cesar salad, a couple kinds of pasta salad. Didn't taste interesting. As to the entrees, I have already described the beef. There was ham, baked cod and pork loin, but I don't eat those. Some kind of chicken alfredo pasta dish. Wild rice and a good vegetable medley and some butter green beans. There was also creme brulee french toast, which was OK, lacked taste. For me, the desserts were a huge disappointment. All the cakes and cookies I tried were extremely dry. My family concurred. The red velvet cake icing was dried out and inedible. The mousse cake was the best of the bunch. The while choclate macadamia nut cookie was so dry I had to drink an entire glass of iced tea. The last straw came when our waiter asked how the food was and we complained about the beef. He responded that they had had the same problem with the Easter buffet. AND YOU DIDN'T FIX IT???? Nope, we will try the Buxton Inn next. No more Granville Inn. A family tradition has been broken. read more

One of my favorite places to stay. The rooms are beautiful and the staff is very friendly . Quaint and in the middle of town. Housekeeping does a great job and it is beautifully decorated for the holidays . read more

Wow!! Everything about this place is amazing to me. From the history, the legends, the decor, the grounds, everything. I cannot say enough about this town and its gems. Like the Buxton Inn, the Granville Inn is rich in history, which is fitting because it is on the National Register of Historic Places. If I had to choose which place I preferred I don't think it would be possible as they are both some of the finest places I have dined and seen. While I have never been an overnight guest here, I have heard so much about it that I hope to be when time and budget allows. Complete with 30 guest rooms the rates are extremely reasonable and start at $99. The rooms are AMAZING and rich with antiques. But for you modern folk, the are also equipped with free internet access, cable and all the other things you might find at a mainstream hotel. Just a note: If you are like Billy Bob Thornton and suffer from a phobia stemming from the fear of antiques, I wouldn't recommend staying here. But should you not have a choice about staying here, the good news is that there is plenty of alcohol! Wine Spectator has given wine list an Award of Excellence for four years straight! It's also purported to be haunted so drink plenty. read more

This place used to be probably the best restaurant in town, but ever since the change of ownership, it has been a disaster. In my most recent dinner experience, I ordered a medium-rare steak and it was super over-cooked. When I kindly asked the waitress about my steak she was very defensive and kept on "teaching" me what I have is medium rare. I just wanted to laugh... I happen to be someone who have been cooking steaks for the past 10 years and have taken series of cooking classes around the world including NYC and Paris, and she is saying I have no idea what a medium rare steak is? I did not argue with her because we had a guest to entertain... But oh well it was a super ridiculous and disappointing experience! For a restaurant that charges $25 for a steak, I think at least they should hire staffs who know a bit about food and respect customers' opinions. read more

GREAT evening! Service was OUTSTANDING with Wendy! Food was excellent! A personal favorite since 1978! read more

Granville Inn - Hotels Near Me - Granville, Ohio

Nice lunch spot. There's outdoor seating on the patio, and the umbrellas give great shade on 80°+ afternoons Cocktails were pleasantly strong and well-made. Nice atmosphere. I was surprised to see they serve the old Lazarus chicken salad as a lunch plate and a sandwich. I had to do the salad plate...to remind me of childhood days spent in the Chintz room whilst shopping with my mom. Husband had the club sammy, which was generous and tasty. read more

Had to leave. The service is terrible!! Several dozen tables available, and I had to wait in order to be seated. The waiter ignored me for 10 minutes before making eye contact. Sitting at this table with no water I had to ask myself if it was worth the amount they are charging for their high priced food. I asked the waiter when he finally came how many tables he was juggling -told me 3 :( seriously? Had tried it a week ago and got same bad service. Food was also nothing special- cold salad came at same time as entrée. Waiter was never to be seen. Could not even get ketchup. The staff says they are overwhelmed but that is not the case. I talked with the manager before I left, and all he could do was say he was sorry. Honestly the place was almost empty. Even the manager took several minutes to arrive. For the price they charge they really need to up their game. The pub down the street had a drink in front of me in 2 min and was twice as busy. read more

Sunday, the Inn closes at 2:00pm and reopens later for dinner. Closing at a particular time at restaurants usually means, "We will seat people until closing time". Although we arrived from out of town at 1:48, we were refused seating. Not only were we refused seating, but given no options to order only lighter, more quickly prepared items and no concern whatsoever for closing early. Actually, an arrogance and "business as usual" was in the air. Yes, the renovations are beautiful and in good taste; however, the management needs to train properly with a focus on excellence to customer relations. Loretta L. read more

If you're looking for a restaurant in the Granville area that understands food allergies, this isn't the place. My wife and another couple had brunch on August 25th. My wife has celiac disease in addition to an allergy to dairy. She asked the waitress to speak to the kitchen manager and we were told he was too busy (6 or 8 tables). Her eggs were cooked in butter, she asked the waitress to recook, in a very short period of time the eggs returned. It appeared the kitchen just moved the eggs from one plate to the next, eliminating the diary look. As a result she's experienced the negative effects. read more

Wow..here I thought "oh no, a week in Ohio at a family reunion...someone shoot me". But to my surprise Granville is a little storybook town and the Granville Inn is a wonderful place to stay! Fantastic room rates, wonderfully accommodating staff, and a pretty darn good restaurant. I also did not see any of them ghoasties while I was there- which is a good thing! read more

I have been to the Granville Inn a few times before today's visit. But after the experience I had there today? I'll never go back, and I have already talked others out of going. Today was the monthly ladies lunch. Eleven of us headed to the Granville Inn. We had reservations for noon, but arrived about 20 minutes early. Our table was ready, so we were seated. That was the only nice thing I can say- they seated us early. Our waitress was nice, but extremely slow. After an abnormally long wait, she took our order. 8 of the 11 ladies ordered the chicken salad. The remaining three ordered simple items- a salad, a club, and fish & chips. An hour and a half went by. No lunch. We checked three times during that wait....our waitress never checked on us. The girl going around refilling water glasses informed us "I don't know where your lunch is. I don't work in the kitchen" when we asked her. The manager was asked twice...no apology given, he just told us both times that it should "be out shortly." ALL the tables around us had been served long before any of our meals arrived. When they did bring them out, it was a few at a time with long gaps in between. What a nightmare. The manager finally apologized...well, sort of. He did utter the words "I'm sorry," but followed up with a thousand excuses for why it wasn't their fault. "All the other orders just got in before your orders did." And he informed us that it wasn't the waitress's fault either. Those other orders, even the ones for people who arrived more than 30 minutes after we placed our orders, just magically got cooked before our meals did. A real apology and owning up to the mistake would have gone a long way. And it's not like the overpriced food made up for it. I've had better Caesar salads at fast food restaurants, and the club was just boring. For the price, I expected more. Combined with the dreadful service, I would never recommend this place again. Oh, and I even had to wait over ten full minutes for my check, even after getting up and walking across the restaurant to ask the waitress for it and after talking to the manager. Please take my advice. Go to the Buxton Inn across the street instead. It's awesome. read more

As both a restaurant goer, and an employee I have been to the granville inn. I can tell you I haven't been there in a few years, but there are better places to spend your dollars in Granville. read more