This place is pretty cool. Old school charm/history everywhere you look. Stunning views and a fun drive to the top of the "summit" where the hotel sits. The pools and hottub are a nice touch as well! As with any place that's been around for 100+ years, you can't expect perfection. The rooms are old school and purposefully lack common modern hotel amenities - such as a microwave or fridge. I also note that my bathroom had a steady stream of little ants on the floor/sink vanity. Didn't impact my stay, but if you are looking for things to whine about you are likely to find them. I strongly recommend Summit Inn so long as you know/acknowledge that staying in a place like this will have minor drawbacks but in its totality is a unique and pleasant experience beyond a place to lay your head at night! Thanks for having me! read more

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This was my daughter's choice, she is headed to college in the fall and we headed to Fallingwater, and Ohioplye for a long weekend. The Inn is historic and the veranda and lobby interior are wonderful, and that is where the charm ends. I don't need charm in my room. I found the room to be stuffy, the bathroom to be big but only one small towel rack on the wall furthest from the shower. The bathroom floor failed the wipe test, not sure when the last time it had been wiped or mopped, the green water in the outdoor pool, the painful showerhead in the pool locker room; I understand that "historic" means difficult and expensive to maintain. I can appreciate the history of the Inn, but at $300+/night it did not rate well. I'm 56 yrs old and felt young again in comparison to most of the guests. I cannot recommend the Inn, it's best days are well gone in the rear view mirror. read more

This review is for the restaurant. My daughter and I came here for lunch on a beautiful early summer day and decided to sit out on the patio. We had a good experience. We started with the fried zucchini, which was delicious. It is served with a homemade spicy ranch dressing that was outstanding. I ordered the crabcake sandwich and my daughter got the steak wrap. No complaints at all. Fries were nice and crispy. Not only was the food good, but our waitress was super nice, attentive and friendly. One thing to mention - The patio is very nice, but I'm a bit surprised by the layout. They have an incredible view of the valley, but there are only 2 tables that give you the full view. Most tables have no view. Odd. read more

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Drinks were fantastic, high end, & food was wonderful, our server Josh was amazing , worth the visit read more

Historic Summit Inn Resort - Shrimp cocktail with cucumber avocado salsa, yummy - Resorts Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

We have thoroughly enjoyed our amazing short stay. The staff are amazing, the building is gorgeous and I can't say enough about the atmosphere. We enjoyed our meal in Mae's Dining room as well. We can't wait to return in the summer when it is busiest. read more

Historic Summit Inn Resort - Resorts Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

Driving between Cinci and DC, we passed the historic Summit Inn and Laurel Caverns and were determined to stop on our return route. The caverns were great and a lunch following was the perfect stop after a day of driving. The location, food, and service were great. We ordered several appetizers for our meal to create a great sampler menu. Everything we ordered was great, I only wish we had saved room for the peach cobbler! read more

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My husband & I are from the Pittsburgh area and come up to Ohiopyle quite often & have driven past the Historic Summit Inn many times. This weekend we decided to stay for a romantic getaway. Upon arriving, we were greeted by a beautiful exterior. Once inside, we were surprised by the grandeur of the heirloom lobby complete with an upright grand Steinway piano from the late 1800s and the grande double staircase complete with original woodwork and stained glass windows. The front desk staff was friendly and informative and made us feel very welcome. We were then given directions to our room. (Insert record scratching noise). We opened the door to our room and you would have thought you had just opened King Tut's tomb. The smell of mold & mildew was overwhelming. We knew it was a historic building & were prepared for the possibility of a slight musty odor that can come with an aged building. However we discovered that the moldy smell was coming from the wall unit air conditioner and not the room itself. Understanding that this was a 118 year old hotel, we were happy to overlook the peeling paint & wallpaper. We made reservations for dinner in the Mae dining room and were looking forward to a nice romantic meal. The hostess was nice & sat us immediately. Our server was very friendly & attentive, but the food left much to be desired. Even though it didn't take long for the food to arrive, it was room temperature & mediocre at best. Against our better judgement, we decided to give the restaurant another chance for breakfast the next morning. There were only two tables seated, so we thought we would be able to eat quickly and head out for our day of hiking & cave exploration. But boy were we wrong! It took a very long time for our server to take our drink order. It took even longer for our food. Two tables that were seated after us got their food before us. All we ordered was eggs, sausage & home fries, which took 45 minutes to arrive. All of the food for some odd reason had a bitter, metallic taste. The sausage was gritty & dry, as if it had been pre-cooked and reheated and the home fries were cold. We loved the historic charm of this hotel, but the food was overpriced and questionable in quality and the wait time was ridiculous for the empty dining room. Several areas of this hotel were in desperate need of cleaning, especially the main restroom off the lobby. read more

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No place is better than the veranda of the Summit Inn for a lunch with dear friends. The view and the breeze with delicious food makes this a place for a memorable summer. read more

We stayed one night, the night of 6-21-2025. We had a 2 queen bed suite at the very end of the hall on the 3rd floor. We arrived a little early, however we were taken to our room right away, which was nice. *The hotel common areas are beautiful. *There are stunning views, lovely architecture & serene surroundings. *All of the staff were very accommodating and friendly. *The pool and hot tub areas were immaculate, with plenty of lounge chairs and a nice area under roof to relax. All the waters were crystal clear. Some of the updates were clearly done in the 70s and look out of place. *For instance, the bathroom vanity is definitely not from the correct era and is very low, about 30" from the floor to the top of the vanity, as you can see in the photo. This made it awkward when using the sink. The toilet is also quite low. *The shower had plenty of water pressure. *The beds were on the firmer side. *Our room had a very tiny refrigerator, on a stand in the corner. It was quite beat up with large dents in the door and no shelves inside. *There were only a few television channels available, maybe 8 channels. Which didn't bother us, just something we think others should be aware of. *We were on the 3rd floor, there is a lot of steps. Unsure if there is an elevator, we didn't see one, nor did we ask. Again just something others should be aware of. *Our room was very clean. We would stay here again if passing through this way. read more

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Built in 1907 and on the national registry oh historic places. The place is huge, old and you can still see the grandeur of the place. Unfortunately it was let to go to ruin and then restored, the easiest way to cover a blemish is with paint unfortunately, so a lot of the old woodwork has been covered up. There is still enough to get the idea of what was if you know where to look. Room is comfortable enough and in better condition than some new hotels I've stayed in. Plenty of hot water . Now the so so part Having just driven 4 hours some toll way and a lot of backroads through the mountains we decide just to eat at the inn. Spouse went with the side salad called Mae's. She liked it , the special was a different story they called it a paella, it wasn't the small amount of shell fish was tasty but the mussels were mushy. Rice wasn't paella rice and was bland. I got the French onion soup , it was wonderful, my main was chicken scampi and was weird, I'm used to the breast sliced long ways this was cut across so it looked like medallions, sauce was so so. Mixed rice and steamed vegetables. We got this as a combo deal with fallen waters it included a " free " breakfast. It was worth the free part eggs Benedict with hard cooked eggs sauce seemed ok but the Canadian bacon was too small and thiner than I have ever seen. Spouses waffles were fine but too much whipped cream and a sad strawberry instead of generous mixed fruit. All in all a good combo with falling waters but not a do over. read more

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Hadn't eaten here for a non event in probably ten years, and now I wonder why I'm had waited so long. We sat out on their spacious front deck, which may have one of the best views in SWPA. The crab cakes were perhaps the best I've ever had, and oysters Rockefeller were just as amazing as well. read more

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I'll add a review later. In summary - Rooms don't have microwaves - Rooms are awkward, TV's are small, audio is bad from across the rooms. - Locks are clearly old and would easy to pick. - Limited to no wifi on 3rd floor. - No elevator so if your on the upper floor, be ready for some exercise. Positives - Anything that someone would see if there for a wedding is amazing. - Sites are beautiful - Pool and sauna are amazing - Most of the staff is nice I'll just say, it's a hotel I would not mind for work. (since I would not be there much except to sleep) but for family vacation, it's among one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed at. BUT 3 stars, it's clean! No issues there. read more

Verdict: historic hotel and restaurant to which you can take your (grand)parents to dinner I learned about the Historic Summit Inn and Restaurant from another foodie, who loves the history, architecture, food, and landscape there. We happen to be in the area on vacation and brought my parents. We had hoped to sit on the veranda for COVID safety and the views, but it was closed for inclement weather. They put us in the main dining room, which was loud and probably hadn't been redecorated since the 1990s. We found the menu to be rather short and surprisingly heavy on seafood, given its distance from the coast. However, service was fast and friendly, and what they made us tasted good (especially the mashed potatoes). We tried the filet mignon, the lamb chops, and a Caesar salad with steak (which was huge). They do have a variety of wines and beers, and I can recommend the summit lemonade cocktail as tasty with the right amount of alcohol. We had dessert ready to go at home or else we would surely have chosen at least one item off of their 7-item, delicious-sounding dessert menu. The resort has 94 rooms that are bookable April through November, with indoor and outdoor pools. There is also a 9-hole golf course on the 1200 acres. We didn't try the restrooms, but the property does appear to be wheelchair accessible. read more

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I was at the summit a couple of nights ago for dinner with coworkers and it was delicious. I ordered a fillet mignonette which is one of my favorite cuts of meat ever and it did not disappoint. I did not have the chance to ask but I would love to know if this hotel is haunted. I would love to come back and do a haunted tour if they are offered. There was a great sign in the lobby sign by some of the most savvy and historic business people in the history of the world. read more

Historic Summit Inn Resort - An awesome page from the guest register over 100 years ago. - Resorts Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

One of my new favorite places to have drinks and relax. * The view is on a different level of beauty peacefulness * The hotel is historic, nostalgic and very interesting * The staff is great and the bartender is super awesome, Hi Mallory :D This is one of those places you will want to come back to again and again for a multitude of reasons. I do think they could add a little bit more to the restaurant menu and especially in regards to light fare items such as hummus trays, veggie platters and things like that but I believe since the pandemic things have changed a bit from what I was told so hopefully they are back to full speed soon. FYI - I'd love to see some vegan options on the menu I hope to be back soon enough to enjoy this wonderful place again and again in the future. Thank you for making the time I was there great, especially Mallory :D read more

Historic Summit Inn Resort - Amazing view! - Resorts Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

My boyfriend and I were so excited to spend a cozy night at this beautiful property. The hotel is charming, our room was comfortable, and sunset on the porch was absolutely lovely. However - we had very bad experiences with the food here. We had dinner Sunday night, and my partner got sick in the middle of the night after eating the lobster ravioli. He threw up multiple times and felt horrible all morning. I had written it off until I went to have breakfast by myself the following morning. I waited nearly 45 minutes for food, and then was served completely raw eggs benedict - one of the eggs had no form to it and was basically soup. I left hungry and felt like I wasted my morning - the gas station food we got on the way home was better. For the prices they charge for their meals, this is unacceptable. We were extremely disappointed to leave our vacation this way. read more

This review is for the restaurant only. We came for dinner on Friday night and the dining was busy. We had reservations but showed up a little early and were able to get seated. Our waitress greeted us quickly, gave us the specials and took our drink order. Those came out fast and were on point. We ordered the mini crab cakes which also came out pretty fast. They were excellent. Next up was French onion soup which was similarly very good. We got the same entree- filet with chanterelle cream sauce, mashed potatoes and asparagus. Steak was fork tender and cooked perfectly. Service was outstanding, we wanted for nothing. Again, I cannot comment on the rooms or anything beyond the restaurant and bar area but our experience was top notch and will be back without question. Those complaining about prices may want to consider some of the chain restaurants in nearby Uniontown in the future. read more

Historic Summit Inn Resort - Filet, chanterelle cream sauce, mashed potatoes and asparagus - Resorts Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

For our wedding, we had several out of town guests coming to help out with setting up the day before, so booking at the Summit was something nice and nostalgic that I really wanted our guests to experience. The summit is extremely historical, and beautify maintained. I will say that the rooms are a little inconsistent. Our room was lovely, with a not so lovely view. My fiancé's room was nice, with no view. And then his sister's room across the hall was pretty yucky and smelly with old red carpet (just being transparent on the room situation, please stay tuned for my 5 star rating) We spoke to the Summit in advance about having a large party, and ordering appetizers in advance. Curtis, the manager, did an amazing job setting everything up for us. We had a handful of appetizers, all of which were 5 star! The dinner here is spectacular. Not only is the food great, but the view in itself is stellar! If you can, try to make it for sunset. The pool area has been redone and is beautiful. There is an indoor pool, outdoor pool, and even a hot tub. They are also having fun yoga events here, and massages now, which is pretty awesome! Our night was a blast. The kids loved the pool, the adults loved the restaurant, and we of course ended our night at the old school bar located right in the lobby of the hotel. The bartenders, Tia and Marissa, were amazing. From the second I walked in to get my first drink, they just made our night so much fun! For anyone traveling to the area, this hotel is in a great location. Golf, hiking, Ohiopyle, everything is very close by! Thanks for a great stay, and a great time! read more

We wanted to go to N Colin but sooooo expensive. For one night, Summit was great. Big storms for us in late July. Awesome porch. We liked our choice. Get the crab cakes! People who work there are nice. A different old world experience and we liked a lot. read more

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We recently stayed here over the weekend and just loved it. The pool/hot tub was spectacular and recently renovated. The bar had some great cocktail options but would suggest that they take orders pool side for convenience. The historic building was very charming and welcoming. The rooms are what you would expect at an older establishment. Renovated to a point. There is so much to do in the area which makes it a great location. The views especially the sunset were amazing. Food was good as well. We will definitely come back! read more

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The five stars is for the hotel only. Great old place with updates throughout while still retaining the feel of the past. The room with a view was nice and the bar, Wunder Bar, was great. Sadly the restaurant, Mae's, was not. Note that the hotel has no elevator so if that's a problem, ask for a room on the lobby floor. read more

We had a lovely stay at the Inn this past week. The rooms were small but cozy and clean. We enjoyed a dip in the indoor pool too. The lobby was very "Old World", which we love. We had a fantastic breakfast and a wonderful dinner at Mae's. read more

Historic Summit Inn Resort - Dinner in Mae's Restaurant. - Resorts Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

All the history is definitely charming. Just be prepared for the floor to creak. We had a great stay and a great night's sleep. The view was beautiful. read more

Nice atmosphere and beautiful views from the porch. The lobby is cozy and welcoming. Plenty of seating and space in the dining room. A wonderful food and bar selection. Great place for special evening or friends. A nice place to spend overnight and relax. Book ahead for dlnning and rooms. read more

A total waste. Lobby rooms not handicap friendly. No grip bars in shower. Handicap access in front to go up to lobby... none. Had to climb up approximately 15 steps and with bad knees that was a chore. Only 2 handicap parking spots out front. Had an omelet for breakfast. $10 for a simple nasty spinach omelet. I've done better at a motel 6 Will never stay there again. William b. This place may be on the national historic registry, but it's a joke. read more

We held a block of rooms for our daughter's wedding and all of the guests said how great the accommodations and service were!

Spent weekend there in 2016 ...in town for reunion. The place is old..smells..disgusting carpet thruout entire property and extremely filthy on decks... Front desk told me they were in process of updating ....came back 2021...new furniture but still filthy...peeling paint...rude staff..smelly hallways and horrible smell in rooms...absolutely theve got a mold issue...I would avoid this place like plague...its most filthy in need of complete destruction and replace entire building...the view deserves a 4-5 star hotel...not old crusty toxic bldg...very concerning read more

Great place to visit when driving over the mountain. Awesome views, decent coffee...makes for a decent rest stop in route

We stayed April 29/30 in preparation for a weekend of tours of nearby Polymath Park and Falling Water. If you like nostalgia, this is the place for you. Built in 1907, it instantly brings you back to a less shiny, high-tech period of history once you hit the driveway, walk in the doors and see the grande staircase. We asked for a room with a view and were disappointed to be put in a room without one. Shawn, at guest services, responded immediately and switched the room personally. We stayed in 207. (See photo). He even gave us the lower rate because of the error. The fireplaces in the lobby and in Mae's restaurant were wonderful spots for relaxing. The complimentary coffee in the lobby was superb. The indoor pool was open on the lower terrace and there were even a couple of ping ping tables. Even though a wedding was going on, we didn't hear a thing. Rooms are clean, cozy, and quiet. Love the bathtubs! The grounds and veranda seating is spectacular at sunset. My only suggestion: Time to switch over to Smart TV's. We would return. It's a Laurel Highlands icon that I hope is with PA till 3007. read more

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It must be Summit Inn the water, because the views up here are so spectacular, I wonder if I'm on some kind of mind-altering substance or other. It's on top of a massive mountain to the south of Pittsburgh, and you can see for miles, including the twinkling lights of Uniontown, PA down below. The prices if you walk-in are expensive, although I wasn't paying so I didn't complain. The rooms are lovely and service was ok. Some of the employees are extremely friendly, others are a little less thrilled to be working. The guy behind the bar was perhaps the nicest person ever. I didn't eat in the dining room, but plenty of others were. This place has a lot of history and while the price is high, you can get much better deals by shopping around online. read more

Historic Summit Inn Resort - Well now I understand the name - Resorts Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

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We had a wonderful weekend stay at this historic old hotel. Beautiful views can be found inside and out here. One of a kind really. History and nostalgia abound.. the room was clean and had an amazing view as you can see in the pictures. Pool and hot tub were clean and warm. The staff were some of the nicest and most attentive people around! Lots to do in the area to keep you busy as well ohiopyle,caverns,winery,distillery etc. We'll be back! read more

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Once a year, I make a pilgrimage to the Midwest to visit my best friend in Ohio. During this years visit, we made plans to visit some nearby attractions, including Fallingwater and the Ohiopyle State Park. He also made arrangements for us to stay at the Historic Summit Inn near Hopwood, PA. This is a very unique hotel! There is a lot of history in this roadside attraction. I won't re-hash all the specifics, but it's worth looking at the displays in the lobby which explain the significance of the location and the famous visitors who have stayed here. There is a lot of character and style in the architecture. The lobby is gorgeous and it's one of the few I actually wanted to hang out in, and so we did. Also, the setting is pretty phenomenal! The Summit Inn has an amazing view of the valley below which is even more spectacular at sunset (see my photos). Hint: Make a point to hang out on the porch. Because our plans included nothing more than relaxing, we were happy to enjoy the on-site restaurant, Mae's. The dining room atmosphere is from a by-gone era which is both classy and luxurious. Mae's is definitely not inexpensive, but it's worth the money and the menu has some amazing options. Plus the service was top notch! My room was extremely comfortable. I haven't slept this well in a bed that wasn't mine in a long time! And there are many nice touches that show attention to detail. So why only four stars? There were a few details that were evident in the room that I couldn't overlook. Some of it is maintenance related, some of it is simply a funky layout. There was a large crack in the plaster in the corner of the wall near my window. Still, the view was really nice. And then there was the terrible television reception. Every channel came in with the clarity of an old aerial antenna. Finally, the bathroom had some issues including an awesome hiding toilet. Seriously, I did a double take before I found it behind the bathroom door. And if you're going to upgrade the shower rod to that wonderful curved type, at least patch the plaster and paint over your marks for locating the rod. I notice that kind of stuff. If you happen to be in the area or just driving by, it's worth your time to stop in, grab a meal or enjoy a drink and the view from the patio. read more

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Unsure how I feel about this place. Whether the staff was simply being bitter, I'm not sure... To start, since we were traveling from out of state and were biking in Ohiopyle at some point, we wanted to bring our bikes in so they wouldn't get wet or stolen. No elevator so that wasn't a good start, but as we were halfway up the main stairway from the front door, the front desk attendant became incredible upset that we were taking the bikes up. I'm not sure what the big deal was, since we were carrying them up on our own. The restaurant with the outdoor patio was where it took another interesting turn. The food was great as well as the drinks! However, we were a little put off by the "VIP"-like deal that they had that I guess you could only be eligible for if you called the hotel to make your reservation. you got an entire meal (soup, salad, entree and desert) for whatever the price was on the menu and an extra $3 or $5 with the ticket. But, you need to buy it prior to your reservation. Instead, you buy everything you want a la cart. Lame. So many people use Hotels.com or another website to book a room, nobody calls anymore. The room was very nice though and the pool was pretty good (needs a paint job or some music though because it was very eerie inside when you're by yourself). I guess, the overall issue was just the service. The strangely early closing hours for everything was a bit off-putting as well. read more

I read all the reviews before coming here, so I was prepared for just about anything. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the quirky charm of the Summit Inn. If you are expecting cutting-edge modernity and polish, this is probably not a place you'll warm up to as much as I did. If you like funny old hotels with history and character, you'll probably get a kick out staying here. We had dinner at Mae's dining room, and the food was fine, albeit oddly sweet. (The dinner roll tasted a little sweet. The brie appetizer had sweet raspberry preserves drizzled all over it. Both our chicken and our pork chop had a sweet glaze. I happen to like sweet things, but I had to put extra salt on the entree to balance it out. Still, despite all the sweetness, I was happy to get an ice cream pecan roll for dessert, which was just as sweet as we wanted it to be.) Our room had a lovely view and provided the basic accommodations needed for a short stay. I would have preferred a softer mattress, softer sheets, and thicker walls, but this is true of many hotes. It was a fun space to explore overall. We enjoyed taking a look at the upstairs deck and the downstairs level, with the ping-pong table and old grand piano. It was fun to see the hallways lined with old flyers and brochures from the hotel's glamorous heyday. To sum it all up, I'd say this was a unique experience and one that I would be happy to revisit sometime in the future. read more

We came/stayed here for my nephew's wedding reception and had a GREAT time! The food was pretty good, especially the breakfast the following day. The hotel itself is very cozy and has some great views! The service is dependable. read more

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Very overrated, costly, very poor service & quality. The restaurants had very limited choices on the menu. We traveled through the Catskills & Poconos staying in Inns, we paid more for accommodations at Summit Inn than any other accommodations, they provided poorest quality. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE. read more

The good: really spectacular views, nice period furniture in the lobby, not at all expensive ($139 a night), very nice outdoor hot tub and pool. The OK: the room was a pretty standard hotel room, very clean and orderly, with a very weird mounting for the TV so that you couldn't see the whole screen when lying in the bed (really). The bad: if you're going to have a historic inn, my suggestion would be to not have a large screen TV in the beautiful historic lobby showing hockey and football at night - which gives it more of an atmosphere of a sports bar. This was doubly unnecessary because in the bar off the lobby they had a big TV playing - yes, that's right - the same sports channel. I just got the feeling that this place has lost its way. It would be great if they played up the history and played period music in the lobby, and maybe had more historical events. Without that, it's just another hotel. Next time through I'll probably choose an Airbnb. read more

This is our "go-to" veranda lunch or dinner place...just 20+ minutes from Morgantown! Crab cake dinner is scrumptious! The view is spectacular & service is excellent! Recommend reservations... read more

This hotel has so much potential but is mostly catering to boomers so it falls short. Maybe with time it will change but for now the experience of the stay is underwhelming. The staff are lovely and super nice though. read more

Horrible mattresses and thin walls. Don't plan on getting a good nights sleep. Disappointing because the rest of the hotel was pure elegance. The original charm and wood work is like a walk back in time. I wanted to explore every nook and cranny. If you do stay ask for a room with a view. read more

Historic Summit Inn Resort - View from our room. - Resorts Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania