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    Kaylee L.

    Had a beautiful stay with Lancaster Arts. It was my first trip to Lancaster and I'm so happy we picked this hotel. Walking all around town was so easy and simple. Make sure you get a drink downstairs at the bar too!

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    Bill S.

    The Lancaster Arts hotel was a hidden gem. It's wasn't a luxurious hotel by any means, what made our stay special for me was its charm. We left our car in the covered garage and walked into the lobby. We were greeted by a friendly hotel employee who offered us cold water with slices cucumbers. This automatically puts me in a lovely mood. We're told every morning there is free breakfast and check out is at noon. Enjoy your stay. The hotel is deceiving because it's very large. We walked down this beautiful brick hallway to our room. Our room was just the right size for my wife & I. The bathroom shower was a nice size, what was missing was the nice shower products. They gave us a small bar of soap with liquid soaps mounted on the wall. Yuckk.. and one of my towels were ripped? Any hotel where I rest my head, I want all the small details to be special. Ripped towels? Uncool. Putting the bathroom products to the side, the hotel is next to a nice market where they're making fresh doughnuts. Lancaster just oozes charm, this was another nice feature. Breakfast downstairs was nice, they had three different types of cereal as well as breads for toast. There was a automatic pancake maker that I had to figure out. I made a mess, haha! Also, a bunch of Jimmy Dean bagel breakfast sandwiches were available, To heat them I had to use the microwave. Bagels in the microwave really don't work so I ate the middle. Overall, a nice spot to drink a cup of coffee. The arts portion, they encourage hotel guests to draw in sketch books and they are displayed throughout the hotel. Another nice touch, we've seen some beautiful drawings from other guests. Lancaster Arts Hotel, we had an enjoyable stay. Thank you for the hospitality.

    Lindsey O.

    OBSESSED with this hotel. One of my favorites I've stayed in lately and one of the best in a city the size of Lancaster. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful brick lining the exterior and interior, fantastic paintings, beautiful carpets, and just overall incredible decor. The service was friendly and helpful. I stayed in the presidential suite which was sooooo nice and huge! It has a full living room with a kitchenette and couches, a giant bedroom, a huge jacuzzi tub, and a very nice bathroom and shower. The bed was comfortable, and the decor was very pretty. I would absolutely recommend anyone coming to Lancaster stay here and only here! I loved it SO much.

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    Kasi M.

    An absolutely wonderful time away in Amish Country. My husband and I spent a relaxing weekend in room 506 and it def won't be the last time. My husband had a beautiful basket made and we spent a romantic weekend in this hotel. Despite covid we loved the on-site restaurant and classy touches to make our stay memorable. They also did a great job cleaning and making sure breakfast was safe for all the guests. The room was clean and the amenities were nice. Even the special bath salts for our private jacuzzi were a nice touch. I wouldn't stay here unless it was for this room. Thank you for a memorable stay.

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    Tamara G.

    I have stayed here so many times in the past 6 years that I have lost count! You will not find the charm, history & ambiance that this boutique hotel offers in any chain in Lancaster. Plus you have the bonus of a great restaurant/bar on the premises plus free parking in the city! And you can walk to virtually all the great other bars & restaurants downtown. Staff is friendly & on our 5 day visit in November 2021, which we extended by the day, due to a death in the family, the front desk staff were fantastic in accommodating us. The rooms are very cool with original floors, exposed brick, nice bathrooms & comfy beds. Sketch pad & pencil in the room and you're encouraged to leave your artwork behind for display in the hotel. The downside? It's an OLD building, so floor creak, noise travels. If there are rowdy guests or randy guests (you get my drift) you will hear them. Bring ear plugs just in case. Wine fridge in room. Beer Fridge (place next door) has every craft beer you'd ever want. It's a gem & I will continue to stay here when I visit my former hometown.

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    I can say nothing about the hotel; but the bar is fantastic! Buffalo Trace bourbon. I will not forget!

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    the hotel was interesting but one of the reasons I booked was to have breakfast. there was no breakfast and no apology either.

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    Thank you so much Lisa! Thank your cousin too!

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