Stayed at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm for a nightly business trip, and while I'm not really a lodge person, I'll admit the property is pretty -- especially the lobby. That was definitely the highlight. Everything else was just... average to frustrating. Staff was fine, but not particularly friendly or welcoming. The gift shop is wildly overpriced -- $4 for a can of Smartwater? Seriously. And to make it worse, I was sent on a wild goose chase trying to find vending machines, only to discover both were out of order. So you're basically forced into paying their prices. Rooms were okay and the beds were comfortable, but the pillows were oddly small, square, and not great to sleep on. The bathrooms felt cramped, outdated, and had a slightly musky smell. Overall, looks nice at first glance, but the experience doesn't really match the setting. read more

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I've visited the Lied Lodge a few times - during the Apple Jack Festival and for a work event I attended. I've never gotten to stay overnight there, but everything I have experienced has been amazing! The Lodge is beautiful inside with a grand entrance hall and made all of brick and wood. You almost feel like you're in a New England lodge on the coast, but it's right here in Nebraska. The scenery that surrounds the Lodge is gorgeous, with many trails to walk and verdant foliage to see. I've dined at the Timbers restaurant in the Lodge and it's also a high caliber to match the surroundings. If you're visiting Nebraska City definitely check out the Lied Lodge either for just a visit/meal and to see the inside - or to stay overnight! read more

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I decided to take a glance of what this facility had in store and oh my goodness, it's GORGEOUS. As an avid reader, I could spend hours here just reading. If was so peaceful and quiet even with a restaurant and gift shop within the same area. The lodge has a beautiful path connecting to the farm, tree adventure, apple orchard, Arbor Day oak, and arbor mansion that is well paved and has bridges making the walk so beautiful. I was appreciative I didn't need a ticket for entry into this building. I highly recommend if you're hoping to look at some beautiful architecture and craftsmanship. read more

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Took myself out for dinner at the Library Lounge. All of the staff were super friendly and kind. They just switched up their menu and I tried the Halibut, carrots, and a coco loco to top it off. The halibut was cooker to perfection. The flavors merged perfectly to create something magical in my mouth. The carrots had a delicious yogurt dip. And the coco loco tasted like sunshine and beaches. If you have the time to enjoy a nice evening with surprising tastes and a great atmosphere this is your spot! read more

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My family and I stayed the night here in the summer and had the best time! The hotel staff were warm and welcoming and gave us our room assignment. We booked a patio walk out and I am so glad we did! We loved our room, the ceilings are sky high and the double doors let in a lot of natural light and there is a cute patio where you can look out into the tree line. The hotel offers a pool and a hot tub. We spent a lot of time in that area at night. Dinner at Timbers was great, with a variety of food options and service was stellar. Morning coffee off of the lobby was beautiful, overlooking the hazelnut fields. There is a huge parking lot, and cute gift shop inside as well, where I snagged a completely unnecessary, but cute coffee mug and coffee grounds for home. We spent a lot time walking through the trails and trying out things on the farm. This is a really great spot to take the kids with tons to do, see, and eat. We can't wait to come back. read more

We love how pretty this hotel is. It gives Disney's wilderness lodge vibes. The staff wasn't super friendly just okay. We ate at the restaurant for breakfast and it was kinda bland. You're definitely paying for the views. We came for Arbor Day but it wasn't too busy. The pool was amazing! read more

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Super fun one night stay. They were nice and called us as soon as our room was ready. Hardly anyone at the pool. The pool is huge, there is a hot tub and sauna. Kids loved it. The facilities were decorated nicely for Christmas. The staff was great. We enjoyed playing board games by the fire also. Great stay would come again read more

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Gorgeous interior ..would have loved a view with something other than our car....lol .. room was nice.. read more

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The overall experience with the staff was not spectacular, meaning, when we aired our grievances, nothing was offered to make it right. So all in all the customer service needs a major upgrade at the Lied Lodge. read more

Items worth ordering here are the Filet Mignone, wings, and Red wine by the glass. Onion rings are on point. Service was good just supper busy maybe could have used more staff a couple of times. My friends ordered the short ribs and LOVED it. The drinks are ok, the bar has great bottles so just order it on the rocks. Best bartender in one of the given nights I went here for dinner was the manager, he made two gin cocktails for my friends ordered that were to die for. I ordered a ribeye steak medium rare one night and it was abt 1/2 thick and medium well, I was VERY disappointed. It's a great place to stop for wine or liquor on the rock with some snacks, the devote is cozy cabin wilderness and has a toasted fire place going on cold nights. I recommend a glass of wine in front of the fire. read more

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch here this week. There were five in our party and we were seated quickly at a nice view window seat. There are some really good options on the menu and we ordered a broad mix of those. All food was fresh and with beautiful presentations . I highly suggest this restaurant, total bill for the 5 of us was about $100 before tip. Very reasonable and fair. read more

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Met with siblings and spouses to enjoy the food and atmosphere during the pre-Christmas time. The Lodge was decorated beautifully and the food was excellent. The service we received from the staff was extremely accommodating. We will certainly return in the future read more

Wow! Absolutely blown away by the atmosphere, service, and quality! I stayed here on a work trip and felt like I was on vacation. Thank you for your attention to detail and incredible service. read more

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The company I worked for right out of college used to book retreats here and after nearly a 15 year hiatus, I decided to book a room for a fun girls weekend with my daughters. We had such a great time. The hotel was clean, updated, quiet and very charming. The large indoor pool and hot tub were wonderful and offered floor to ceiling windows overlooking the grounds. The setting is beautiful - located on hundreds of acres with views of forest and the Arbor Lodge Mansion. They implemented great safety protocols, such as mask requirements for indoor public spaces, one-way entrances/exits, lots of sanitizing stations and all staff in masks. Onsite dining was just okay and the standard rooms are a little cozy, but all-in-all we had a great time and I want to do it again! read more

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Stayed here for a staycation a little bit ago and haven't stopped thinking about Lied Lodge! Kind service, great amenities, and even better food. Seriously, that lunch menu is killer. I'm not a big repeater in life, but I'll be back. read more

About a year ago, I saw a photo of Lied Lodge in a AAA magazine. It was just one picture, but it was a stunning view of their lobby and I was instantly interested in a visit. It's only a couple of hours drive from Kansas City, so we put it on our to-do list. I set up reservations for April 2019 online. I had some issue with their website, but was able to complete the process by calling to get the package that I'd been interested in. They have a lot of options and add-ons. You'll have to read through them and decide which are important to you. Some of them seem a little petty or even unnecessary, but at least there are options. Anyway, I ended up getting sick and had to cancel the April reservations. I actually had several reservations for that road trip and I'll say that this reservation was the easiest to cancel, which I really appreciate. Anyway, October came around and we decided to take a truncated version of our original road trip and spend the day in Nebraska City and the night at Lied Lodge. We were there a little too early in apple season, but I won't say that impacted our stay all that much except for being able to miss out on what was probably bigger crowds of families staying at the Lodge. The Lodge is very pretty, but besides that stunning lobby, there's not really that much to it. It's a huge lodge and you have to walk down these really long hallways with your stuff. The way it's built with the large logs kind of gives you a feeling of being in a coal mine as you hike to your room. Once you get checked in and have a key, there are some other doors where you can park closer to your room, but not all of them are as accessible for those with mobility issues. We chose not to dine in their restaurant so besides standing on the back patio and looking at the trees, that was pretty much all they had for entertainment. There is a pool but we're not really pool people. I guess, what I'm trying to say, is that unless you plan to do one of the dining packages or the packages with entertainment at the Tree House things nearby, you might as well just stay at a basic hotel and come over and look at the lobby while you're in town. Our room was nice, a little small, but we didn't do the upgrade to having an orchard view or vaulted ceilings, etc. We just did a 2 bed room. A lot of the space is taken up by more of those decorative logs. I get it, it's a theme but they take up a lot of space in the room. And one was right outside the bathroom, so you'd walk into it during nightly visits when you don't want to turn the lights on. Ok, so I know some of this description already hasn't maybe sounded the most positive. But, all of those things are just observations that I had, not that it kept me from enjoying my stay. We paid a little more to stay here than just a normal hotel, but I'm okay with that. The part that bugged me the most was our room had BUGS. I guess it was stink bug season and since this is a hotel that wants you to experience nature, they have windows that actually open. There are screens, but they had tears and didn't fit perfectly, so I'm guessing past guests had left the windows open and the little buggers decided inside was nicer than outside. So, I spent a good hour or so of the evening trying to come up with different ways of baiting and trapping the stink bugs that were marching around our room. I finally got one lured into the empty ice bucket, but then realized he/she had other friends crawling around too, so just gave up and let them co-habitate with us. Our room also needed a thorough cleaning. Maybe the bug hunt got me to notice more nooks and crannies, but there were some pretty hefty dust bunnies hanging around on lamp shades and in the vents. The curtains also were quite soiled (the white gauzy curtains). In fact, I don't even want to know what that brown substance was, but it was suspicious and unappealing. read more

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Stayed there for a girls trip and it was amazing! The rooms were clean and comfy and the staff was super friendly! We ate (and drank) at the Timbers and the waitress was great! She was so helpful with our allergies (gluten, dairy, etc) and the food was great! We booked massages and the therapists were both professional and personable. We walked the trails and the grounds are beautiful! Make sure to visit the Apple House Market for a wine tasting while you're there!! read more

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The Lied Lodge is among the best hotels in Nebraska that I've stayed in. The service was friendly and professional. The decor is cozy and comfortable with an arbor day theme which is not surprising given that it's in Nebraska City. The double queen room with vaulted ceiling was clean, the beds were comfortable and the view out back was great. We enjoyed the Olympic pool and hot tub. We didn't eat dinner here but we did have breakfast which was good though the food was lukewarm. Beware that you have kids, the French toast sticks aren't really sticks, instead it's an child size portion of the adult French toast. We also enjoyed the library lounge which has a nice fireplace. Out back you'll find a fire pit and hiking trails one of which leads to Arbor Day Farm which has a small market, wine and cider tastings and a barbecue restaurant. This may become an annual vacation spot for us. read more

Made reservations for New Year's Eve dinner for two $80 per person four course meal. Had to wait for a table for more than 30 min. Unfortunately, the food was gross and didn't eat any of it. Filet mignon was very rare when asked for med well. Everything tasted awful. What a waist of money, not to mention New Years Eve. VERY DISAPPOINTED. read more

Found someone's eye contacts wrapped in toilet paper under bed sheets and an open wine bottle with heavy dust on the floor behind the bed. Didn't find this until when we were picking up our stuff on our last day of our four day stay. Spoke to front desk and asked to speak to the Manager, John Hilson. The lady at the front desk said she would go let John know as he was in his office. I waited but John Hilson never came out to speak to me. After minutes of waiting, I asked the lady at front desk if the Manager John Hilson was coming to speak with me, she said, no. It doesn't look like it. I asked for the Manager John Hilson to call me to discuss via my phone number on file. I was assured he would and they had the correct contact number for me. Have yet to receive a phone call but I see I was reimbursed $50 off my four nights stay bill. I called to speak with John Hilson and staff said he was in his office and transferred me. No answer and still no phone call even after leaving John Hilson a phone message. This is concerning. Just speaking the truth for everyone to know. read more

This hotel is the finest in all of Nebraska. The architecture is unique and pure Nebraska. The theme is trees and it is used throughout the hotel. The lobby and bar fireplaces burn real wood. Love it. The pool and hot tub are the gems. Beautiful windows make this space an absolute dream. Brunch and dinner are first rate. Lied Lodge is a super romantic getaway for couples. The weekend we were there, however. a number of families with small children were enjoying the pool. Any review that isn't at least four stars to Lied Lodge is dead wrong. read more

The place is beautiful! The service was great and the bonus is that it is part of the Arbor Day Farms. You can walk along through the Hazelnut trees to the Arbor Day farm complex to do some cider tasting, climb into an amazing treehouse experience or visit an outdoor classroom. You can h have some BBQ or eat at the tremendous Timbers restaurant at the Lied Lodge. You can finish the day with a nice massage or a trip to the sauna and indoor pool! read more

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What a fantastic experience. I stay at the lodge every time I'm in the area. Doug, Denise and the staff have the truest of understandings of what hospitality is. You have to stay here if you are in the area! read more

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My wife and I stayed here the nights of 5/3/24 and 5/4/24. Comments: - very friendly people. - very accommodating people (3 hangers in our room and little coffee, so when we asked for more at the front desk, someone came to our room with more of both very quickly). - easy check in, and done promptly. - clean room. - very tiny room. - had to walk a mile (it seemed) to get to our room. - bed comfortable. - no microwave in room. - no safe in room. - beds were comfortable. - rustic ambiance, which is nice. - slow tub drain, and it didn't operate properly. - toilet paper holder needed to be fixed (by me). But before my fix, it fell to the floor easily. - no space to put a second suitcase (because the room was so tiny). - no bible in the room. - no dirty laundry bag in the room. - the tub was slippery, making for a very guarded use when I showered. No grab bars in the shower/tub. Adequate shower water pressure, but an adjustable head and/or a wand with hose would have been nicer. - room prices are pretty high, and I still don't understand why my first night's stay was about $50 higher than my second (I didn't accept nor understand the explanation given me). - The prices in the Timbers Restaurant at the Lied Lodge were pretty high, but the service and food were very good. One exception, was the inedible piece on my ribeye steak, which caused my teeth to hurt and resulted in me spitting out this piece and putting it back on my plate. The rest of the steak was good. Overall, I give this place 3 stars, due to the aforementioned negatives. read more

The scenery is what makes this place worth it. The rooms are pretty small but don't plan on spending much time in your room. We spent the majority of our stay on the patio. The lodge was extremely clean and had a lot of COVID restrictions in place. The rooms are a little over priced for how small they were, we spent $200 a night but this was during Apple Jack Festival. I think that if you are staying at the lodge you should get some additional benefits for the festival. We got nothing and you had to pay for all of the attractions. read more

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Every time I visit it is awesome experience. Super staff at all levels. The food variety is great and always made with the best ingredients by a superb chef. read more

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Beautiful location. Kind and friendly staff. Great amenities. Easy access in/out and to other cities. Easy drive from KS. Excellent pool and hot tub. Tree Farm was fun. Would definitely come back for a fall adventure and apple picking. read more

Stayed here for a wedding and will not be returning. This place was outrageously priced for extremely poor quality. First of all, we paid for a room with two queen beds and got a room with two full beds. Sleeping four adults was FUN. Then, upon our arrival in the room, we discovered that there were no soaps provided in the room, and we were only given two towels. The room was extremely small. So small, in fact, that we couldn't have our suitcases out if anyone wanted to move around the room. The tub was too steep for the elders in our party, too. Extremely disappointed in the amenities as well. What hotel room doesn't have a microwave when they provide a fridge? Save your money. Stay at the Holiday Inn and walk the grounds in the day time. read more

The lodge is very nice and clean. The only complaint is the Timber Dining Room staff. They were rude and completely ignored you if you were part of a group event with meals built into your stay. You had to ask for help to get a drink or coffee etc... most places I've ever been to a conference the staff was always very attentive but here, you were made to feel like a bother! One evening some of us decided not to have the built in buffet and order from the menu. We were paying for our meal bc only the buffet was included. We were handed menus and told not to sit in front of the windows bc those tables were not for the group?! What? The conference facility was great, rooms were great, food so-so, and the pool was nice. read more

I was here for a leadership retreat and was amazed by the hospitality we experienced. Meals were served buffet atyle and included dessert bar. We werehere during apple harvest so there was always options that featured items made with apple. The event space was nice and we had access to unlimited beverages (water, fountain soda, coffee) and snacks (again, apples with dipping sauces were always available). The property was beautiful and included a walking trail to get exercise and fresh air. While the olympic size pool is very impressive I was very disappointed with the fitness center (about the size of my room, with only an elliptical, stationary bike and treadmill plus a handful of free weights). read more

Almost feel bad about giving this place a five star rating because more people will find out about it and I want to keep it a secret. But this was such a nice place to stay! Besides a weird issue with water coming back up our sink and then receding, it was a GREAT STAY! The pool/sauna/hot tub were all amazing and open from 5-11. Everything is kept amazingly clean and the employees are all kind and helpful. Of course the real star is the building itself, this place is just beautiful and an amazing place to use as a retreat... What with the walking trail through the trees, the apple farm and barns, the Tree Adventure for kids, and beautiful interior. It was the whole package! We will definitely be coming back if we are in the area. Thanks! read more

Amazing place to get out of Omaha for some peace and relaxation! The lodge is beautiful. Clean, welcoming and cozy. I cannot wait to go back in the fall! read more

My fiancé and I had been looking forward to our visit to Lied Lodge for quite some time. We needed a getaway and were also scouting a wedding venue. For the price of $215/night, the accommodations fell short of our expectations. The staff was friendly and accommodating and we did have a much needed relaxing weekend. The room was nothing extraordinary and honestly I have stayed in chain hotels with nicer, bigger rooms. Additionally the walls were paper thin and we didn't get the feeling of seclusion we had hoped for. Overall, the facility was fine but underwhelming. The most disappointing thing about our trip was the Thanksgiving day meal. There were two meal shifts. One ending around 2:00 and the other beginning at 5:00. We arrived around 5:20 and were seated quite near another party. In fact, all parties were seated on one side of the large dining room. I was hoping they would have spread people out more in accordance with social distancing DHMs. We were told the buffet would be cafeteria style but that was not the case. Instead of being served, we were given latex gloves and told to serve ourselves. The most low key infuriating was the quality of the food. I am convinced we were not offered freshly prepared food but leftovers from the previous mealtime that would have ended 3 hours prior. The dinner rolls and sushi were so dry they literally just crumbled apart. The hot dishes ranged from lukewarm to downright cold. The turkey was of school lunch quality and cold. I even heard an employee whisper to another coworker that the turkey was cold. If I had paid $20-$25 for the buffet I would have just chalked it up to a mediocre meal and been on my way but the Thanksgiving buffet was $48 per person! For that kind of money, I expect quality, fresh food that is at an optimal temperature. We were so incredibly disappointed with our experience that we canceled our dinner reservations for the following night. With that said, Lied Lodge and the Timbers restaurant did not live up to our expectations and we will not be having our wedding there and subjecting our family and friends to low quality, cold food...that could possibly be leftovers from a prior wedding. read more

Lied Lodge is a great place for a serene, peaceful getaway, only 2 hours north of Kansas City. You can explore the Arbor Day Farm, wine taste, get a massage, just to name a few. Their restaurant Timbers great food and was awarded the 2019 diners choice award So much to explore at this venue, a real one of a kind experience. read more

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Went here for the weekend to see someone graduate. Was pretty happy with my stay. Bartender was super friendly, which is always a nice touch when you're stuck in Nebraska City... you'll need to hit the bar... a lot. The A/C in the rooms were weird, though. I was both really cold and really hot throughout the night. Not sure how that works. Also, wifi only works in the lobby, not in the room we were in. But I guess I'm thrilled that there was some free wifi at all. Did I mention we were stuck in Nebraska City, yet? read more

I stayed at the Lied lodge during the week, and it was very quiet. The pool is wonderful for swimming laps. I had the pool and hot tub to myself. Usually the rooms are overpriced, but I went online and got a hot deal. The room was clean and rustic looking, and the staff was friendly. Upsides: extended hours for pool and fitness facility, free wifi with no password, and beautiful lobby. read more

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Stayed 2 nights for my wife's birthday. We stayed in the Jr Suite. Fantastic clean room. The entire property is well kept and beautiful

This is a review of the restaurant only. My son ordered the wagyu burger. It was quite impressive, but the bacon slab on it was about 1/2 inch thick and coated with a really sweet brown sugar; way too sweet for a burger. The meat itself had no seasoning and tasted bland. In short, this burger was not worth the $20 we paid. Looks can indeed be deceiving. I ordered the prime rib, medium-rare. It came out brown on the outside and kind of pink, not red on the inside. I took one bite and sent it back asking for the rarest piece they could find. A medium-well piece came back. The waitress had my try a piece. Again, it tasted tough. She said that the meat sits under a heat lamp. Oh, well, that excuses everything. She offered something else, but by this time, my son was halfway done with his burger. I ordered coffee, which was good, not great. The waitress apologized, but could not even comp the cup o' joe. Overall, a one star for the food and an additional star for the nice waitress. read more

Beautiful building and setting. Nice spot for a weekend getaway or to attend a work conference. The Lied Lodge expands on nearby Arbor Lodge's tree-centric ethos, as its grounds are expertly groomed and full of interesting trees and other plants, complete with educational plaques. Add in some sweeping views around back and your mind will be relaxed and at ease. Definitely stop by in the fall! read more

Not what I expected from a place like this and for the price you pay it's not worth it !!! Maybe it's just not my thing I'm a city girl an this my far is something I'd ever do again there is bugs in the rooms ewww!!!! read more