Pretty decent Holiday Inn. This location has suites and the rooms are huge! One perk about this…read morelocation is that they offer free laundry! You just need to bring your own soap. Fitness center was decent. Front desk was friendly.

Stayed here for two nights to ride the trains! Quaint town…read more Ample parking. Negatives: *NOISE was BAD. Room above us sounded like there were people running all day/ evening, and we needed to call the front desk one night at 11PM to get them to stop. ALSO: noise from outside parking lots ( voices, car remotes..,) audible even though we were on the second story and windows closed. AND we were across from the ice machine, we heard that innumerable times, as well as voices-/ this is not a room location issue, but rather a poorly constructed building one, as none of these have been problematic to me in the past.. *pillows and mattresses not the most comfortable PROS: *complimentary laundry ( detergent not included). Got to do one load during a long road-trip *fitness center decent/ has a BOSU so I was able to do a good workout, but bicycle could be better maintained) but thanks for having it)*pool and sauna ( not used) *staff-most were pretty friendly *walking distance around town NEUTRAL: *complimentary breakfast: the omelets and potatoes were bland, turkey sausages were over cooked. They ran out of bananas one day but I guess that's on me for arriving later in the morning. But I guess we got some food.

Roadtrip! But, be…read morecareful - you might miss the driveway. Yes, even some of us seniors still take (as SNL Steve Martin and Dan Ackroyd said) "wild and crazy" road trips. Except in our case....maybe not so wild, just a bit crazy. Truth be told, there was some method to our madness in straying from the beaten path. After a 3000+ mile driving trek across the Southern and Mid-Atlantic states, my wife and I decided to avoid high traffic truck-infested roads on our return home to Middle Tennessee. So we programmed our GPS to use only secondary and tertiary rural roads through Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. What a hoot...what a great trip! At the outset of the trip (and for the record) the Isaac Jackson Hotel isn't exactly off the beaten path, but then again, it doesn't sit right next to a major Interstate. Regardless, it was on our route and it did fit our needs perfectly. Only tiny glitch - again at the outset - was that we overshot the driveway to the hotel. A quick trip around the block and we were back on track. The hotel sits up on a hill overlooking a part of Elkins and the driveway is adjacent to a nice restaurant, the 1863 Grill. You actually have to drive through the parking lot of the 1863 to get to the hotel! Once conquered, the hill proved negligible in our stay, and we quickly settled into a beautiful, comfortable hotel. Nice size room, clean and well-stocked with toiletries, towels and essentials. Great shower with detachable hand wand. Clean and neat accommodations. After a comfortable night, a notable moment: breakfast. Attention to detail! The breakfast lounge is spacious and spread out over a beautifully decorated lobby that includes traditional table and chair sitting areas, a larger family-size or conference table, and a cozy fireside sitting area with overstuffed chairs. The selections include standard "free hot breakfast items" along with some locally prepared specials. The egg and cheese omelet is plain but can be enhanced with the addition of sausage or you might add one of the small containers of Tostito Salsa and make it a Southwest style omelet. Add a side of locally prepared stewed apples (or use them to top your "make your own" fresh waffle. If you lean more toward a simple bagel or English muffin with jelly, pick one of several individually wrapped (yes, personally wrapped for freshness and to keep wayward, clumsy fingers off). Cold cereal, fresh juices, hot freshly brewed coffee or tea, or a glass of Vita water...the selection is amazing. But wait...there's just a bit more. How about some freshly cut fruit or...on this morning, famous fresh 1863 Grill Cinnamon buns....Oh, so, sweet! And a real Roadtrip delight only slightly off the beaten path.

This was my second visit to Elkins, WV & my first visit to Isaac Jackson hotel. On my first visit,…read moreI stayed at a different hotel which was quite sketchy. The Isaac Jackson is an older hotel which has been remodeled recently & looks very nice. The lobby is quite large & the entire hotel smelled nice! No musty smells at all!! The rooms were very clean and spacious. The bathrooms were large & clean as well. The beds were very comfortable & I got a nice night of sleep on them. They do offer complimentary breakfast which included biscuits & gravy, sausage, potatoes, cereals, waffles, juices, coffee & some of the best damn cinnamon rolls you will ever eat! I must also say that the hotel staff was very friendly.

Woke up to the guests beside us loud TV, sounds like it's on in our room. this place is very poorly…read moreinsulated. I'd recommend an Airbnb instead, you can hear every door slam as well all day and night as if your door to your room is hanging wide open. Go elsewhere.

One star is much too generous. I made a reservation on…read morehiltonhhonors. The hotel policy there stated the hotel is NOT pet friendly. I was startled awake numerous times by at least 2 barking dogs in the adjoining room I complained to the much less than sympathetic front desk the next morning at checkout. When I received my receipt by email I found that I was rewarded with a $75 pet fee added to my stay. I contacted the hotel numerous times but they will not return calls. I did receive an email letting me know the hotel has been pet friendly for "furry friends" since sometime in 2022. No mention of the fraudulent billing in the email. Avoid the hassles and unprofessionalism at this hotel, stay elsewhere.

Tygart Lake State Park, Grafton, WV. Mon-Tues, Sept 8-9, 2025. This state park, in the foothills…read moreof the Allegheny mountains in scenic north-central West Virginia, features a 10-mile long, 1,750 acre lake. The lake offers the usual water activities (swimming, boating, scuba diving, fishing (bass!), but also Adventure Lake with inflatables (closed when we visited). There are also trails for family-friendly hiking or biking, as well as options for staying overnight (a lodge and campground). There are also playgrounds for the kiddos. Our activities included: *Stopped at the PARK OFFICE to pick up a map. The ranger was friendly and helpful. The NATURE CENTER in the same building was closed. *Checked out the overlook near the DAM which regulates the waters of the Tygart Valley River. This is a tourist-friendly area with a visitors center/restrooms, informational signs, covered picnic tables, outdoor tables with phone charging stations, a WV photo-op at an "Almost Heaven" swing, free parking, and more. The U.S. Corps of Engineers also offers free tours of the dam every Friday in June, July, and August; pre-registration is required. *HIKED the easy Tygart Dam Trail (1.7 miles out-and-back, 160' elevation gain) that connects the Tygart Lake Dam to the Tygart Lodge. The trail was mostly flat, except for a steep paved section at the very beginning/ending on the dam side. There were limited views of the lake from the trail due to foliage, except near the lodge. Our turn around point was the lodge. We sat on a bench on the stairwell going up to the lodge to drink some water and eat a snack; a minor concern was that wasn't a bench in the shade. *Finally, we CAMPED overnight in our Class-B (van-sized) RV in the campground. There are 36 well-maintained sites, of which 26 are non-electric sites ($29.99/night) and 10 that offer 50-amp electric and water for $39.99. While the office on-site was closed when we arrived (Mon, 3:45 pm), there was a sign outlining ways to pay either by calling or online. Each site had a picnic table and fire ring. The restrooms/showers, about 50 yards from our site, were clean. We were one of only two campers on the night that we visited so it was very peaceful, and we enjoyed being able to see the dark night sky. We noted, however, that the sites are close together and campers wouldn't have much privacy at busier times. Also, wi-fi was unstable at our (but not all) sites. Overall, we had a very peaceful stay. While we encountered occasional people in the park office, on the trails, in the dam area, and in the campground, it was mostly a solitary experience on a Monday-Tuesday in early September. Also, some of the attractions (Adventure Lake, kayak rental, the Nature Center, campground office) were closed. We didn't have any security concerns. We hope to return one day.

I will never forget my experience at Tygart Lake State Park. What could have been a frightening and…read moredangerous situation instead became one of the safest and most welcoming places I have ever been in my life. Special, heartfelt thanks to Park Ranger Patrick Miller -- truly a power ranger in every sense of the word. Ranger Miller immediately understood that it would have been far more dangerous to turn me away from an RV site. I was a first-time RV driver, snow was coming in, and I am from Louisiana, with no experience driving in winter conditions. His judgment, compassion, and leadership quite literally kept me safe. He tried to help me reverse the camper himself, assessed the situation carefully, and made sure I was secure -- recognizing that I had a winterized vehicle with its own bathroom and that staying put was the safest option. Under his leadership, his team -- JR, John, JJ, and others -- checked on me repeatedly, helped me make a fire, and even jumped my car when it stalled, despite the fact that roadside assistance never showed up when it should have. When my car stalled again later at The Lodge, they were there for me again. People like Jason from Tygart Lake and everyone associated with this park showed up every single time I needed help -- calmly, professionally, and with genuine care. What stood out most was that they didn't just "do their jobs." They cared. Every person I encountered at Tygart Lake State Park made me feel protected, respected, and welcomed. Under the leadership of Park Ranger Patrick Miller, this team embodies what public service is supposed to be. I truly felt like I was meant to be here, and I have never felt safer anywhere. This park -- and the people who run it -- are a treasure. I am deeply grateful. Update: 12/18/25 Horrible Customer Service at GIFT SHOP I bought a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass ornament from the lodge gift shop that was supposed to light up. No one tested it at purchase, and when I got back to my room it didn't work. A staff member told me to bring it back for a battery replacement, but when I returned a different staff member was condescending and treated me like I was trying to get away with something over a $2 battery. I've spent close to $1,000 at the lodge in about a week, and this experience left me feeling accused instead of helped. By the time anyone tried to make it right, the tone had already done the damage, and I ended up canceling my New Year's Eve booking and taking my business elsewhere. This wasn't about the battery--it was about how I was treated.

We were in town for a race that my husband was running and stayed at Bright Morning Inn. The room…read morewas very nice and clean, well decorated and the bed was so amazingly comfy! They provide ear plugs for those that are light sleepers due to the building being old but even being a light sleeper, I did not need them. I did bring my sound machine which I am sure helped a little. Overall it was really quiet. More quite than some 5 star hotels I have stayed in. Easy check in and out. You do not even have to interact with anyone if you do not want to. The restaurant below the rooms was good as well. I think our room was right over the kitchen so we could smell food at times. I would recommend the inn for your stay!

I've come here years ago, and the vibe was awesome. That was 10 years ago. I returned and it was…read moreeven better!! Breakfast was awesome, and the bar was amazing. Come on out!

Very nice hotel, very clean and comfortable. Was pricey, over $600 for three nights which…read moreincluded a $75 pet fee. Breakfast food was great, love the make your own waffles.

We only spent 1 night and we were beyond tired but spent like a log. Place looked nice or recently…read morerenovated. I like that hotels are giving different pillows. Appreciate the included breakfast. Not as big as selection as some hotels but loved the oatmeal was perfect. Staff were polite and helpful. Only downside is seem to need more parking. But great stay and appreciate the great nights sleep as we head leaf peeping.

This is a great and easy to access off the interstate Hotel. I was greeted very warmly and assisted…read moreby a gentleman named Morgan. He was very helpful in finding restaurants and experiences that were close by. The rooms were very clean and felt new. The breakfast as always was Very well balanced and always had the famous cinnamon rolls. This hotel was a great representation for Holiday Inn.

My parents and I stayed here for 2 nights for an event, and we greatly enjoyed our stay. They were…read morestill updating and doing some renovations at the hotel, but they took a lot of steps to make sure there was minimal inconvenience to guests. The staff were friendly and professional, especially one of the housekeeping staff, Ms. Nancy. It was really quiet when we were there, even though there seemed to be a lot of guests at the hotel and with the renovations they were undergoing. Our room was fairly clean and well-stocked with the normal toiletries and other amenities. They definitely updated a lot of things in the room. The only thing I would've wished they also updated and made sure was clean was the heat/AC unit in the room. It looked like the filter should've been replaced or cleaned because of all the dust bunnies attached to it. Other than that, no other complaints. The beds were comfortable, and my entire party napped all day because we had travelled quite far after working a full week. The breakfast was from 0630-0930, and they had a good variety of hot breakfast foods as well as fruits, cereals, yogurt and drinks. They keep them well-stocked, and if something was low, it looked like it was because they were in the process of prepping more. We didn't have to wait very long for replenishments. Breakfast definitely has solid choices. I work out at 0500 and had the opportunity to eat after my workouts, so it was really convenient for me. It was also very quiet with not very many guests up at the time, which I enjoyed very much. Overall, our experience was really pleasant. We would definitely come back and use their services should we have something in the area.

This B&B is in a large wonderful old house in a great location, across the street from a beautiful…read morecity park and next to the college. The host is warm and friendly and works hard to keep her guest happy. Our room was clean and decorated with period furniture. The breakfasts were good and cooked fresh. The host took special dietary requests. We loved the large porch with the rockingchairs. We recommend this place as a great alternative to the hotels in the area!

Nice. Clean. Comfortable. Newer. Friendly reception. Free continental breakfast. Small "unique"…read morerooms are great for a single traveler. The window seat and the closet are also an added plus compared to most motels with this star level or price point. Close to other upcoming amenities. Sheetz gas station, the best chain in the WV area, is across the street. Buffalo Wild Wings is adjacent. This is an excellent choice if in the area of Buckhannon, Philippi, or Elkins, WV.

Stated it had a pool online; no pool. Bed was not the most comfortable. Showers aren't the best…read more Choice of tv channels was OK. WiFi speeds leave a little to be desired, but were stable enough to stream YouTube. On the upside the room smelled great, it was in good condition and nothing was questionable when it came to cleanliness. All required necessities were provided. The hotel is close to Walmart, multiple restaurant choices and an auto store (Incase if road emergency).