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.

Very cool historical hotel. Has been modernized but kept many original features…read more Clean and welcoming. The Byrd's donuts at breakfast were an awesome local touch!

So glad I decided to stay here while passing thru Elkins! Boutique hotel with tons of local…read morehistory. Beautiful lobby area. LOVED the history pamphlet that helped guide you thru the art. Room details were nice. Beds not so much. . .think it's time to flip or rotate the mattresses. Would also appreciate the multi outlet charging box on the trunk and not near the coffee machine. Quick note: elevators make uncomfortable sounds when on them but they make it to the floors ok.

Key to Adam was the "cherry on top"of our wedding day. Their performance at our ceremony and…read morecocktail hour made the day that much more special. They were so easy to work and communicate with during the planning of our wedding. They even learned a special song for our ceremony. I would highly recommend having them at your special day.

Wonderful break from today's fast paced life. Quaint cottage with all the comfort of home…read more Delicious breakfast. The stars were unbelievable. And no wifi or cell phones (except at the library). What a treat!

If you are looking for luxury, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for warmth and…read morecharm, this is your destination. The inn was built in the late 1800's and it shows it's age. It is filled with antiques and books. The former innkeeper was a gem, but her legacy continues. There are three rooms available, two on the second floor and one on the main floor. There is a kitchen, and living room. There are no phones, no TV, no internet, just silence. That is of course if you don't count the two creeks that collide right outside. In the wintertime, it is truly a winter wonderland. If you need to recharge, drive to the middle of nowhere and stay here. It is one of my favorite places in the world.

We had fun at our event with our students ts. The place was nice, but people walked through it…read morerandomly, the AC was NOT working so it was really warm inside. It was a great big space. And we can see having our next year event there, but please have the AC running in the Atrium.

Convenience of downtown Elkins! Beautiful venue with personal touches for any event. Staff was…read moreeager to help with set up and break down.

Staff is super nice, they brought me a microwave. The lake is beautiful with plenty of hiking…read moretrails. The hot tubs are good. The pool is a little small for summertime. I was there in the middle of the week and it was almost too crowded, I would think it would be wall to wall people on the weekends. The rooms are just a basic hotel room, they really should have balconies.

Beautiful location!…read more We had a mini girls trip to the resort. Enjoyed hiking around the lake, swimming in the indoor/outdoor pool, and music at the restaurant. Overall it's a great place the rooms are a bit dated and things like the steam room and outdoor hot tub were not working.

Great customer service!! Hospitality was phenomenal!! Rooms are very clean and neat!! Highly…read morerecommend staying here, family friendly!

Over two weeks ago I was told that the "accounting department" would be reaching out to me…read moreregarding the over charges that occurred four weeks ago. It's pretty clear they are not wanting to make things right, therefore I have filed an official complaint with the West Virginia Attorney General and the better business bureau.

Couldn't have landed in a better spot. Friendly folks running the place and the rooms were…read moreimmaculate. I'm posting this review via their included wi-fi, which is a godsend since my phone isn't getting service. Would stay again!

This motel was literally in the middle of nowhere and was a welcome sight. It proved to be over…read morepriced -$67.84 for a double room- and the WiFi didn't work but the linens were clean. The TV was only 19 inches but it was a flat screen at least. The room had a mini fridge. Shampoo would have been nice. No bells or whistles for sure.