We stayed here during Mothman Fest. Not the best, not the worst!…read more Pros: * Very friendly front desk * Plenty of well-lit parking * Big indoor pool and sauna * Decent size rooms * Good shower water pressure * Comfy beds and pillows * Good price per night Cons: * Very thin walls, our neighbor kept coughing and hacking all night; hoping he was just an old smoker and not COVID central * The coffee SUCKS. IT SUCKS!!! It's coffee concentrate and not fresh brewed, but thankfully there's a gas station within walking distance * The breakfast has nothing for gluten free people unless you want a good ol' red delicious apple (which no one does, unless you're a masochist) * Smells like old cig smoke * Lots of stains on the furniture Pretty decent for 2 nights!

Not recommended. Bath towels and wash cloths were damp. I can't help but wonder if they were even…read morewashed but put back after last people used them. Staff rarely at front desk, so if you have questions, there is no one to ask. Phone in room didn't work, so if you have a question, reaching the front test wasn't happening, not that mattered because front desk area didn't have a staff member there. Room smelled like black mold. The air conditioner had cool moist air coming out but didn't have the dehumidifier working so the room felt damp. A better place can be found.

Made reservation online. After check in I was told that the locks on the exterior doors were…read more"busted out" and that the doors were held open with rocks. Whoa! BIG red flag! I told the clerk I didn't feel safe with that and said I wasn't going to stay for safety reasons. The clerk said, "It's fine...nothing ever happens here." Nothing ever happens? You mean like someone busting the door locks???? I suggest that anyone travelling through Jackson, OH avoid staying here.

Honestly I think they updated this hotel cause I was expecting bad but it was clean, reasonable,…read moreand not bad at all, it's in the middle of nowhere but I had a nice stay here passing through.

Our first stay was great. So..we returned and continue to stay here when in the aWe found the staff…read morefriendly, rooms clean, and property large enough for my dogs to run and play. Breakfast is great with a variety of choices. Since we stayed a week the washer and dryer came in useful. There's a nice size pool and hot tub. We definitely recommend.

This is a really nice hotel we're always well received when we come down here rooms are nice and…read moreclean beds are comfortable with good pillows. Will definitely stop here again when I stay in Ironton. They also have a really good breakfast sort of buffet style but there is a lot to choose from. And it is better than average as far as free breakfasts and hotels go. There's a swimming pool and an outdoor fire pit with nice seating around both. The pool is indoors. Also has a hot tub. If you're in the area I need a decent place to stay this is probably the best stop in the city of Ironton

My wife and I went to Castle Inn for 2 nights in July, 2025 and stayed in room 202…read more The Good: -The decor of the castle was what we expected. It was pretty cool to see the armored knights, the cool architecture of the castle (inside and out), the beautiful stained glass windows and all the older decorations. -The bedroom and bathroom were clean (except it was very dusty). -We were pleasantly surprised that there was a refrigerator and microwave because the way the website is worded it sounds like there is only a common refrigerator on the 2nd floor. -The Innkeepers, Dave and Trish, were very friendly and helpful. They try hard to please you and work hard. -Breakfast was ok. Mostly frozen sausage and bagged hash browns. There was also quiche, bagels and toast with various condiments. The Not So Good -Obviously the castle is old and you would expect it to have somewhat of a musty smell. It was exceptionally musty when you walk into the castle. Most people may tolerate it but with my breathing problems it was difficult for me. The room we stayed in was not bad but you can still smell it, especially when you open the door. -The rooms look really nice on the website but not as nice in person. The inn needs a lot of work and one maintenance man cannot possible do it all himself. More help is really needed. -Could use a place to hang cloths along with some hangers.

Reservations were smooth and easy but you do have to call to make a reservation and prepay. The…read moreperson helping with reservations was helpful and got me set-up right away. Checking in was also a breeze. I got a text the day before with directions on parking, check-in, policies, etc. We called 30 minutes out to let them know when we would be arriving. The innkeeper was ready with our room keys and a lovely little welcome snack basket. He showed us the basics of the castle and to our room for the evening. We had a room on the third floor. It was cute with a jacuzzi tub, and a little private side room with a couch in it. We did not use the jacuzzi tub. The shower water was hot and felt great. The bed was comfortable and the comforter kept us warm (as it was a bit chilly in the room). Our room was adorable. There was a TV and DVD player in the room. Breakfast was simple and filling. Our host was a bit frazzled because of weather delays but he was so pleasant! We happily waited and talked with the other guests. We had eggs, hashbrowns, toast, english muffins and sausage. The night before he said it would be buffet style and then the next morning he ended up plating everything and bringing it out to us. There was also coffee, juice, and hot tea available. I would recommend adding some ketchup and jam to the menu options. There is a cute little gift shop with some interesting items in it. The innkeeper let us stay as long as we liked even though check-out was at 11a. There was one other couple staying with us that night but we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The decor is awesome. Overall the castle is adorable and fun. The innkeeper was so sweet and attentive. There are a few areas of maintenance improvements that could be done throughout the castle. I would love to see someone help invest for the repairs because I would hate for anything to happen to this beautiful space.

We've stayed here twice because it's basically the half way point between Madison and Myrtle Beach…read more The hotel itself is typical of a Hampton Inn although maybe a bit larger. They were renovating some of the public areas when we stayed in the winter and they have a bit of a gathering area on the second floor. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean. The breakfast was also well stocked with a staff member available if people needed anything. The two items which didn't stand out...our bathroom sink water would not get hot. The shower was fine but the sink basically never got above standard room temperature. The bigger issue was how loud the room upstairs was down to our room. I swear I could hear every step they took. As luck would have it, we got in after midnight trying to push as far as we could to balance the travel days and our upstairs neighbors were up by 5:30. That's no fault of the hotel obviously but would have been a non-issue with any amount of noise suppression. A fine stop on the road and no reason not to stay but the "ceiling noise" was a lot.

Booked at last minute, clean room and accommodate our big dog. Lots of restaurants close as wellread more

Tucked into the woods near to Hocking Hills, Ravenwood Castle is a surprise even if you already…read moreknow what you're getting yourself into. One minute you're driving along backroads in Ohio and then BAM, you're starting at a medieval castle. Ravenwood Castle is well known for its focus on games of all kinds - board games, social deduction games, scavenger hunts - you name it, they have it. My mom and I came for a special weekend where they were hosting a murder mystery. Put on by a separate company, but hosted within Ravenwood Castle, our murder mystery experience started on Friday night and ran through Sunday morning. We worked in teams to solve the mystery and along the way participated in goofy and quirky games and puzzles to help us score points. When you stay, you can eat on site, or you can book a cabin and bring & prepare food in a small kitchenette. Alternatively, there are a few places you can order from / go out to in the surrounding areas, but nothing is particularly close by because the castle is in a remote area. While I found the food to be mediocre, the beer and whiskey selection is great, and a surprise stand out was their version of butterbeer, which is dangerously chuggable. If you're someone who loves board games and wants a weekend away to connect with friends or family, this is a great place to go!

I didn't know it when we showed up to Ravenwood Castle that the entire property is dedicated to…read moreplaying games! There is a plethora to choose from as soon as you check in or when you're dining in the pub or premade scavenger hunts to do while walking around the property during your stay. My husband and I aren't board game enthusiasts but we did have a great time at the castle. After checking in we made our way to the King Arthur Suite, a short walk from the check-in desk and through the dining hall. The door to the King Arthur Suite is quite literally in the middle of the dining hall which we personally felt was kind of awkward because it is a prime gathering space for most of the guests. The two story suite was spacious, painted in a funky green and featured a giant jacuzzi tub which was the highlight of the room. A comfortable four poster bed on the second story made us feel like royalty and is close to the door that leads to a porch over looking the grounds behind the castle. My husband made a fire in the large fire pit outside of the castle that is closer to the cabins. The area was stocked with wood and we spent the majority of our evening enjoying a warm fire on the cool fall night. The pub downstairs serves beer and basic bar fare. It wasn't very busy when we stopped by but service was wonderful and we felt very welcome. Another couple proposed the four of us play a game together and we reluctantly obliged. Our patient competitors taught us how to play "Ticket To Ride" and it was a blast. So, in the end, Ravenwood Castle (and our new friends) did turn us into game people.

Excellent place for an overnight getaway or just a day trip and great breakfast, lunch or dinner…read more Very very nice.

A Beautiful Setting, but a Disappointing Experience I first…read morediscovered the Geodomes at Inn & Spa Cedar Springs while searching online for unique places to stay in Hocking Hills, Ohio. The domes were a little more expensive than what we would normally spend for a couple of nights, but we decided to treat ourselves to a special experience. Unfortunately, our stay got off to a very difficult start. After arriving, we checked in, booked our two complimentary breakfasts, unloaded our vehicle, and settled into the dome. The accommodations themselves are nicely designed. The dome is a good size, with a small kitchen area and a bathroom with a private toilet and shower. There is no sink in the kitchen area, but overall, the space is comfortable and the large windows provide a beautiful view of the surrounding forest. The problem occurred almost immediately after we arrived. My wife went into the bathroom, and when she attempted to leave, the door would not open. The latch was catching on the frame and would not release. I am a window and door contractor with 25 years of experience, so I spent approximately 20 minutes trying to get the door open. Unfortunately, because I did not have tools with me and the door was installed so tightly, I was unable to release it. I went to the front desk for assistance and was told that the maintenance person had already left but that they would try to get him back. Approximately 15 minutes later, he returned, and we went to the dome together. He initially tried to slide a credit card between the door and frame for several minutes. I suggested removing the handle set and asked for a Phillips screwdriver. Unfortunately, the tool kit he had brought contained a socket set rather than a screwdriver. He had to return to his truck and came back with a small jeweler's screwdriver set, which was not suitable for the job. He then left again to find another screwdriver. While he was gone, I continued trying to release the latch using the foil cutter from a wine corkscrew. When he returned several minutes later, I was finally able to release the latch by applying upward pressure to the door while manipulating the latch with the foil cutter. My wife was trapped inside the bathroom for just over an hour. Once we got the door open, I suggested removing the handle set so the problem would not happen again during our stay. The maintenance person agreed, and the handle was removed. I want to be clear that I appreciated the effort made by the individual who came to help us. We later learned that he was actually the lawn care facilitator rather than a dedicated maintenance employee. He did what he could with the tools available to him. However, the fact that a guest was trapped inside a bathroom for more than an hour due to a defective door is a serious safety concern. I contacted management the following morning and was told that the guest relations manager would call me. I eventually received the call at approximately 4:30 p.m. We discussed what happened, but the manager appeared to believe that the entire incident had lasted only about 15 minutes. I corrected several details regarding the timeline and explained exactly what had occurred. Unfortunately, at the conclusion of the conversation, management offered no accommodation, discount, or other gesture acknowledging the inconvenience and potential safety issue. Even a simple offer of a couple of drinks at the bar would have gone a long way toward demonstrating that they valued our experience. Instead, the response left us feeling that the financial aspect of the stay was more important than customer satisfaction. There were a few other things worth mentioning. The water system in the dome uses naturally hard, untreated water, and the water has a noticeable sulfur smell when running. The odor can permeate the dome, so bringing an air freshener may be helpful. The on-site restaurant, however, was a positive part of our experience. The food was very good, and the service was excellent. The grounds are also well maintained. One additional concern is that the path lighting leading to the domes was not functioning during our stay. At night, this meant walking to and from the domes in essentially complete darkness, which is another issue that should be addressed from a safety standpoint. Overall, the Geodomes themselves are attractive, comfortable, and located in a beautiful setting. Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by the initial incident and, more importantly, by how management handled it afterward. Things can go wrong at any property. What matters is how management responds when they do. In our case, we were hoping for some acknowledgment that what happened was unacceptable and a small gesture to show that our safety and satisfaction mattered. That did not happen. The Geodomes at Inn & Spa Cedar Springs have a lot of potential, but based on our experience, I would not stay here again. If you decide to book, I would hope that everything g

We have stayed at this Fairfield several times. It is one of the best run Fairfields we have had…read morethe pleasure of visiting. It is very clean, a newer hotel, and the breakfast bar is well stocked. The rooms are spacious and well maintained. The front desk attendant was friendly and accommodating. And, location is convenient to U.S. Hwy. 35. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip through.

Very attractive and newer Fairfield Inn in a great location, every fast food franchise you can…read moreimagine is within a mile or 2. I am a Titanium Marriott member and stay in Marriotts almost every week. This hotel has one of the worst breakfasts I have ever had. Hard and overcooked eggs, watery oatmeal and they don't even have a toaster. Who doesn't provide a toaster? They had no milk for the cereal, the hostess laughed and said she was waiting on a delivery truck. This a nice clean hotel... get it together for us morning business travelers !

Good stop for travel. Dakota who checked us in was great. Very nice and helped us figure out issues…read morewith our rewards program. Room was clean and bed was soft. The shower had the best pressure and temp. Super nice for when you need a hot shower before you get on the road again. The breakfast ladies spent more time bitching to each other than refilling things. Apparently supplies were low and every person who was there was going to know it. Not a big deal but I brought my food to my room so I didn't have to listen to them. Maybe Dakota can train them on how to smile and welcome customers. It didn't make or break the trip.

Amazing facility, Clean rooms, friendly staff and a warm atmosphere. The hot tub and pool were…read moreclean, and a perfect way to unwind after a long day! The breakfast offered a great selection of goodies to get our day started as well! Thanks for hosting us and we can't wait to stay again