The place was lovely and the bed was comfortable. Everything was clean. They are only doing breakfast on the weekends which isn't noted anywhere on their website or on listings through 3 party booking sites that I use. Also there's no one there to check you in or out. If you wanna pay a bit more for the AirB&B vibe, this is a good spot. Definite content creater potential. read more

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Delivered on every front! Great food, great ambience and amazing service. This historic library funded by Carnegie Mellon is definitely worthy of a visit! read more

Had an amazing stay at the Old Library Inn, a perfect bed and breakfast. Architecturally stunning, my photos actually can't do it justice with a very comfortable bed, we stayed the three Hemingway suite the b&b checked all the boxes but what truly singled it out was the morning breakfast. Lois is very welcoming and a fabulous chef. The breakfast table was a beautifully dressed sanctuary. As people came together, exchanged stories and enjoyed a perfectly executed meal I was transported to the period in which this home was erected. This coming together and sharing a meal with others traveling from different parts is what a bed and breakfast is all about. I will never stay anywhere else when traveling this area. read more

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Loved loved loved our stay at The Old Library Inn Bed and Breakfast. Checking in was easy. We were greeted by the owner, Dan. He was easy going and informative about the history of the inn. Thankfully we only had to share the Inn with one other couple; so I was able to explore the house. The rooms had different themes according to authors; Ernest Hemingway, A.A. Milne, Jane Austin, Maya Angelou, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Mark Twain. The book nerd in me was delighted with familiar quotes and I may have squealed and giggled a bit. The decor was modern but it still had an old world Victorian charm or maybe the romantic in me imagined it all. Either way I loved it. The best part was enjoying breakfast with one of the inn keepers, Loise. She was charming, funny, inviting and loved to chat. She adds so much value to the inn. Loise is exquisite. The only downside is the restaurant was closed the night we stayed. But you could look at it from a positive side; I guess I'll have to come back for another stay at the inn so I can experience the restaurant. read more

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Gosh a lot changes very nice.... I can remember working there when Little Louie was there...Best job I ever had... met people from all over the world...Everyone was treated like family workers guests..Even pets. Where has the time gone?? read more

Great house with a writers vibe. Historic step back into opulence. Owner very responsive. Seven rooms to pick from. All lovely. Furnishings are wonderful. Lovely stone porch to relax with a cup of tea. Close to great restaurants. The best is next door. The old library restaurant has an amazing interior. This is a great destination trip. Plenty to do in the area. The breakfast is an order off a menu. WONDERFUL! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and stay here. The compliments given to the restaurant and bed and breakfast are well deserved. It's just a beautiful place, excellent service and the food was really something special. My wife and I had a wonderful time for Valentine's and would definitely recommend this to anyone. Thank you for the hospitality, truly a romantic destination and I still feel like I'm understating what a lovely place this is. The poetry on the walls of the bed and breakfast has sweet quotes from Tolkien and many others. It's a fine work of art all the way around. Sincerely, Shane L. read more

wonderful place to stay! we found this hotel accidentially on the way to Niagara. and we love it. Breakfast is so nice. I love LA toast and my sister fell in love with the scrumble egg. nice fruit and coffee. The bed also comfortable and bed sheet is so soft and clean. everything in the room work well. The decoration is so nice with victorian style. great wood and glasses work. i love it ! read more

The Old Library Inn - breakfast :) - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Olean, New York

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When I visit my family in Olean, I'm always going to stay here. It's the best hotel I've stayed in in Olean or Allegany, which isn't saying much I realize. But seriously, this place is nice enough. The room was on the small side for a bed and breakfast but the price was very reasonable. Everything was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. The decorations were nice, standard B&B fare. Breakfast was good. Amazing, when you consider the other food options in Olean, NY. read more

- the best place to stay in Olean! The building is just a very old Library converted into a B&B. The rooms are very clean and neat. Everything worked as it was supposed to. The morning breakfast is fabulous - eggs, breakfast meats, fruit, cereal, breads, pancakes, etc, as you like them. One of our group did get the special - LA toast - I can't remember the details of the name and description, but it sounded ridiculously caloric. The best thing about the place is the people - everyone is positive, helpful, and a joy to talk to! Stay cool Olean. read more

Prior to this year, we had 7 annual family reunions with great success at this historic B & B. B because of problems with the new owners, our 2019 family reunion was NOT up to the standard of past years. We have, in past years, enjoyed the opportunity to see family and spend a weekend together at the B & B. Since we always book all nine rooms in the B & B, we've pretty much thought of it as a second home. My nephew, cousins, siblings and I were all born in Olean and we all have a great affinity for the City. Spending our family reunion at the Old Library Inn Bed & Breakfast has been ideal for us in every way. With the opportunity to see friends and family still living in the area, it was perfect for us; and Joe and Susan, the (former) owners, were always incredibly gracious! Unfortunately, new owners took over in May and they were not prepared for us. The ladies who serve breakfast and maintain the B & B were as gracious and accommodating as ever. The new owners were not. I checked in on Wednesday. The reunion didn't start until Friday, but I always come early to prepare for the weekend since I have become the family patriarch and I organize the reunion. By the way, I always book the Old Library Inn B & B a year in advance. I was not prepared for what I saw when I pulled into the B & B on Wednesday. There was major construction being done on the sidewalk in front of the building next door (which is part of the Old Library Inn Bed & Breakfast) and stone dust was blowing toward the B & B in great clouds. All the porch furniture was removed and the front steps were being rebuilt. I was upset about seeing all this, but I thought I'd go with the flow and not make a big deal about it. The next day though, I did express concerns about the stone dust blowing on the porch when families arrived on Friday, as there would be young children, as well as the adults arriving. I also wanted to use the front porch (and had wanted to since I got there) to sit and relax. After all, I did pay to stay there and I was NEVER told that I would not have the same amenities that we'd had in the past. To all of us in the family, that porch is an amenity. We've loved gathering and enjoying each other's company there. After I expressed concern about the stone dust, my communication with the new owner went downhill. I will admit that I'm hot tempered and I can get heated up pretty fast, but I didn't blow until I was told this by one of the owners, "If you don't like it, go somewhere else!" Then I was told, "We're not going to stop a million dollar construction project so you can sit on the porch." But it got better... At one point we were told, "We don't want you here!" Obviously, it began as a most disagreeable weekend, but we had no choice but to stay. It would not have been workable for us to relocate the reunion to another venue on such short notice. We have family members who come from, North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, Florida, New Jersey, and New York. Some were on their way at that very moment. Then, although they told us the construction workers would be done by 4:00 on Friday, they were actually not done until 5. The porch furniture was replaced in the afternoon, but the workers continued throughout the day. We were told that no workers would be working on the weekend, but the painter, using a lift was painting upper trim on the house all morning. That was not cool. He was operating a lift when there were children in the house who could have easily walked outside. Need I say more? The bottom line is we were entitled to the same services and the same amenities as we had in the past. The new owners should have had their construction done or they should have postponed it until after our weekend. At the very least they could have called me in May, after they closed on the place, and given us the opportunity to relocate the reunion. If they were accepting the bookings made by the previous owners, then they should have upheld the same quality hospitality. Inside the B & B, things were as great as in the past. Outside, not so much!!! We managed to have a relatively good weekend even though there was a dark cloud hanging over us because of the dispute with the new owners. We just made the best of it. Yesterday, I received an email from the new owner that the B & B will no longer host our family reunion. The email proceeded to say that they did not want the B & B to be used as a "party house or vacation rental!" If we had wanted a vacation rental, we would have gotten one. This house had special meaning for us and I have utilized it as a place to stay when I return to Olean for about 25 years. As far as using it as a "party house" goes, yes we drink alcohol and we are in a festive mood when we're together, but there has never been anything broken and there has never been any rowdiness or even horseplay. We just enjoy each other's company. read more

Such a delight! I climbed to the top floor to a charming room with plump pillows & smooth sheets. Real cotton sheets - the kind my grandmother ironed. I felt pampered & spoiled for 2 days. Wanted to stay for more. Breakfast is made to order & then there may be additional morning treats if the owner gets inspired. How can you say "no" to freshly made raspberry blintzes? Can I get a doggie bag??? The room was comfy for one, maybe a bit small for two, but there are other choices. I liked the quiet of the top floor & those sheets! My only complaint was the lack of a convenient electric outlet but I made due. Oh - the bathroom -- huge! If you like classy Victorian houses, this is a wonder to behold. The stain glass windows are gorgeous as is the wood paneling throughout the house. read more

I was lucky enough that i had the chance to eat here for mothers day brunch. The service was amazing and the food just as good. The place is stunning with all the wood work. I could take a few hours and just go through the whole place haha. But great place great service. Thank you! read more

Staying here while on a business trip, I appreciated Old Library as a respite in a busy world. Historic charm, clean and comfortable, and very, very friendly. The made to order breakfast was amazing. The Cinnamon bread (from a local bakery) was grilled, sweetened slightly with a glaze, and topped with strawberries.. Yum! read more

The Old Library Inn - Cinnamon toast special at breakfast. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Olean, New York

My wife and I rented the entire Inn for the weekend of our wedding (which was at the Old Library next door). Super friendly staff, nice breakfast, and a great experience. Everyone enjoyed their stay (except the one person who complained about not having an attached bath, which was right next door in the hallway). We stayed past checkout and they still made us breakfast after the designated breakfast time. This B&B was everyone's favorite part of our wedding. read more

I stayed here for a work event and had a wonderful time. The inn has a beautiful decor and the staff is pleasant. I stayed in the Oleander room, the bed was comfortable and the room was a decent size. I woke to a wonderful breakfast of coffee, juice, fruit, home made banana bread (by chef Joe) and a custom breakfast. I will stay here again read more

Veey accomodating. We called at 7pm to book a room that night. We arrived at 9pm, got checked in and got a quick historical tour. We loved our gorgeous upstairs suite. The staff were great and made us feel welcome. The breakfast was yummy! We would come back in a heartbeat! Don't miss this gem! read more

Let's just say this: after I leave we miss the Old Library Inn. The management and staff are amazingly responsive. The breakfast is included in the very very reasonable price for the extremely comfortable room ( great furnishings by the way). Your breakfast is ordered and custom cooked. Everything from the location in walkable Olean to the living room available to guests and their company to the expansive front porch and ample parking make this the place to stay in Olean. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

We have held our family reunion at the B&B for the past 7 years. Under past ownership, we were treated with respect and graciousness. In May, the B&B began operation under new owners and it was apparent to me that the new owners have not a clue that they are in the "hospitality" business. They failed to inform us of exterior construction that created stone dust on porch, absolutely refused to end construction a few hours early on day guest were arriving (but rather suggested we should sit inside on a beautiful summer day), attempted to charge extra for children when not previously agreed to and informed us by email (not in person) that we are not welcome to return. Our family reserves entire house a year in advance so plenty of time to offer rescheduling, make guests aware of any changes, etc. They insulted us by saying we treated their B&B like a party house. We did have alcoholic beverages but as mature adults, we drink responsibly and there has never been any damage to the property. Our family travels from all over the US to gather in Olean, specifically at the Old Library. We are saddened that the new owners did not recognize and honor our tradition and worse, treated us with such disrespect. We do not wish them ill-will but this kind of customer relations will do little to foster success. read more

When visiting our son at St. bonaventure we make this our regular stay over. They always make you feel at home and welcome!! The house is great with old feel charm!! The only down side would be the walls ( as in old construction) are thin so if you are a light sleeper you'll hear the floor boards creaking as other guests come and go. That's a stretch for my downside!! read more

Best meals my mother and I have ever had. Amazing dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner. Beautiful atmosphere, attentive staff. read more

Wonderful place in Olean. The building is fantastic and so well kept. Clean and welcoming. Unique rooms and large bathroom off our room. Breakfast made to order and delicious. They have a AAA rate also. We will be back! read more