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    3.9 (95 reviews)
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    Matthew L.

    The Settlers Inn is a historic Arts & Craft Lodge that was built in Hawley, Pennsylvania in 1927. It was founded by local citizens in Hawley. Shortly after the completion of Lake Wallenpaupack (a man-made lake), local businessmen believed that tourists would come to see it and they raised funds to build a grand hotel known as the 'Hawley Community Hotel'. When the building was nearly finished, the stock market crashed and it sat empty for 20 years. It officially opened to the public in 1947 and went through several owners. It served as a nursing home, an inn, and even a private school. Since 1980, the inn has been owned and operated by hospitality experts Jeanne and Grant Genzlinger who dubbed it 'The Settlers Inn'. The on-site restaurant and Chestnut Tavern offer farm-to-table menus highlighting quality products of local farms and purveyors. Kate Woehrle is the current executive chef. The inn has been a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2010. My family and I recently visited The Settlers Inn while we were spending Memorial Day weekend in the Poconos. The timing of our visit coincided with their Memorial Day Brunch. The beautiful hotel had a spacious dining room that even featured live music from a piano player. To drink, I ordered the "Settlers Inn Bloody Mary" (blue cheese olives, alpine beef stick, aged cheddar, dilly beans, pepperoncini, celery). This was a great brunch cocktail! Our server brought us some delicious complimentary Brewer's Bread for the table. For the appetizer course, I had the "Smoked Trout Dip" and my wife had the "Black Pepper Ricotta Toast" (asparagus, cured egg yolk). We were both happy with our choices. For the entree course, I had the "Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict" (potato pancakes), my wife had the "Crispy Chicken Sammy" (coleslaw, brioche, roasted jalapeño aioli), and our son had the "Birthday Cake French Toast". Everything was excellent and tasted so fresh! For dessert, our server told us to help ourselves to the dessert table which featured fresh baked goods like cookies and cannoli. We had a fantastic brunch at the Settlers Inn and would definitely return on a future visit to the Poconos!

    Seating area in lobby near fireplace and bar
    Maggie A.

    This inn is so cozy and cute! Love the small bar and comfy seating around the huge fireplace. The rooms are a little dated (carpets and chairs could use an update), but spacious and meets basic needs. Our room #206 had a gas fireplace, king size bed, and jacuzzi tub for two. Breakfast was included in our stay. Total cost was about $300 a night for a Saturday night in early April. Wish they had the option for tea in the room instead of just coffee, but that's my only complaint. We didn't get a chance to have dinner at the inn's restaurant, but we enjoyed excellent cocktails at the bar later that evening while listening to live piano music. There are also cocktail and wine tastings nearly every evening, though we didn't have a chance to try (we were visiting family). Highly recommend staying for a few days and enjoying all the lovely amenities.

    Appetizers chef 3 salad
    Jeff The Piper M.

    Went for anniversary dinner. Wait staff could not have been nicer nor more helpful with menu selections. First a few chef offerings which set an anticipation. They Appetizers were chef specials with farm to table selections and good. Skate was nice, filet mignon a bit pricey but very good and lastly the server suggested plum cake with caramel and whip cream. Really great ending to the meal. Will be going again. I've included pictures... presentation was incredible.

    Y P.

    We were sat at 12:45 and food came to our table at 2:20. The restaurant was pretty empty. The menu was very small about 10 items, a Sunday menu. Food horrible! I could not eat the overcooked roast beef sandwich.... Usually I don't write negative reviews but it was horrible.. see pictures below

    This was ab bok Choy salmon ceviche with an herb creme creche
    Kevin M.

    Overall stay was good. Kinda wish I didn't get the room I got. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean. The staff was very pleasant and nice. It's the only reason I give it a 4 star review. The dinner just failed I don't know if I'm judging on a finer dining scale or just casual. The food lacked seasoning salt and black pepper. The amuse Bouche was ok lacked acid. The poutine was the best dish I had but also lacked salt and black pepper. I ordered the meat loaf the whole dish in itself was just blah In the flavor department. The mushroom Demi glaze had no umami flavor. The veg was so uninspired they didn't even peel the carrot. There was nothing that got my attention for dessert. But as I say give the place a try might be something you like!

    Grilled Leidy's farm pork tenderloin glazed with peach and chili barbeque
    Erica P.

    I absolutely loved both of my meals. I am not a big breakfast fan but I needed the nourishment for the road trip haul back to my state. The omelet was very filling. The seasoned fries were sumptious. My dinner was very good as well. The different tastes meshed well together. The beans were delicious. I literally ate everything on my plate minus one piece of meat (due to being full)

    Ashley K.

    I attended a wedding at Settler's Inn and was blown away by the gardens. Such a beautiful setting outside. The food was amazing. The only downfall was that I asked for change at the open bar downstairs and it seemed like they thought I'd "forgotten" about it. They also turned the lights off at the bar before the wedding downstairs was over... not the worst thing but not entirely professional.

    Beautiful Building!
    Caralyn W.

    This place had a nice ambiance, small but rustic and warm. They had a good amount of vegetarian options in the appetizer section which is always important since my husband is a vegetarian.The stuffed peppadews were delicious and unlike anything I have tried before. The coconut shrimp that comes on the side of the Creole shrimp chowder soup is amazing and the soup is very good too. CPT

    Christine C.

    Classy, quaint, and country feel!!! Love that I found this place when I decided to visit the Poconos and found Hawley! Room 301 was so spacious! The bathroom shower was so large and new. The garden is beautiful. The breakfast was delicious and I included with the room. The hotel has the free bikes for use. Great way to explore the town and surrounding trails. one negative about room 301: it is facing Main Avenue, the main road through Hawley, to and from other towns. So if you are a light sleeper, you might hear the cars and trucks coming and going. I didn't have a problem until I was getting up, hard to fall back to sleep. Room 301 is the only room with 2 Queens size beds (it is one of the few family rooms). The other family room is 2 suites connected by a bathroom. Each of the suite has only one queen size bed.

    Post dinner. Very full, and very happy. What a beautiful restaurant.
    Sarah G.

    Although we have stayed here in the past, we stopped in to dine on this occasion. They had just launched their fall menu, and everything we ate was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is wonderful, and we all enjoyed the small seasonal menu that emphasized the local farm to to table fare. We all tried different menu options (monkfish; pasta; polenta with lobster; chicken), and we all, universally, loved our dishes. I highly recommend the Settler's Inn for dinner.

    Eric P.

    Another wonder time at the Settlers Inn. We went for Jazz on the Deck, and had an early dinner on the back patio. The music was great, and it was a beautiful evening. It's best to make a reservation and get in early. We sat down for dinner at 5:30 and the place was packed by 6:30. Ask JD to make you his candied bacon old fashioned... great way to start out the weekend.

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