Paoli Peaks' Arctic Blast tubing was an absolute mess and a clear example of poor planning and…read moreworse communication. We drove 2 1/2 hours to get there, only to have the experience effectively canceled. No warning ahead of time, no meaningful explanation on site, just a refund. To make it even more frustrating, the refund email was titled "Thank you for your purchase," which felt incredibly tone-deaf considering the experience never happened. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of the inconvenience, and no effort to take responsibility for the situation. The staff at the window showed no care and said "yeah a lot of people have booked that for today" when expressing that we booked for it and were charged for this experience. Wasting customers' time, gas, and entire day with this level of disregard is unacceptable. Paoli Peaks clearly prioritizes sales over customer experience. We won't be back, and I strongly recommend others think twice before making the trip.

As someone skiing for the first time, I believe Paoli Peaks was the perfect place to learn! I came…read morethree times in the span of a week, and here is what I learned. Opening weekend/Sunday afternoon: The rental line was no joke two hours long. It became significantly shorter later in the evening. If you don't want to wait, come later or bring your own gear. Somewhat crowded but not so much that I wasn't able to learn in the discovery zone. During the week: The temperatures were above freezing, so what snow was left was turning to slush. Better than the ice experienced a few days prior though. There were several points where I was the only person in the discovery zone, especially as it got later in the evening. Being here at night is so cool!

Family gathering... or quiet, crazy, peacefulness of a…read morerental house vs. big hotel... THIS is the place to stay! It's within walking distance (short couple blocks) from the French Lick Hotel... easily walk (or drive) to French Lick hotel and take the trolley to places around the hotels = West Baden Springs, stables, casinos, local shops, restaurants, golf courses. = Nearby are several fantastic golf courses, including the famed Pete Dye Course. Within driving distance, you'll have several popular destinations, including Big Splash Adventure water park (5 minutes), Paoli Peaks ski resort (15 minutes), Patoka Lake (15 min.), Wilstem Ranch elephant and giraffe farm (10 minutes), Marengo Cave (35 minutes), and Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (1 hour). The house was built in the early 20th century, this impressive all-brick home has been a French Lick landmark for decades. Located directly across the street from the French Lick Resort and Casino, this 2000 square foot home was recently renovated. Featuring a full bathroom and three bedrooms on the second floor -- a king master bedroom, a second bedroom with two queen beds, and a third bedroom with two twin beds -- this 2-story home can easily sleep eight guests. The first floor features an entry lounge (with a 50" HDTV), a sitting room, a formal dining room, a full kitchen, and a half bathroom. Also included is a washer and dryer and a car port. Rates are very reasonable! A group of up to eight can spread out and enjoy the privacy of this spacious historic home for less than the price of one room across the street at the resort. We enjoyed our space and amenities for our family and some extended... it was beautiful for each of us! SO Comfortable! HIGHLY recommend!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Elk Ridge Ranch. Our original vacation plans fell apart, so we…read moreended up closer to home instead, and stayed a few days at Elk Ridge Ranch. We only wish we had been able to stay longer. If we had known how much fun we were going to have, we would have planned to go there from the start! Elk Ridge Ranch offers so many activities: Axe throwing, skeet shooting, golf, gym, the brick pizza oven in the pizza barn, and so much more. They even added our meat to their smoker so we could enjoy a delicious dinner. They were hosting a bachelor party and wedding, and still found time to make us feel at home as welcomed guests. We had plenty of opportunities to socialize and to still have quiet time to ourselves. We loved walking around the ranch, and our quiet nights around the fire. Elk Ridge Ranch is out in the peaceful quiet of the country, but very near several surrounding charming towns. French Lick is a convenient short drive away, along with adjoining West Baden Springs. Both are such cute towns. I highly recommend spending at least a day or two exploring that area. We enjoyed our stay so much, we are already discussing when we can go back! Their accommodations are very reasonably priced. We hope to bring our parents back to stay in their charming little cabin overlooking the ranch.

Some long lost family of my father in law rented out the place for a family reunion and we were…read moreable to visit for a day during their visit. My husband and I fell in love with the: 1. Remote location 2. Out door amenities including golf holes, corn hole, walking areas 3. State of the art exercise facilities 4. Lots of beds to sleep in 5. Large kitchen and serving facilities 6. Pool table and hang out area that includes a television If the need arises to be in that area for a retreat type event, then I will for sure be calling up Elk Ridge to check availability.

I chose a stay at Big Locust because I was wanting to visit the Pluto Bath spa at French Lick or…read moreWest Baden Resorts. I would have stayed there but at $269 or $419 a night or whatever it was running, hmm, no thanks. So I found Big Locust where the rooms are more a modest $75-95 a night. The $95 a night room, The Locust Room is what we chose. It was so nice because basically we had the whole upstairs to ourselves. It was very private. The hosts were very patient and understanding and easy to work with. I would say this is more of a no frills down to earth place, but very comfortable. French Lick was a bit of a drive, but not bad. Also, downtown Paoli was nice to have nearby. Do be prepared that this is out in the middle of nowhere. Our phones didn't get signal, and there was no WIFI to be had except at the resorts. However, that made more relaxation. Also, there was always the resort nearby for what remnant of a night life French Lick has or a Starbucks or visiting the winery.

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Furthest thing from the "four seasons" that I have experienced. Cockroaches in every single cabin…read more I wouldn't stay here again under any circumstances. We rented a cabin for a family Christmas only to find cockroaches all over the cabin. They moved us to 2 other cabins after our discovery, and those BOTH were infested with cockroaches as well. This place needs condemned by the health department. Just because they're not located in the City doesn't mean they don't need to keep things clean. Ridiculous.

the worst shower I've ever taken, and I've lived in dorms, student housing, used public showers,…read moreetc. the shower in #14 is ridiculously small (like hard to turn around in small), only has a flimsy piece of fabric as a shower curtain which must be for decorative purposes only because it doesn't keep the water inside, has no lighting, poor water pressure, limited hot water, and has zero shelf space. the hook near the shower does not hold the towels they provide. it's just not functional or comfortable at all, especially if you are a woman trying to shave your legs.

If you're looking for a place where you simply need a room for the night, keep scrolling…read more If you're looking for a weekend where you can slow down, wander beautiful grounds, and actually enjoy the hotel instead of just sleeping there...this is it. French Lick Springs Hotel somehow manages to feel both grand and incredibly relaxing. Everywhere you turn there's another detail worth appreciating--from the breathtaking domed atrium and historic architecture to the beautifully maintained grounds that practically beg you to take a leisurely stroll. The wraparound porch quickly became one of our favorite places. We spent a ridiculous amount of time rocking in the chairs, enjoying the gorgeous weather and taking in the peaceful views. It felt like stepping back to a time when people weren't in such a hurry. One thing I didn't expect was how convenient it was to explore the area. The complimentary shuttle was fantastic. We rode over to the casino resort, spent hours walking the grounds and exploring the restaurants, and on the way back the driver even dropped a few guests off at CVS and simply told them to call when they were ready for pickup. It's little touches like that that make you feel genuinely taken care of. Our room service breakfast was another highlight. Everything arrived hot and beautifully presented, from the biscuits and gravy to the fresh fruit oatmeal and perfectly cooked breakfast. Starting the morning with breakfast by the window overlooking those incredible grounds was hard to beat. The hotel itself has so many little spaces to discover. We wandered through the historic bathhouse, found a billiards room tucked away, admired the architecture, and never once felt rushed to get back to our room. Every hallway seemed to tell another piece of the hotel's history. And yes... The robes absolutely deserve their own paragraph. They're still some of the most comfortable hotel robes I've ever worn, and I'm standing by my original statement--you won't want to take them off. French Lick is one of those rare places where the destination and the hotel are equally memorable. We left already talking about coming back during another season just to experience it all again. If you're debating whether this place is worth the trip... It absolutely is. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Rooms: 5/5 Grounds: 10/5

I love this place, it feels like you're in Europe.. great food. Great spa…read more We did it all, bowling, horseback riding, and got some great antiques In town.

Would not even give it one star. My family and I paid for a 2 night stay to take my son to Big…read moreSplash. We walked in and first thing I saw was a roach on the AC unit. I was laying in the bed and next thing I see is BED BUGS crawling in the bed. So I contacted the front desk, he came and looked at it and said "Oh my friend its only dust" well dust don,t crawl and I know what bed bugs looks like. He denied it and would not refund our money. We were only there for an hour. We were in room 15. This place should be inspected by the state and shut down. Towels has stains and floor was dirty. Roaches in the bath room. Well needless to say we left and went home and it ruined our getaway.

Guys, I'm giving this place 5 stars for a good reason, hear me out. Is this a very nice hotel? No…read moreit's not. It has rooms to sleep in. We stayed here because of the close proximity to Paoli Peaks for a ski trip. Before paying for the room I did my standard check of the bedding, mattress, and areas around for insects. I found none. (I am a licensed home inspector and though I'm not a pest inspector, I have a decent idea of what I'm looking for) I decided to proceed. At this point it's a simple hotel transaction. Soon after there is a blizzard. Power out for the whole town, including the ski resort, the county declares a state of emergency. A valve freezes up on our car causing a pump to run all night and drain the battery. The owners spent at least 45 minutes in the sub 20 degree weather with with jumper cables charging my battery enough to start it while I was figuring out what happened and why I was having such a rough time jumping the car. I could not have gotten that level of help from very many hotels in any price range or comfort level. So my assessment is this.. 1) do you need a room close to the peaks? They have them at $55 a night- it's a 2-3min drive 2) are you concerned about insects (you should always be in ANY hotel) I found none. 3) This is THE ONLY OPTION I WOULD CONSIDER AS A HOTEL/MOTEL IN PAOLI! If you want to drive to French Lick, there are several options, but that's a longer drive. 4) the ritz across the street is a decent little diner. I would highly encourage this hotel over the ritz though.

Nice quiet place. Well stocked kitchen, linens were nice, bed and pillows quite comfortable…read more Internet and cell service were fine. We had a cabin with a hot tub, nice to come back from a day exploring and relax. Trails around the cabins for hiking, definitely recommend!

This was our first visit to the area, and we weren't sure if we were going to be spending our time…read moreat the lake, or in French Lick. having never been there before, we left this open. we found the location acceptable, as it was ten mins from town, and ten mins from the lake. the cabin was reasonably clean, with exception to the plethora of cobwebs in the corners. my wife is not a fan of spiders. the solitude was AMAZING. however, there was only one other tenant in the vicinity. the place was very quiet. we liked that there were no cigarette butts sitting around, and a sign that forbade it. ditto fireworks. we were able to leave our windows open our first night and slept like babys. downside. NO INTERNET, NO CELL SIGNAL. also only a handful of tv stations, and the signal on that kept fading out making watching anything impossible. shower faucet was busted. it was a single handle moen, which i would have fixed myself just to be able to take an appropriately temp'd shower. no hardware close though. we managed with it, but it was not good. we mentioned this to the "maint person" upon our departure, and she stated she had mentioned it and it was decided they would not repair it. will we be back? jury still out. our room (discounted b/c it was a Sunday/Monday stay) was STILL $277 with tax for two nights....we saw many rooms in the same area starting at $69.00 a night...that had no more or less amenities than ours did. i would sacrifice the 4 minutes farther for half the money! **Rooms in the West Baden Springs Hotel, (hallmark of the Midwest) were only $250 starting price. to say they are only twice as good as these is a joke! do the research...look on the internet...read these...you STILL will have to go for yourself to find out. you can only see so much on here.

Lane Motel is billed as a cheap"no frills" alternative to the other hotels in and around French…read moreLick, but it would be more accurately described as lackluster and corner-cutting. The only thing inside or attached to the room that had been updated in 30 years was the TV, and it didn't even work. WiFi did not work either. Very minimal maintenance effort has been done across the entire property. Everett "suite" has old mini fridge, outdated microwave, dirty shower, minimal furnishings. I understand people like this motel as it is cheap and within walking distance of the casino, but I would recommend spending some more money on the room to have a truly enjoyable time.

Normally at this price point you expect some cut corners. Not true here. Proprietors are friendly…read moreand great! Location great. Micro, fridge, stocked coffee maker. Clean rooms and bathroom/bath shower. Location "feels" safe. Subway and DQ next door! Denny's 5 min. Convenience store - gas station - 2 mins. Only drawbacks - towels are tiny and tv gets 4 channels. Two of them are the shopping networks. WiFi "acceptable" but weak and we are 3 doors from office. We "dropped" in and compared to the other choices here in French Lick highly recommend Lanes.