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.

The staff is always so nice and helpful, they always smile…read more The rooms are clean,the ac is Cold And comfort height toilets The little little things make this a A+ Hotel Not to mention great sunsets

Had trouble opening door with keycard. Staff said old doors stick. No light bulb in pendant light…read morebeside the bed. Staff said they were being replaced but ours won't be during our 2 day stay.

Pretty decent Holiday Inn. This location has suites and the rooms are huge! One perk about this…read morelocation is that they offer free laundry! You just need to bring your own soap. Fitness center was decent. Front desk was friendly.

Stayed here for two nights to ride the trains! Quaint town…read more Ample parking. Negatives: *NOISE was BAD. Room above us sounded like there were people running all day/ evening, and we needed to call the front desk one night at 11PM to get them to stop. ALSO: noise from outside parking lots ( voices, car remotes..,) audible even though we were on the second story and windows closed. AND we were across from the ice machine, we heard that innumerable times, as well as voices-/ this is not a room location issue, but rather a poorly constructed building one, as none of these have been problematic to me in the past.. *pillows and mattresses not the most comfortable PROS: *complimentary laundry ( detergent not included). Got to do one load during a long road-trip *fitness center decent/ has a BOSU so I was able to do a good workout, but bicycle could be better maintained) but thanks for having it)*pool and sauna ( not used) *staff-most were pretty friendly *walking distance around town NEUTRAL: *complimentary breakfast: the omelets and potatoes were bland, turkey sausages were over cooked. They ran out of bananas one day but I guess that's on me for arriving later in the morning. But I guess we got some food.

This B&B is in a large wonderful old house in a great location, across the street from a beautiful…read morecity park and next to the college. The host is warm and friendly and works hard to keep her guest happy. Our room was clean and decorated with period furniture. The breakfasts were good and cooked fresh. The host took special dietary requests. We loved the large porch with the rockingchairs. We recommend this place as a great alternative to the hotels in the area!

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.

Great place for the price. Beds are comfortable and clean. Room is spacious and has an ironing…read moreboard, microwave, fridge, coffee maker. Bathroom has a few spots that could be cleaner but again- for the price, I can overlook this. Staff was very nice. Free breakfast was actually great! I just expected cereal but they had waffle maker, bagels, sausage gravy, English muffins, apples, juice, yogurt, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, coffee, hot cocoa, tea. WOW! What a great fuel up before going skiing I stayed here when skiing at Snowshoe. ~1 hour drive

Over priced ! Blue collar no frills ! Room was adequate . Lost power once ! Internet ok ! Bed ok !…read moreBreakfast all carbs but not bed !

Major shout-out for the hospitality, accommodations, and brunch at Graceland Inn! After a…read morereservation mix-up, Matt and his staff went over and above to ensure that my daughter and I were well situated, comfortable, and felt welcome. I cannot praise his attention to customer service highly enough! The rooms were just lovely and, after a day of muddy and wet hiking, the showers and towels restored us to being human beings again. We had fortunately booked for two nights, including Saturday, so we were able to enjoy the Sunday brunch. That repast is not to be missed! Everything offered--from a fruit salad beginning to a cheesecake bite finale--was well prepared, fresh, and just delicious. Very glad that we stayed at Graceland and hope to return!

My wife and I attended the Sunday brunch at historic Graceland Inn, 12 Oct 2025. What a great…read moreexperience! The inn is quite eloquent, and the food was great. We ate out on the inn's veranda overlooking Elkins and the surrounding mountains while a talented, local artist, Kelsey Jefferies, serenaded us. Service was great. While it was a pleasant day, the inn had heaters, like what you see at outdoor cafes, operating to take the chill off. Very reasonably priced for the food quality and the surrounding atmosphere. Looking forward to trying dinner there sometime.

This is our second stay here, so it's a place I considered returning. The Elkins Inn is affordable,…read moresafe, clean, and pet-friendly. It's a bit dated and the layout of the rooms is a little odd (the toilet and shower are separate, but the sink to wash your hands or get water is in the main sleeping area). Seems like they just went with the least expensive way to repurpose an old building, which isn't a deal breaker for us. Front desk staff is friendly. Room includes a mini fridge and microwave, Wi-Fi and coffee. No frills place but an enjoyable stay both times. It's located close to amenities (groceries, restaurants, gas, etc).

Old hospital, converted to hotel and business offices. Very pink, antiquated, but fine for sleepy…read morepasser-byes from the highway. It has an almost haunted feeling, but not the scary haunted feeling, just that there was so much life in that building throughout its life. Knowing that there was life being ended and born in there. We giggled alot at our jokes about the place, but honestly it was exactly what we needed. A bed to sleep in, a shower, bathroom. There is a steakhouse, a lawyers office and a breakfast cafe in there as well.

I will say this is not a 4 star hotel but if you are looking for a clean place to stay that is…read morereasonable priced then this would be a good choice. 1 downside is the bathroom sink and the toilet are sized for little people. The beds are a bit firm and the pillows a bit flat. The front desk employee, Devin, had to be one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was happy and smiling and said if I needed anything or if there is a problem with anything to to just let him know. He actually seems to be one of the rare people who actually understands customer service and enjoys what he does.