The Red Lion Inn♡

Wonderful charming historical location

9.0

Historical Inn with charming rooms. Very friendly staff. Pool and fitness. Excellent breakfast. Live music in the evening.

− Some appliances need to be renovated.

We all enjoyed the atmosphere and it was conveniently located

10.0

Enjoyed everything about it

So very disappointed

2.0

I stayed at the Red Lion in for a night to surprise my wife who has always wanted to stay there. She was very excited and when we arrived the front desk was excellent. We had book a suite and were going to a show at tanglewood. It was late when we came home from the show, we went in to use the bathroom and came out with wet socks. I didn’t think much about it due to the rain storms at tanglewood, thought they were just wet from that. The next morning I went into the bathroom and almost fell. The floor had ponded water all over it that was dripping down from the floor above. My wife slipped and almost hurt herself on the bathtub. Here is why they get one star from me. I told all of this to the woman checking me out at the front desk during check out and that I feel it was not acceptable. She agreed and told me the manager was not there but would have her reach out to me. Never heard from anyone. Made a follow up call. No manager available and no call back. Sent an email, no response. Another call, no manager available and no call back. I guess they just don’t care. I am a Marriott lifetime platinum member so I travel a lot. This is hands down the worst customer service I have ever experienced.

Can't really go wrong with the Red Lion!

8.0

Best step back into a slower pace time with charm and delight! The room was wonderful and refinished. The smash burgers became a staple for our weekend as they were second to none! Sitting on the porch, in spite of the heat, was glorious! A newly added service station for beverages and snacks on the porch was a welcome addition.

− The pool had a "closed today" sign on it for "routine maintenance" on the 3rd of July followed by an accident where the heat was blasted into the pool - over 100 degrees, not refreshing during a heat wave.

Quick Trip with our Daughter

10.0

My Wife and I have been to the Inn many a time and we love it. Our Middle Daughter is a Teacher in NC and a big Art fan. I have always wanted to take her to the Norman Rockwell Museum and we got to do it in June. The running joke has always been that the RLI was haunted and she would never go but we got up there on the 16 for a few days and she loved it. We lucked out with the weather and while it was a short quick trip she had a ball and now has an understanding of why I love it up there so much. As for our stay at the Inn it was wonderful. I grew up in older homes and love the history and style of the Inn. We were in a King suite and were more than comfortable. We had Dinner at the Inn our first night in the Tavern and Breakfast in the Dining room the next morning. The food and service was impeccable our servers were top and I apologies for not having their names ., I have to say I do miss the Roast Beef Diner and popover that was such a great staple at the Inn's dining room. If I could add you really need to bring back room service . We had been out all day and just wanted to relax in our wonderful room getting food in a bag from the Tavern Bar was a let down. Bravo to the new hallway on the second floor we spent a good amount of time look at the pictures and reading the signatures that was wonderful. I will leave with this. The Inn is still a great place all I can suggest is new rockers and chairs on the porch. Thanks to all for a great time .

Unique experience.

8.0

Great location, amazing food. The best restaurant in town. It is a unique experience.

− You need to like historic buildings and sacrifice a little bit comfort. Because it is a very old building there is a smell and sloping floors.