Inn BoonsBoro

Kay Evans

We stayed in the Penthouse , it was our 65th Anniversary, and the staff was so helpful and friendly. Everything was a 5 Star. We loved it. The Penthouse was unbelievable and we were treated so well. The Breakfast was delicious too. Kay & George Evans , Edgewater, Md.

Melissa Walker

Established in the 18th century, Boonsboro is a tiny town in the Northwest corner of Maryland. Upon arrival, you’re a minute from a busy Main Street that is so small and quaint, you’d miss it if you blinked. The rooms are EXQUISITE, upscale luxury, intimate and magical all at once. Fresh flowers grace every room of the Inn. Giant poster beds, deep, gorgeous copper tubs, the most beautiful tile work I’ve ever seen, a bathroom literally fit for a Queen. (Bidets in every bathroom, people!) The rooms have custom scents and are designed for the time period their characters took place in. Celtic music plays quietly in the background giving the elegant but somehow still homie dining room an ethereal feel. Complimentary baked goodies fill baskets on the server, equipped with coffee and loose tea mixes. Breakfast is served a course at a time by a Chef who sings while she cooks and bakes in the open, inviting kitchen (right out of Nora’s books, I swear). There are fireplaces in each room, whisky decanters waiting to be sipped, complimentary wine and charcuterie each evening, covered porches, a gorgeous courtyard and did I mention the LIBRARY?! The Innkeeper and staff treated us like family and we had free range to explore and experience nearly the entire house. The three story home has had many “lives” as it stood waiting while war waged through the area in centuries past. It feels alive with secrets and charm and of course has a lingering spirit to keep watch and appear at her whim, leaving the distinct scent of honeysuckle in her wake. Nora’s Inn Boonsboro trilogy details much of the actual work and features a lot of the thought and methodology involved in the construction, furnishing and decorating of the Inn. I read them years ago, but having all those intimate details in the back of your mind as you experience this place for yourself is absolutely thrilling. If you’re a Nora fan, who has read as many of her novels as I have, you see her mark in every little detail. My weekend surprise was made even more special when the books, (which are inspired not only by the real life Inn, but Nora’s family-owned pizzeria, bookstore, gift shop and gym) SIGNED BY NORA, were delivered by the Innkeeper soon after we arrived. Our room, “Jane & Rochester” from Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre,” boasted a hand carved mahogany four poster bed, a beautiful brick fireplace adorned with the most romantic period painting, Nora’s own Grandmother’s handmade doilies framed on the wall, the coziest upholstered chaise, and the most amazing bathroom I have ever seen. (Heated floors and towel rack, anyone?) In addition to the signed trilogy, my gifts included a full sized set of all the handmade soaps, lotions etc, handcrafted by a local artist, and customized with the scent of our room. Another gift bag included locally made wine to take home, with a pair of Inn Boonsboro stemmed glasses and 3:00 massage for the next day. We perused through Turn The Page, bought keepsakes at the Gift shop/art gallery, posed with cardboard Nora, read for long hours wrapped in cashmere throws and floor length bathrobes, drank beer at the pub next door (they had gluten free stout!), sipped wine by the fire, soaked in the most wonderful tub I’ve ever seen, and played a mean game of scrabble in the pub-style lounge ‘til midnight. We dined on delectable authentic German fare at the nearby Bavarian Inn and cuddled close to watch the black and white classic Jane Eyre as we fell asleep. It was a getaway I will NEVER forget! I feel so very loved and pampered. The visit exceeded my wildest dreams! The only thing that could have made it more memorable was to have bumped into Nora, herself. I have to say, meeting and mingling with some of her closest confidants (I think I met the inspiration for Coralee in the books!) was equally delightful. Her staff is genuine, competent, warm and engaging. It takes more than a place to build an impression, and I am truly impressed.

Jessica Kidd

I loved the atmosphere. It's been a bucket list must for me for years! I'm so glad we finally went. We stayed in Jane & Rochester. The bed was huge and so comfortable. My other half wanted to live in it. The tub and bathroom was gorgeous. The toilet was a new experience for me but I secretly love it. Everything was great. I would of given it a five, but a few things fell short for me. Nonetheless, we will be back!

Fiona Cato

The most awesome place I've ever stayed at! The ambiance, the innkeeper, Michelle, and everybody else who works there! Book-lovers will love each of the rooms, named and designed after different couples in literature. My friends and I stayed in the Jane & Rochester room (from Jane Eyre). The town itself is full of amazing, friendly people. Truly a lovely place!