Smittle House Bed & Breakfast — Hotel in Columbus

I was in the area for business, but didn't want to stay in a hotel. The Smittle House was everything I could have hoped for. A beautiful turn of the century home, with unique touches everywhere. It was obvious to me that the former owners, the Smittles, spent decades restoring this home. They have now turned it over to new owners as caretakers of their passion project. My room was gorgeous, and spacious. Everything was clean and the extensive library in my room was fun to browse through. I stayed in the Jones room, which has an ensuite bathroom. The new owners, Jordan and her husband and beautiful girls, were so pleasant and engaging. They are exactly what a small town like Columbus needs; young professionals willing to reinvest in their community. There were some small oversights or errors in some of our interactions and they were so apologetic. It really didn't diminish my stay in any way. The food was excellent, and I will...

I am a retired spouse and occasionally accompany my spouse on work related travel. My spouses's employer supports Kansas businesses including reasonably priced B&Bs (the add-on for me is paid separately). We have stayed in numerous Kansas B&Bs, and this by far to-date has been the best. We have visited twice (one two night and one single night) and both times stayed in the Jones room. The facility was very clean and comfortable. In a B&B the hosts can make a huge difference and here there are two of the best. John is a culinary master, has a great sense of humor and is attentive to any guest needs. You are treated respectfully but yet you feel like family. I am hoping my spouse's work require a...

We would give this 10 stars, if allowed. You will never find any bed and breakfast that is more inviting! The proprietors, John and Ena Smittle, are retired school teachers, and they enjoy sharing their knowledge about their beautiful home, the surrounding community and the hobbies they enjoy. If you can't go for the B & B, you MUST book an evening meal! Everything is cooked to perfection, using recipes that they have developed over the years and family favorites. This is definitely worth the drive to SE Kansas --- you won't be disappointed! Fine Dining seems like an understatement to the experience...