Magnolia House Inn — Hotel in Hampton

Magnolia House Inn: I'm not sure where to start... Innkeepers are gracious and unobtrusive, meaning let's face it the bed and breakfast concept can take a little getting used to particularly if your boyfriend/husband is an alpha male like mine. They feel like they are staying in someone's house and therefore prefer hotels. I think the only reason I could convince mine was that it was my birthday and therefore a present to myself. So let me dispel that notion right now. Not sure how they do it, but literally they just appear when you need them and are somewhere in the background otherwise. You quickly feel at home, not sure if it's the background music softly playing as you enter and leave your day to day world behind as in it melts away literally. Maybe it's the room, ours was the Ellington Suite, felt like I was in my own world, any amenity you needed, just ask. They either think of everything or someone gets it quickly as if it was there all along. Came back from dinner out late one evening, there were snacks in the pantry, birthday treats, tea/coffee and a card for little ol' me. How thoughtful was that, didn't even get a card from my guy, but I digress. The decor is vintage and antique, tasteful provoking curiosity and quiet reflection. Breakfast is so neat(birthday mug a nice touch), meeting folks from various states, chatting, immediate camaraderie. One of the mornings Joyce (Innkeeper) could see my guy had partied a smidge too much the night before and offered to make him a separate breakfast as the gourmet one had him struggling a bit. Their recommendations for dining and nightlife were spot on. I can't say enough as you can probably tell. And I'm a tough critic. That being said I believe it's 5 visits to get a small plaque with your name on their wall...only 4x to go. Good folk considering this intimate B&B, see for yourself. Saluting you...

We booked this as a last minute addition to a trip with the intention of choosing a chain hotel for a quick in-and-out stay to break up a long day of driving. On a lark, based on reviews, we decided to give Magnolia House a try. It was a little more expensive than we intended, but it turned into a wonderful experience we will not soon forget. ||The house is a beautiful throwback to Victorian inns of a bygone era with just enough modern amenities to make the stay comfortable. There was a smart TV and a small fridge in the room, the wi-fi was flawless, and the bathroom was definitely contemporary. But we could almost forget them when we perused the antiques and décor that made us feel like we were staying at our favorite grandmother's home. The common rooms are similarly adorned and inviting. ||The freshly made breakfast did nothing to dispel the delightful ambience, but the apex of our visit was the interaction with our hosts, Joyce and Lankford, who truly made us feel like visiting family. As mentioned, we had intended on getting on the road early in the morning, but instead found ourselves lounging on the magnificent porch and conversing with Joyce until well after noon. And Lankford was no less congenial while checking in. We have had some very amiable innkeepers over the years, but this couple was certainly among the easiest and most interesting to engage with.||We will certainly be looking forward to another much longer stay at...

We booked this as a last minute addition to a trip with the intention of choosing a chain hotel for a quick in-and-out stay to break up a long day of driving. On a lark, based on reviews, we decided to give Magnolia House a try. It was a little more expensive than we intended, but it turned into a wonderful experience we will not soon forget. ||The house is a beautiful throwback to Victorian inns of a bygone era with just enough modern amenities to make the stay comfortable. There was a smart TV and a small fridge in the room, the wi-fi was flawless, and the bathroom was definitely contemporary. But we could almost forget them when we perused the antiques and décor that made us feel like we were staying at our favorite grandmother's home. The common rooms are similarly adorned and inviting. ||The freshly made breakfast did nothing to dispel the delightful ambience, but the apex of our visit was the interaction with our hosts, Joyce and Lankford, who truly made us feel like visiting family. As mentioned, we had intended on getting on the road early in the morning, but instead found ourselves lounging on the magnificent porch and conversing with Joyce until well after noon. And Lankford was no less congenial while checking in. We have had some very amiable innkeepers over the years, but this couple was certainly among the easiest and most interesting to engage with.||We will certainly be looking forward to another much longer stay at...