National House Inn — Hotel in Marshall

My husband surprised me with a two night stay at National House Inn. I had practically grown up in Marshall spending lots of summers and holiday school vacations with my grandparents in Marshall in the country. The highlight of the vacations was going into Marshall with my Grandma to go shopping and walk around the town. The town still does not disappoint and neither did the inn. || We stayed in the Charles Dickey room which has a queen bed, electric fireplace and full ensuite bathroom. Both nights were pleasant sleeping nights and though we were on the roadside, it didn't matter to me as most evenings we were out until 9pm and by the time we got back to the room traffic had pretty much quieted down. There are blinds on the windows with thick curtains to close to keep out the light from the streetlamps. || Breakfast was good. We had crustless quiche, fresh fruit, fresh pastry, toast, waffles (could have blueberries or whipped cream or both). Coffee was good. And pleasant conversation with the other guests and innkeeper. They also have an afternoon tea with biscotti which we didn't partake of while we were there.|| Debbie, the innkeeper when we checked in was able to make us a reservation at Shulers Restaurant which was just a short 7-10 minute walk away. When we got back to our room before dinner the innkeeper had left us two wine glasses and a bottle of champagne to celebrate our anniversary with some fresh picked flowers that was a very pleasant surprise. || Loving old historic places as I do it was great to see the big beams in the inn and to be able to wander around the inside and see the other rooms as long as they were not currently being used. Actually it was a great way to pick out what room we want to stay in next time since we will definitely be back!! || National House Inn is a jewel in Marshall and in Michigan. You can feel the history in the inn and I joked with my husband at one point walking through the halls and parlor on the second floor that the original owners had kids, those kids would never have been able to sneak around. If you are looking for a modern looking B & B, don't look here. This Inn was built in 1835 and the innkeepers do a great job of welcoming you and making your stay...

I cannot recommend this B&B enough. My mother and I spent a few nights here, and it was perfection. I stayed in the Gorham room which was spacious and bright. She stayed in the Comstock room which was much more intimate, but it was also lovely with a beautiful four poster bed. I was able to tour most of the other rooms as well, and I adored the personality that each room had with its decor.

This building was built in 1835 and has undergone many changes before being bought in 1976 and turned into a B&B. You can see and feel the history within these walls. From being a part of the Underground Railroad to a Prohibition Speakeasy, you could spend a whole day reading and exploring all the history of this place.

We really loved the bright and airy dining room where we played cards during most of our visit. The breakfast each morning was tasty (especially their signature strata and made-to-order waffles). In the afternoon, they set up a tea service with cookies. In the evenings, they pop fresh popcorn for your enjoyment.

The location is great as you are a very short walk (or minuscule drive) from the restaurants and shops of downtown Marshall.

If you are looking for modern, swanky accommodations, this may not be the place for you. But we absolutely adored the Victorian look and home-like feel.

Honestly, the BEST part of the B&B is their incredible staff. We were only there for two nights, but I swear, the staff members all felt like treasured friends even though we just met them. We had the loveliest conversations with several of them, and I honestly can’t wait to return so I can chat...

When we arrived, we were warmly greeted and shown around the Inn. We arrived earlier than most guests, so we were able to see inside most of the rooms. They were tastefully decorated in period-style furniture, and each had it's own bathroom. There were apples in a basket for the taking, and it was tea-time when we arrived, so as soon as we put our suitcases in our room, we went down to enjoy tea and cookies, biscotti, and wafers. Coffee and tea were available throughout our visit. The room was smaller than a hotel/motel room, and the chairs were wooden, so not too comfortable for sitting and watching TV. The twin-sized beds were set up higher, and there was a step to get up and down. One downside to our visit was that the blinds were not light-blocking, and there was a street-light shining through all night, lighting up our room. My sister and I both found it difficult to sleep in such light. The breakfast was typical fare for a bed and breakfast, except they made fresh waffles upon request. One suggestion I would have is that a bigger frittata, or another frittata is offered. I had a sliver about an inch wide, and there were only two slivers left. I would consider spending the...