Paducah 1895 Washington Hotel and Spa — Hotel in Paducah

First and foremost, it should be said that hospitality at the 1895 Washington Hotel is exceptional. Upon check in, we were given a brief tour of the first floor of the historic home and shown Washington lineage as well as an original mirror in the home that had markings on it from the historic flood. Our room in the second building was average in size but the advertised queen beds did seem a bit smaller than any queen beds that we had slept in. They seemed a little more like a European double but this was not of much concern as the wife and I fit fine (two larger individuals may take this into consideration though ).

We booked a room with a balcony as we were under the assumption that this building was in historic downtown but, unfortunately, it's a bit on the wrong side of town and the only view from our balcony was of a run down dollar store, a paint store, and the police station. Walking would be possible to the downtown area but some might be uncomfortable doing so due to the surrounding area. Parking was also a bit of a problem as despite having a private lot behind the hotel that had room for at least 8 vehicles by our count, we and other guests were instructed to either park on the road or across the street in a bank parking lot. Neither option seemed ideal and it seemed that most guests opted for the bank parking lot. In the end, everything worked out just fine.

Breakfast in the morning was without any options and we were served a small cheese omelet, a meat side, and a pancake. Again, hospitality was great as the owner told stories, answered questions, and chatted with all guests.

If I could rate on hospitality alone, 1895 would easily be a 5 star review. Unfortunately, for the price point, almost every B&B that we've been to is doing things better. Though a $120/night would be quite fair for 1895, the $200+/night rate seems a touch high considering there are no real amenities to speak of (hot tub, private areas, local goodies left in room, etc), no decent parking options, nor any choice of breakfast and a very basic breakfast at that. I do believe that this B&B has great potential and would love to re-visit as it...

The rooms are nice especially the king with twin xl room. The service however is the worst I have experienced in years. They advertised free breakfast but when guests get there the manager states that because they lowered their price. breakfast is $15 per person. I mentioned that when I booked it said free.She agreed that the website said free so because of that, she would comp free breakfast for one day. Now I booked a three night stay so that was not acceptable. She stated that she would call the owner and see if we could get breakfast free for all three days and the owner agreed. When I talk to other guests they were also told that breakfast would no longer be free because of price decrease on the rooms even though it said free when they booked. Many guests paid the $15 for the breakfast. It only consisted of single serving of sausage, eggs, French toast and yogurt along with coffee and orange juice. What did rip off!! Second problem is they made you park on the street which is a busy one way street or you can park across the street on another businesses private property. There were enough parking spaces in the driveways behind the two buildings to park at least 15 cars. The manager parked her car there but everyone else had to park on the street at their own risk or dodge cars by parking across the street. There's absolutely no reason that guests should not have been allowed to park in the parking spaces behind the house. There is one iron and it was an $8 proctor silex iron. The cheapest one you can find in Walmart. When I asked for an ironing board the manager stated that they did not have one. Later she claimed to have found it and brought it over. The 1895 Washington Hotel unfortunately has 1895 customer service and it needs to be upgraded to the 21st century. Owners your service is terrible. It is disgraceful to charge $15 for that breakfast when you advertised and people booked rooms with a free breakfast included. Why can't guest park behind the house? Your manager parks there and there is...

This is our interaction with the owner. ||Absolutely do not bring up politics. In a business you have people from all sides of politics. After checking in we were concerned that we made the wrong choice in staying with you. Last year we stayed and loved it. You took that feeling away as soon as you brought up the Jan 6 mess at the State Capitol and people in jail or prison shouldn't be out. Why was it even brought up? No one was talking that. We were just getting acquainted with you. Your daughter was lovely. She was friendly and helpful. But then you came out and it got ugly. Not everyone agrees in what you do therefore restrain from taking about politics ever. Religion is the same. ||||Not sure we will be coming back and the people we have told about staying with you will go on our recommendations. Last year was our first experience at a BnB and it was amazing. Unfortunately after this year not at all. ||||Very disappointed in your conversation as we know the lady in the dining room from Germany was too as she said as she walked away, let's not go there when you started up on politics again. My husband told you the same thing.||||The other disappointment was the towels in the room we had. None were there and we had to find them in the hallway in a cabinet. Expecting soft luxurious ones from a BnB was not what we got. Old ratty ones. Rough and everything was mismatched and old. Staying in the guest house last year was an amazing experience. Everything was wonderful. ||||I hope you change your way when it comes to how you talk to people paying to stay at your BnB and...