We enjoyed our holiday with family in Grass Valley, CA and one of the few locations in town was the SMI. It is in a very quiet part of town, about 5 blocks to the quaint old town section and the Cornish Street Fair was there for the holidays. All very fun. However, the room was overtly small (albeit nicely refurbished recently). No place to put your suitcase and no dresser to put your clothes so you are always stepping on things. The colder weather was arriving and the bathroom is not heated, but it got warm quickly since the whole bedroom is only about 14 X14. No complaints on the stay, but for what we got (and no maid service on a holiday) it was very over-priced. No amenities such as breakfast, ironing board, no porch, no real place to relax except inside the rooms and they were small. It would have been a much better experience if they did not require a 4 night minimum (I think that is only because of the holiday) and it should have been about $30/night cheaper. There are better deals in town with better prices and more amenities, but I admire the quaint setting.

This establishment charged my account $250.00 after the stay for allegedly smoking in the room. Derek stated he had pictures and when sent to me for review, I saw food debris, not cigarette ash. I smoked outside the room only. Derek indicated a heavy smoke smell in the room, but apparently it did not trip any alarm. The pix sent showed a white formed crumb on the carpet. I have never seen a ash that formed a crumb. We did have dinner in the room and the pix were consistent with spaghetti and grated Parmesan and bread. I Did tell him I smoked, but would only smoke outside. He saw this as an opportunity to grab the extra $250.00. He did not check with me first, as I would have told him if I smoked in the room. I am involved with the legal profession and not accustomed to lying about matters.


He saw me smoking outside, as I saw him smoking outside. I am outraged at this.

I stayed here for 2 nights for a wedding celebration nearby. The room was spotless and pleasant, with a very comfortable bed and nice linens. I booked last minute and was given a great rate of $99 per night. The room included a nice TV, coffee maker and closet area. The bathroom was clean and roomy. The inn was full while I was there, and not noisy at all. There was a little street traffic, but not bad at all. I liked the walk into town- very pleasant...good exercise. I also walked around the surrounding neighborhood and really enjoyed it. The parking lot can be tight, but there is plenty of street parking. This inn is a great value.

We stayed here for one night while we visited friends and were impressed. Our room was spotless and a great value at $99. Plus, they didn't require a two night minumum on a weekend. I am not in to impersonnal Holiday Inns and such. I was impressed how comfortable this place was. So I was willing to overlook the traffic noise and somewhat "thin walls". Fortunately our neighbors were not noisey. Also, they seem to accept well behaved dogs.