We traveled to eastern Kentucky for a concert at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland (a fantastic venue - highly recommended) and found the President's House B&B (formerly Levi Hampton House) as an alternative to one of several chain hotels in the general vicinity.

The positives outnumbered the negatives here, but the one negative could be a big issue for many travelers. The inn is located across the street from a railroad track, and there is no shortage of train traffic coming through the area, both during the day and the night. The nearest crossing is far enough away that the train whistles are not overwhelming, but still audible, to be sure.

On the positive side, the innkeepers are exceedingly friendly and very happy to provide restaurant recommendations (C.J. Maggie's in downtown Ashland was a fun place). The house itself is full of the character found in most 1800s houses, and I enjoyed the size of our room and comfortable bed. Breakfast was very good - fresh watermelon and some tasty gingerbread pancakes.

Given a different location, I would definitely go back, but the train traffic (combined with our unaccustomed ears) would probably keep us from staying again.