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Five Gables Inn & Spa – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
209 North Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
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Five Gables Inn & Spa
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Five Gables Inn & Spa
Five Gables Inn & Spa
Ranked #11 of 16 St. Michaels B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Continental breakfast(4)
  • Indoor pool(3)
  • Main building(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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Annapolis, MD
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“A Great Little Place....”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We really like this place. It has all the benefits and liabilities of a small place. Great beds and linens p, charming rooms (suites especially), spectacular showers (9 shower heads including rain forest), double bathtubs, fireplaces. As has been noted, rooms are not soundproof, breakfast is not a priority and there is no workout room, but these shortcomings are well within normal for B & B patrons. And St. Michael's is a truly charming place in all seasons of the year. Sad to see two of our favorite restaurants close (208 & Bistro) but lots of other choices abound. And not a fast food place to be found!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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south jersey
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A nice getaway, but could have a better breakfast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was our 2nd stay at Five Gables. We had room 78, a suite that was very nice. It had two bathrooms, which we were surprised. One had a two person jacuzzi, the other, a multi head rain shower. Being between the holidays, we basically had the place to ourselves (which made the $149 rate a real bargain), so it was very private. K-cup coffee maker and refrig in room were nice touches. However, for an inn of this regard, we expect a much better breakfast offering than the continental that is served. FYI, we had none of the cleanliness issues mentioned in recent reviews.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Philadephia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“$99 room”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

Getting this room at a discounted $99 mitigated some of its shortcomings. Fireplace didn't work, not much buffer between rooms so even normal conversation can be heard, balcony or porch has view of parking lot, rooms beginnning to show signs of wear, more attention to detail by cleaning staff needed. Other than that not too bad- location is nice but never stayed at a B&B with a 'continental breakfast" before.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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herndon
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Dissapointed”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Dirty bathroom with mildew around the whorl pool tub and tub not clean, dirty ring around. Filthy bathroom floor, sink and toilet. Wash cloths were rags old and torn. White shower curtain dirty from multiple people. Bed was supposed to be a "plush queen" but was more like a small full size. Furniture faded and worn.
Breakfast was a disappointment.
Don't waste your money!!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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FiveGables, Manager at Five Gables Inn & Spa, responded to this review
27 October 2011
We are sorry that you were disappointed with your stay, but we were not made aware of any problems during the time that you were here. If we had been aware and given the opportunity, we would have immediately taken steps to resolve any problems with the room to your satisfaction. All of our guests are treated with the utmost care and we strive to offer our guests the accommodations they expect. We appreciate your comments and hope you will try us again.
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Galloway, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“No Hospitality”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My grown daughters and I had planned a weekend get-away to visit the Five Gables Inn. We were excited to spend some mother/daughter quite time together. Having been repeat visiters we thought this would be the perfect place, and that we would be welcomed. When we arrived two hours after check in we were told only that the room that we booked was now unavailable. Supposedly there were plumbing issues, but actually there were bugs in the room. We were perplexed? Why did'nt you phone? We had driven many hours and were exhausted! There was no apology or explaination. The town was booked. We were given a room that sleeps 2 and had to fight for a "last minute discount". My daughter slept in a chair. What we once thought was a good get-away destination has now become a bad memory. No hospitality at all. Should have booked at a road side motel; they might have cared more.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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FiveGables, Manager at Five Gables Inn & Spa, responded to this review
28 September 2011
Thank you for taking the time visit TripAdvisor. I’m dismayed to see that you feel you did not receive any hospitality, as you were actually offered 2 separate suites. Had you choose this option, there would have been plenty of sleeping arrangements for the three of you.
We feel that by offering you 2 suites (one at no charge) that we were being very accommodating and hospitable.
Most Sincerely,
Heather Sally
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209 North Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
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