The WHM Inn exceeded all our expectations. We spent four nights in Ithaca and would have been happy to stay another four nights. The hospitality of the staff was superior. Lynette, Dave and the crew were always onhand and happy to assist us with our queries, from giving us hand typed notes to local attractions (waterfalls, malls etc) to even doing our laundry free of charge (the fee is part of the rate). The laundry turnaround was so quick, we dropped one load off mid-afternoon and then by 7pm it was done. What amazing service!!!
We booked the Dane's room, which was very spacious and full of natural light. The room and the house is filled with ornate antiques adding to the buildings rich history.
We loved coming back in the evening to the beauitful aroma of the freshly baked cakes and cookies (thanks Dave, my hips will never forget you haha jk). The breakfasts were hearty and cooked fresh to our liking.
In terms of cleanliness, I am a cleanfreak. We have stayed in many 4-5 star hotels/inns accross the world from London to Sydney to Las Vegas to Quebec City so have plenty to compare too. I was pleasantly suprised to see fresh sheets on our bed on the second night. On another occassion, we came back early during the day and found the ladies actually cleaning our shower and bathroom. I know hotels say they do this but I have never actually sean the cleaners in the shower cleaning it properly during our stay!
We spent our evenings in our comfy bed watching the hockey on tv. If I was to nitpick the only thing that I would suggest to improve the overall experience is a plasma/lcd tv and a small bar fridge in the room. The WHM Inn is definitely the best place we have ever stayed in and is a home away from home. We will definitely stay there again and highly recommend you do too.
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11 November 2011
It was a delight to have you stay with us. We're so glad you enjoyed the breakfasts and the desserts (Dave says he's sorry......)!
Laundry is something we really do as a courtesy. We honestly never thought about it as part of the rate but know that when guests have been on the road for a while, they should enjoy the area and not spend their time in a laundromat. We have no irons or ironing boards in the room and will gladly press whatever a guest might need. Bottom line, you are our guests.
We are very proud of our housekeeping staff and we have to say that we're glad you "caught them in the act"...the act of cleaning! They take great, great pride in the Inn and treat it with pride.
Flat screen televisions are certainly on our "wish list". Thanks for letting us know that they would be a good addition.
We thank you again and hope your travels will bring you back to Ithaca (and a Cornell hockey game!)
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