This hotel, and restaurant, used to be amazing. I had my wedding reception there back in the 90s when it was Esther's Inn; and I have booked many people into the hotel when they have come to town to visit. For many years I went there for their Sunday buffets - which used to be amazing. Then I had a bad experience there three years ago and didn't go back.
This morning I met a friend there for breakfast. I was hoping that under the new ownership the hotel had returned to it's former high quality. My hopes were in vain. The restaurant has gone seriously downhill - even worse than it was when I was last there three years ago.
I ordered a very simple meal - Eggs Benedict and Earl Grey Tea. The only part of the meal that was edible were the eggs. The ham was the thinnest piece of sandwich meat I've ever seen and I couldn't even taste it. The hash browns were old, cold and burnt to a crisp. The staff was unable to find honey for my tea, and by the time they found it, the tea was cold. I did complain, and got a 10% discount on the food only. So two eggs - $9. Cold tea, of which I had two, maybe three, sips - $3.25.
I won’t be wasting my money there again. Nor will I ever again recommend the place for out of town visitors. In fact, I will actively advise people against it.
