Historic Boone Tavern

Hotels
9 (1266 reviews)
100 Main Street North , Berea , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful historic hotel
Accommodating staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Room lacked some expected amenities
Noisy events affected sleep

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
The room was clean and orderly as mentioned.
Service
9.8
Staff were accommodating, kind, and helpful.
Location
9.34
Beautiful historic hotel in a lovely college town.
Room Quality
7.79
Room did not meet expectations; some amenities were lacking.
Amenities
8.32
Amenities mentioned were not fully satisfactory, but some were appreciated.
Value for Money
9.28
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Excellent food at the restaurant; breakfast was top-notch.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall a great experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 23:23

Property Description

Historic Charm and Craftsmanship
Step back in time at our historic Berea hotel, nestled on the Berea College Campus. Admire the cherry, oak, and pine furniture meticulously handcrafted by talented Berea students, adding a unique touch to your stay.

Southern Hospitality at Boone Tavern Dining Room
Indulge in southern cuisine at our on-site Boone Tavern Dining Room, offering delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the region during your visit.

Convenience and Comfort
Enjoy modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers in every room. Take advantage of free bike rentals to explore the area, and rest easy knowing our front desk is available 24/7 to cater to your needs.

Experience the perfect blend of history and hospitality at Historic Boone Tavern - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Upon check-in, photo ID and a credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional fees.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LEX

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1266 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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J1859LSjamest Family Lithopolis, Ohio
10
The best of stays is at Boone Tavern
Pros:

Our stays at Boone Tavern have always been great but this time was the best. Shae was our hostess at check-in on Thursday afternoon and then again at checkout on Saturday morning. She just seemed to make our stay seem special with her pleasant personality, professionalism and upbeat attitude. We had breakfast before we left and were so pleased with our server Rebecca providing excellent service and wonderful personality.

2026-08-12 via Tripadvisor
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Diana couple us
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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susan couple us
10
Always a pleasure to stay
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Lammers couple us
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Lawrence solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Anthony family_with_children us
10
Historic Hotel in a Beautiful Part of Kentucky
Pros:

A gem of a historic hotel. Awesome room with a jacuzzi tub. Couldn't have been happier with our stay! Staff are delightful.

Cons:

All great!

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
9
Pleasant stay, would recommend if your staying in the area
Pros:

Grand, characterful hotel, with friendly staff. Lovely, stylish restaurant and bar, with great food and drink. nice location around the College campus.

Cons:

Rooms on the small side, but pleasant

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Morgan family_with_children nl
10
Pros:

Super cozy and quaint room with real Southern charm I remember as a kid. The restaurant was very good, and the staff were all super nice.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple us
10
Pros:

Clean and great staff?!!!! Room felt like i was staying at Aunt Grannies:)

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple us
9
Historic charm
Pros:

The building is so beautiful and inviting. The room feels like comfort and warmth. The front desk employees were so nice (even when we locked our key in the room in the first hour of getting it).

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Patsy solo_traveller us
10
My family goes back almost 100 yrs at Berea College. It's in our hearts.
Cons:

Dinner was very expensive. Spoonbread was pitiful not even close to the real thing. Ceasar salad wasn't worth $5 much less $15. Was it suppose to be chic that it was just uncut romaine leaves? While the salmon and drink were good, the meal with tip was 1/3 of my last semester bill at Berea . Just saying.....

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2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller us
10
A lovely stay in my hometown.
Pros:

My breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

I was born and raised in Berea as my dad was a faculty member beginning in 1956. Boone Tavern was my first "real job" when Richard Hougan was there. The rooms are small and there is no comfy chair in them.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Johnny solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple us
10
Enjoyable and relaxing stay. Will hopefully try.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good however, no tomato juice available.

Cons:

Good bar and bar staff however no Bloody Mary available and some bourbons listed were unavailable.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
5
Pros:

Location is excellent, staff very friendly. Food was average.

Cons:

Mattresses very hard, not comfortable.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Brenda couple us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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David couple us
10
Historic Inn great location
Pros:

Have stayed at Boone Tavern for over 20 years. Always a great place to stop.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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awenm2026 Family
10
Great time!
Pros:

Amazing atmosphere! Food is very tasty and drinks are too. Drew the bartender is great and will make you a great drink! Servers and the front desk attendants are helpful. The housekeepers do their jobs very well.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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kennedy solo_traveller us
10
we had a relaxing getaway at this cute spot.
Pros:

Our room was clean and quaint. The beds were notably comfortable. We felt safe and loved being on the beautiful campus.

Cons:

The food was underwhelming for the high price.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Kronschnabl couple us
10
Pros:

Beautiful, clean property

2026-07-10 via Nuitee