The Fallon Hotel

It was fun to stay in such an old exquisite hotel. The owner was very helpful and escorted us to our room. The Wi-Fi password was easily obtained. And the beds were very soft and cushioned and received a great nights rest.

Room was dirty. Garbage can was filled with trash when we checked in.

When I got there to check in, no one was at the front desk. I called the number and reached someone and told them I was there for check-in, they said someone would be there and then after five minutes I called again and then someone came out of a room right across the hall. They showed me to a room that, the bed was OK apart from the curly hair I found in my sheets, but the main issue was the bathroom. The tiles on the wall were smashed and broken, there’s a depression on the floor, where it weirdly sinks in? I couldn’t use the shower because the drain (and whole floor) was totally caked over in some random gunk? The sink also was caked with maybe lime? And just so dirty. In spite of not using the shower, somehow the whole bathroom floor still ended up soaking wet from some leak.

Also, if you get a room on the first floor, and it’s an interior room, your window backs up against the deck of one of their bars. Do not expect to sleep if you get a first floor room because the smoking area of the bar is immediately outside the windows of the first floor rooms. When I went to the front desk, it was empty again, after someone finally found someone and I asked if I could switch rooms because I had an early wake up, they said they were full, so couldn’t switch me, but don’t worry because they close that part of the bar at midnight. Apparently, this hotel thinks it’s OK for people in the first floor to have tons of people right outside their rooms because by midnight, they will stop.

When we arrived, we were surprised that there was no sign on the building saying Fallon Hotel. No one was at the desk and no one answered the phone number provided. I went into the bar, asking for assistance. 3 young women came out to assure us we would get the keys soon. Finally a young man came out and actually helped us take baggage upstairs. He brought in a box fan to supplement the ceiling fan. Issues - there was only 1 available outlet and it was near the floor, no outlet in the bathroom or hooks to hang towels, t he shower head was stationary and awkward, there were no cups to go with the ice bucket provided, no coffee maker, no clock and we couldn't turn off the overhead light without turning off the fan, so we slept with the bright light on. The good aspects - the bed was comfortable, the sheets and towels were clean and soft.

I’m not one to leave negative reviews out of spite. I genuinely believe in “you get what you pay for” and usually keep quiet if I don’t have something nice to say. But in this case, I feel compelled to be honest.

The Fallon Hotel is old. Not “charming historic” old, but more like my grandmother’s house that hasn’t seen an update since the 1950s. Think clawfoot tubs, single-socket outlets, pull-chain 40-watt bulbs, separate hot and cold faucets, and drafty wood-frame windows. It looks like there are some efforts at renovation, but it feels very budget-driven and incomplete.

The bed was surprisingly comfortable, but that was the one bright spot in a room that otherwise felt old, worn, and noisy. When I woke up in the morning, I didn’t have any urge to relax or linger; it was more like, pack up and get out as quickly as possible.

If you’re looking for basic lodging and don’t mind an environment that’s truly dated, this place might work. But if you’re expecting comfort, charm, or even a modestly updated room, you’ll likely be disappointed.

This is an old hotel in need of extensive renovation. Room was clean. Bed was very soft. There weren’t many outlets and no WiFi. Proprietor was gracious.

It was noisy (Until 4am, due to the bar downstairs.)
Hotel staff was not very available upon check-in or check-out.
Bed was clean and comfortable.
Will not be staying her again.

The proprietors are super nice people that took over the hotel. It has a pretty huge bar.

I wish I had read the other reviews. The hotel does not match the photos nor the description. There is no restaurant and one big loud bar. They blared the music till 2am, you won't sleep. There was never anyone at the front desk, not for check in or out or to ask any questions. And half the place looks like it's been under construction for the last year.

The only positives were the big comfy bed, historic charm and lovely bar tenders.

The location is great, there were plenty of restaurants within walking distance and there’s a nice trail along the river nearby. They seem to have a lot of events, so when the check-in clerk saw how tired I was after a day of driving, they very thoughtfully changed me to a room further away from the noise. However, when I woke up early and went down, there was no one at the desk or answering the phone and the front door was locked and seemingly couldn’t be opened from the inside. I had to find a side door in the bar to get out, and when I came back an hour later it was all still locked and empty, so I just left my key at the desk.

Very nice historic spot with friendly staff and cool bar on site

Niteclub Downstairs open until 2am on Thursday and Friday 4am on Saturday. Base kept me up until the DJ Stoped.

Property is misrepresented
Hardly one star
Very old, dirty and unsafe
Extremely overpriced

Decent older hotel going through a renovation. There is nightlife on the ground floor so perhaps not the best for light sleepers, I had no issue.

Im a sucker for historic buildings and the Fallon is just that. Its not for everyone. The building is under renovation and i hope to see more good things from the owners. Its a 1850 build and a historic marker, which means i expected rugged walls and old wood floors. My bedding was clean and probably one of the most comfortable hotel beds Ive ever slept on. The room was basic, bed, chair and foot stool, dresser, and tv. Bathroom has the old victorian vibe, however may be challenging for elderly to get into the shower as it was a knee high metal tub with a suspended shower curtain and no hand rails.

The front desk crew, who I assumed were the owners, were extremely friendly, welcoming, and respected privacy. The building is in a great location, a few blocks away from many local taverns and eateries. The Fallon itself has attached night life which may make your stay alittle louder if they have entertainment. But I enjoyed the added fun.

Overall a great historical find in Lock Haven. I wish best of luck to the owners in their renovation endeavors.

Was pretty let down staying here….the room was dirty and the shower/bathroom was disgusting and poorly maintained (the shower is a garden hose and dirty with paint everywhere…the sink dripped loud all night) the curtains need to be darker to block the light from the giant lights outside…they let way too much light inside. Then the adjacent bar/club with the DJ brought music blasting way late into the night followed by the interesting crowd staying out in the front stoop from 2am-4am screaming at each other making my night of sleep horrible…I debated leaving but it was too late….i would never recommend anyone to stay here.

When we showed up to the property, the windows were boarded up and the place looked abandoned. We got to Lock Haven a bit early to look at the river by the hotel, around 3:00. They mentioned check in time was 4/4:30; however, when we tried the doors initially around 3:00 (to check out the lobby and see if maybe we could get in earlier) the doors were locked. We thought this was strange because it’s a hotel, what if we wanted to leave and explore the town, but when we go back to our rooms we couldn’t go into the hotel. We tried again at 4 and again at 4:30. No luck, the doors were locked and no lights were on. We assumed the place may have shut down, so we asked around. The main response was that no one knew it was even a hotel and that it was just a bar for college students.

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Hotel is clean, but needs serious updating. Bar is open till 4am. Way too noisey.

scary

I was called a few days ago and canceled. Still no refund.