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Rickett's Glen Hotel: Conviently Located in the Middle of Nowhere

The couple of times we went up to do some hiking a beautiful Rickett's Glen State Park, we stayed at this cute little place just down the road on RT118. The owners are very kind and helpful and will make your stay a pleasant one!
The hotel has approximately 8 rooms. When we went in May we were the only ones staying here.
There is only one room that has it's own bathroom with shower, this one is a little more expensive (about $10 more) and is spacious with a queen sized bed. Otherwise the other rooms either have a half bath or have a shared bathroom in the hallway. (with the half bath you have to use the hallway bathroom to shower) All are very reasonably priced about $40-$50 a night.
They do not serve breakfast, however. You will have to travel a little ways to get to a diner. we are quite familiar with the area and went to a place in Dushore that we go to when we are camping nearby.

Unique Qualities: The Rickett's Glen Hotel is primarily known for it's restaurant, the food is excellent! There is also a bar here, but not to worry, even though it's open until 2, you don't hear a thing in your room.
I loved standing on the back porch at night to hear the perfect sound of nothing but frogs on the nearby lake, and waking up early to watch the sunrise over Beaver Pond.

Address: on Rt 118 next to Beaver Pond

Comparison: about average

Phone: 570-477-3656

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Columbian Bed & Breakfast: Lovely B&B

We stayed at the Columbian for one night in August to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. At the time, a Sunday night, we were the only guests there, it was nice to have this beautiful old inn all to ourselves. We stayed in the Bishop room, decorated in a romantic style with a four poster bed and a fireplace. Karen, our hostess was very helpful and sweet, not to mention a fantastic cook. Our breakfast, served on the outside patio, was just delightful.

Unique Qualities: This lovely brick faced B&B, has wonderful wrap around porches, a back patio with coy pond and waterfall and lovely indor common spaces. The whole place seems to be designed for relaxing and enjoying time with your special someone.

Address: 360 Chestnut Street Columbia, PA

Comparison: about average

Directions: Lancaster County

Phone: (800) 422-5869

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.columbianinn.com/

Hotel Windsor: In the city center of Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Hotel Windsor is located right in the middle of things. About 10 blocks walk from either the Museum District, or the Historical area, depending on which direction you go. The room was spacious with 2 double beds, a kichen and 2 walk in closets. Seemed like a good place to stay if you neede to be in Philadelphia on business for awhile, or just simply if you have a LOT of luggage.
It did the job for us, though we only utilized the kitchen for the sake of making tea and coffee in the morning.
The only complaint was that Lou found the bed to be on a slant, with his feet higher than his head. Not the best nights sleep we ever had.

Unique Qualities: The best thing about this hotel was the rooftop pool. Unfortunately it was not open yet, have to wait for summer for that. We were still able to go to the roof and check out the city views at night. Just beautiful!

Address: 1700 BEN FRANKLIN PKWY, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: 877-784-8379

Price: US$120-180

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.windsorhotel.com

Log Cabin Motel: My favorite PA hotel

We stayed in the Log Cabin Motel while were went out to western PA to visit Fallingwater. I had seen it on the internet and was dying to stay there. the decor is Log cabin like (who would have guessed) with some very interesting furniture made from natural twigs, branches and logs. Some of the rooms have hot tubs, ours did :) It was a very cozy place to stay. the only downside is there is no breakfast available. We had to drive a little ways to find a diner.

Unique Qualities: The decor is it's biggest selling point.

It is also located right next to Living Treasures animal Park. In fact the LT gift shop is where the "front desk" is located.

You can get a discount if you have an AAA card.

Address: Rt 711 south of rt 31, Donegal, PA

Comparison: about average

Phone: 724-593-8200

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Motel

Website: http://www.logcabinmotel.com/