The Inn On Biltmore Estate

The accommodations were impeccable. Loved the fresh rose in the room and the bottle of wine available for purchase. we must have been fortunate to visit during their low season because I was able to reserve a King room for $228/night. This included our admission to the grounds, shuttle use and ability to freely walk the grounds and tour the estate house at our leisure. We had a couple of shuttle bus drivers who offered wonderful stories about the property that were both informative and entertaining. My only regret is that we had only 2 nights to stay. Loved the miniature train display. Our check-in was the best I have ever experienced. Our hostess was top notch, very pleasant and informative and we were very excited to receive the complimentary book on the history of The Biltmore. The estate is breathtakingly beautiful.

Having dined at other similar facilities such as the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, The Empress in Victoria BC, Highclere Castle in England, I was rather underwhelmed by the food. Our charcutiere at Cedrics had a meat choice that was so salty none of us could eat it and my fish on the fish and chips entree was very dry. I had the creamed chip beef for breakfast and was rather disappointed. We did a tour of the winery and our guide was short with us at times. I thought it just might have been me but my husband was equally put off by his demeanor. Also, while this really didn't bother me, I was surprised that he had us sample the sparking wine out of the same glass used for our chardonnay sample. Really not a big deal for me but true wine enthusiasts might feel differently. Neither of these complaints was enough to keep me from enjoying our time at the Inn and from wanting a return visit.