Smithfield Inn

This is a very nice old historic inn. It has a restaurant that serves lunch and dinner, and a bar inside, as well as a shady garden with places to sit outside as you enjoy a drink or food. Nice big porch out front with chairs on it too. Our room had another sitting room in it that was nice to have. Not sure if they all do. It includes a free, great breakfast at a sister property a few doors down where the food is made fresh for your order. The property is well kept, clean, and the staff great. The gentleman that manages the Inn was a source of great local history too. Of course being a historic property the doors don’t fit tight (they are safe and lock fine), the floors made not be perfectly level everywhere, and bathrooms nothing great, but clean. The property is kept up very well and if you like historic places to stay it was great. I would call it a perfect getaway for a couple. The other thing is it has a great location. Everything in town is easily walkable. We parked the car in their lot, and didn’t need to move it, unless we wanted to explore things out of town. I would recommend this as a nice change from the typical hotel chains (that I have no issues with too).

We’re both pleased with the room. Clean abd comforting. Great staff as well!

We’re both pleased with the room. Clean abd comforting. Great staff as well!

The room was amazing as was the total atmosphere within the Inn. The dinner we had upon checking on Friday night was amazingly delicious and the service was impeccable.

The room was amazing as was the total atmosphere within the Inn. The dinner we had upon checking on Friday night was amazingly delicious and the service was impeccable.

Very dated, cramped room.

Very dated, cramped room.

Temperature controls were inoperative, no maid service was provided, TV did not work. Noisy stay

Temperature controls were inoperative, no maid service was provided, TV did not work. Noisy stay

I enjoyed the friendly hospitality

I enjoyed the friendly hospitality

We did arrive late evening and were texted a code for the door. We never had any human contact so there was no recourse to be had. My suggestion is that you phone ahead to confirm your room choice before arriving. Also note that you do NOT have a choice as to where you have breakfast. You will be given a small coupon for the bakery several blocks away.

We did arrive late evening and were texted a code for the door. We never had any human contact so there was no recourse to be had. My suggestion is that you phone ahead to confirm your room choice before arriving. Also note that you do NOT have a choice as to where you have breakfast. You will be given a small coupon for the bakery several blocks away.

The room was beautiful and clean, and the host, Bill, was most welcoming.

The room was beautiful and clean, and the host, Bill, was most welcoming.

The place was really good, the staff were super helpful, the check-in was very convenient, unfortunately, the wifi service was quite poor though.

The place was really good, the staff were super helpful, the check-in was very convenient, unfortunately, the wifi service was quite poor though.

The room we stayed in was ok. They could do some work on the door. House keeping could also wipe down the window shutters.

The room we stayed in was ok. They could do some work on the door. House keeping could also wipe down the window shutters.

Staff are wonderful. Will stay there again

Staff are wonderful. Will stay there again

Charming bed & breakfast nearby shops/dining convenient parking

Charming bed & breakfast nearby shops/dining convenient parking

Very nice, quiet property.

Very nice, quiet property.

One of the special features is they have an agreement with the Smithfield Gourmet Bakery. You receive a voucher for up to a $12 value for a HOMEMADE breakfast of your choice! Smithfield is a very charming, safe, walkable town with many shops, restaurants and sites to see. I have family who recently moved here and the Smithfield Inn is where I'll be staying when visiting.

One of the special features is they have an agreement with the Smithfield Gourmet Bakery. You receive a voucher for up to a $12 value for a HOMEMADE breakfast of your choice! Smithfield is a very charming, safe, walkable town with many shops, restaurants and sites to see. I have family who recently moved here and the Smithfield Inn is where I'll be staying when visiting.

There was no hot water in the shower. The thermostat was broken.

There was no hot water in the shower. The thermostat was broken.

We stayed 2 nights and the room was clean and it Is very convenient to restaurants and boutique style shops. The wait staff and the cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful. The management was aloof and didn’t explain the breakfast hours to us or seemed concern when the hairdryer blew (which happens). When my husband took the broken hairdryer to management they thanked him and never offered to look for another one. There was no urgency to find a replacement. It was not a bad experience just not a positive experience to return.

We stayed 2 nights and the room was clean and it Is very convenient to restaurants and boutique style shops. The wait staff and the cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful. The management was aloof and didn’t explain the breakfast hours to us or seemed concern when the hairdryer blew (which happens). When my husband took the broken hairdryer to management they thanked him and never offered to look for another one. There was no urgency to find a replacement. It was not a bad experience just not a positive experience to return.

This was out second stay at Smithfield Inn. It is a beautiful inn. The staff was very nice & hospitable. The first time we stayed we ate breakfast in the inn dining room which was much better than the bakery/cafe where your abreast now.

This was out second stay at Smithfield Inn. It is a beautiful inn. The staff was very nice & hospitable. The first time we stayed we ate breakfast in the inn dining room which was much better than the bakery/cafe where your abreast now.

Had a great time in Smithfield and our stay at the historic Smithfield Inn. Wonderful people and look forward to returning again.

Had a great time in Smithfield and our stay at the historic Smithfield Inn. Wonderful people and look forward to returning again.

When we arrived Friday evening there was a wedding event and a reception on Saturday, which occupied the main building. Since we were staying in the detached building, this was not a problem. However, on Saturday morning, we learned early that the exterior of the building was being renovated. Nail guns and banter of the work crew was a bit jolting. We were visiting family so we did not spend a lot of time there during the day. There was a dinning room and bar in the main building but we did not experience either. Being an old building we found there were not sufficient electric outlets for the items we usually travel with, computer and recharging of devices, phones, etc. There was a TV in our room but the offerings were very limited. The bed was comfortable but it did not leave much space to get around in the room. The bathroom was sufficient and the shower had been renovated.

When we arrived Friday evening there was a wedding event and a reception on Saturday, which occupied the main building. Since we were staying in the detached building, this was not a problem. However, on Saturday morning, we learned early that the exterior of the building was being renovated. Nail guns and banter of the work crew was a bit jolting. We were visiting family so we did not spend a lot of time there during the day. There was a dinning room and bar in the main building but we did not experience either. Being an old building we found there were not sufficient electric outlets for the items we usually travel with, computer and recharging of devices, phones, etc. There was a TV in our room but the offerings were very limited. The bed was comfortable but it did not leave much space to get around in the room. The bathroom was sufficient and the shower had been renovated.

The only drawback was that we were expecting a king sized bed but had a queen. Other than that, it was a great place in a great town.

The only drawback was that we were expecting a king sized bed but had a queen. Other than that, it was a great place in a great town.

Loved my stay. No complaints

Loved my stay. No complaints

No check in, had to call get our reservation, had to accept another person’s cancellation room which Queen bedroom when suppose be a suit with a king size bed. Free breakfast down the street was a positive.

No check in, had to call get our reservation, had to accept another person’s cancellation room which Queen bedroom when suppose be a suit with a king size bed. Free breakfast down the street was a positive.

It was a phenomenal experience in a beautiful setting, quaint and charming town, with an exceptionally friendly owner and staff! The shops are really nice and the location is close to other areas of interest. Highly recommend!

It was a phenomenal experience in a beautiful setting, quaint and charming town, with an exceptionally friendly owner and staff! The shops are really nice and the location is close to other areas of interest. Highly recommend!

Very personable clean private quiet. And the price was great. Variety of anything on the main drag Ice cream Breakfast etc. Had a Bar Dinner hour. It was great. And hade Fine dining atmosphere.. enjoyed my experience

Very personable clean private quiet. And the price was great. Variety of anything on the main drag Ice cream Breakfast etc. Had a Bar Dinner hour. It was great. And hade Fine dining atmosphere.. enjoyed my experience

What surprised me is all the good reviews when there was no one to greet us. We called several times just to figure out check in because the only instructions were just the key lock code. The staff were pleasant and kind. The room itself was fine. Checking out was worse, no one was there. I called and saw people in the back but they let the call go to voicemail. No instructions how to return the key, it was like no one cared if we left, how was our stay, nothing. We eventually left the key in the room since we didn't want the key floating around. Bare bones, when we saw people they were very kind. Otherwise it was a weird stay, like they didn't want us there.

What surprised me is all the good reviews when there was no one to greet us. We called several times just to figure out check in because the only instructions were just the key lock code. The staff were pleasant and kind. The room itself was fine. Checking out was worse, no one was there. I called and saw people in the back but they let the call go to voicemail. No instructions how to return the key, it was like no one cared if we left, how was our stay, nothing. We eventually left the key in the room since we didn't want the key floating around. Bare bones, when we saw people they were very kind. Otherwise it was a weird stay, like they didn't want us there.

Check in was wonky and check out was worse. To check in we had to go to the bar/restaurant and ask "where's check in?" The bartender checked us in, which was fine, but a bit odd. When we checked out the next morning the downstairs restaurant was closed and locked, so there was nowhere to check out. We ended up leaving the physical key in our room and hoped for the best. Going forward, the hotel should alert guests to the lack of check out, to aleviate confusion. We emailed and texted the Inn, but never received a reply. With all of that said, we loved the property and would stay there again.

Check in was wonky and check out was worse. To check in we had to go to the bar/restaurant and ask "where's check in?" The bartender checked us in, which was fine, but a bit odd. When we checked out the next morning the downstairs restaurant was closed and locked, so there was nowhere to check out. We ended up leaving the physical key in our room and hoped for the best. Going forward, the hotel should alert guests to the lack of check out, to aleviate confusion. We emailed and texted the Inn, but never received a reply. With all of that said, we loved the property and would stay there again.

Room was clean and comfortable- location was perfect!

Room was clean and comfortable- location was perfect!

the property was unique and historic colonial. great location.

the property was unique and historic colonial. great location.

Beautiful historic Inn. Restaurant was excellent and we loved sitting in the garden.

Beautiful historic Inn. Restaurant was excellent and we loved sitting in the garden.

This is a quaint inn with great food and a wonderful innkeeper.

This is a quaint inn with great food and a wonderful innkeeper.

The inn is a gem in the heart of Smithfield and Bill and his staff are top notch! The food was excellent!

The inn is a gem in the heart of Smithfield and Bill and his staff are top notch! The food was excellent!

We were confused by the Inn restsurant not being open at anytime we were there without any sign or note or anything telling us when it was open. We had menues in yhe room but no way to tslk to anyone about eating there. Maybe not a problem during a busier season or on weekends.

We were confused by the Inn restsurant not being open at anytime we were there without any sign or note or anything telling us when it was open. We had menues in yhe room but no way to tslk to anyone about eating there. Maybe not a problem during a busier season or on weekends.

We had a great time. I highly recommed.

We had a great time. I highly recommed.

Historical property in an excellent location. Service and food on site was exceptional. Great town and we would absolutely stay here again.

Historical property in an excellent location. Service and food on site was exceptional. Great town and we would absolutely stay here again.

Excellent and friendly communication. Nice historic home and town.

Excellent and friendly communication. Nice historic home and town.

Such a quaint and neat place

Such a quaint and neat place

Check in and check out extremely easy. The Inn staff and restaurant staff were very helpful and cordial. I stayed in the Captain Mallory Todd suite and highly recommend this accomodation. Historic Smithfield has a lot to offer just steps away from Smithfield Inn. Hope to return at some point in the future.

Check in and check out extremely easy. The Inn staff and restaurant staff were very helpful and cordial. I stayed in the Captain Mallory Todd suite and highly recommend this accomodation. Historic Smithfield has a lot to offer just steps away from Smithfield Inn. Hope to return at some point in the future.

We enjoyed a good meal in the restaurant. I would call this a quirky place because on Sunday no staff was present. We didn't know to expect this so missed getting coffee pods for our room. Next time we visit we will plan ahead.

We enjoyed a good meal in the restaurant. I would call this a quirky place because on Sunday no staff was present. We didn't know to expect this so missed getting coffee pods for our room. Next time we visit we will plan ahead.

The most important reason you should stay at the historic Smithfield Inn is because George Washington slept there. Second the staff’s hospitality is amazing, good people work at the Inn. Third there are few places to enjoy eating there. Overall I would not mind living in this beautiful town. Smithfield Inn best place to stay and rest.

The most important reason you should stay at the historic Smithfield Inn is because George Washington slept there. Second the staff’s hospitality is amazing, good people work at the Inn. Third there are few places to enjoy eating there. Overall I would not mind living in this beautiful town. Smithfield Inn best place to stay and rest.

We loved the Garden House and our room. It was nice to have the place to ourselves last night. We will be back.

We loved the Garden House and our room. It was nice to have the place to ourselves last night. We will be back.

A very nice place w/ a lot of history, great staff, great small safe area Would recommend to any that ask ✔️

A very nice place w/ a lot of history, great staff, great small safe area Would recommend to any that ask ✔️

Charming, historic property in a quiet area. Our room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast at the bakery a few doors down was delicious and the staff we met both at the Inn and the bakery were so friendly and helpful!

Charming, historic property in a quiet area. Our room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast at the bakery a few doors down was delicious and the staff we met both at the Inn and the bakery were so friendly and helpful!

We were upgraded on this trip.The room was very nice, more space, sofa, fireplace, etc. Very accomodating owner. It is a safe area. My husband sits on their fabulous porch and reads while I shop. I can walk to all the downtown shops and many restaurants. We did not eat there on this trip but we always enjoy the meals at this inn. We look forward to returning to this property. We are always up for a trip to "Hamtown" and "the Inn"

We were upgraded on this trip.The room was very nice, more space, sofa, fireplace, etc. Very accomodating owner. It is a safe area. My husband sits on their fabulous porch and reads while I shop. I can walk to all the downtown shops and many restaurants. We did not eat there on this trip but we always enjoy the meals at this inn. We look forward to returning to this property. We are always up for a trip to "Hamtown" and "the Inn"

Great location and town. Inn was OK. No real services to speak of - room was comfortable, but didn’t have a functioning shower or hot water in the sink. Staff was nice, but couldn’t resolve our issue with the shower, or offer another room.

Great location and town. Inn was OK. No real services to speak of - room was comfortable, but didn’t have a functioning shower or hot water in the sink. Staff was nice, but couldn’t resolve our issue with the shower, or offer another room.

The ambience was old worldly!

The ambience was old worldly!

Comfortable, well-locates, easy to arrange, excellent dinner menu. Relaxed staff.

Comfortable, well-locates, easy to arrange, excellent dinner menu. Relaxed staff.

Smithfield is a quaint southern town. The tavern had great food and the Waite staff was super nice even though they were very busy. I would definitely come back

Smithfield is a quaint southern town. The tavern had great food and the Waite staff was super nice even though they were very busy. I would definitely come back

Charming

Charming

Safe.Quiet,Walkable and Easy Parking

Safe.Quiet,Walkable and Easy Parking

Smithfield Inn is in a great location of town, walkable to shops, restaurants and a brewery. It is an old building, no elevators and most rooms are on the second floor. Restaurant and bar at the Inn are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so keep that in mind. You can only get ice at the bar. We had a problem with the air conditioning in our room and we were able to change rooms after one night. Parking convenient, voucher for breakfast at cafe 1 block away. Staff in restaurant/bar and housekeepers were very friendly. Weird check in after hours, they give you a code to get in the door and leave key in envelope on a table in the hallway. No other information given. The Inn keeper called us prior to arrival to explain the door code. I spoke to her several times during our stay and ran into her once as she was leaving. I'm not sure if she ever comes into the Inn. It felt like we were the only guests, so I'm not sure why we got the room with the broken A/C and very small room (Sprigg room).

Although we enjoyed our last stay here our room was in an annex, and very tight quarters. The biggest problem was the incredibly loud AC unit, necessary given the heat but making it hard to sleep and also making the space feel very damp. We never came face to face with the proprietor.

The Inn is located in the middle of all the shops and restaurants on Main Street. Our room was next to the garden with parking right behind the house. The restaurant was an added bonus with very good food atmosphere.

You can’t access ice, may or may not see any staff, they all leave. The mattress was terrible, rolled to the center of the bed. Husband ended up getting eaten by bed bugs, his back, arms and legs. Our visit started great up on arrival but by morning things were different.

Wonderful 2 night stay in downtown Smithfield. Great Saturday dinner and really great breakfasts served at the bakery cafe walking a block away from the hotel. Staff is very friendly and accommodating

GREAT PLACE AWESOME HISTORY

Fun overnight from Norfolk for a quiet evening and great dinner at the inn.

One night stay. Amazing! Old world charm with modern amenities. Staff were welcoming and attentive. I will definitely stay again.

We have stayed here several times. It is vintage and pretty. It is always quiet and convenient to everything. Love the front porch. Dining in the dining room is lovely with nice options.

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