We recently spent 4 nights at the Saxon Inn as we celebrated the wedding of a close relative. The main feeling one gets with the Saxon Inn is similar to a B&B in that the staff is very attentive and personable and the inn is gorgeous in a gorgeous setting. Naturally the rooms are hotel rooms and the breakfast is a cold one. The first and last days of our stay(Thursday and Sunday) were quiet as the main group of wedding guests were not present. The town of Alfred pretty much shuts down during the summertime which explains the lack of guests. The staff at the Inn were extremely courteous and helpful. They made us feel very welcome even though we arrived after 10pm and were especially courteous as they got us our complimentary breakfast on the last day as there were only 3 guests eating breakfast. Once the wedding guests arrived, we took all the rooms in the entire hotel. and still we received patient and helpful service from the staff. amid all the special hot breakfast, chaos of parents, young adults, missing items, found items, etc. I would definitely recommend the Saxon Inn!