Inn At 835

This is our first time staying in a bnb and we loved it! Staff was awesome! Allison checked us in, have history of the house, showed us to our room, which was the Dahlia room, and gave us a tour of the other rooms! When we got back to our room, fresh baked cookies were waiting for us! Our bed was firm, sheets crisp and I slept like a baby! Lovely rooms and great service! We will be back to stay again and try other rooms! Only down fall was the trains but it’s not the inns fault on that one lol

Exquisite original décor; authentic old world, comfortable and great service! Gourmet breakfast and friendly staff.

This B&B was one of the suggestions from the American Express Concierge and it was a great find. The drive into town and the neighborhood was a little concerning at first but we felt completely safe once we got to the Inn. The location is very close to all of the Abe Lincoln sites that we wanted to visit (except his tomb) .
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We stayed in the Hydrangea room which was really nice, spacious and comfortable. The jacuzzi bathtub/​shower, however, was VERY difficult to get in and out of. The room appointments and amenities were very good.
Every evening they serve complimentary wine and cheese. Each morning is a full delicious breakfast. There are also homemade cookies delivered to your room in the late afternoon.
I would recommend this B&B in a heartbeat.

Loved this place, it hits everything I dig: independent owners, historic preservation and adaptive reuse, plus support for the local economy.
Warmly greeted when we arrived, we were quickly given a key to our room. We mentioned that we were going to Obed & Isaac’s for dinner and beers and were offered a card for free dessert. Yes! A quick tour of this vintage apartment building turned Inn revealed lots of charming touches. A stocked fridge and snack shelf offered late night drinks and treats on the honor system. Yes! We got a room with a veranda which was enjoyable even on a chilly night. Did I mention fresh baked cookies were waiting on the bed stand? Yes! Learned there was hot breakfast served in the morning until 10… the day’s special was eggs benedict with a plate of home-​fried potatoes. Yes!
Every room is unique and I’m sure you’ll like all of them. The building is historic and wonderfully rehabbed. There’s wifi — honestly, what other modern convenience do you need when you’re traveling? I can’t imagine why anyone would want to stay at a bland corporate hotel in downtown Springfield when this place is just blocks away and owned by a couple with roots in the community.
Do the right thing: put your money in the hands of the local economy when you travel. You’ll be warmly rewarded when you stay at Inn at 835.

A little up and down with this place. We had our wedding here… There were horrible bugs in the courtyard and my father in law took the time and money to spray… The staff for the actual wedding and reception was awesome. Couldn’t ask for better. They got the food out and served out guests like champs. The food was as good as we expected and we heard no complaints. However: The slogan for this place is «experience luxury»… that’s not really very accurate. The TVs are tiny: something out of 1986… and the hot tub in our room was unvented with no TV… We lasted about five minutes before fearing we my die of suffocation… Overall, this is a fine place to have your wedding and have it catered, but I’d never stay there as an overnight guest.

Our stay here was over Holiday weekend and staff was very pleasant. Their location is excellent, a short walk to Capitol or cab ride to other historic sights. The room was nicely appointed with claw foot tub and flat screen TV and we liked option of ceiling fan or A/​C. They offered social ‘wine hour’ and it’s tastefully presented in main floor salon area — overall we enjoyed stay alot !

I would give 835 a 3.5 actually. It is a bit pricey. We had a nice suite with a fire place and nicely appointed, but the carpet was stained and we could hear the couple next door using the jacuzzi next door at all hours of the evening (almost wish I had been invited to join in). The breakfast was Eggs Benedict, which are my favorite, but they were just okay (weak hollandaise sauce). The staff could not have been nicer. I would give this another shot. They have DSL rather than WiFi, but they do provide a cable.

I rounded up to 3 stars. I really, really, REALLY wanted to give this place 4.5−5 stars — this place has great potential.
My boyfriend had to go down for business so we decided to make a little trip of it. Inn at 835 looked perfect: reasonable price and yet romantic. They were even able to accommodate our late arrival. The décor is quite neat and the building itself has a lot of history. We stayed in the Dahlia Room which was gorgeous — felt very homey without being so «frilly» that the boyfriend cringes. I loved all of the small touches: the little baskets of Oh-​So-​Yummy cookies waiting for when you checked it, the personalized welcome note, and the paper weather report. [Note: the building is historical so it is creaky and be prepared to sometimes hear your neighbors.]
The staff — everyone — was really friendly and helpful in suggesting restaurants and getting around in the area. The breakfast part was the Chef’s special: bacon, eggs, and biscuits and gravy. I am not always a big fan of the biscuits and gravy but it was homemade and SO tasty.
What knocks this place down: we both found the bed to be SO uncomfortable and WAY too firm. I tossed and turned all night and neither of us got a good nights sleep. The pillows and the sheets were mediocre — I would have expected softer sheets. This is a bed & breakfast joint — it is supposed to be comfortable.
Normally — that would give the place an automatic 1 – 2 stars, but I am rounding up because everything else was fantastic. And I REALLY wanted it to be awesome, but because of our sleep in that bed, I don’t think we would go back anytime soon (and at least without inquiring about the beds).

We stayed in the Poppy Room on a hot August weekend.
The bed part of this bed and breakfast is lovely — clean rooms that aren’t took froofy. Nice closet space, a full sized ironing board, and a great bathroom. The honor bar on the third floor is stocked with bargain goodies (apples, chips, soda, beer, bottled water, and popcorn.) There are board games and DVDs as well. On a hot, hot weekend, the temperature in the room was refreshingly cool. As others have mentioned, the fresh baked cookies in a basket on the door knob, along with a little slip of paper with a weather update for the next day, are a really nice touch.
Location is fantastic — walking distance to the Lincoln museum, and the innkeeper tipped us off to a bus so we could get to the State Fair without driving.
The sheets on the bed were rougher than I’m used to, and it night be a good idea to make sure you know where all the light switches are and how to work the (super sweet) jaccuzi tub when the innkeeper first shows you the room. I didn’t check the tub until I wanted a bath at 10 pm, and I had trouble closing the drain.
The breakfast disappointed us. It was a sit-​down affair, but the food wasn’t anything spectacular. It is «chef’s choice,» so there aren’t options you might find at some B&Bs (there were packets of oatmeal and individual boxes of kellog’s cereal, but no milk or bowls visible.) If we were there again, I might skip the inn’s breakfast and try a bakery or breakfast counter.

We went here last July for our one year anniversary and I just booked the trip to go back for our two year. We both absolutely adore this place.
We stayed in the Wisteria Sweet located in the Bell House. The Bell House only has 2 suites so it is more private than the main house. Although we were still able to hear the couple in the next suite having sex, but I’m sure they heard us too. The room is beautiful with deep blue walls, an oak headboard, marble and mahogany fireplace, and double jacuzzi tub. Its not like many bed and breakfasts where everything is flowery and covered in doilies. This place is just gorgeous.
The staff was so sweet and helpful. They brought us fresh baked cookies (we’re talking still warm like they just came out of the oven) and gave us a free bottle of champagne and strawberries. They made light, but filling and delicious breakfasts. And they also were always around to recommend restaurants or places to visit. They’ll even pick you up from the train station if you don’t want to walk the 8 blocks.
I have to admit that we were a little worried about leaving Chicago to go to a smaller place like Springfield since we are a same-​sex couple, but we were treated very well by the staff of the inn as well as not having any kind of problems at all in the town.
On top of it all you just can’t beat the price! The first time we went it was $ 185 a night, but now the price has gone down to $ 162. B&Bs are rarely so cheap especially with a beautiful room like the Wisteria Sweet and beautiful grounds in general.
This place is highly highly highly recommended for a weekend away.