My son and I stayed at the Inn at Ellis River for one night before leaving early the next morning for a challenging mountain hike on the Moriah—Carter Trail.I wish we could have stayed a week! The Inn at Ellis River is no cookie-cutter, personality-lacking hotel/motel on a busily trafficked road.It is what anyone would hope for when escaping the city and looking for a place surrounded by nature and historical charm.We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and given a tour of the beautiful Inn; from dining room to sitting area to bar, the public areas begged us to stop for a while and enjoy the accommodations.Our room had all the amenities we needed: full bath/shower, free wifi, and air conditioning. Outside, the Adirondack chairs by the river looked inviting—a place we could sit for hours and enjoy the peace.The pool was another missed opportunity for us, but only because we were leaving early the next morning for our hike. All was clean and ready for visitors. As wonderful as the resort itself was, the folks who run the Inn were absolutely fantastic.They asked about our travels and answered the questions we had. When we noted that we would not be there for breakfast, we were given a “to-go” breakfast the next morning so we had something to eat before heading into the mountains.
The Inn at Ellis River deserves my highest recommendation.When we have the chance to return to the area again, we most certainly will look here first; in fact, our wives have insisted that they go, too!