The building had all the modern amenities, private baths, central heating and half gas/half electric lighting. It was a woman, Miss Belle Miller, who owned the building and hired the architect to create the quality building that she dreamed of. She was very proud of what she created and there are some who say she has never left the building. Today, the inn consists of 13 luxurious rooms and suites.
The Rose Suite is an amazing room on the 3rd floor. It faces the front of the building and has two large windows. A door provides access to a balcony shared with one other room. A table and chairs allow you to enjoy the outdoor space. The bed is a massive king with four posters and curtains. Tons of decorative pillows adorn the bed and the bedding and curtains are lush, combining gold and crimson very elegantly. It is the epitome of luxury and comfort.
The room also has a seating area with a gas fireplace and two wing chairs with a table between. The TV sits on an antique bureau facing the chairs. The floors are wood with an oriental rug for warmth. A stereo is available if you want romantic background music and there are loads of TV channels.
The bathroom is a show stopper. We just walked in and went oh my, oh my. A huge Jacuzzi tub, an armoire that holds the robes, a very pretty mission style vanity and the piece de resistance, a two-person shower with glass block walls. It was the most amazing bathroom we have ever seen and we have seen a few. The Jacuzzi tub came with herbal salts which were welcome after a long day walking around in the heat.
A basket appeared on our doorknob around 8 p.m. with four sugar cookies in it. They were still warm from the oven, what a nice treat. After a leisurely soak, sitting watching TV in my Inn at 835 bathrobe, eating cookies and drinking a cup of decaf was a perfect way to end the day.
Public rooms are located on the first floor. A lovely parlor where, if you are interested, you can look at the photo album showing the renovation that went into this building in 1996 and 1997. A formal dining room, as well as, the breakfast room is nearby. Breakfast is served from 7-9 a.m. during the week and 8-10 a.m. on the weekend. Cold cereal is available if you want and then your juice, coffee or tea and a hot entree are delivered to your table. On the morning we were there it was scrambled eggs, a sausage patty, and blueberry pancakes. The chef is a great cook and friendly as well.
In the afternoon from 5-7 p.m. wine, as well as cheese and crackers, are available in the first-floor hallway. Coffee is available there at other times. On the third floor, a guest pantry is available where you use the honor system to help yourself to cold drinks and snacks. Prices are very reasonable. Rooms come furnished with a coffee maker.
The Inn at 835 provides free internet access and parking adjacent to the building. The location is within walking distance of the capital building and convenient to everything else including the Dana-Thomas House. This is such a beautiful, friendly and romantic place to stay and I would certainly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place to stay that is beyond anything they can imagine.
