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The Barracks Inn comes highly recommended by guests for its spacious and tastefully decorated rooms that provide a tranquil and cozy retreat. The inn's atmosphere is often lauded for its elegance and comfort, contributing to the overall charm that many find enhances their stay. While the complimentary amenities and quality accommodations are seen as providing excellent value, some guests suggest exploring local dining options for breakfast.
The hotel's location earns praise for its proximity to attractions like the Ancaster Mill, and the staff's friendly and professional service is frequently commended. Impeccable cleanliness throughout the hotel is also consistently called out by travelers.
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Well-appointed
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This place is just fantastic - and I am a self professed fusspot (just read my other reviews!). Cannot say enough about the staff , the facility, all of it. Missing a gym, that would have been nice as it was too cold to go for a walk in the morning. We stayed here because we had a Christmas party at the Ancaster Mill. So close by and convenient. Bathrooms and room are modern, clean, quiet and spacious. The breakfast - I mean, come on. I didn't want to leave. I could have sat in that cozy space all morning. Great gluten free options. Fresh fruit - yes, FRESH - not canned. And when have you seen fresh local artisan bakery chocolate and plain croissants or chia overnight pudding at a breakfast buffet? Books up and fills up quick, we were on a wait list and thankfully we got a call. You will not be disappointed here.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Christopher Colley, General Manager at The Barracks Inn
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you Dee for your kind words! We strive very hard to create an environment worthy of a home away from home, so I'm so glad that you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to see you back! Thank you again!
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We absolutely love this hotel. This was our second stay. It is impeccably clean and cared for, lovely without being stuffy, very warm and welcoming. We interacted with three front desk individuals in our very short overnight stay and they were all kind and helpful.
Every detail that can be attended to is addressed and done so very well. The beds are incredibly comfortable and the shower is amazing! The rooms feel immaculately clean without feeling sterile, so well cared for. Also, there is perfect air quality in the room. Members of our family have strong allergies to dust, mold and chemical products and this is by far the healthiest hotel environment we have been in in a long time.
The breakfast offering is beautifully presented for a buffet and has some healthy and homemade options.
Thank you so much for doing what you do so well, other hotel owners should visit you to figure out how they could improve! Your care and quality is very rare these days and is really appreciated.
We have relatives that just moved close by and we are looking forward to many more stays here.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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The Barracks Inn is a wonderful place to stay and is so very charming. The stonework, wooden floors and beautiful furniture make it very hard to leave. We have stayed several times and have always had an amazing experience. The rooms are very cozy with comfortable beds and beautiful bathrooms as if you were visiting someone’s home. The whole inn is very clean from the moment you walk into the lobby to your room. They also have a breakfast in the morning that is also very lovely. The staff make the experience that much better with how nice they are. You can also walk to several restaurants and lovely boutiques. We love staying at the Barracks Inn when visiting family and friends and would highly recommend it as a beautiful experience!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Beautiful building and lovely staff. The bed is THE most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. Pillows weren’t very comfortable and there was no variety to choose from. All the pillows were very thick and for me, uncomfortable. I ended up using a towel as a pillow. The room was large and had comfortable chairs. The window blind was broken so we were unable to open it to enjoy the sunshine. The room is very bright at night so bring a sleep mask if you need a dark room in order to sleep. The curtains don’t close all the way and the transom window let in a lot of light. There is a lovely lounge at the end of the hall on the second floor. There is a fireplace (electric I think) but no way to turn it on. That was a disappointment. I recommend going out for breakfast as the breakfast and coffee available at the hotel are below average. There was also a persistent odour (natural gas????) in the lobby and sometimes on the second floor. If the shortcomings of this hotel could be addressed, this hotel could be a fantastic place to stay.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Bring your own pillow if you’re particular about comfort and a sleep mask.
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Response from Christopher Colley, General Manager at The Barracks Inn
Responded 4 weeks ago
Good afternoon Eleanor, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave your feedback, it is greatly appreciated! I'm sorry to learn that the pillows weren't comfortable for your stay, the window blind wouldn't open, the room was brighter than anticipated, the breakfast was considered below average, and that you had noticed a smell of natural gas in the common areas. We appreciate your notes from your stay as it allows us to assess and improve upon where needed to ensure we continue to provide a wonderful guest experience. While the fireplace in the lounge does work, it needs to be turned on via remote from the Font Desk, we hope that you can experience this feature during your next stay. Thank you again!
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Hotel was booked 14 months in advance- for a wedding block
Specified that we would need an accessible room- to find out that when the guest that needed the room could not get it .. after doing some digging another guest under our wedding group was offered the accessible room based on it being the lowest price point
Upon arrival treatment from staff was awful .. when we check in the front desk staff member was vacuuming and rather stopping to greet or acknowledge us she continued to vacuum
Staff were rude! From front desk to house keeping
Breakfast bar was not stocked well ( we asked for more breakfast tea biscuits And the staff member put two more out ..
I liked the look of the hotel but wouldn’t go back as the price we paid for the room should have come with at the very least nice customer service.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Christopher Colley, Owner at The Barracks Inn
Responded Oct 1, 2022
Good afternoon Brenda, Thank you for taking a moment to provide your feedback from your stay; while I'm sorry to learn of your overall experience, I appreciate that you have brought these specific things to our attention. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you further about your experience; I can be contacted directly at the Inn at (289) 445-1234. I'll look forward to speaking with you. Chris Colley General Manager, The Barracks Inn
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Very clean, quiet and comfortable inn. Immaculately kept and clearly well maintained hotel was a pleasure to come back to each of my 4 nights there.
Comfy bed, Nespresso machine and mini fridge, spotless luxury bathroom, buffet breakfast included, ample free parking, friendly desk staff. No gym unfortunately.
I was delighted that breakfast was included and the breakfast was adequate and generous, including cooked egg portions, hot and cold cereal, fruit, sandwich fixings, yogurt, breads and such. However a 5 star hotel would offer better quality bread at breakfast than the very dull basic and surprisingly institutional ones on offer. Would have loved to see a good multigrain, sourdough, seedy rye more befitting of this otherwise elegant inn.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip:Â Many restaurants are closed on Monday nights in Ancaster.
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Top notch boutique inn. We have stayed there before and will continue to do so in the future. We love the in-room Nespresso machine, complimentary pods to use and bottled water. Front reception staff accommodated all our requests including ice which is only available from the inns kitchen. Ancaster is such a beautiful hamlet of Hamilton. Inn is located walking distance to the Ancaster mill and a few other top notch restaurants.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Free parking around the back of hotel. Convenient location if attending a wedding at Ancaster...
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Response from Chris Colley, Owner at The Barracks Inn
Responded Oct 15, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review! We look forward to having you again as our guests!
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The Barracks Inn is a lovely boutique inn that you do NOT want to miss! It is a quaint, cozy and beautiful property. Be careful you may not want to leave. The lobby area has a beautiful large fireplace that you can sit and have morning coffee or and evening wine. There is a beautiful Christmas tree up right now that makes it that much more enchanting. There is not a restaurant but there are enough around that you can walk to or go into downtown Hamilton (highly recommend Brothers Grimm Bistro) for an array of different food choices. The Barracks Inn does offer a lovely breakfast with different scones, oatmeal, fresh fruit, coffee and more. The rooms are beautiful and quite large. We did not hear a peep from the other guests so I think the rooms are pretty soundproof. We actually slept great. The bed is very comfortable with yummy linens. The bathroom is very large with a large walk in shower. Nesspresso machine and pods in the room as well. On the second floor there is a nice sitting room and in the warmer months a balcony to sit out on. The staff are very sweet and friendly. We absolutely loved our stay and will stay again. Our experience was perfect! Thank you to everyone at The Barracks Inn for a wonderful experience!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Excellent service & front desk staff were very friendly. The Inn is very clean and the rooms are spacious. The cleaning staff were very efficient and when asked for a few extras towels or coffee pods, they quickly got them with no hesitation. There is a outside balcony and a cute sitting area to have a coffee or read a book. In the morning they had a great continental breakfast with lots of choices. I give my stay a 10/10.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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We had a wonderful stay at the Barracks Inn -- what a hidden gem in the heart of Ancaster! We stayed in an Executive King room, which was very spacious and overlooked greenspace. Before turning in, we enjoyed a wee dram of whiskey in the cozy lobby along with some interesting historical info about the inn from staff. Free parking, comfy robes, free breakfast, and within walking distance of all the great shops and restaurants of Ancaster...highly recommend!
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Christopher Colley, General Manager at The Barracks Inn
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you Charlene, we greatly appreciate the time taken to leave your feedback! It sounds as though you fully embraced our offerings and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks again!
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Hi there,
We offer a continental breakfast delivered to your room with the following options.
Yoghurt
Home made Granola from a local bakery
Freshly baked Croissants or Chocolate Brioche
Apple Slices
Fruit Cup
Apple or Orange Juice
Hard Boiled Eggs
Babybel Cheese Wheel
As well as milk and cream for the Nespresso coffee machine in your room.
Pets are restricted to our pet friendly rooms. These rooms are located on the first floor and are the only two rooms that we allow pets in. We also have a very strict policy on this. In addition to restricting our 4 legged furry travelers to pet friendly rooms only, at checkout those rooms undergo a deep clean process. When booking a reservation online please see that the pet friendly rooms are designated as such. Or should you call us directly please just let the guest service agent know you have a pet allergy. We look forward to hosting you and safe travels.
There are more places to choose from in the Ancaster area.
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
