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#7 of 8 B&Bs in Ann Arbor
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  • Rooms: 9
Description: On-campus castlestone mansion complex, featuring fireplace lodging, Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, A/C, telephones. Eleven rooms (11), seven with private... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
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1917 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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“atrocious "customer service" from owner/manager”

Vitosha Guest Haus Inn

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1 of 5 stars
Ann Arbor, MI
16 Aug 2007
10/10 found this review helpful

I'd attended art receptions and modern dance performances at the Guest Haus, and what I was able to see of the property during those times left me impressed; the grounds and furnishings are lovely, and I always wanted to return there for a stay. No longer!

About a month ago, my parents booked a room for my boyfriend and I, to celebrate my 32nd birthday and make his last visit to Ann Arbor (long distance relationship - we're both relocating out West in a few weeks) extra-special. The owner's reluctance to rent a room with a bathtub to "young couples... because [Vitosha has] had problems with all the splashing," despite my parents' repeated assertion we were adults, was slightly off-putting, but we happily received a letter confirming our reservation a couple days later.

Last week, two days before our "confirmed" stay, the owner contacted my parents to say the room was no longer available, as its tenants had elected to stay an extra day. She never apologized for the inconvenience, but offered to relocate us "kids" to smaller rooms with inferior views (one in an upstairs corner which they normally kept closed and only used as their "overflow" room); one had two twin beds and the other lacked a private bathroom. She offered no discounts for our inconvenience, and when my mother said her offer wasn't good enough, the owner snapped, "Well, what do you want, blood?," and hung up. She refused to pick up or return subsequent calls.

The following day, my parents were notified by e-mail that their reservation had been refunded, and that, "ironically, [Vitosha staff] had overlooked the sister room [to the China Room], which was available." Again, no apology.

Absolutely egregious - I can no longer suggest this place to anyone, and discourage everyone from even attending events there. They don't deserve your support.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Disliked — Rude, dismissive owner
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MailCat's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 16 August 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
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“very accomodating”

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5 of 5 stars
Queensland, Austrialia
3 Dec 2006
1/8 found this review helpful

a very plesant stay indeed. perhaps the other visitors had different expectatons of what a true B&B should provide. very friendly & accomodating. beautiful indoors & out & very cozy. would highly recommend for the experience!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — great value
    • Disliked — would like some type of tv/dvd in rooms
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WorldTraveler0's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 03 December 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, pet owners, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event
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“An Unfortunate Experience Never to be Repeated”

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1 of 5 stars
fancy_monkey
13 Oct 2006
15/15 found this review helpful

My husband and I were recently married and were given a night at one of Vitosha's nicest rooms as a gift by our friends. When we arrived, we were told by a member of the staff that the room we had reserved was not available because the fireplace was broken so we accepted a different room, one with a bathtub. For some reason, the owner told my husband and I that this bathtub was "not to be used as a playground." She treated my husband and I like we were teenagers out for a raucous night. I was appalled. We are both 27 years old and are respectable, courteous people.

This room was beautifully furnished but was very very cold. We tried to adjust the radiator to no avail. The next morning when the owner asked us how we slept, I told her how cold we were, to which she replied that we did not open the radiators properly. She promptly marched up to the room we had slept in and marched back down, telling us that we did not open them all the way. I sincerely doubt this. Also, she mentioned that it would "cost a fortune" to heat the place during the night. But it was precisely during the night when we were cold. She basically attacked us, it was terrible. The people we sat wtih at breakfast told us they were cold too.

Then I asked her why we were not shown the room we had originally booked. She then told me that someone else had been given this room, making it clear to us that the fireplace in that orginal room was not at all broken, which is what we had been told when we arrived the prevous day. The owner had lied to us. I could not believe it.

We were not at all made to feel welcome. The owner of this place needs a serious attitude adjustment and perhaps a course in customer service.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The furnishings were beautiful and I enjoyed the breakfast.
    • Disliked — the out of control owner
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — make sure that room you booked is the room you get
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fancy_monkey's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2006
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 13 October 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
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“Would never stay there again”

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1 of 5 stars
St. Louis, MO
31 Jul 2006
9/9 found this review helpful

I had hoped for a charming experience for my friends and family, but we were sadly disappointed. The owner made us feel like we were constantly intruding upon her space. We did not feel very welcome. The food was also very mediocre. The whole experience nearly ruined our entire weekend. We would never recommend the Vitosha Guest Haus to others, and we would certainly never stay there again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The rooms and furniture were very nice
    • Disliked — The owner
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Do not come to the Vitosha Guest Haus
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Baloo1's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2006
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 31 July 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“Underwhelming”

Vitosha Guest Haus Inn

30 Mar 2005
20/21 found this review helpful

Our stay at Vitosha Guest Haus was disappointing. While the property is quaint and charming and eclectic as one would expect at a B&B type property, the overall experience was a let-down, especially for the premium price charged.

The woman who came to the door made no offer to help with our belongings, so we carried everything through the narrow halls and up the stairs ourselves. As far as we could tell, the advertised high-speed web access consisted of a lone computer on a small table in a hallway with software that was several generations out-of-date. There was no desk space or other horizontal surface in the sleeping room, so those with laptops or papers to spread out in their room should take note. The bed was adequate and comfortable, and the bathroom and premises seemed very clean overall. However, there were no hairdryers in the bathrooms, and shampoo was not provided in the shower.

Breakfast was OK at best, and, as others have pointed out, included hot food (Eastern European crepes of some sort) that was cold by the time it hit the table, in addition to fruit salad, assorted breads, and the usual breakfast beverages.

As others have mentioned, there are multiple animals on the property, including an enormous dog with a very loud and ferocious-sounding bark, so those with alergies or fear of large dogs might not be comfortable.

It's unlikely we'd stay at Vitosha again.

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Williamson5's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2005
Member since: 07 July 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
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Average price*: £73 (year-round)
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1917 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104