Having read all the favourable comments about the Inn at 835, we were looking forward to our stay. However, we were a little disappointed as the Inn is not really a "bed and breakfast" as we know it, but more a small hotel and therefore we felt it lacked the personal touch.

Our room (Iris) was lovely, with a very comfortable bed, and it was well equipped. We had a private verandah, which was great on warm afternoons, with a bottle of wine to hand! Housekeeping was good and efficient as the room was spotlessly clean.

We were disappointed with the breakfasts; we stayed for 3 nights and were served with exactly the same breakfast on 2 mornings. We also felt the food had a processed feel about it.

We were unfortunate to have a room located directly underneath (we believe) a room with a jacuzzi - the occupants selfishly used it several times during the night, thereby disrupting our sleep. Not the fault of the hotel, but it would be nice if the staff would point out that, due to its age, the hotel could be noisy and ask guests to be considerate of other guests.

Please don't think we didn't enjoy our stay, because we did, but we didn't think it lived up to expectations. We would, however, recommend it to others, subject to the above comments.

I surprised my wife with a trip to this place and it was perfect. We chose one of the suites in the back (the Lavender suite) and it was very nice. The staff are great. I had read about their french toast on some reviews but they were not planning on making it in the morning (we only stayed one night) b/c it was already on the menu that morning before we checked in. They actually made the dish special for us b/c I told them why we were there that weekend (celebrating our engagement anniversery) and how much my wife loved french toast. The food, in all, was excellent and we really enjoyed the wine tasting they had in the evening. One more thing about they accomodating staff; they even let me use their computer to do my fantasy football lineup! We will deinitely return for another visit!

The Inn at 835 has it all. It's lovely, historic, and in a convenient location. We stayed in the Poppy room which had a good comfortable bed, a private porch looking out over the pleasant tree-lined neighborhood, a great two-person Jacuzzi which also doubles as a shower, wine in the afternoon, and a very good breakfast in the morning. It's just a few blocks from the Dana Thomas House (a Frank Lloyd Wright), the stately Capitol building, and a very short drive to the impressive Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.

While the room itself was sparkling clean, the porch could have used a bit of work to clean up the furniture before we arrived. We took a look at all the other rooms -- we were the only guests that night -- and they were all very attractive and tastefully furnished.

We like to walk in the evenings and on a Sunday it's a bit hard to find a good restaurant open within walking distance. Otherwise, for the rest of the week, it sounds like there are a number of good restaurants nearby.

What an outstanding visit to Springfield! The Inn at 835 was a wonderful Inn to stay in. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was wonderful. We were needing some time away and the Lincoln Museum and Library was a great opportunity for such. The Inn at 835 was really just added at the last minute. However...the Inn was actually the highlight of the trip. The Rose Suite is decorated with such taste and the bathroom was pure delight. Romance made easy! The Inn served the best Egg's Benedict we have eaten to date. The intire atmosphere of the Inn added to a wonderful time in Mr. Lincoln's city. Having stayed in many B&B's throughout the years, this is one of our favorites and we will be delighted when we can return.