Cleveland Foodiemoon: The Brownstone Inn

Cleveland Foodiemoon: The Brownstone Inn

October 30th, 2008 @ 12:16 pm by Mrs. Pineapple
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Our foodiemoon began every day with a wonderful breakfast from the Brownstone Inn Bed & Breakfast just two miles from the heart of downtown. The inn was such a wonderful choice by Mr. Pineapple. I loved staying at the Brownstone Inn because for the most part, a beautiful hotel is still just a hotel and often they lack charm and character. There was definitely no lack of character here.

The home was built in 1874 and is on the National Register of Historical Places. The owner, Robin Yates, was a great cook and an amazing host. He has been living in the home for 34 years and has run it as a B&B for eight. In the morning he would chat with us making sure we were enjoying our stay and recommending some of his favorite spots.

Mr. P and I had “the wedding room” at the top of the town house. It was a nice big room with a private bathroom. Above the bed was a turn of the century wedding photo. The price was right too at $89/night.

When I used to picture those who stayed at B&Bs I would imagine my parents, on the verge of retirement. However, the other guests who were also staying at the Brownstone were all 20-somethings who shared our same interest in politics and Mr. P’s interest in micro-brews. Breakfast was always really yummy and full of lively conversation.

We may be back to Cleveland in a couple weeks and if we are, we will most certainly stay at the Brownstone again.

Do you enjoy staying at bed and breakfasts?

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11 Responses to “Cleveland Foodiemoon: The Brownstone Inn”

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frenchbulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

You have me wanting to run off this weekend and stay @ a B&B!

10/30/08 @ 12:28 pm (reply)

Guest

Agnes

This is in Cleveland, Ohio?????

10/30/08 @ 12:35 pm (reply)

Guest

GG+SB

we love B&B’s. When I was a consultant and traveling for months at a time, I loved staying in them because there were typically younger people there and it was like a little home away from home. My boy was reluctant at first due to the same perceptions you mentioned but after a great experience in Savannah he is now hooked……to the extent that while we were looking at wedding venues he found us a beautiful one to rent out for our wedding & reception.

10/30/08 @ 12:36 pm (reply)

Guest

Vic004

I only recently even thought of b&b’s as a hotel alternative, I am looking into them for accommodations for guests for our wedding. I was surprised the prices are almost the same or less then hotels, and the rooms have lots more space. I haven’t yet stayed in one yet, but seeing the pics of The Brownstone Inn I wouldn’t even hesitate on booking there, it looks fabulous!

10/30/08 @ 12:48 pm (reply)

Guest

deanna

Wow! I’m from Cleveland and I didn’t even know this existed!!!

10/30/08 @ 1:24 pm (reply)

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EAQ219 (message) 1,448 posts, Bumble bee

I, too, am a life-long Clevelander and have never heard of this place. I’ll have to check it out!

10/30/08 @ 1:29 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Bluebell (message) 310 posts, Helper bee

oooh now i want to go to cleveland!!

10/30/08 @ 1:42 pm (reply)

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Agnes

Yeah, I can’t believe Cleveland has something like this to offer. I’m a Clevlander as well

10/30/08 @ 2:40 pm (reply)

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Miss Champagne (message) 1,334 posts, Bumble bee

There’s nothing cozier than a nice B&B

10/30/08 @ 3:14 pm (reply)

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Christine

I love B&Bs. My parent’s often found fun B&Bs to stay in on family trips and we often try to find ones that we can rent the whole place out for our annual family get togethers when all of my siblings and their familys meet for my dad’s B-day. But I do have to warn anyone who has not been to one before…do your research first. Many B&Bs are great with lots of charm and fabulous hosts, but some can be a little (or a lot) on the weird side or the breakfast could be a box of cereal and some fruit left on top of the mini-fridge in your room. But then again, those always make for the greatest stories.

10/30/08 @ 6:15 pm (reply)

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