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Anonymous on 8/9/2016 10:51:59 AM:
We have reservations at the Town's Inn, Harpers Ferry, the end of the month but just watched the two episodes of Hotel Hell where Gordon Ramsey went in and couldn't believe all that was happening there - we feel like we should change our reservations. Wondered if anyone has stayed there lately and how the experience was? Were there obvious signs of hoarding? Refrigerator/freezer still located OUTSIDE? Serving frozen hamburgers warmed up in a pot of hot water? Any input would be appreciated!

 
Willy from Arlington,VA on 8/11/2016 7:41:28 PM:
I would recommend Knights Inn-Knoxville http://www.bikecando.com/_bikecando/knights-inn-knoxville.aspx
This is located right after lock 58. it is the roadway that is the connection for the appellation trail.

from the road way there is a steep 1.5 mile road to the hotel which is located next to a great liquor store.

 
Anonymous on 8/12/2016 7:20:11 AM:
My wife and I stayed there a couple months ago (right before the first episode aired). The room (Mountain View) was nice and most importantly was clean. Karan is a little eccentric, but super nice and friendly. Other than buying packaged snacks, we did not eat there.
I would definitely not cancel your reservation - it is a nice place to stay.

 
Anonymous on 8/19/2016 12:10:13 PM:
I stayed there one night the end of July. Proximity to the Towpath is good. Cool old pair of buildings. They were interesting but rather "chopped up" and disconnected from a convenience standpoint. Didn't find it particularly bike friendly. Had to leave bike on the porch...can't take it into room. Lots of steps. I.E. Had the big 3rd floor room but my private bath was on the second floor. I'm an old man who has to pee at night so that was fun. Ha. Room and bed were very nice. Owner rather eccentric. Did not eat there. Had a good meal across the street at the Potomac Grill. If I was passing through Harper's Ferry again on my bike, I would go ahead and climb the hill and check out some other hotels/motels that were a little more bike friendly. (Disclaimer: I am not that much of a B&B kind of guy. I just want a good shower, a nice clean room and a place to put my bike. Not looking to "chat", etc.)