Lodging at Thousand Islands Inn

In preparation for the Inn's 100th anniversary, owners Susan and Allen Benas began a major renovation program to return the atmosphere at the Inn to that of the late 1800's when it opened. As the Inn entered its second century of serving 1000 Island visitors in 1998, it offered a full array of large rooms that recall those days, yet keeping in tune with the demands of today's travelers.

This was no small effort. Your hosts spent months studying historic small hotels across the nation, to bring back the ambience of a 1887 built hotel, while retaining all the modern comforts. For couples, the double beds of the late 1800's, for example, gave way to the preferable king size beds of today. Some of the rooms even feature brass beds and claw footed bathtubs, very much in keeping with the past. For groups or single travelers, many rooms also offer individual double or twin size beds.

In keeping with the period, the Inn's 2nd and 3rd floors feature new interior walls with wainscoting, painted in two tones. Our decorators also came up with an array of timely color schemes for the restoration. Rooms also feature wainscoted walls, each room with its own blending tones of blues, yellows, teals and burgundys. Color coordinated deep pile carpets, quilted bed spreads, and hand-crafted wall appointments by local artisans complete the authentic 1800's decor. The renovations were performed by one of the area's most recognized and qualified contractors. That insured quality. Interior design was provided by, as Allen recalls, "Money to Susan, Inc."

As travelers expect from historic facilities today the total restoration project, that began in 1994 and continued until 1999, is a continuing project with all rooms scheduled for major renovation after every 925 occupancy nights, to insure customer satisfaction.

Most rooms at the Inn afford a view of the St. Lawrence River, just across the street. All rooms provide the modern luxuries of color-cable TV and full private baths, yet are furnished and decorated to reflect the period of the late 1800's, complete with many antique furnishings. Rooms also have multi-speed ceiling fans and blankets for taking advantage of the cool summer evening breezes off the river.

For many guests, staying at the Thousand Islands Inn was their first experience in a historic small hotel. The many 'Thank You' letters Susan and Allen receive every year, and of course the many return visits, certainly indicate their approval. Small hotels are not to be confused with either B&B's or modern motor inns. Unlike B&B's, the Inn's guests enjoy total privacy in their own rooms. And unlike modern motor inns or hotels, as Susan is quick to point out, "Our guests are not just numbers."

We are sure you will agree...there is something about the Inn that breaks down formality - quickly. Perhaps it is partly because Susan and Allen really enjoy their guests!