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The Mimslyn Inn

401 West Main Street, Luray, VA 22835
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The Mimslyn Inn
Ranked #1 of 9 hotels in Luray
4.5 of 5 stars 259 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(10)
  • Not open(7)
  • Speakeasy restaurant(7)
  • Shenandoah National Park(5)
  • Next morning(5)
  • Hot tub(5)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Sunday brunch(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Main dining room(4)
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Frederick, Maryland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
1
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We arrived to live jazz standards sung on the porch as we entered the hotel. When we checked in, we were told that since a wedding had taken all the rooms, we were upgraded to a suite, at not extra cost. The room was comfortable, the food was good and very reasonably priced, and all the staff was attentive. The... More

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29 May 2012

Thank you for your feedback about your recent stay at the Mimslyn Inn. We are so happy that you arrived in time to enjoy the jazz ensemble on the front porch...what a great way to start your evening at the inn! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your accommodations and our on-site restaurant. If you are coming back to... More

Northern Virginia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Thank you once again to Mr. Sims and team for a fabulous Mother's Day Brunch. We had a large party, some travelling as much as 3 hours from Lynchburg to get there and we all had a wonderful afternoon. Thanks to Steve and Melissa for making our visit special, service was great, the buffet was excellent and there was something... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We went thinking this was a much smaller place and much more of a B&B style. What a nice surprise. It's like a palace, complete with a doorman, piano player and cascading stairs. The dinner was fabulous and totally reasonable. The VA wine is super, the service was fast and friendly, and the view off the porch was very pleasant... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Your breath will be taken away by this beautiful old hotel, the driveway, the service at the desk, the room, the ambiance. Unfortunately, the food was awful. Ate in the speakeasy, but the waiters didn't greet me, I had to seat myself, I had to ask for a menu, and when the food came it was strictly average. The breakfast... More

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Bel Air, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a very nice older hotel which was renovated. The Speakeasy downstairs is the best! Jim the bartender was exceptional! The rooms are small. We upgraded to a larger room (suite). Everything good except for the ladies at the front desk, not very friendly or helpful. I asked about the cost of the cavern across the street and they... More

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Corpus Christi, TX
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

As other reviews describe, this hotel is beautiful in an old-fashioned way that nowadays might come off as pretentious. The room was comfortable and roomy enough. We stayed only one night, and this is the more the kind of place that would be a great choice for a special occasion or gathering.

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Ocean City
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The stay was extremely great. Everytime, I walked by an employee..I was asked how my stay was and did I need anything. Talk about great customer service. The General Manger was also just as wonderful, personally introducing himself and letting us know if we needed anything, please let him know. The location on the hill was so perfect. My favorite... More

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Colorado
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel is beautiful and all the amenities are impeccable. Gorgeous locale. Most staff were very helpful. A few details could be taken care of: you drive up to this grand hotel, and there is NO one outside to greet you. Plus, the front doors are not open and there you are unloading your luggage and fumbling with double doors...?... More

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Fishersville, Virginia
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

My husband & I enjoyed a weekend @ the Mimslyn Inn. It's close to DC, yet in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Room was lovely and roomy. There were people of all ages at the Inn, but I didn't see much for kids to do. The town of Luray has the caverns, but nothing else except golf. This is a relaxing,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Pretentious and stuffy or classic and elegant? In the eye of the beholder here. The staff are all very polite and helpful. Not a place for the kids. We stayed for Easter Brunch and were disappointed. How do you run out of dessert? I guess since the rest of the choices weren't good, everybody went for dessert.

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Address: 401 West Main Street, Luray, VA 22835
Price range (per night):* S$133 - 224

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