The Inn at Irwin Gardens

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend retreat at the Irwin Inn. The Inn is a fascinating example of bygone days with period furnishing and architecture. Our hostess, Lisa, shared the history of the Inn and made a delicious breakfast. The gardens were amazing despite being asleep in January. We will be back in the summer to enjoy their beauty. Thank You!

This is my 2nd trip to Columbus and we will be staying here for every trip. It's more than just a lovely B&B. It' rich with history. It's like staying in a museum, but with a welcoming staff and warm inviting environment. My wife loved getting to read in the library while enjoying the complimentary tea and wine. Each morning, the breakfast was wonderful and staff was so friendly. It's the perfect location. We parked our car and didn't drive for the whole weekend. Everything was within walking distance. The First Christian Church is across the street. The lovely library and arch are next door, and the Welcome Center which offers tours of the town and the Miller House are right next door as well. The room was lovely and the bed was comfortable. It was clean and well taken care of. I loved the architecture of the town, but my wife's favorite part of our trip was this Inn. Don't miss it. If you stay, we highly recommend going to dinner at the Henry Social Club around the corner, and taking one of the tours. Our favorite is the tour of the Miller House.

Since we first discovered The Inn at Irwin Gardens in 2017, we have probably stayed here at least seven times. And each time we stay we thoroughly enjoy ourselves - it’s a first rate establishment with a lot of charm and character. The innkeeper is such gracious and welcoming host. When we booked this time, we asked that the fireplace to be lit in the library, and they were very accommodating and honored our request. We spent New Year’s Eve evening sipping on champagne and enjoying the cozy fire in a truly unique and beautiful setting. The innkeeper was very accommodating with our special request for breakfast and present, and a wonderful breakfast, with fresh fruit scones, and a unique breakfast dish I believe she called “eggs, a roosty”. Just Since it was a week after Christmas, all of the decorations were up yet, there were Christmas trees in every room. They really went all out to make place so beautifully decorated for Christmas. We really appreciated the innkeeper notifying us right away that we had left something in the room so that we could return quickly and pick it up. We highly recommend the inn for those looking for a unique experience in a beautiful and romantic setting. This place has it all, and we will be back again hopefully many many times.

I was thrilled to book two nights for my birthday. When my husband fell ill, and we had to cancel 3 days before, I was so very sad. However, the Inn was extraordinarily understanding and kind. Our invoice was zeroed out, and we were encouraged to come when he was better. We most definitely will. Book directly with the Inn. Appreciate the kindness and professionalism of the staff, which is all too rare these days.

We so enjoyed our stay at the inn last week! The mansion is beautiful and well maintained, and because we were the only guests, Stacey encouraged us to look into the other bedrooms--all comfortable and attractive, with more of the rich details (moldings, plaster roses, paneling, coffering, etc.) found in the public rooms downstairs. The garden was just coming into flower and still open only to guests (it will be open to the public beginning in June, I think), so of course we wandered around it too, admiring the plantings, sculptures, and follies. Stacey and Anna were both very welcoming and attentive to our needs, and Anna's breakfast was beautiful, delicious, and healthful (extra points for the salad accompanying our crustless quiche and toast!). Oh, and the mattress and pillows were some of the most comfortable we've ever experienced in our decades of travel here and abroad. The inn's location is superb, with all of the city's famed architectural landmarks within an easy walk--some just nextdoor or across the street!

We were simply passing through Columbus and were pleasantly surprised with all there was to see and do. I didn’t realize that the Inn was one of the top places to visit! The entire town is an architectural super place. Stacey took such good care of us and Lisa is a spectacular chef. We loved the comfy beds, the many rooms to relax and of course the gardens which were amazing! It’s a must see!