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Silvanus Lodge


Silvanus Lodge
9350 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529
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5 of 5 stars
MartiHales 1 contribution
Brooklyn
May 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I am too busy to write reviews, but I had to. When we booked at the Silvanus we were not sure what to expect. The owner was very uneasy about "bragging" on his property. Too bad. He should brag. It is a basic motel, but in a great place. We have stayed everywhere in the Berkshires and this will be... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dr_Steve_9 1 contribution
Pound Ridge, NY
Mar 1, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I stay here a few nights each month as my business is close by. The rooms are clean and neat and cozy, unlike chain motels. The owner, Steele, bends over backwards to accomodate guests and I have found him to be a very friendly and honest host. The motel is laid back, and since it's in the country you might... more

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5 of 5 stars
OTTO354 1 contribution
Brooklyn
Jul 24, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

For all of us out there who have seen our share of glassy eyed motel attendants , who genuinely don't care if we enjoyed our stay or not, I think Silvanus Lodge is the antidote. The owner, Steele is someone who does care. The rooms have a small patio adjoining a vast beautiful lawn with a gorgeous pool nestled next... more

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5 of 5 stars
sfbutera 1 contribution
Somers
Oct 7, 2007 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

We love the area and the Lodge! I travel a couple of nights a week and those big chain type places get old real fast. Sylvanus is a great little place in the stay, relax and enjoy life. The owner takes pride in the work he has done to ugrade the lodge since purchasing it a couple of years back.... more

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5 of 5 stars
maryk61 3 contributions
Owego, NY
Apr 17, 2007 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

This motel is a really great place to stay! Unlike those bigger chain motels, the Silvanus has a personality and charm all of it's own. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the owner takes great care of this treasure in HIllsdale. The pool is gorgous!! What a great place to cool off on a hot summer day or... more

Decent motel
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3 of 5 stars
costaricabound 12 contributions
new york
Aug 30, 2006 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/3 found this review helpful

The Sylvanus, in spite of its cool website, is simply a motel and a very decent motel at that. It is very clean, in overall good condition and it is centrally located. Another perk is that it is set back from the road so you don't hear traffic at all (though you do hear everything from rooms next door). The... more

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4 of 5 stars
robjennings61 4 contributions
New York, New York
Aug 4, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
2/4 found this review helpful

As noted, this place is not for everyone. It fits more with the free thinker, one that ventures out and explores the region. Exceptional wealth of things to do. The pool at midnight is breath-taking. The stars and the quiet country air. We were told it was okay to swim anytime as long as we were quiet and didn't disturb... more

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1 of 5 stars
WorldTraveler77777 1 contribution
New Jersey
Jul 12, 2006
5/13 found this review helpful

July 9 & 10, 2006 THIS WAS OUR 2ND VISIT AND YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE LEARNED OUR LESSON THE 1ST TIME. THE OWNER WAS ARROGANT & UNPROFESSIONAL. THE TWO TIMES WE HAVE BEEN THERE MR. ANDREWS ALWAYS COMPLAINS ABOUT MONEY. 1. Don't use the wash cloths for your face if you have makeup? Ask Mr. Andrews to... more

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Steele Andrews, owner

One of our regular guests has begged that I finally reply to the "poor mouth hotel". So, here goes... First, it is true - we are very careful with the money we collect from our guests. Being a little country motel, we work very hard to make numerous improvements. For the last six years, I can safely say that more...

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4 of 5 stars
Portia 6 contributions
New York
Aug 18, 2005
13/15 found this review helpful

The Silvanus Lodge is a tiny (9 rooms) motel situated amid acres of grassy fields with trees and a nicely-sized, very attractive, outdoor swimming pool. Hillsdale is a marvelously convenient location, midway between Hudson, NY (great antique shopping) and Great Barrington, MA, the southern gateway to the Berkshires & a terrific town in its own right. Set well back from... more

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9350 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529
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