We booked for 2 nights and liked it so much we stayed an extra day. The Serene Retreat is a comfortable room with plenty of space and a decorator's touch. The cozy comfy bed was appreciated after a full day of sightseeing adventures. The private bathroom has a Venetian theme with wonderfully artistic finishes. Very clean and all the amenities... More

Do not look any further for a Bed and Breakfast in Rochester. The Ellwanger Estate is a beautifully maintained home, a "hidden gem" nestled in the Highland Park area. The home and rooms reflect the hospitality Rosemary, the InnKeeper, provides to each guest. The Estate is clean, inviting and establishes a feeling of home from the moment you arrive. Rosemary... More

My sister and I stayed at the Ellwanger in July, 2012. The home is beautiful and Rosemary will fill you in with as much history as you would like to know. We stayed in the Victorian suite which lives up to it's name. The room and private bath were very clean and filled with amenities, if needed. It's very close... More

The Ellwanger was recommended by a contact at the Univ. of Rochester. My husband and I love staying at B and B's. Wow, was this a treat. I grew up in Rochester and didn't know this gem existed. This trip was a pleasure/business trip, especially for my husband who needed to work. Rosemary was wonderful. She was extremely attentive to... More

My friend and I were privileged to stay at this Estate last weekend. It was a lovely experience from the moment the car pulled in to the carpark and Rosemary came out to greet us. Some people express hospitality as a seamless gesture from heart to action. Over the course of the weekend, we came to know that owner and... More

The Ellwanger B & B is a wonderfully appointed historic building. The bedroom was immaculate, quiet, large and most comfortable. The common rooms are warm and welcoming. Rosemary's breakfast was bountiful and delicious. It was delightful walking in the neighborhood - beautiful Highland Park and (believe it or not) one of the first and finest urban park cemeteries in the... More

My husband and I stayed here last weekend for our anniversary and it was excellent! The mansion was gorgeous and well-decorated, with extensive gardens outside and a couple of patios (one in the sun and one in the shade); there was even some exercise equipment available in the common areas. The room was very spacious and lovely with excellent natural... More

I probably wouldn't normally choose to vacation in Rochester, but both my husband and I went to college in Rochester, so we like to visit friends. The inn is beautiful and is situated in Rochester - but you almost feel like you're not in the city. The rooms are comfortable and the grounds are very nice. I'm sure the grounds... More