We stayed one night at the Aurora Inn. Beautiful restoration of an old in a quaint little town. Our room overlooked the village and we had a large but not private deck. Coffee delivery in the morning was a nice touch. We had dinner and breakfast at the Inn. The food was not wonderful and a little below what I had expected but not bad. Overall the experience was fine but there were so many little things that could have been done to make it wonderful that we wondered where the management was.
I felt that the woman doing the check-in was more interested in showing me the details of the restoration than making sure that we were comfortable. At dinner, although there were other tables available, we were seated at a small dark table next to a group of rather noisy golfers. It could have been worse, the next table over was in a doorway and the wait staff kept making a short cut through it, frequently passing within inches of the diners. It rained overnight. When we came down for breakfast it was a beautiful day but the outside tables were not available for breakfast because the staff, who were not otherwise occupied, didn’t take the ten minutes it would have taken to wipe down the tables. We were seated in front of French doors that were l covered with mist so that we couldn’t see to the beautiful lake below. Again, a little wipe down would have made all the difference. These are all small things but if this inn is trying for a very upscale image, I think that a little more attention to these details and better food is called for.

I have just returned from a quick trip to Aurora,NY, but I am sure I will be returning.I was dropping off my daughter at Wells College,and didn't want to drive all the way back home on the same day.I was at first disappointed to learn that the 10 room Aurora Inn was fully booked for the night.The helpful reservationist referred me to the E.B. Morgan House, a mansion managed by the inn and just a few doors down.I was very pleasantly surprised by the beautiful accommodations,and warm welcome extended by the innkeeper,Sue. She gave me a tour of the common areas,which included a library,parlor,dining room,and guest kitchen,as well as lovely front and rear porches.The furnishings were elegant and comfortable,with premium linens,a flat screen TV,cordless phone (with no charge for calls,even long distance), and terry robes. Guests may help themselves to coffee,tea,bottled water,wine, or an assortment of snacks.There are a few places to shop in the village,and Mackenzie-Childs is just about a mile away.I opted for a burger at the Fargo Grill,just across the street from the Aurora Inn, which, served with a glass of local wine, made a delicious casual dinner. When I returned,my bed was turned down,some classical music was playing on the bose radio, and there was a little silver tray with chocolate and an inspirational quote.I ended the day by watching the sunset from the back porch directly overlooking Cayuga Lake.In the morning,Sue had coffee ready,and an assortment of muffins,but I walked down to the inn for a full complimentary breakfast. I had to get back home,but there are many things to do in the area,such as tour the wineries or historic sites,or do some browsing in the shops.I would recommend this as a destination for a romantic weekend,or girls-only getaway. It would also make a lovely setting for a small wedding or private party.

After an aweful trip to NY and an aweful drive to this hotel, I couldnt believe how BAD the service was. From Check in to Check out with the mean front desk guy Dan who is like something out of a bad book. To ordering Breakfast, to Ordering Dinner it was horrible, the service the food quality EVERYTHING.
The Staff was outright rude, and not only at the hotel, but everywhere. Even when I left the hotel and walked down the street the townspeople were rude, obviously the townspeople do not like the managment of the Inn, Im not sure what the whole story is but until there are changes with the management and staff I will not be back, and will not reccomend the Aurora Inn to anyone, which is a shame because the place looks very nice, but looks can be decieving. If things do not change at this hotel I will bet money it will not be open in 5 years.

We stayed at the Inn for three nights in October of 2005 and were very impressed with the quality and attention to detail in the rooms, public rooms and restaurant. It's not every place one stays that has Bose wave radios in every room. Though the Inn is small at 10 rooms, the rooms are very spacious and impeccably appointed.

The staff was friendly and helpful, and the meals we had in the restaurant were excellent, with the chef popping out to check on our dinner. While there are not many activities in Aurora, it was convenient to visit some of the local vinyards, (though most are on the opposite side of the lake). It was an easy drive down the lake to Ithaca for the day, and we did get in some shopping at the famous MacKenzie-Child's headquarters just outside town, where visitors may tour their studios.