Antigonish Victorian Inn

We stayed in January so service was more limited. However, the person that checked us in could not have been more indifferent. The rooms, linens and towels were dated and tired. The Inn lacked any charm or warmth. It felt like it was a storage facility that let out rooms. Great location and free parking — but parking is ample on Antigonish. I would not stay here again.

We stayed for one night in September on our travels on the Cabot Trail. It was right on the main road providing us with a variety of restaurants all within walking distance. The room was a nice size decorated in a victorian theme with an ensuite bathroom. For breakfast our hosts provided us with a choice eggs, french toast, yogurt and granola each individually prepared. There were other guests there that we were able to chat with sharing information about the area. Our hosts were pleasant although our interactions with them were limited.

The inn is beautiful and maintains its original charm. It is very clean and comfortable. Breakfast is included. There is an iron and ironung board in the room but no coffee maker. Coffee is available in the dining room at 8am. The bed had nice linens and was fairly comfortable. It was great value for the price and I would certainly stay again.

Convenient walking distance to downtown stores and services. Charming decor and very quiet. We stayed in the Erie room on the top floor = lots of stairs, very attractive decor, two beds very firm mattresses and its own private bathroom. The place was very clean, service was prompt and courteous. The breakfast part of the B&B was delicious and food arrived quickly. A very economical and attractive choice for accomodations in Antigonish. The only suggestions I would have, would be for the server to make sure they write down your breakfast order, because it's busy and easy to get distracted, and to perhaps have a Keurig so early risers could have access to coffee.

Deeply Disappointed – This Once-Charming Inn Has Been NeglectednnWe recently stayed at the Victorian Inn in Antigonish, paying $600 for two nights in a family cottage, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing.nnFrom the moment we walked in, it was clear the unit had not been properly cleaned or maintained. The kitchen was filthy—ant traps placed around, a dirty oven with a cookie sheet still inside, and under the sink was a mess of more ant traps, grimy cloths, and general dirt. The bathroom was no better: the shower curtain was badly stained, the bathtub had a visible ring, and the bathroom fan was so caked with dust it couldn't possibly function properly.nnThroughout the cottage, surfaces were unclean. The glass coffee table had visible handprints, the door knobs and windows were grimy, and the one throw pillow on the sofa hadn't even been fluffed—it still had the imprint of the previous guest’s nap. The back patio was in poor shape, with rotting boards and no furniture to sit on, making it unusable and unsafe.nnTo make matters worse, there was a coffee maker with a dirty basket but no actual coffee provided. When I spoke with one of the owners' workers at check-out, I was told that just two people were responsible for cleaning 13 rooms in a 4-hour window. That explains a lot, but it also highlights poor management priorities.nnThis building is iconic in Antigonish and deserves so much better. It’s heartbreaking to see it so clearly neglected, with no apparent interest in preserving its reputation or offering guests a respectable stay. Sadly, it seems the owners have chosen to run this once-charming inn into the ground.nnWe will not return—and I can’t in good faith recommend this property to anyone until major improvements are made.