Afton House Inn

My husband and I stayed here one night just for a weekday get away. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We had drinks at the bar and moved to a booth for dinner in The Current restaurant. They have an interesting (in a good way!) variety of craft cocktails and a decent wine list. Wayne, our bartender and server, was friendly. We shared the turkey wraps which were delicious! They were complimented by a flavorful Asian sauce. and some hot sauce for a little kick. For dinner, my husband had the BBQ ribs which were tasty and I had the Chicken Apple Brie sandwich which was good but the chicken was a tad dry. Neither was anything to write home about but no complaints here. The prices are exceptionally reasonable.We stayed the night in room 24 which was much smaller than the website made it look. The carpet is very worn and needs updating. While the bed was clean, the pillows really need to be changed out. I'm glad I brought my own. The linens were clean which accentuated the seemingly dirty pillows which were yellow from age and wear. I know this place is quite old but there was a musty odor. As in other reviews, the walls are paper thin. We were on the end of the hall nearest the stairs in the lobby and we could hear talking downstairs. We had a lovely breakfast that was tasty and very hearty. We each had an omelet, four sausages, toast, very fresh fruit, and coffee, all which was included in the price of the room.Overall, we enjoyed our stay. We do look forward to checking out one of their cruises and perhaps stay in a different room.

Group dinner in Afton MN for a conference. The Inn is quaint has a lot of character and is located in a historic area. We were in the room off the lobby and had a buffet of various meats and veggies arranged by the kitchen. It was your classic hotel buffet, the food was food, service solid and a fun place to host a group. Challenges are the bathrooms through the bar and a bit of an old hotel smell.

A great trip, we booked this hotel two months ago, the staff who answered the phone were very patient and attentive, and even better when we Arrived , such a warm and homely hotel, everyone very friendly, the rooms were clean and tidy, victorian decor, bathtub are great ! the chef Sam amazing, the waitress are very considerate, The Manager Sara is an amazing angel, she lives in the city and needs to drive an hour to work every day, but she loves work here because of the hotel's owner is a very empathetic nice people , God blessing , we will be back.

Food: We enjoyed a mid-day snack at Swirl Wine Bar and loved the fondue. It's served with apples and bread, and is absolutely amazing. Their breakfast buffet had limited selection and nothing was amazing.Venue: The room had a queen bed and huge Jacuzzi tub which was one of the selling points for us. However, the TV was incredibly old and we could barely even hear/see it from the bed and the walls were thin which meant we could hear everything happening outside our window and right outside our door in the hallways. Experience: The Jacuzzi and the fondue were the highlights of the weekend which were overshadowed by the surprisingly old, slightly dilapidated rooms and the musty smell.

The service was excellent our waitress was attentive and ready to make our brunch a success. The cook who prepared the food was not on the same page. The atmosphere was very nice with linen table cloths and pretty plates. The reason for two stars was bad food. Rubber pancakes an raw chicken over cooked vegetables an eggs Benedict. Our reservation was at 9am and we weren't seated until 9:15. Then when we walked to the buffet most of the items were no out. We were told if the lid is closed it's not ready yet. The dessert table was a disappointment only cake. No pies or cookies no brownies or bars. All this for the price of 25.00 per plate. We had a group of 7 and none of us felt it was a fair price based on the food quality.

I was hoping to have a nice Easter brunch with my family, and Afton House Inn kept on coming up on several lists of popular holiday brunches. I was also impressed with the large selection of gluten-free dishes, so we made the 30 minute drive from the Twin Cities. Although some of the food items on the buffet were pretty decent, this was honestly one of the tackiest buffets I've ever seen. Most things were served in plastic containers, and all of their baked goods looked like they came from a box. The plastic trays of cheese and crackers and fruit were honestly embarrassing. As mentioned in other reviews, the buffet gets picked over very quickly, and they do nothing to make it look presentable again. If you are looking for a nice holiday, brunch buffet, this is not the place.

Early New Years Eve dinner. Server was terrific but took 40 minutes to take our food order. Food was good. Loved avocado won tons. Musicians were way too loud for the space and honestly not a great choice For the second time in a month my salad was forgotten. Margarita and greyhound were great. A mixed bag. Very nice staff. But seriously understaffed. Next year maybe just put Sirius XM on.

Neighborhood ladies met for holiday lunch at Afton House Inn early Dec. 17 of us were seated in a large square in the private room. We could see everyone and that immediately lent a festive air to the day. We ordered off the menu and pretty much tried nearly everything. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed the service. The women said they'd come back with their families for dinner.

Rented meeting rooms for an all-day business retreat and loved the space, professional care from the staff, and the delicious Fajita Buffet. We will definitely come back!

What has happened to this brunch?? Took my family to Current Restaurant at the Afton House Inn for Mother's Day Brunch Buffet. Awful! Especially for $35/pp. - The "Eggs Benedict" (yes, using quotes because it was definitely NOT Eggs Benedict.) They took a piece of wheat toast and cut in quarters..where were the English muffins?? Instead of a poached egg, they had a tiny square of congealed (probably powdered) scrambled egg that was about the size of a cheese cube. Really strange...a poor man's version of what it should have been. Where are your standards? Were you proud of this dish? - The buffet was supposed to have salmon. They had blue gill instead. How is that at all on par with salmon? - The pastries and desserts were all yucky low-quality commercially made product...like the kind you get with the free breakfast at a Holiday Inn Express. I don't mind commercially made baked goods! Some are exceptional! These were not. They were bottom rung. - Everything on the buffet was always picked over and they took forever to refill the empty pans. And the food, even if it was supposedly fresh out of the kitchen, was always dried out. - Our server was nice enough, but we noted that she never asked how the food was. We can see why...she knew better and didn't want an earful. I am wondering if the restaurant actually made any of the buffet items fresh/in-house or if it was all prefab from Sysco and US Food Service. - Did I mention the scrambled eggs on the buffet caught on fire, due to overfilling the sterno cans underneath? Should have been scary, but we all just chuckled and rolled our eyes. it was just the perfect ending to a bad meal. Overall, an extremely lackluster experience and we will not return. Dine at your own risk!