Hilltop Manor B&B

My husband and I planned a 3 day trip to Hot Springs just before Thanksgiving and stayed at Hilltop Manor. We were warmly greeted by the owner and found our accommodations were clean, roomy and beautifully decorated. There was plenty of sitting space, closet space, ample towels and the king bed was very comfy. Snacks and beverages were at our service 24/7 and every breakfast was a two-course meal with fruit, sweets and a savory entree. You have the choice of eating in your suite, outside or in the dining room. The exterior space of the manor is a nature lover’s dream having an outdoor fireplace and plenty of seating under a sycamore tree. There is also a bench swing on the property and a great lawn perfect for games. I especially enjoyed sitting on the large front porch birdwatching!

The accommodations were excellent. Our suite was spacious, the bathroom large, and having a fridge was most helpful. The grounds are spacious and we enjoyed eating our picnic lunch on the back patio. The young woman April who served breakfast was pleasant and made sure we had tasty vegetarian dishes. So, why not five stars? We always choose a B&B above a hotel where possible as we value the personal touch over the impersonality of most hotels. This B&B was a striking exception. We didn't mind not having anyone greet us on arrival. The instructions were very clear as to how to find our room. But during our entire four-night stay, we never encountered the innkeeper Meenu or the owner Harry. This is the first time this has happened to us in over 30 years of staying at inns. There was no-one to ask questions about restaurants or hiking trails or indeed anything else that was pertinent to our stay. Questions such as these were not in the purview of April, who was in any case fully occupied in both preparing and serving breakfast. The option to text the faceless innkeeper or owner was not attractive to us. In sum, it felt as if this inn was an inn in name only, without the personal touch that should be the signature of an establishment like this.

This is a really pretty bed and breakfast. The bed was very comfortable, and the Rose suite was a very nice size. I like that it had a private bathroom, and the tub was not out in the room. The location was great. We stayed for three nights and all three breakfasts we had were delicious. The grounds were very pretty. This was a great location just minutes from the Historic downtown area.