This weekend Ted, Betsy, Robbie and I headed up to the Omni’s Bedford Springs Resort in Pennsylvania. It was the perfect weekend getaway from Washington, DC — just a 2 hour trip. While the hotel was very cozy and the accommodatations lovely, I would not suggest Bedford Springs if you’re looking for an action packed weekend (unless it’s warm and you like to golf and hike), however, if you’re looking to relax — I certainly was – this is the place for you!
I’m still a rookie at this blog stuff and showed up with a dead camera battery…so I took the liberty of borrowing some pictures from others…
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The Accommodations: The first of the hotel’s buildings was constructed in 1806. Since then, 10 US Presidents have visited this hotel. In 2007, the current renovations were complete. The accommodations at Bedford Springs were fantastic — on the same level as The Homestead or The Greenbrier. The lobby was very welcoming, with tons of areas to sit and relax and the rooms were also comfortable, clean and appropriately up to date.
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The Food: We ate dinner at The Crystal Room, one of the three dining options for dinner. I ordered a “Maytag Bleu” salad (similar to a wedge) which had way too much dressing and cheese. For my entree, I had the pork tenderloin which was way overcooked. Breakfast was also in The Crystal Room. While it was a step up from dinner, it wasn’t the best breakfast buffet I’ve had. Overall, I thought the food was very overpriced for the quality.
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I do have to brag on the Tavern’s onion rings. Robbie had spotted the onion rings earlier in the day, so we decided to have a pre-dinner appetizer at the Tavern. They were DELISH! I’ve also heard they serve a mean cheeseburger — guess I’ll have to go back to check it out. (I also loved the Tavern because they let us bring our own bottle of wine — cheap, cheap cocktail option before dinner!)
Spring’s Eternal Spa: The four of us booked spa appointments on Saturday afternoon and spent most of our time there. Although I was expecting the spa to be a little bit bigger (the relaxation room got very crowded at times), the amenities were superb and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. If I have the opportunity to return to Bedford Springs, I plan on spending most of my time in the spa!
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Overall, Bedford Springs was a hidden gem in the Pennsylvania mountains and I would recommend it to anyone wanted to getaway for a short trip.
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