Feature Story : Berlin Villlage Inn
Berlin Village Inn conveniently located in Berlin
By Dave Mast
For those looking to step back into the quiet, simple life for a few days, Holmes County is the ideal destination. The rolling hills, Amish lifestyle, and clean, fresh air beckon travelers wishing to “get away” from the hectic pace of everyday life.
And at the heart of Holmes County is Berlin, Ohio, a small town with plenty of attractions, including cheese houses, restaurants, Amish handcrafted furniture stores, gift shops, a quilt shop and more. With so many activities, travelers will want to stay nearby, allowing them time to explore the quaint town and take in as many of the sights and sounds as possible. Berlin Village Inn offers the perfect respite for tourists to Amish Country.
Located in the heart of Amish Country, the Berlin Village Inn is conveniently located on both US 62 and SR 39 right on the west edge of Berlin and within easy walking distance of the town’s attractions. Plus, the Inn’s convenient central location provides the perfect starting point for tourist excursions in Holmes County.
“Our location makes us a great weekend destination,” said manager Deanna Rausch. “You can choose to stay at the Berlin Village Inn for easy access to many restaurants, cheese houses, craft and quilt shops, and much more. I usually tell people that we feature beautiful, clean, charming rooms in a quiet country setting.”
Even better than the Inn’s central location is the quality of customer service offered by their friendly staff, who often provide guests with useful tourist information such as directions to various attractions. Rausch explained that customer service is an “extreme priority” at Berlin Village Inn.
“Our staff is available to help you with your travel arrangements in the area and will answer any of your questions, and it’s nice because everyone here is local and knows the area,” commented Rausch.
The Inn is locally owned and operated, and rooms are available with two double beds or one queen-size bed. Smoking and non-smoking rooms can be requested, and each room is equipped with standard amenities such as a coffee maker, hair dryer, and television. All rooms also include a mini-refrigerator to keep Amish Country food purchases like cheese, chocolate and trail bologna cool.
Each morning, guests can partake of the complimentary continental breakfast featuring freshly baked pastries from a local bakery, bagels, toast, cereal, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, juice and more. “The breakfast is nice because a lot of people want to get their day started early since there is so much to see and do in the area,” explained Rausch. “This allows them to get started early without having to go somewhere else to eat breakfast.”
And though the continental breakfast is good, the number one compliment Rausch has received from guest comment cards is about the cleanliness of the Inn. “We know that when people go out and want to stay in a hotel, the number one thing they look for is cleanliness,” said Rausch.
“We pay a lot of attention to detail, making sure that the little things are taken care of.We make sure every room is spotless because we know that’s what we would want when we go out and stay somewhere.” With new carpet on the floors and freshly painted rooms, Berlin Village Inn continues to offer people a clean, modern place to stay without losing its quaint appeal. But even though the Inn is located in Amish Country, it does offer a connection to the “modern world” for guests who want to
access the World Wide Web.
“We just added a computer in our lobby for guests to use to check e-mail or go online,” noted Rausch.
During peak fall foliage season, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, rates at Berlin Village Inn are $85 per night for all rooms. During the rest of the year, rates for two adults per room are $69 per night Sunday through Wednesday, and $79 per night Thursday through Saturday. In April and May,the Inn offers a special where guests can stay three nights and get the fourth night free. Additionally, a frequent stay program is offered to loyal guests. As part of the program, each time a guest stays seven nights (the seven nights do not have to be at the same time), he or she can earn a free night’s stay.
For guest convenience, Berlin Village Inn offers early check-in at 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 4 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information or to make a reservation, please call 1-800-869-7571 or 330-893-2861; or fax BVI at 330-893-2530. The mailing address is: Berlin Village Inn, P.O. Box 386, Berlin, OH 44610. You can find them on the web at: www.berlinvillageinn.com
