Hotel Reviews

Here’s Why You Don’t Want Room 255

By Keri Anderson | June 1, 2016

Last minute booking on a holiday weekend at the Blackwater Falls state park. The website was showing sold out so I had to call for availability and wasn’t surprised my only option was a parking lot view. Fair enough. But I at least expected a view of the parking lot.

Blackwater Falls Lodge is great in its own way, but Room 255 is the worst. The only room with a completely obstructed view. Well, that might not be quite accurate since I could see a tiny patch of sky if I pressed my face to the glass at the far sides of the window.

The room was almost charmingly dated. Wood panel walls, well worn (but clean) bedspreads. One twin and a queen because you couldn’t fit much else. And a remarkably large, modern TV.

A very old bathroom that featured locally made soaps and shampoos. Decent hot water, though the water pressure left something to be desired.

And no keycards. Real keys (that get stuck in the locks)

But location is everything and if you’re visiting Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia, this is a great option.

Canyon side of Blackwater Falls Lodge

Located at the edge of the canyon and right next to Elakala Falls, the hotel offers amazing views a few minutes walk from your room. And its in-park location means you can roll out of bed, grab some complimentary coffee in the lobby and catch the sunrise from any of the park’s overlooks with minimum effort.

The rest of the hotel is straight out of Dirty Dancing. Kept expecting to see Patrick Swazey come walking out of the game room. Cause yep, there’s a game room.