- Lancaster, Ohio has its own historic downtown and the Lancaster campus of Ohio State University. You'll find the Ohio Glass Museum here, along with several hotels and inns that lean toward the individual. The town puts on an annual arts and music festival that extends 10 days through the summer. Chain motels are few and far between in this area, but you will find one or two.
- Shaw's Inn is a bed and breakfast establishment with an on-site restaurant. Each of the 25 rooms is decorated differently and comes with its own name rather than a number. About half of the rooms have a jacuzzi. The hotel overlooks a classic square and stands on the edge of a historic district. All rooms have private bathrooms and individual names that evoke royalty and richness: Examples include Louis the 14th, Princess Margaret and Jade. Your overnight includes a full breakfast in the restaurant and you may also order room service. This hotel puts on live music and guests can take gourmet cooking classes, too.
Shaw's Restaurant & Inn
123 N Broad St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-1842
shawsinn.com - The Baymont Inn is a modern Knights Inn chain hotel located on Lancaster's business route, parallel to U.S. Highway 33. Your overnight includes a continental breakfast, standard amenities for a good night's sleep, and access to an indoor pool. Choose from regular rooms or suites, and add an optional fridge or microwave if you need it. There's no on-site restaurant, but you're right next door to the River Valley Mall, a movie theater and restaurants such as White Castle.
Baymont Inn and Suites Lancaster
1721 River Valley Circle
Lancaster Business Route
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-5111
knightsinn.com - The Scotland-inspired Glenlaurel Inn and cottages offers rooms, suites and cottage accommodations. The main building is set on 140 acres of land with its own hiking trails and woodland. Billed as a place for adults only, the hotel offers pampering features such as Jacuzzis and private-access waterfalls. You can rent the inn for conferences and private functions.There are no TVs in this place, but your room comes with a faux log gas fireplace, old-fashioned stove, private sound system and kitchenette. Breakfast is included and you can either come down to the restaurant for a full cooked breakfast or have a continental meal in your room.
Glenlaurel Inn & Cottages
14940 Mount Olive Road
Rockbridge, OH 43149
740-385-4070
glenlaurel.com
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