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Interlaken Inn
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3 reviews for Interlaken Inn
Highly recommended for conferences/weddings/weekends!
I work for an non-profit in NYC and was looking for a place not too far outside of the city for a retreat for about 20 people from all over the world. We're a non-profit with a tight budget and large workloads. The Interlaken was absolutely perfect for us.
The best thing about the experience (to me) was that the corporate sales manager was so easy to work with. We had to unexpectedly cancel in July when we originally planned to go. They were really flexible and allowed us to use our deposit forwards a future date (we ended up going in January). I kept changing times/guest lists/plans, and the manager was really on top of it - thinking one step ahead of me.
I didn't have to do much at all in terms of organizing/logistics/worrying. I really appreciated being able to relax and enjoy the retreat.
The grounds were beautiful and the rooms were very nice as well.
I've read complaints about the decor, but I don't really agree!
My only complaint was that the service in the restaurant was frustratingly slow - but could be very easily remedied.
The staff was so easy to work with and accommodating I can imagine planning a wedding here would be a dream! They were more responsive, accommodating, and on their toes than the people I dealt with at my wedding venue in a different part of CT. I wished I had gotten married at the Interlaken - it would have saved a lot of pre-wedding stress!!!
In any other place other than Lakeville, this would be two stars, at best. Drab decor, thin walls, poor housekeeping....The only reason this hotel stays in business is due to the local boarding school population and Lime Rock. There's just no competition. But there should be.
I have stayed here on many occasions for many days at a time. Yes, the property is quite appealing, but the buildings are just beyond boring. They need a serious decorator to come on board and provide some color and excitement. Most of the time I stayed in the modern building fronting the road that is like a Holiday Inn. My neighbor's snoring became an issue at 2 a.m. Once I stayed in an older building out in the back. I was in a huge room where my lamp never worked and there was no Internet connection. The rug was old and the decorator must have studied Dowdiness 101 a hundred years ago.
They serve coffee in the lobby every morning and I have actually had a couple of very decent meals in their dining room. If you have anything to do with the Hotchkiss School, you are right down the hill. Easy commute.
Just be prepared. This may be the best place to stay in the area but it's really just a frumpy run down motel that needs some serious fine tuning.
We just got back from our 3rd annual vacation at the Interlaken Inn and I can only sing its praises once more. If you are looking for a good, clean family vacation place, then this is the place for you. They even welcome pets; I don't just mean accept them or put up with them, they WELCOME them!
It's a very restful, peaceful facility, with 2 large lakes with canoes & kayaks , a beautiful and clean swimming pool, a fine diing room, a large game room, and lots of grounds to take long walks on with your dog or without!
The dinners were as good as any you can expect at a upscale city restaurant. And service was impeccable. I have to tell you though, the rooms are just okay, not great. But the facility & the service more than makes up for the mediocre sleeping quarters.
By the way, Interlaken Inn is in Lakeville CT; near Salsbury, not IN Salsbury.
I would definitely recommend !