The Columbia Inn at Peralynna Manor

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding my recent stay at your property. While the staff member on duty was friendly and attempted to assist me, the overall experience did not meet the standard expected for the price point. Upon check-in, I found hair in the bedding of the first room. When I alerted the front desk, the staff member simply brushed the hair off and replaced the same duvet rather than changing the sheets. I later discovered more hair on the other side of the bed and noticed that the couches and carpets were visibly stained and poorly maintained. Due to these issues, I was moved to Room S. However, this room also had significant cleanliness and maintenance problems, including hair in the bathroom, stains on the walls, and a complete lack of hot water in both the bathroom and the kitchenette. I was forced to wash my daughter’s bottles in a common area sink. Furthermore, I originally paid $360 for a Penthouse suite, but was moved to a room valued at $266. Given the significant downgrade and the numerous hygiene issues encountered, I am requesting a refund of the $94 price difference. I hope you will take this feedback seriously to improve your housekeeping and maintenance standards. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the refund.

Our stay here was amazing! We chose the "S" suite and it was absolutely beautiful. My fiance and I only live about 30 minutes away and were looking for a little getaway and we found it. This place is so quiet, you would never know there are other guests there. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. We already have our next stay booked! I highly recommend this place!

I appreciated that our lovely room had an outdoor veranda style seating area directly on the parking lot (which was very quiet & remote across from a country field). This allowed me to drove within a foot of the room entrance which was perfect for my handicapped mother who joined me since she can barely walk. Nice, relaxing stay!

Needs update

The room was clean and cute, quaint and felt comfortable. I had no issues with the room and the staff was really friendly and helpful.

The room is so beautiful and spacious that we felt like royalty for the weekend. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We plan on coming back every year on our anniversary.

all good!

No amenities on site. Check carefully before going that you don't expect breakfast (in a bag but not in any other form), food or bar on site. It's basically a room - that's it. Be careful when picking a room, if you pick one w the letter "B" on it, you will be in the basement. It smells like a basement, and has no natural light.

Hot tub didn’t work

It was nice having a private entrance and short walk to our car. The room was generally nice and reasonably well equipped, but some of the items in the room were not in optimal repair. The heating system was not the best.

The interior of the building was in very good shape. Our bedroom was spacious and comfortable, although the gas fireplace was on the blink. The breakfast was not good. Count on going out to breakfast. We did enjoy our stay.

Wonderful!

The property was very well kept, the room was clean and inviting. There was a sitting patio to enjoy the nice weather during the trip. The staff was friendly and helpful on local places to eat while staying in town.

Hot tub was not like the picture

This is a lovely jewel of an inn, with a convenient Columbia MD location. Nice staff. Reasonably priced. Rooms are large and comfortable.

The staff was very friendly, courteous and helpful ! The room was very nice and quiet. Highly recommended.

The Columbia Inn is gorgeous! The staff was very accommodating and helpful!

This is a very unique place to stay when in the area. My room was big and beautiful! There’s lots of free parking and very good restaurants in the area.

Room was good but the lady at the front desk was less friendly.

This used to be a great place to stay but it has changed. The room was musty and in the basement. The lighting didn't work, the internet did not work in the basement. Breakfast was a paper bag of processed orange juice, processed instant oatmeal, 2 bags of pretzels, a sleeve of processed donuts - no thanks. No coffee. and being the only car in the parking lot, it was strange for her to ask for the make and model, also to emphasize the no pets - as if there was a ferret in my luggage.

Low water supply in Room B2 shower. There is only a single bar to hang towels. No hooks or extra shower bar to hang towels. Wifi does not work in the basement, I went up to the first floor and it worked great. The padding for the third person couch bed was miserable to lay on. I got to try a temperpedic queen bed mattress which I always wanted to try. No chairs not counting the sofa couch. Perhaps a folding chair would be useful. Ominous disclosure form stating that you would owe 299$ if you were found to have smoked in the room. We don't smoke so no bid deal. Other disclosure is that if you show up with a pet you will be evicted. I don't believe I saw any notice of that before I booked the room and they had already collected my credit card. We don't have any pets so we had no issues.

clean room, front desk gave clear instructions on how to accommodate ourself and walked us to our room

The overall stay was ok. I decided to take this stay just as a solo day from home life… however I felt the need to continue to confirm whether or not if I was planning to have a guest. The check in woman wanted to know a few too many details of the reason for my stay. She continued to personally show me the inside of the room with precision. It was very unusual to have check in to do this. A little overbearing-I suggest. Of the hotels that I have ever booked, I never experienced this and it came off as a little racially motivated. Nice room to some degree and wonderful location but I prefer not to return

Clean room , kind people

Nice young lady at front desk

We stayed in the B2 unit. The photos were very misleading — the room is run down, the carpet is filthy, and the toilet wouldn’t flush properly. The person who checked us in wasn’t friendly, but the staff in the morning were nice.

Not a great experience. Smelled terrible, no one was there besides a family that lives there and there bany screaming and crying. No refunds.

No daily maid service and could hear all of our neighbors through the vents.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Wifi signal was weak in room V. And the outdoor deck door needed batteries in room R, but a great stay otherwise. They also have me an ice cream when I told them I needed to cool down some spicy food and make a store run!

This was an excellent property with truly wonderful staff. Beds are exceedingly comfortable and the shower. Temperature and pressure are perfect.

Everything was pretty good! They gave us a breakfast bag since they don't serve a hot breakfast. There was a Keurig in the room with an assortment of coffee and tea. The worst part was during the night, the fire alarm went off. I called the office to tell them and see what was going on. I was half-asleep since I was woken in the middle of the night. I must have asked the lady what to do, and she very rudely said, "I suggest you do like you did in high school and get your ass out!" So unprofessional. Then about 5 minutes after the fire alarm was set off, a lady barged into our room without knocking and said they were checking rooms. Again, very unprofessional.

In the second floor rooms, sliding glass doors very near to the bed connects the room to shared balconies with other rooms. I stayed in the V-suite and had 2 doors connecting to 2 balconies closer to the bed than the bathroom door was. The staff was friendly though, and the bathroom and walk in closet alone made up for it.

Very dated. Clean but toilet seat broken.

We chose this hotel for its proximity to Merriweather Post Pavilion as my daughter and I were traveling in to see a concert. I loved that it was a unique property and the price was great for a one night stay. Villa Z with 2 queen beds had plenty of room for us both and was just so cute and quaint. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was spacious and clean. We had everything we needed and loved the snack bag we got at check it in. The property is older and shows its age in some quirky ways (uneven floors, staircases that twist and turn) but we loved exploring the different areas to see all the hidden gems of the Manor. We will definitely stay here again!

It was ok. Pics make it look nicer than it is. The place is aging and just needs a lot of TLC. Kind of weird that there was not a single picture on the walls in our room. The staff were very accommodating of our late arrival. Decently clean. Quiet and a comfortable bed.

The front desk person took us to a different room to begin with and then came back and said she made a mistake and we had to go to a room in the “basement” and our room was “no where near as nice as this one”, which we were shocked at hearing Just a terrible experience and we will never stay there again.

The facilities are best for events, but the furniture and accomodations are worn and limited. The coffee maker in our room had no hot cups nor regular coffee K-cups. Breakfast was a bag with make it yourself oatmeal and small muffins. All rooms access required climbing many steps carrying your luggage. No elevator.

Extremely comfortable bed

Loved IT!!!!!

The room was very large and bed very comfortable. Everything was clean. The furnishings showed signs of wear but were perfectly adequate. We would definitely stay there again. Great restaurant nearby-Iron Bridge Wine Co.

A very nice, quiet and unique place to stay. My husband and I stayed for 1 night on our way to the ocean. Check in went smoothly, we were given a bag of snacks and juice which was a nice touch.

Loved the whole property. Staff was always accessible and accommodating

There was no maid service or trash pick up in room for 3 days . The freezer was full of ice needed defrosting and unusable .

The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The walk-in shower had a slick floor. My wife slipped and almost fell; a shower mat or similar will resolve that issue.

Nice atmosphere and balcony area. The welcome packages are also a nice touch.

I stayed here a few years ago and it was lovely. They are under new ownership now and it wasn’t a good experience. I called to say I’d be arriving early, and some we were attending an event nearby, we’d have to drop our things off and leave right away. I was told that wouldn’t be a problem. Well when I arrived, I was charged $40 to check in at 3 PM instead of 4 PM. Despite what I was told on the phone. Additionally, there was a very strong food/spice smell in the lobby that was overwhelming, despite the fact that they don’t currently offer any food service. The room was musty, and the seeming sole source of heat was a space heater, placed directly on the carpet!

Very nice to lace to stay’

Fantastic place. Staff was super friendly. I slept like a baby.

The Columbia Inn at Peralynna was a unique place- good bones and location but a bit run-down with small ants due to lots of rainfall. Can see how beautiful it was in the past.

Property and small and decently clean.

Very comfortable and quiet stay. Staff very pleasant. Not for those who have mobility challenges - no elevator. The bagged breakfast was a kind gesture as there is no restaurant on the premises. Overall I would stay again as a solo traveler.

Nothing like advertised. Worst experience we’ve ever had.

Amazing find in the Columbia area. Comfy and quiet. Enjoyed it!

Wonderful place!

They made us feel very welcome and comfortable. It feels more like being at home and not a hotel

The room was cute. The tub could fit my 6’2” 250lbs husband and I together. The bed was super comfy. They provide some toilet amenities and they had cute little romantic packages.

Room was comfy and peaceful but had ants in the bathroom and no hot water in sink. Otherwise it was a great stay.

I like the area even though it was winter and the breeze was terrible, it was still impressive. The property was, I could say a bit of a royal palace with decorative furniture and expensive decorations. However, they all looked beautiful. It is possible that I and my wife will visit there again.

Loved the stay and only had one minor quibble that I shared with the staff on the way out ... the pillows were awful. Very small and thin. I normally bring my own pillow and the one time I didn't, I super regretted it. Hopefully the pillows are better for your stay, if not, bring your own!

Love it here, staff is super helpful and the rooms are huge, clean and comfortable.

Beautiful hotel! We loved our stay and recommend if in the area.

Very quaint and homey

The rooms were large and quiet. Breakfast was available. Lovely hotel.

Wonderful people

The O Suite is such the perfect relaxation opportunity for couples.

My wife and I enjoyed our trip. Looking forward to trying some of the other suites on our next visits.

It genuinely felt quiet and peaceful the whole trip.

Loved it. Will probably stay here again in the future.

Friendly, helpful staff.

It was the perfect place to stay after our work event and I would stay here again in the future.

Thin walls and very noisy guests all through the night. Room was musky and windows above bed full of spider webs and debris on the Inside. I would never stay here again.

Friendly staff, beautiful place.

Our room was clean and comfortable. The Keurig coffee maker was a nice touch, and the microwave and refrigerator were greatly appreciated. There was one minor problem that should be addressed. The shower head in the bathroom needs to be replaced ASAP, and perhaps the shower on-off valve as well. The water flow was terrible (only came out of the center of the shower head), and replacing the head might be all that's needed. On Saturday morning, the fire alarm went off and all guests evacuated the rooms. It took an inordinate amount of time for the fire department to arrive. Fortunately, it was a false alarm. Had this been a real fire, I suspect that the building would be a shambles today. There was nothing in our room to inform us where we should exit and where we should go when leaving the building. I have never been in a hotel where this information was not posted on the back of each room's door, and they need to address this immediately.

Good

Excellent facility to stay

Staff was excellent and thoughtful.

Such a cute place! Cheryl walked us to our room and gave us a little welcome package. She was soooo nice and the bed was super comfy.

It smelled like smoke.

Accomidating staff

This property needs some serious refurbishment. The furniture was old and worn. The box springs had a plastic cover which is never a good sign. The carpet was badly stained. There were a lot of plastic railings around the terraces that were broken and falling apart. The terraces were communal and not private in the least. The breakfast was a Togo bag with high sugar muffins, juice, cereal bars. We left early.

It's an old house operating as an inn. Less privacy than a traditional hotel. It's walking distance from a wine bar. Carpet has multiple stains, but didn't feel unclean. Shower was small but still okay. Plenty of counter space in bathroom. Closet is very large but shelves may not hang a backpack well. There is a shared balcony off some of the rooms. The balcony door had a small air gap. Bed seemed fine. Room had a split vent and a space heater, but was a little difficult to get the temperature right with the vaulted ceilings.

Beautiful place. Out in the country, not mich around. Very quiet

Great inn to stay at while in Columbia. Very comfortable room that was lovely. The inn is large and would be a great place for a large group to all stay together for an event.

It was nice but they charged me extra money for early check in which was extremely annoying. Especially since we were only an hour early

I felt a sense of gentility and repose. Living in Florida, I enjoyed the hardwood trees and shrubbery of the grounds. When I spotted a deer nibbling the front gardens, it was balm to my soul.

The property is clean but weary. For example, the patio outside our room: chairs are broken, table is dirty (weather) floor is chipped. In addition: TV didn’t work and no one was able to fix it.

The property is beautiful. We booked thru Expedia and opted for the least expensive room. Don’t do that. It was in basement - dark, needed some TLC and the room was cold with no way to adjust the temperature.

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful 💙

Just wonderful in every way!

Shower odor was overwhelming. I refused to shower. Lighting could be improved. Central A/C with no temperature control in room ensured that we were either hot or cold all the time. Difficult to find.

The Columbia Inn is a quaint hotel with tons of character and charm! Cheryl at the front desk was delightful and full of knowledge about the hotel. Our room was large with balconies on either side, a huge bathroom and walk-in closet. Very comfortable bed. Highly recommend!!!

The room was lovely and well appointed. The location was great; easy to get to and central to everyone and everywhere I had planned to be. All and all a terrific and restful stay. Whenever I plan to be in the area, I'll be sure to try to book in there again.

Upon checking in, the hotel manager informed us that she would be only be at the hotel until 10pm. We quickly put our bags down and went out to our event. We came back to the room and went to bed. As I was turning back the covers on my bed, I noticed that the mattress was wrapped in plastic. I thought this was odd but went to bed, only to be awoke by my damp pillow which I realized that although it had a clean pillow case on it, was covering a pee drench pillow. Then I realized that both pillows were soaked with pee as well as the mattress that was "cleverly" wrapped in plastic. How anyone could intentionally do this to someone is beyond disgusting.

Everything was perfect

Loved

The room from distance was beautiful. Upon closer look you could tell the room needs some TLC. Was not enough hot water to fill the jacuzzi. We took a cold to barely warm soak in the jacuzzi tub. Room states it has 2 balconies. 1 was blocked off and the other was available but when walking on it, some places felt very weak like if you stepped in certain areas you may fall through. Bed was extremely squeaky, mattress was comfortable, but every move you make was like a high pitch blast to your head. Paint was peeling and looked to be covering up black mold. Only saw 2 staff members, they were friendly. Biggest complaint was no hot water and false advertising of the availability of balconies and their condition. 2 spiders coming out if the tub when you turning the water on and unsafe balconies. We could also hear everything from the room next door so didnt feel very private. Walking down / up the steps to the balconies felt very unsafe..

The Columbia Inn at Perlyana was a really great place to stay! I was in town because my father was in the hospital and I needed someplace really close by and this establishment was less than 10 minutes away from Howard county General hospital. It was very conveniently located for food and shopping if needed and the staff was very pleasant, the rooms were very clean, the beds were super comfortable and also clean. It was a great place to get the downtime I needed while dealing with family trauma you know with my father being in the hospital anyway it was a really good place and I will definitely be back again.

The property on the inside was amazing however I was worried about the wiring of the flood lights and water and electricity does not mix.

Wonderful, Cozy B&B and lovely staff ❤️. My stay was very peaceful and relaxing 🙏 Thank you.

Cool place to stay

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I love the property the rooms the inside & all

Spacious rooms tasteful decor and quietude.

Great place very cozy and home like

Stay was great communication was amazing, staff very friendly and helpful. A diamond in the rough :-)

The property was in a convent location, but run down, having construction, and in general rough shape.

Very comfortable beds! Beautiful property. The bathroom is our room was odd, though. The shower area was remodeled and seemed to be patched together. The exhaust fan was excessively load and the water pressure was a low.

The history behind this property was quite fascinating. I liked the layout and room sizes especially the walk in closet.

I thought the hotel was completely charming. Lovely spacious room that was not cookie cutter at all. I didn't want to leave!

This property is beautiful and quiet. Its located in a neighborhood across from a kids farm. My partner and I felt like we had the place to ourselves. Everything was clean. The room themed perfectly. We went in December so it was cold in the room and took some time to warm up. That is not a complaint because I could have gone to the desk to report it but I bring an electric blanket with me everywhere I go and my partner runs hot so we were fine. I definitely recommend this quiet home away from home.

Excelente

The pictures and explanation on the internet painted this place to be much more than it actually is. Read the other comments from those who stayed here; my assessment will be pretty close. I think the night's stay was worth about $75 at the most.

I will definitely book my stay here again next time im visiting maryland. I stayed in the t suite and it was comfortable. The beds were clean the towels were clean as well. Overall i love my stay here. The only thing i would request of u guys is bigger tv and a full lenght body mirror.

Enjoyed the stay , plan on going back. The house was beautiful

Room was rundown, microwave kept flipping powerstrip, window had broken blind so people could see in, and shower handle would turn continuously so water went off then on. Bed was very comfortable and soft sheets and towels. Enjoyed the kerig in the room

Property was beautiful and well kept. The inside was clean, bathroom very dated but clean. Overall great stay, it was very warm with no fan but would highly recommend.

Stay was amazing, nice clean room and building as a whole. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Nice quite getaway for some me time.

The staff was very friendly and communicative; which was a plus when we accidentally left an item and they quickly called us to let us know. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Front desk staff was very nice and extremely nice. Room was great. Definitely would stay again if visiting the area.

Having stayed here twice before, we expected more than we got. The hotel has gotten a bit run down and they no longer serve their delicious made-to-order breakfast. Thin walls in the basement - we were kept up until 1:00 am due to noise from the room next door.

Basement smells moldy. Owner wouldn’t move me and I have a severe lung condition.

A very very nice boutique hotel. The bed comfort and sheets are the absolute best ever.

The property is old and not maintained. Lots of decay and dingy overall. There were broken shelves, a flickering light, carpet stains and a broken blind on the window. The walls were dirty. The shower was weird - took about 10 minutes to ‘find’ hot water. The folks at the desk were nice, but this place needs lots of TLC. Would not recommend, unfortunately.

We enjoyed our stay. Nice change of pace from a regular type of hotel.

Enjoyed our stay! Friendly reception with great customer service. Would stay again.

Stains on the carpet, mildew in the shower, lack of plugs for charging. Hotel is quaint and has potential but room was very “80’s” in decor and downstairs smelled funny. Breakfast in a brown paper bag was a couple of granola bars, some instant oatmeal, a couple of mini pretzel bags and a couple of Welch’s fruit juice drinks (with high fructose corn syrup). Asked for a bucket of ice and got a half filled bucket with a big triangular chunk of congealed cubes melted together and refrozen. Bed was not super comfy- had a sore back in the morning. Would not stay there again.