High Hampton Inn

A summer camp experience for the whole family. This place is a time warp from a much earlier time. No tv, phone, or a/​c although there is wifi in the lobby. Buffet food is good, not great. Delightful staff is from all over the world which is great for conversation. Have seen several people I know staying here. Views from the second floor porch are wonderful. Hiking, tennis, golf, activities for kids and some unbelievable perennials on the grounds make for a great weekend adventure.

What a paradox of a place. It’s the sort of place that you really want to like; warm and inviting with a fire in the fireplace in the main lobby which is almost like a huge living room. The rooms, though we were warned they were rustic, really need some updating. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was small with no place to put your stuff. Our room was dark and although it had a wonderful view of the lake, we tended to only go there to sleep. I found the lack of a TV and phone to be perfect although I would’ve appreciated having wireless internet in the room (it’s just in the main building.) Jacket and tie for dinner is ok but not if I have to go through a buffet (there is no table service apart from drinks.) The food at dinner was a good solid 7 on a scale of 10. Breakfast was a bit better than that. The staff was friendly and really wanted to please but seemed undertrained. For example, my wife ordered a Manhattan. After ten minutes, the waitress returned to say the bartender wanted to know if she wanted it sweet or sour (??) Now the paradox: I can actually accept all the foregoing but the reason for a 3-​star rating is the price. It is eye-​watering. Our two nights set me back over $ 700, not including alcohol. Mind you, I have no problem splurging like that once in awhile but High Hampton Inn struck me as being overpriced by a factor of at least double.

What a great place to get away and enjoy life. For us, High Hampton is a place to get grounded. It offers you a place to enjoy life without all the busyness of our day to day regimen. The first time my wife and I stayed here, I was quite doubtful. Oh man, a place without TV or phones in the room? What in the world have we gotten into, I quietly asked? Well, quite simply and after two days, the answer was simple; we were retreating into a place of majestic simplicity. Let me summarize as follows:
— Three wonderful meals per day
— A room adjacent to a stream (what a great sleep sound)
— Two private mountains to climb during the day. (Chimney Top is my favorite-​Climb; to the top and you will know you are alive)
— A marvelous golf course to play (short, yet challenging)
— Canoeing on their private lake
— Volleyball and other types of outdoor games
— Family activities at night including Bingo for the kids
— Etc.
Selfishly, I did not want to even write a review about this place because it is sometimes difficult enough to get a room. However, I do want others to know about them and what they have to offer. If you want to step back, slow down, and enjoy some family time in a serene environment, then give High Hampton a try.

This place needs a reality check! I guess since they are on the National Register of Historic Places they feel they don’t have to provide stellar service and accommodations.
We went up there for a wedding (reception was at the hotel and we stayed one night there as well) and it cost over $ 200 a night! For that price, the staff should have been at our every beck and call, but the people acted like they didn’t care. They barely offered to have someone help us with our bags and show us to our room (which was in a lodge through the trees– not easy to find).
Our room was a weird contraption consisting of a 2 room suite and bathroom. There were 2 queen beds in one room and 2 twin beds in the other, and since it was only my guest and me, this was too much space. Our toliet ran all night even though I asked the front desk TWICE to fix it. Furthermore, I expected luxe tolieties (since it was $ 200 a night), but all they provided was a measly bar of soap and 1 little shampoo.
The food at the reception and the breakfast was quite good, I must say.
There is a definite lack of signage on the roads to the hotel. We got lost in the mountain passes trying to find it. If they had enclosed directions with our confirmation, this may have been avoided. All in all, this was very disappointing. I’d rather have stayed at the Scottish Inn and saved over $ 100 instead!