Gordon Beach Inn

I was worried about staying here based on the reviews, but during the summer, this was the only place available in the area, so we took a chance. We were pleasantly surprised. 3.5 stars might be more appropriate, but given the context of the area and the type of place it is, I’m rating up. First, it is not for people who prefer chains that are new and «cookie’cutter». The Gordon Beach Inn is nearly 100 years old, with wood floors and the original faucets, doors, etc., which I like — I don’t mind a patina on the brass; too me that is preferable to new chrome. There are beautiful art deco-​style stencils in the halls and in the rooms. The room and linens were very clean, with big old windows that actiually opened, althought the air conditioning worked fine too. Only 3 blocks from a beautiful beach. The front desk people were attentive and friendly. There’s a beautiful great room and porches you can sit in; the rooms are smallish. And it’s nice to have Timothy’s, a high-​end restaurant, right in the same building. The only con for me was the shower went super scalding hot suddenly, but that is probably due to an old plumbing system. Otherwise, Gordon Inn was satisfactory in terms of comfort, and really charming in terms of décor with lots of authentic wood, copper front desk, and odd little nooks, but not overdone with too much Victorain excess.

Eat at Timothy’s. Stay somewhere else.
Bed bugs.

We love Union Pier, but would never stay here again. We expected rustic (although it was more grungy-​rustic than charming-​rustic), but once in our room, the door to the hallway didn’t close completely (like, a door in a cabin), which didn’t feel very safe. The bed was too soft to be comfortable (although I know that’s subjective). The shower didn’t have a non-​skid mat or rug, but I guess the bathroom was so tiny, you couldn’t actually fall down in there anyway. I wasn’t expecting a blow dryer (so I wasn’t disappointed), but there was no shampoo/​conditioner, which should be standard for travelers. There was nowhere to put our suitcases to take out what we needed. Like others said, the TV was tiny, but that’s fine — of course we weren’t there to watch TV. We were there for a wedding at a nearby hotel and came a day early, but the person at the front desk wouldn’t give us a late checkout the day of the wedding (we were leaving right after the wedding). He said someone had reserved that exact room. If someone actually did reserve that exact room overlooking the «beautiful» parking lot, it was because all the others are worse. My biggest complaint and reason for this review — which I don’t normally write — was how rude the guy at the front desk was when we tried to figure out how to get ready for a 4:30 wedding at 10:00 in the morning. He just said, «Checkout is at 11:00.» He finally offered another room to change clothes in later that day, but would charge us a full night just to change clothes. We chose to us a friend’s room. Union Pier is so beautiful and fun, but look for other options if staying overnight.

Enjoyed our stay so much. Quaint, simple, clean. Would definitely visit here again!

Only stay here if you have absolutely no where else you can stay. The rooms are tiny and very sparse — one towel per guest, soap and toilet paper are the only amenities. There are no mirrors on the walls. The TV we had was 9 inches in size. There are no coffee makers in the rooms and the front desk staff cannot seem to keep the one pot they put in the lobby full. Asking for tea is out of the question because «they don’t have any». No breakfast is offered. The front bar had no bartender. The restaurant downstairs can be very noisy late. The owners just do not seem to give a hoot for the guest. They could totally step it up a notch but they refuse. So even though they try to offer the atmosphere of an «old time inn», they don’t offer «old fashion comfort or hospitality.» Just a room.

We were given room number one. No one over the phone bothered to tell us that this room shares two walls with the VERY noisy restaurant. After complaining we were moved to another outdated room. The rooms are old and terribly furnished, the bed is very uncomfortable, and bathrooms are uncomfortable. This inn is way overpriced and offers no more than a simple, cheap, hotel which costs less than half the price. Disappointing and unrecommended.

This place is not too great. I paid $ 120 for a room with a «patio shared with Timothy’s restaurant.» (the restaurant in the inn) I checked into my room and opened the door to the patio. The door hit a chair from one of the restaurant tables… so it was more like «You have a door with a window that allows you to stare at people while they eat dinner, and you can open the door and scare the crap out of them if you so choose.» Not exactly honest advertising, if you ask me. Fortunately, I was in town for a wedding and was out of my room except to sleep, so it wasn’t an issue… but other people who book this room (Room #1) may be let down.
The rumors about the small TV are true… but who stays in a hotel to watch TV? I was able to drunkenly watch That 70s Show one night and Sportscenter the next night before passing out with no issues.
The $ 120 sounds like a ripoff for what you get, but some friends stayed at the Fairfield Inn and paid $ 130. If you know the Fairfield Inn, you know that rooms there generally don’t cost $ 130. This was during the summer so I have to assume that everything in the area is overpriced. However, based off what they told me, the Fairfield Inn provided better accommodations. After showering and drying off with a white towel, I noticed the next day that they replaced the used towels with green ones. Little details like that leave this place lacking.
The Gordon Beach Inn is quaint and whatever, but it’s not exactly comfortable. If you want to feel old timey, go for it. Otherwise, I’d hit up a national chain in the area.

Do not stay here. We had a room… WITH NO WINDOW! It is out dated and grungy. There is no temp control in the room, it was super hot. There was no inn keeper so we had to pick up and drop off keys at the sister cottage down the road. There was a TV, a tiny nine inch TV. In a room that charges $ 130 a night OFF SEASON!
I picked this room because they advertise a two person jacuzzi tub. It is a large crusty two person tub. To quote my boyfriend «There is no way I’m sitting bare assed in that thing!»
That pretty much sums it up.
DO not stay here. I wouldn’t call it a dump if they didn’t overcharge me, but I got JACKED! so dump it is.

almost cute, but no no no!
nowhere on the website and by no one over the phone was it mentioned that our room WOULD HAVE NO WINDOW.
I felt like I was being lied to by EVERY innkeeper in Harbor Country I contacted over the phone, but went with this one, as it was (foolishly) recommended by the wedding party.
no wonder they don’t have pics of any of the rooms — they are abysmal.