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Fife 'n Drum Inn

53 North Main Street, Route 7, P O Box 188, Kent, CT 06757
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Fife 'n Drum Inn
Ranked #4 of 5 Kent B&B and Inns
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Redlands, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012 via mobile

Well, in leaf peeping season you expect to pay more for everything, so no surprise when that happens; yet...even so...one feels a bit bruised with Fife and Drum in Kent. Kent, itself may overcome all faults, but one has to be gracious to arrive here and leave with good feelings, particularly given the room charges which are those often made... More

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Northport, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

Stayed at the Fife and Drum on Sunday night and found it to be immaculate...plenty of fresh clean white towels, fresh white sheets and down duvet covers on Beds in room 4 and room 1 which was pretty (blue and white toile) with a four poster bed. Our room had all we needed, cable tv, small fridge, coffee maker, iron,... More

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Elissa3509, Owner at Fife 'n Drum Inn, responded to this review
31 August 2012

Dear Patricia I am so glad Kent and the Fife 'n Drum Inn were perfect for your reunion with your nephew. What a journey he has been on, the stories must have been endless. We wish him safe travels for the last 700 miles, hopefully he can send us a picture for our collection when he reaches Mt Katahdin. Again,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012 via mobile

We love this place!! Stayed 2 times this summer. The rooms are comfortable Located right in town and the staff is friendly!!! Can't wait to return. Room 2 is my favorite. The restaurant is also good. Also close to skiing at Mohawk so we will be back in the winter

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Elissa3509, Owner at Fife 'n Drum Inn, responded to this review
9 August 2012

Do not worry, Room 2 will always be reserved for you when you call. It was great having you back again. We hope to see you back for some winter skiing! Thank you for your kind words...see you soon. Elissa Potts More

Roslyn, New York, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

I too am surprised by some of the reviews because I have been to the Fife 'n Drum several times since 1973 when it opened. The rooms are clean and well stocked with towels and pillows. The restaurant is enjoyable and the staff is friendly, honest and helpful. I left an expensive sweater in my room accident and when I... More

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Management response:
16 July 2012

Michelle Thank you for your feedback...very much appreciated! Your sweater is off in today's mail. Look forward to seeing you back at the Fife. Elissa Potts More

Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

I am quite surprised by the below reviews. I have stayed at the Fife'n Drum Inn for years -- and was in fact there just recently -- and have never had anything but a delightful experience. Staff are kind, rooms are clean and quaint, and the food at the restaurant is fantastic -- which are the reasons my husband and... More

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13 July 2012

Thank you for your review....we look forward to your return stay in the future... I appreciate you for taking the time to write! Elissa Potts More

UK
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79 reviews 79 reviews
46 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

This is an absolute hovel, I booked, got there, the room was musty, unhoovered and the bedsheets were from the night before, I turned on my heel and left - don't even think about staying here

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Elissa3509, Owner at Fife 'n Drum Inn, responded to this review
19 July 2012

Dear Yermononthemove As the General Manager of the Fife 'n Drum, I am very sorry to read that you had a terrible experience at our Inn. It is difficult to put almost 40 years of energy into a business only to have someone describe it online using a word like "hovel". I can tell you that after each guest stays,... More

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Pepperell MA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

This place is the pits. Dirty, dusty, sheets are pilled, mattresses are old, peeling wallpaper, paper thin walls. Trash in the parking lot. You won't sleep a wink listening to your neighbors in their bathroom and thinking about how much you paid to stay here. You need to go to the restaurant to check in, and don't try asking questions,... More

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Management response:
12 July 2012

Dear Carol C I am sorry for not replying sooner, but I would like to address your complaints. You said no one cares, but you are wrong, I care each and every day about everything going on at both the Inn and Restaurant. I can tell you that after each guest stays, the rooms are thoroughly cleaned, vacuumed and the... More

Massachusetts
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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

I must say this is the worst place I have stayed in recent memory. The feel of Room #2 was old, musty, dirty. Like a previous review, the room we stayed in was screaming for a make over. The twin bed in this room was very soft and lumpy. The bed linens needed cleaning. The shower head was very old... More

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Lake Forest, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Rooms are tired, dirty and over priced. There is, however, a wonderful view of the adjoining restaurant parking lot and dumpster.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

I stayed at the Fife-N-Drum to visit relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday. When I went to check in on the 23rd, I had to go to the restaurant to get the key to room. I was given some gesture of how to find the guest room which had stairs at the back of the building of the Inn. Upon finding... More

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Additional Information about Fife 'n Drum Inn

Also Known As:
Fife `n Drum Hotel
Fife `n Drum Hotel Kent
Address: 53 North Main Street, Route 7, P O Box 188, Kent, CT 06757
Region: United States > Connecticut > Kent
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 5 B&Bs / Inns in Kent
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Rooms newly renovated March 2011. ... more   less 

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