Hotel Abner

We are locals and invited some friends out to experience this relatively new place; 4 of us who’ve been around the block a fair bit. We’ve been here for drinks before and wanted to experience dining. All four, however, were very unimpressed with the entire experience. Admittedly, we were 15 mins late, and called to let them know. The restaurant was not full but upon sitting, and shuffling between three different waiters, the final one told me we only had the table for an hour and a half. This seems to be more common these days among many US restaurants, and far from the French experience of having your table for evening. So, fine, we were on the clock for an expensive but supposedly relaxing experience. The food was fine, the wine overly priced. After feeling rushed to finish, we later went to the roof for a drink. One only wanted a warm tea but was told that that was only available on the second floor restaurant but not on the third floor roof top area. After the waiter took our collective order, the roof top head honcho comes by to inform us that no tea would be forthcoming; apparently the three workers standing around doing nothing were too busy to travel the one floor to obtain a non-alcoholic beverage. All in all, I would say the service was lacking much, the prices too high, and the attitude juvenile. Luckily, there is no shortage of dinning opportunities in the area.

Friends invited us to see a bluegrass band in the restaurant and bar area. We were so excited to get out and try a new location and see some music. However the stuffy staff and environment made it to be a terrible time. The band was great but it was unfortunate that the staff could not accommodate all of us making us sit in the parlor room because we were not allowed to stand at the bar and enjoy the music. Friends waited at least 25 minutes for a glass of wine and to be helped. Super disappointed in the staff and service. Next time if you advertise for music and a good time make sure you can accommodate your guests. I’m not sure I’ll be back.

This is a beautiful and unique hotel which has been built into an old courthouse in Litchfield. Rooms have great use of space and decor. Staff went out of their way both at the front desk, restaurant, and bar. Would definitely stay here again.

The hotel is one of the best boutique hotels we have stayed in and there is a bar and a restaurant if you don’t feel like going out after a long ski day :) . The hotel is new and rooms are spacious .staff was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely return to stay there

The staff was friendly. The property and room were beautiful and clean. Thought was definitely put into the design and finishings. The water was hot and the room temperature easy to control. It was 6 degrees outside when we stayed and our room was nice snd toasty. Wonderful visit overall.

The Abner Hotel is excellent in all aspects. The management, the quality of the hotel itself, the quality of the offerings are all what one would expect from a high class boutique hotel. The only question to ask is: "Would I ever return?" The Litchfield area is another example of very small "town" USA. Travelers who seek quality stays such as the Abner often have the means to travel the world. Unless you need to be in Litchfield for personal or "limited" business reasons, why would one return? There is nothing the Abner needs to do to improve, other than helping Litchfield improve: • Everything shuts down around 5 • There is hardly anyone on the streets after 6. Proof? We encountered "15" oncoming vehicles in a 20 mile stretch at 10:30 pm. • There is nothing to do in the evening other than very non-exciting, very conventional dining options. And who travels to Litchfield for extraordinary dining? Hello? France? Italy? • Yes, local greet "Hello" and Merry Xmas" to strangers on the street. It takes more than a hollow greeting to make a place inviting. Litchfield needs to ask itself the question: "Do we really want outsiders visit our town?" My guess is, their answer, currently, is "We like the way we live, we don't want you." - All right, thanks. My apologies to an excellent establishment such as The Abner Hotel and its hard-working management and staff.