About Bird-in-Hand Family Inn
Surrounded by beautiful Amish farmland, Bird-In-Hand Family Inn has been in the same family for four generations, and offers Pennsylvania hospitality with family-friendly activities like a petting zoo, three indoor and outdoor pools and a playground, all on ten picturesque acres with walking trails.
125 rooms are comfortably equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, a fridge, table and chairs, and a flat screen TV. Some rooms have extra amenities such as a DVD player, microwave and coffee maker.
Free tours are offered of the neighboring farmland, or try your hand at tennis on the lighted courts, or at the 18-hole miniature golf course. A games room, fitness center and hot tub are also on-site.
The Family Restaurant and Smorgasbord, located at the hotel, is popular with both locals and guests.
The picnic pavilion is the perfect place to taste some treats from the farmer's market just down the road from Bird-In-Hand Family Inn.
Positive Reviews
positive:
So much to do.
Guests were delighted with the dizzying array of things to do, and especially liked the amenities for kids. The younger crowd was spoiled for choice with indoor and outdoor activities, and parents said that they would stay again for the great experience p
positive:
Success in the kitchen.
The majority of guests staying at this hotel gave accolades to the cooking staff, saying that the mouthwatering breakfast buffetwas worth a return visit. Other meals were also received with enthusiasm, with enough selection to please a variety of tastes.
positive:
Location can't be beat.
While Bird-In-Hand Family Inn is located off of a main road, guests reported that it still maintains a quiet atmosphere. In addition, guests liked the proximity to shopping and restaurants, as well as the picture perfect Amish countryside.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Difference in rooms.
A new, modernized section served guests well, but guests who were allocated rooms in the older area of the hotel were often disappointed. Many commented that the more affordable rooms were in need of updating.
negative:
Staff a work in progress.
Many guests found staff to be helpful and courteous, but others weren't so sure about staff that sometimes seemed disinterested. Some guests would have preferred to be given more information about the many things to do on the property, and others wished f
negative:
Wi-Fi not up to speed.
Several guests had unfortunate encounters with unreliable Wi-Fi. It seems thatfast Internet isn't this hotel's strong point, so you might want to plan accordingly.