Historic Smithton Inn

Located in the heart of Lancaster County, the Historic Smithton Inn has been welcoming guests for over 246 years. This cheerful historic stone mansion, with its carefully tended gardens and spacious guest rooms, sets the standard for local charm and hospitality. Restaurants, shops and historic sites are all close jaunts from the Historic Smithton Inn, the choice for active relaxation in Lancaster County.

The Historic Smithton Inn offers guests accommodations in five spacious, comfortable guestrooms and two guest suites, one with kitchenette. All rooms have private baths and working fireplaces. Two rooms have jetted spa tubs. Refrigerators, bottled water, plush robes and toiletries are provided for your comfort and convenience.

Room rate includes a full breakfast.

The following services and items are available for purchase:

• One pet-friendly guestroom is available for an additional charge.
• Breakfast delivered to your guestroom ($10 per day)
• Breakfast 'on the go' basket for active tourists with no time for a sit-down breakfast ($10 per day)
• Rates are based on two guests per room. Additional guests ($25)
• Long distance, faxing, printing or other business services (price varies)

The Historic Smithton Inn is located on Main Street (US 322) at the junction of South Academy Drive in the borough of Ephrata.

From the PA Turnpike:
Take Exit 21 and follow Route 222 South to the Ephrata Exit; turn right on US 322 West. Travel approximately four miles through Ephrata. Drive under PA 272 and continue to the traffic light at South Academy Drive. Take a left at the light, then a right into our parking lot.

From Lancaster:
Travel North on Route 222 to the Ephrata Exit; turn left on US 322 West. Travel approximately four miles through Ephrata. Drive under PA 272 and continue to the traffic light at South Academy Drive. Take a left at the light, then a right into our parking lot.

Your canine companion is welcome to stay at The Historic Smithton Inn. Please know that there is only one pet-friendly room at the Smithton and prior approval and reservation must be made for your four-legged friend. Pet-friendly hotel rooms are extremely limited in the are, so it's a good idea to book your stay well in advance. The Smithton Inn takes all necessary measures to ensure the safety and comfort of all guests and pets, so we ask that you observe a few simple rules.

• Reservations for pets must be made and disclosed prior to arrival and are only allowed in a select room and pets must be declared at check-in.
• Pet Fee: A non-refundable fee of $25 will be charged for pet-friendly lodging, for any dog, up to 40 pounds. At this time, we only accept our canine friends. Two well-behaved canines per room are permitted for the $25 fee.
• Service animals are always allowed.
• Pet owners will be liable for any additional cleaning bills or repairs, should they be required.
• All pets must be vaccinated and licensed and you agree to obtain and provide current records from a licensed veterinarian regarding this. The inn may request this information from you at any time.
• Please know we service and clean your room daily from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and in order for our housekeepers to enter your room, your pet must either be crated or not in the room. You may request that housekeeping clean your room at a specific time when you and your pet will be out of the room.
• In consideration of all hotel guests, pets must be leashed and attended to at all times and are not permitted in the public areas of the Inn.
• Please know that Breakfast in Bed is included in the Pet Fee. Please be sure to fill out the pet form on our website and leave it at the front desk before 7 p.m. each night.
• Your pet may not be allowed to run free, for their own protection, as well as the safety and comfort of guests and staff.
• When walking pets on the property, please be considerate of other guests and clean up after your pet.
• If the pet causes any disturbances to other guests or is not kept under your control, The Smithton Inn reserves the right to take action, including eviction.
• Rooms will be inspected the day of your departure; any extra cleaning fee or damage may result in additional charges to your credit card on file.

• A bountiful breakfast buffet each morning
• Scrumptious, freshly-baked cookies
• Wireless Internet access and free local telephone calls
• Concierge and activity recommendations and planning
• 4 p.m. check-in and 11 am check-out
• Movies, books and games available to borrow at the front desk
• Easily forgotten toiletry items available at front desk
• Off-Street parking

Each of our well-appointed guestrooms feature:

• A pillow-top bed appointed with fine linens and heaped with pillows
• A working fireplace and sitting area with desk
• A private bathroom, some with jetted spa tub and shower
• A travel set of shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, and lotion
• Spa-quality towels and robes
• A beautiful and thoughtfully designed decor
• Alarm clock/radio, hairdryer, iron and ironing board