The Inn At Elijah Mcleans

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Tina

It was a wonderful stay. I would just recommend a long length mirror and maybe utensils, since there is a microwave in the rooms. The town is so quaint and very friendly. We will definitely be back!!

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Elaine

Fantastic location for exploring Washington. Comfortable rooms and the bar and restaurant next door was something special.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Antone

Nice property. No interaction with staff required.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Reina

Just stayed for a night but it was very nice and clean and had an old world feel to it.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Mary

Enjoyed the outdoor balcony. Disappointed restaurant was not open.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Renee

Very clean and easy check in.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Michael

Everything was just perfect. The room was spotless and the restaurant was
excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Christopher

The inn looked very quaint on Expedia.com, but come to find out that the restaurant and bar next door are managed separately from the hotel. The manager of the restaurant/bar has nothing to do with the inn! Expedia did not show that this was self check in and that a code would be emailed to us! We stayed 2 nights, no staff on hand, no ice, the tv did not work and no one to call or go to to take care of these issues! There was no one to come in and make up the room! No clean towels or clean sheets! Coffee maker was very cheap and broke! The beds were hard and the pillows flat! The walls are paper thin! This was not worth $167.00 a night! At best this was a glorified motel 6! I would advise people to not be deceived by the look of the property next door! The have different standards and management.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Mary Beth

The room was ok but we had expected better from the reviews and the price. The sides of the bed were weak so if you sat or laid close to the edge, you almost slid off of it. For the cable service available on the TV, it was difficult to navigate to and the picture size was smaller than the TV screen so the view of the show was cut off. There was no way to adjust. The bathroom was nice and good sized but it had only one towel rack. And no other hooks, etc. for towels, toiletry bags, etc.
The air conditioning ran almost constantly. It was hot when we were there but it would basically come back on within 5 minutes of turning off.
The property never replied to any of my text messages through Expedia. They did answer when I called.
Parking was great and location was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Derek

Clean and right on the waterfront

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Victor

Excellent --

would recommend some chairs on the porch.. not just bar stools.

Thank you for our stay!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Susan

Self-check-in was efficient and easy! Staff was very friendly. We ate a delicious meal at the restaurant onsite. Service at the restaurant was exceptional. The room was spacious, clean and the bed was comfortable.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Temme

Our room was clean and comfortable. We loved the location of the property to the downtown area. We stayed here during Washington’s Art and Wine Fest which was all within walking distance. There is a steep hill coming up to the property but there is a public parking lot just below on Front street so you can drive down and park there if you want to walk around town and then drive up the hill upon your return to Elijah’s. The onsite bar/lounge was very nice. Quaint and inviting. We enjoyed sitting outside in the morning with our coffee.
The parking was convenient. Our room was upstairs, which was not an issue for us. But if you have any mobility issues, you might want to request a ground floor room as there is no elevator.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Greg

It was just OK stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Stacie

We chose this place for location near the train station. The room was clean but is more of a “motel 6” vibe and comfortable level. Mattress was fine but bedding was uncomfortable. No staff just self check in and out. We were riding the Katy Trail and there was outdoor bike racks that were convenient. Area and restaurants next to the train station were fun.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Drew

All good, easy to find and great parking

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Richard

Lots of parking to include ADA spots. Very clean and comfortable room. Bar, lounge, and restaurant absolutely outstanding.

Self

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2025

Kristina

The room’s walls were paper thin and there was a couple partying until 3AM and I could hear every word. Also, the staff left the door on the side of the restaurant locked. It said enter a 4-digit code (which I assume was my room #) but that was not the case. There was a doorbell on the side and I rang it but no one ever came. The bed was very hard and uncomfortable and the sheets didn’t fit well so when you woke up you found you were sleeping on the mattress cover. Also, there was no tub so it was impossible to soak sore muscles following a long bike ride.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

john

nice location, clean room, nice dinner option next door

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Hal

It was very nice. A great place to stay in a great little town.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Angelia

Great place for a weekend getaway! The Inn was clean, staff is extremely helpful. The Inn is within walking distance with unique shops, restaurants, anything you needed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Cindy

A repeat for us

Ultimately we are satisfied with our stay and would totally stay here again, but couldn’t give it five stars on every category.

What we liked:
-location: we walked to downtown area from here
-quiet: for a holiday weekend, not many were staying here so we had no neighbors.
-Easy: easy to check in/out
-met our needs for a one night stay
- loved the town and the local wineries

What we disliked:
- bed was ok, pillows were flat
- light comes in the room all night
- no where to get ice or vending (that we saw)

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Sam

Wasn’t terrible just smaller than expected and no breakfast offered. Wasn’t in the greatest area either seemingly. Will be staying at River sirens for similar price

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

Susan

Modern

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Richard

Overall we really liked the place. The room had everything we needed. The restaurant was good, food was good, and staff was very good with our little guy.

The self check in, I am not a fan, I am a fan of personal service as a major contributor to an excellent experience, and that was missing. The AC unit in the room was loud enough to wake us up several times throughout the night.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Benjamin

Could tell it was a recent remodel. Excellent response to questions we had.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Equal parts wonderful and annoying

The location is perfect, with a nice view of the river. Excellent restraint/bar and within walking distance of a lot to see and do. The hotel was super clean and check-in was simple. Two main problems: no hot water and WiFi was down. There is no front desk to report issues and we felt bad considering this to the level of calling the emergency number, especially since we had limited time to wait for someone to arrive for fixes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Rory

This Inn is very much no frills, but is done in a very tasteful way, and if you are not looking for a bed and breakfast atmosphere (which my wife and I were not!) then it is great for a night away. We stayed there for my wife's 40th birthday trip to the wineries across the river in Augusta/Defiance and the location was perfect for that. It is self check-in - we didn't interact with any staff during our stay at all. We were also within a very reasonable walking distance to the center of town and some nice restaurants. Parking was free and plentiful. The room had everything that you would expect to find in a hotel room - fridge, iron, small coffee maker. Bed was a bit too soft for my wife's taste, but it didn't really bother me. Water pressure in the shower could have done with being improved. All in all, I would recommend the property and would book again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Nancy C

All was wonderful, except the last morning of our stay, the water in the shower was not hot. Otherwise, it was great, and we will stay again when we need lodging in Washington.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Elissa

It was a cool house built in 1839, overlooking the river. Beautiful and peaceful. Close to restaurants and shopping. We had a great meal in the house restaurant and they have a full bar. The inn is newer, great bed and bathroom. Loved our weekend.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 May 2025

SlaPP

Would not recommend. You can hear every word people say in the rooms next to you. Bar is not impressive. They're also super rude if you request a late leave. No breakfast either. For the price its not worth it. Not compared to other places in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Lisa

Clean and convenient

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Dave

Thx

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Joshua

Beautiful property, close to downtown Washington

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Rita

Lovely quiet property

Very nice property and except for an occasional train it was very quiet location. We have stayed at a couple other locations in Washington and the traffic noise was terrible, not so at this property. Great view of the Missouri River and close to all the activities on Front Street. A couple little amenities could be added but nothing that we couldn’t do without. Will definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

travis

Very nice stay we will be back again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Kristen

Elijah McLean’s For The Win

Excellent room. Excellent view. I will most definitely book again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Reginald

Completely refurbished and very nice!

Very clean and customer service was great. We needed an early check in and they made it happen for us!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Robert

The Inn itself is beautiful with a great view of river. The bed itself was so comfortable, but the pillows were too hard and flat. Would definitely come back!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Karen

This Inn was very comfortable and exceptionally clean and well taken care of. The private club attached and open to all who stay at the Inn was really nice and served great pizza. Beds were very nice.Would definitely stay again!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Francisco

The lights on the hallways outside the room 102 doesn't let you sleep is way to bright inside the room at night please paint those glass accent in black

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

john

Great location, great property! People were very nice, and the location really can't be beat.

4 stars on service ONLY because they don't clean every day, we weren't able to get folks in the office when we had some questions, and the TV was funky and weren't able to watch a local game (that was available). Honestly, 4.5 would be better.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Bobby

The rooms were self check in, which in my case was very convenient as we were running late for a concert at the fair. The room was quiet, clean, and really nice. Had one of the most comfortable beds in it. Private parking was a definite plus.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2024

Angela

Let me have control of the room temp

The room was nice, clean, bed was comfy. But, we were not able to regulate the room temp as they have the thermostat locked, also no bath mat to step out on after a shower.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Crystal

Weekend in Washington MO

This is an unique hotel/Inn. Great location, views of the river. We walked to all the bar/restaurants and shops.
This Inn has a private bar too.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

The hotel is quiet and peaceful most of the time. There was some paranormal activity that made things uncomfortable.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2024

Careen

We never received the email with entry code or phone number. Had trouble finding a number to call to resolve as it was not on the door. Air Conditioner was extremely loud. It humed and rattled mirror in bathroom and woke us 3 times during the night.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2024

Angie

Quaint inn with a clubhouse next door for drinks, pizza and snacks. Nice outdoor seating at clubhouse with view of the river. This is about a 2 block walk away from three restaurants. Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2024

Lynnette

Everything seemed ideal until it was time to sleep. The door window blinds did nothing to keep the outdoor light from iluminating in, we even layed a bath towel over the door and it hardly filtered the bright light. We blocked the door lock's red blinking light with a pair of socks.

Not unusual is the tv and microwave lights we also blocked. What was the worst was the air conditioner. My husband's occupation is upscale home remodeling. He said the air conditioning situation was simply not done correctly. If you are not in a deep sleep, you will be jolted awake by the noise it makes. We did not sleep well.

I thought the mattress was wonderful, but the pillows were not. We had a king room with four flat, hard pillows. I'm glad we brought one each just in case of this kind of situation.

Because of the air conditioner's jolting noise I would not recommend this inn for the summer. If they take reviews to heart they may be able to fix this problem.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Apr 2024

Jeffrey

Pictures were deceiving. Incredibly small room. Property was clearly renovated to be a hotel and was not done by a professional crew. Super over priced for what they provide. Would only recommend as last resort.

Leisure Partner