Susquehanna Manor Inn: Marietta's Most Haunted & Romantic Getaway?
Susquehanna Manor Inn: Marietta's Most Haunted & Romantic Getaway? - A Ghostly Whirlwind (and a Few Hiccups)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I just got back from a stay at the Susquehanna Manor Inn in Marietta, PA, the self-proclaimed "Most Haunted & Romantic Getaway." And let me tell you, it was… an experience. One that’s still swirling around in my brain like a particularly mischievous phantom. This ain't gonna be your typical cookie-cutter review; this is the real deal, warts and all, and everything in between, if there is an in-between.
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First Impressions: Creepy Charm & Accessibility (or Lack Thereof…):
Pulling up to the Manor is like stepping back in time, which is either charming or terrifying depending on your proclivity for the macabre. The exterior is stunning, all old brick and gables, overlooking the Susquehanna River (the views are truly magnificent, even if the river is a little spooky at dawn – more on that later).
Accessibility: This is where things get a bit… bumpy. While they list some accessibility features, I wouldn’t call it fully accessible. Wheelchair Accessible: Yeah… not the whole place. There's an elevator, which is a HUGE plus, but navigating the uneven floors and tight spaces felt a bit challenging, so I would advise contacting the hotel directly to find out what is available for your particular needs. Facilities for disabled guests: They've got some, but again, call ahead.
My (Almost) Ghost Encounter:
Right, the ghosts. That's why you're reading this, isn't it? Let me tell you, I'm a skeptic by nature, but… the air does feel different. Heavy, almost charged. They offer Ghost Tours (and they do take you through the supposedly haunted rooms) and I'm going to be honest, they're good. The tour guide, a woman named Evelyn with eyes like the twilight sky, spun tales of resident spooks with theatrical flair. I'm not saying I saw a ghost, but my camera went haywire in the parlor, and I definitely felt a cold spot in the library. Was it the spirits of long-dead guests? Maybe. Maybe not. But that definitely enhanced the experience.
The Romantic Angle: Is it Truly Romantic?
Here's the deal: it can be incredibly romantic, but it depends on what you're looking for. Think less "candlelit dinner for two" and more "intimate whispers and a potential spectral dance partner." Couple's room: check. Room decorations: they've got that down. Proposal spot: Oh, yeah. Plenty of those.
- Rooms: (A lot of them are available in all rooms. Air conditioning? Alarm clock? Bathrobes? Coffee/tea maker? All there. The rooms also have Blackout curtains, which is nice with the sun rising over the river. Plus they have Free bottled water.) Our room had Non-smoking which was a plus.
- Food & Romance: They offer Breakfast in room, which is a win, and the ability to order your own meals when you need to, which adds to the vibe.
The Spa & Relaxation - A Necessary Balm
After the ghost hunting, you need some pampering. The spa is tucked away, a haven of serenity. They offer Body scrub and Massage (which I highly recommend. I doubled down with the massage and it was divine). The Pool with view is gorgeous, looking over a quiet garden. The Sauna and Spa, and Steamroom were a great way to unwind (and make sure the ghosts weren't sticking around).
Cleanliness & Safety - A Relief!
In these crazy times, I always pay attention to this stuff. Anti-viral cleaning products, Hand sanitizer galore, Daily disinfection in common areas, and Room sanitization between stays made me feel at ease. They even had Individually wrapped food options for breakfast. The Staff trained in safety protocol and the use of Masks also helped.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - A Pleasant Mix
The restaurant, which features Asian cuisine in restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant, and International cuisine in restaurant, had a good selection that kept me happy!. A la carte in restaurant, Breakfast [buffet], [Western breakfast] , and Happy hour options kept things exciting. The Poolside bar and Coffee shop were perfect for a quick pick-me-up.
The Hiccups & Quirks - No Place is Perfect
Okay, now for the real talk. This isn’t a five-star luxury resort. Things aren’t always perfect.
- Internet: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! However, it can be a little spotty in some areas, as I have discovered.
- Food: The food was generally good, but sometimes (though rarely) service was slow.
- Other Oddities: I discovered that you can get Room service [24-hour]! but that's probably a good thing. However, the restaurant closes a little early.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax:
- Things to do: The ghost tours, river views, local shops are fun and interesting.
- Ways to relax: Spa, sauna, steam room, and the quiet riverfront views really make any trip an experience.
- Additional Notes: There's a Gift/souvenir shop on the premise, which I appreciated.
- Facilities: The Indoor venue for special events, Outdoor venue for special events, and Meetings are also fun to utilize.
The Verdict: Spooky, Romantic, and a Little Bit Rough Around the Edges
The Susquehanna Manor Inn is an experience. It's not a flawless vacation, but it’s memorable. The haunting adds a layer of excitement, the romantic atmosphere is undeniably there, and the spa is a lifesaver. Is it worth the hype? Absolutely, if you're looking for something different, and don't mind a little imperfection. Just be prepared to embrace the ghosts (and maybe bring a flashlight). I'm not sure if I saw a ghost, but I certainly heard one, and I'll be heading back!
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. We're going to Susquehanna Manor Inn in Marietta, Pennsylvania, and it's gonna be… well, it's gonna be something. Prepare yourselves. I've got my anxieties brewing and my excitement simmering, all ready to explode into a gloriously messy travel diary. Let's do this.
Subject: Operation Marietta Manor Misfit: A Messy, Magnificent Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Room Reveal (Plus Existential Dread)
- 1:00 PM: Flight from… well, let's just say somewhere that involved three connecting flights and a near-miss with a screaming toddler. I arrived in Harrisburg, and the drive to Marietta, Pennsylvania was… uneventful. Which, honestly, after the flight fiasco, felt almost wrong. Like, I half-expected a rogue squirrel to jump out and block the car, just to keep things interesting. (Yes, I am already projecting my anxieties onto local wildlife. It’s a gift.)
- 2:30 PM: Finally at Susquehanna Manor Inn. The exterior is… well, charming in a slightly creaky, "this place has definitely seen some things" kind of way. The porch swing is calling my name, and I'm resisting the urge to collapse onto it right now.
- 3:00 PM: Check-in. Oh my GOD, the lobby! I'd seen the pictures, of course, but… it's a straight-up Victorian fever dream! Heavy velvet curtains, floral wallpaper that probably cost more than my car, and a chandelier that looks like it’s plotting world domination. The woman at the desk, bless her heart, had a smile that could probably melt glaciers. She gave me the key with the little dangling brass thingy. Made me feel important.
- 3:30 PM: The Room! (cue dramatic music). Okay, brace yourselves. My initial reaction? "Whoa." Then, after a minute of breathless staring: "Okay, well, this… is a lot." Chintz. Everywhere. It's like being transported to a particularly opulent episode of Downton Abbey, only with slightly dustier corners. The bed? HUGE. The bathroom? Claw-foot tub, baby! My inner child is screaming with glee. My inner, slightly anxious adult is muttering about needing to sanitise everything.
- 4:00 PM: Seriously considering just curling up on that giant bed and not moving for 24 hours. The world outside seems… a bit much right now. But no! Gotta explore. Gotta be adventurous. Gotta…
- 4:30 PM: Okay, a quick walk around the property. Found a beautiful gazebo with a view of the Susquehanna River, a few charming nooks, it was so inspiring I want to paint my own landscape.. The river is gorgeous, though. The water is smooth, it makes me miss being on the water..
- 6:00 PM: Dinner in the dining room. The food was surprisingly wonderful! The waitress was such a sweetheart, too: She was probably just trying to make me, a single diner, feel less pathetic, but I didn't care. Everything was charming.
- 8:00 PM: Back in the room. Exhausted. That bed is calling my name again. (It's whispering sweet, chintz-covered nothings, I swear.) Thinking about lighting a fire in the fireplace. Because romance. Or maybe just because I'm cold. Or maybe because I feel like a total weirdo, alone in a giant room with a fire. Regardless, it's happening.
- 9:00 PM: The fire is lit. (Success!). I am curled up on the bed, wrapped in a blanket, nursing a glass of wine, and staring into the flames. This, my friends, is perfection. This is why I travel: to escape, to relax, to remember that I am also capable of a tiny bit of joy.
Day 2: River Rambles, Antique Adventures, and a Serious Coffee Crisis
- 8:00 AM: Woke up to the most glorious smell of breakfast cooking. Susquehanna Manor Inn has an amazing breakfast!
- 9:00 AM: Coffee Crisis! The coffee in my room? Weak, pathetic, and bordering on criminal. This is a crisis of epic proportions. A quick trip to Marietta to get a coffee shop, I'm in dire need of caffeine.
- 9:30 AM: Coffee acquired! Back to the inn to consume it in peace. Ahhh.
- 10:00 AM: Walk along the riverfront. Marietta is so quaint a town. Watched the river. Feeling a sense of peace that I haven’t felt in ages. Maybe I can stay here forever…
- 12:00 PM: Antique shops! Marietta boasts a collection of antique shops that is probably just the perfect balance. Everything from furniture to doorknobs. I spent an hour or two just browsing. I may have purchased a couple of things.
- 2:00 PM: Lunch. Back at the inn. I got a local restaurant to deliver me lunch. Delicious.
- 3:00 PM: Trying to get out of the room. Trying, very hard. It is too easy to stay here.
- 5:00 PM: Dinner again. Different, but just as lovely as last time.
Day 3: Departure and the Lingering Dust Bunnies of Memory
- 8:00 AM: Another amazing breakfast. Seriously, this place is the buffet mecca.
- 9:00 AM: Packing up. I leave the inn, feeling sad to leave.
- 10:00 AM: I left, but I had a blast. I will be back.
So there you have it. A messy, honest, occasionally rambling account of my time in Marietta. And here's the thing: It was wonderful. Imperfections and all. Would I go back? Absolutely. Would I recommend it? With a resounding, "YES!" because sometimes, the messy journey is the most real one of all. The dust bunnies? Well, they're just a reminder that you're truly living. And that, my friends, is priceless.
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Okay, spill the tea: Is Susquehanna Manor REALLY haunted? I mean, *really*?
Oh, honey, buckle up. That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? Look, I'm a skeptic by nature. Ghosts? Yeah, right. Until, like, I got *here*. I booked the "Rose Room" because, you know, romance. Romantic getaway, check. But then... the cold spots. Seriously, it felt like an arctic blast was following me around the room. And that antique mirror? I swear I saw a shadow lurking in it. It *could* have been my imagination, fueled by cheap wine and a rusty gate sound, but the hair on the back of my neck? That was a solid NOPE. My husband, bless his heart, brushed it off as "drafts". But I AM telling you, something was off, and it was NOT the chipped wallpaper.
Other guests? They've had stories. One woman said she woke up to the sound of a child giggling right next to her bed! A CHILD! Another guy I chatted with (over a very stiff brandy, mind you) said he saw a shadowy figure at the foot of his bed. Said it looked like a woman in a long dress. He swears by it. So, is it haunted? I'm leaning towards a hesitant, "Maybe...probably...definitely potentially... depending on your tolerance for the unknown and cheap brandy." Seriously, bring your own.
What are the rooms like? Are they actually romantic, or just...old?
Okay, so "old" is an understatement. Think, "time capsule with a few cobwebs thrown in for good measure." But *romantic*? Absolutely. Yes! Think four-poster beds, antique furniture (some of which *might* be older than your grandma), and fireplaces. (Note: use the fireplaces with extreme caution, I almost set the place on fire. But that's my own fault). My Rose Room? Gorgeous! But, this is important, the bathroom was...well, let's just say I wouldn't be surprised if the plumbing was original to the house. It's charming in a slightly creaky, "pray-it-doesn't-leak-in-the-middle-of-the-night" sort of way.
Honestly, the imperfections are part of the charm. It's not a sterile hotel room. It's a living, breathing historic house with all the quirky quirks that come with it. If you're expecting modern luxury, this isn't it. If you're looking for a unique, atmospheric experience that is a little out there, YES. Go for it. Embrace the creaks, the uneven floors, and the general sense that someone might be watching you from the hallway (I'm still not sure if it was a ghost or just the innkeeper, actually).
Is it kid-friendly at all... or should I leave the little gremlins at home?
Leave. The. Gremlins. At. Home. Seriously. This is not a place for children bouncing off the walls or screaming about monsters under the bed. It’s romantic, spooky, and a bit... fragile. I can already picture a toddler yanking on a priceless antique, tripping over something, or maybe a poltergeist-fueled temper tantrum leading to even MORE spooky encounters. No, do yourself and everyone else a favor and leave the little ones with Grandma. Think of it as a grown-up sleepover with a hint of the occult. Much better.
What about the food? Is it included? Is it any good?
Breakfast is included, and the food is delicious. It is a buffet, but the woman working the food is kind and attentive. Freshly Brewed Coffee, and Juice is included with your breakfast. I'm not saying I *slept* on the food (although, after that brandy, I might have), but it was a solid, hearty breakfast that set me up for a day of, you know, facing the unknown and contemplating my mortality. And that is the truth
Where is the inn located? Can I get there easily?
It’s in Marietta, Pennsylvania, a charming little town with a strong dose of history (and allegedly, a strong dose of spirits). Getting there is easy enough, but Marietta itself is a bit off the beaten path. It's the perfect place to get away from everything.
What kind of experience should I expect, overall? Is it worth it?
Expect a truly unique experience. Expect history, romance, and a healthy dose of the unexplained. Expect to question your sanity (in a good way). Expect to possibly see or hear things that will make you jump at shadows for days. Expect, maybe, a good night's rest (or maybe not).
Is it worth it? OH YES. Absolutely. If you're adventurous, have a sense of humor, and relish a good story (and a few goosebumps), then YES. If you're expecting perfection, sterility, or absolute guarantees about anything, you might be disappointed. But me? I'm already planning my return. I want to try another room. And this time, I'm bringing my own brandy.
Okay, let's go DEEPER: What's the DEAL with the Rose Room? You mentioned that. What *exactly* happened?
Alright, alright. The Rose Room. The cursed Rose Room. My room. Let me tell you, I chose it for the name. Roses and Romance! Perfect. What I got was… well, let's just say "romantic" took on a whole new meaning. The wallpaper! It's faded, beautiful in that "I've seen things" kind of way. But right away, I felt like I was being watched. Always. Everywhere.
The first night, it was the breeze. Maybe a draft? But it felt like icy fingers on my back. Then, that mirror. It was so old, and you could tell it had a history. I swear, while getting ready for dinner, I glanced at it, and for half of a second, I saw something *behind* me. Like a flash of movement. It could have been the wine… or a shadow. I couldn't shake it. It was a woman, definitely a woman. And she… she was sad, I think. That was the worst part. I could almost *feel* her sadness.
Now, I didn't see a full-blown ghost or anything. No levitating furniture. But that *feeling* that I was not alone? That's the real killer. It was unsettling to the point that I barely slept. Every creak of the floorboards, every shadow in the corners… I was jumpy. And the whole experience changed how I viewed romance - and mirrors. I mean I looked in the mirror the next morning and saw a pale, drawn version of myself. It was as if I was absorbing the energy of the house!Local Hotel Tips
