BEST WESTERN PLUS Windsor Hotel, Americus

I was driving north through Georgia and passed by this architechural wonder. The Windsor Hotel sits in the middle of small town Americus, Georgia, and really seems to be the hub of activity for this area. Service and staff were excellent. When you walk in the lobby, it is amazing. Three-story open atrium lobby, with original golden oak, and centuries old marble flooring. Room price was reasonable for the area, not too expensive. I asked for a room on the third floor, as I had read this property was haunted! Alas, no visitors in the middle of the night, but still fun! Room was nice and good-sized, with nice bathroom, large ceilings, ceiling fans, wireless internet and tv. What struck me was the unique shutters on all windows. Was told these were "plantation-styled". The owners really seem to take care in the restoration and upkeep of this place. Like mentioned, all staff was excellent, but I wanted to personally point out the front desk manager Kurt. He was a wealth of information, and very very pleasant. Seemed to be training a new staff member, but even their interaction was refreshing to see. He really made us feel welcome and at home, even though just for a night. All in all, this is a great place to stop - it is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth it.

Ignore the comments from 2008 written below...today..2010..it is perfect! This is the most beautiful hotel I have every stayed at. The architecture is stunning. Our room 312 (one queen bed) was small but perfect for 2, the bathroom was very large. The large white comforter kept us warm in our very cold room. You have your own temperature control. There was nothing "old smelling" about the room or hotel. Everything about the room was clean and fresh. We stayed for only 2 nights...I wish it was one week. We did not eat at the hotel, but enjoyed Floyd's bar. There is nothing antique about the bar with the TV in the corner. The 2nd floor has a balcony with wicker rocker so you can sit outside. I want to go back and enjoy the shops in the downtown area. I also want to go on the walking tour to look at the homes more closely. One day and two nights were just not enough time to enjoy this area. This weekend was our 2nd annual trip to the Memorial Day service held at the Andersonville Cemetery. The Windsor Hotel will now be a part of this annual trip to round out a very historial and patriotic weekend. Our stay cost $9.00 more a night then if we were to stay at the Country Inn & Suites near Americus. For an additional $9.00, it was well worth the stay. They give military discounts. PS We unfortunately did not see any ghosts. Maybe next time!!!

I have always wanted to go stay at the Windsor with my husband for the weekend so we went for our two year anniversary and we were not dissapointed. When we checked in the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very charming it was decorated in victorian style complete with plantation shutters.The bed had down comforter n pillows and was very comfortable. If you love old buildings with lots of charm n wood work n old chandeliers you will love this place. The Windsor was also on the top 10 haunted hotels in the U.S.. After we went to Andersonville, or Camp Sumter, one of the largest Confederate military prisons and shopping at the antique shops downtown, we had a couples massage at the hotel spa which was wonderful. Then my husband and I ate at Floyd's pub, the staff was very friendly and we had the baked grouper sandwich which is delicious. After we had drinks on the veranda where they have tables and rocking chairs so you can sit and see the charming downtown.There are alot of things to go n see in and around Americus. We had a wonderful weekend and I cant wait to go back when they have the murder mystery dinner.

This is a lovely old hotel, about 120 yrs old. My wife and I spotted it as we were driving up from Florida. Nevermind those horrible reviews, nothing about our experience could be considered negative in the least. Absolutely amazing wood work throughout the hotel. The lobby is by far the most beautiful I have ever seen - a three story atrium with woodwork climbing all the way to the top. The staff exceeded expectations of "southern hospitality." They were extremely helpful and very courteous. The food was excellent and the bar was great - a veranda is attached to the bar with several rocking chairs - overlooking the main street in town. For the price we paid, this was one of the best deals I have ever received from a hotel.

After visiting Andersonville we stayed at the Windsor. If you are looking for "new and modern" don't bother. If you want to go back in time and appreciate history this place is great. The staff was great. Our room was clean and very comfortable. We have stayed in places for double the money that were not near as clean and comfortable. You can sit on the veranda for a laid back time or visit the Pub for entertainment. The hotel is the center of the city so you can walk around the city without driving. We enjoyed it and want to go back!

My wife and I love to travel throughout SE Locations to regional cities. We'd read of the Windosr Hotel and it's story. Unfortunately, we had also heard and read in travel magazines many negative things about the hotel. Being adventuorus and willing to try most places once, we planned an overnight trip to Amerius and stay at The Windsor. To our dismay every negative thing we'd heard was true, and 10 times worse than we could have imagined. We felt uncomfortable as there did not seem to be but 2-3 room occupied in the hotel. Talk about a 'ghost place'! We had a confirmed reservations stating $109 for the room, which we were expecting. When we arrived at the desk we were told the rooms were now about 1/2 of what they used to charge since business was so bad now and our rate was reduced to $69. Still way too much for this type accommodations. When we got to the room we found dirty sheets on the beds. When we finally found a housekeeper, she told us abruptly that 'they did not always change the sheets every day since they did not have enough to go around'! That's a statement I'd never heard in any hotel/motel anywhere. We almost fell over. By then we were tired and decided to stay the evening out after an evening housekeeper finally came and changed the beds, after we'd call the desk numerous times with no answer. But even when she chanegd the beds she did this reluctantly, saying it was 'not her job to change or clean rooms', only the lobby was assigned to her. Why the lobby we didn't know. We never saw anyone sitting in there, only a few passing through. And, they were all college kids goint to the hotel bar. It was clear the bar catered only to college students due to the continuous noise and loud music well into the night. We weren't expecting the best but we never anticipated the worst being this bad. The city is charming though and well preserved as an historic but working city. It is worth a drive out of the way to see the city, but find someplace else to stay. There are other nice hotel/motels in town...most heing chains where they have to maintain their standards or Cordele (30 min. drive) has nearly every chain represented, and most are new. Also, we had to hang one of the blankets on the inside of our room door. The wooden panels in the door were coming apart and full of cracks and anyone walking in the hall could easily see inside the room! Terrible!