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The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property
The garden terrace offers a peaceful retreat while the restaurant serves delicious local flavors, creating a welcoming atmosphere for every visitor.

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The Governor's Inn near Rochester Common offers travelers a charming base. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, relax in the garden, and savor American cuisine at Spaulding Steak & Ale. The inn provides in-room WiFi, and a coffee shop is steps away for a convenient morning boost.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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About this property

The Governor's Inn

  • Inn near Rochester Opera House
  • Located close to Rochester Common, The Governor's Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spaulding Steak & Ale, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and free newspapers
    • Wedding services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Governor's Inn feature perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Governor's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 100.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Governor's Inn?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Governor's Inn on May 25, 2026 start from CA $121, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Governor's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Governor's Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Governor's Inn located?

Situated in Rochester, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common. Milton Three Ponds and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 947 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fun little rustic place. Very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super friendly and a fun atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very nice, everything was clean, parking area convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay at the Governor's. The warm welcome, the room was beautiful, spacious and clean. You can really see that the staff loves their job. We ate at the restaurant, food was good, again staff so lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much enjoyed the historic attitude of the building and grounds. Very nice personnel and attached restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn is beautiful, the staff is soooo friendly and the food/drinks delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was good and friendly staff. The restaurant was excellent. It would be nice if they offered a full breakfast; continental breakfast was good though. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice quaint room, close to downtown, onsite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfy and our room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice accommodations, reasonable rate, excellent staff, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire experience was great. The food was amazing and the room was very nice and comfortable. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room clean. The staff very pleasant and the restaurant was awesome. Such wonderful service and pleasant staff. We were very pampered. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint in my opinion, almost a bed and breakfast feel. Room was very clean, had a workable desk for my laptop. The Steak & Ale restaurant was very good, I sat at the bar and got a really good burger. It was very busy there when I got there on Friday, seemed like a lot of people at the bar where regulars but they were talkative and friendly. The only "complaint" I would give is that there is an event room or bar to the left of the check-in desk. It was pretty loud with music, however; it seemed to stop at 10 or 11, so if you go to bed you may need earplugs. I honestly didn't have any issue with it and it didn't bother me when I watched TV. I would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Nice place and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Nice hotel, comfortable room, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful. Great food and fun times in the restaurant and bar. Tues night is trivia night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve frequently stayed at the Governor’s Inn. Room furniture and fixtures are a bit dated, but that’s the charm. The property is older, and every room has its quirks. Staff are friendly and there’s a restaurant and bar on the main floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Inn with a few fun quirks. Lovely room, amazing staff. Nice and quiet. Perfect for a lovely get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Beautiful room with old world charm. Couldn't ask for a nicer staff!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were very friendly and the hotel was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice historical place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff and beautiful room and grounds were amazing. We loved our stay and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old fashioned but still comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025