A bed and breakfast offers a more personal, home-like experience compared to a hotel. You’ll often interact directly with owners, receiving personalized service and local insights. B&Bs boast unique decor and a charming atmosphere, unlike standardized hotel rooms. A highlight is the home-cooked breakfast, fostering a social environment. Their smaller scale ensures a quieter, more relaxed stay. B&Bs provide a more authentic local experience. Unlike the often impersonal hotel setting, B&Bs prioritize guest interaction. The experience is intimate and memorable, perfect for travelers seeking unique lodging.
Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast distinguishes itself through a unique blend of historic elegance, personalized service, and modern comforts. Our commitment to exceptional hospitality extends to our home-cooked breakfasts, prepared with fresh, local ingredients. We also offer modern amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs, ensuring a seamless blend of old-world charm and contemporary convenience. Our location in Herkimer provides convenient access to regional attractions, including the famed Herkimer Diamond Mines and nearby Cooperstown, making us an ideal base for exploration. What truly sets us apart is our dedication to creating a memorable and personalized experience for each guest, from the moment they arrive until their departure.
We are pet friendly, child friendly, and we offer free cancellation when you book direct.
Yes, we are pet friendly! Well-mannered pets are welcome and treated like family at Grand Colonial. The Guest Entrance provides easy access to outdoor areas, and we have a big back yard where pups can walk and explore.
We charge a one-time pet sanitization fee of $25 per accommodation (regardless of the length of your stay). Dogs must have their core vaccinations. Pet arrangements must be confirmed in advance of your stay by phone at 315-982-5004 or by email at [email protected].
We offer homemade peanut butter dog treats, Burt’s Bees dog-care products, and other dog amenities for sale at GC Mercantile, our gift shop.
Yes, we have a dog named Brick. Unless you specifically request contact, our dog will not be permitted in guest areas while you are staying with us.
We are happy to provide a smoke-free environment. In accordance with state law, smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the Grand House, including in your guest room. A $150 recovery fee per incident will be charged for smoking inside the Grand House. A designated smoking area is located outside.
We want Grand Colonial to be an inviting place for all our guests. If you have allergies to certain foods, pets, cleaning supplies, or fragrances, please let us know in advance. We’ll take whatever precautions we can to minimize exposure. Please note we prepare and serve a variety of foods, and we do allow dogs. Even though our hardwood floors help keep pet dander to a minimum and we clean everything meticulously, we can’t absolutely guarantee an allergen-free environment. For this reason, we discourage guests with severe allergies.
We have designated the east porch as our Guest Entrance. Look to your left for the Guest Entrance signs after you enter our driveway. Our Guest Entrance is accessible from the driveway, and you are welcome to drop off luggage at the Guest Entrance before parking in our complimentary off-street parking lot behind the Grand House. We encourage our guests to drive with caution, as a segment of our driveway is narrow.
As a convenience to our guests, the Guest Entrance door is operated by a code-enabled keyless entry system. You’ll be given a unique code at check-in. It’s one less key you’ll have to carry!
We offer complimentary off-street parking for our guests within designated spaces in our parking lot, located behind the Grand House.
All-night on-street parking is prohibited in the Village of Herkimer between 2 A.M. and 6 A.M.
Guests should drive with caution and exercise care when entering or exiting the parking lot. The space between the house and fence is narrow and could cause damage to your vehicle.
Hosted check-in hours are from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Self-check-in is available for guests arriving after 6 P.M. During hosted check-in hours, your host will be waiting to greet you upon arrival. We will provide information on self-check-in procedures if you plan to arrive after 6 P.M.
Check-out is at 11 A.M.
Depending upon occupancy, we’ll do our best to grant early check-in and late check-out requests.
Hosted check-in hours are from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Self-check-in is available for guests arriving after 6 P.M.
Please let us know if you plan to arrive after 6 P.M.
New York state law allows a continuous stay of up to 14 days. If you have a need for long-term accommodations (more than 14 continuous days), please call us at 315-982-5004 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can serve you.
We provide a luxury Grand Colonial signature bathrobe for your enjoyment while you are our guest. We know you’ll find it to be so comfortable, you’ll want to take it home. If you would like to purchase a robe, we offer them for sale at GC Mercantile, our gift shop.
GC Mercantile is our gift shop. We sell many of the items used to make your stay memorable right out of antique hutches! The next time you stay with us, look there for all your favorite things, including locally-harvested Kraeger’s pure New York State maple syrup, Heartsease Hill local honey, Beekman 1802 goat milk skin care products, homemade peanut butter dog treats, Burt’s Bees dog care products, Herkimer Diamonds, handmade greeting cards, candles, and an assortment of Grand Colonial logo merchandise including luxury robes, aprons, hats, mugs, coasters, and more!
State law prohibits us from selling or serving our own alcoholic beverages to guests.
You may bring your own alcoholic beverages. We are also happy to recommend nearby retail locations where you can purchase your own alcoholic beverages once you arrive.
Yes, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
We sure hope not. But if you see or hear things that aren’t there, please let us know.
Children are welcome at Grand Colonial too!
Our room rates are based on a maximum occupancy of two (2) people.
If you reserve Kingsland Room, we can accommodate one additional adult or one child with a temporary bed at no additional charge.
For all other rooms, children must be booked into an additional room when the number of guests exceeds the maximum of two (2) people per room.
We have one pack ‘n’ play available for guests with small children, on a first come, first served basis.
If you have a unique family circumstance, please call us at 315-982-5004 before making a reservation.
We have four en-suite guest rooms. All four guest rooms are located on the second floor and require a 15-step walk up on the grand staircase.