First the negatives: The photo of the Inn is a bit deceptive, because you do not see that it is right on a rather busy and noisey street.

The room was a little shabby for the price, i.e. the air conditioner unit was filthy and the window shade was broken.
The photos of the pool are also a little deceptive- because the plastic border around the pool edge was in bad shape. It was set in a small but attractive garden area. They need more lounge chairs- we only had one reclining chair.
After reading such rave reviews about the breakfasts, we expected something special. This was not the case. Dry scones, very undercooked frittata, sausage patties that looked unappetizing. I think that if they do not wish to offer a choice, there should be the option of cereals, toast and yogurt. The melon and the broile dtomatoes were good.
The Positives: The Innkeepers and staff could not have been more helpful and pleasant.
The location to town is marvelous because you can walk everywhere from the Inn. Parking in town is a nightmare.
The best restaurant in town is one block away- at Alex and Ika. If you love truly great food with a gourmet/nouvelle flair- be sure to go! Overall, I do not know that we would return to this Inn, except for the location- or if the prices drop!.

--Full Disclosure: We stayed there in October of 2006 and this is a review I originally posted on another site, with some addition. I've gotten better at this whole review thing since then.

We stayed for 3 nights, and I can enthusiastically recommend this to anyone else wishing to travel to Cooperstown. The atmosphere is charming, the rooms clean and well furnished (we had the smallest of all of them, and there was plenty of room for the two of us. In addition, there is a carriage house with two bedrooms and 2 pullout sofas. All rooms have private baths and hot water was never an issue.

Breakfast is served in the main seating/dining area, which is available all day (the seating area, not breakfast) and has a wonderfully comfy couch and fireplace. There are also some smaller seating areas around the premises as well.

Be sure to check out the wall by the stairs for the autographs of people who have stayed there.

Unique Qualities: Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast! The Eggs Benedict were outstanding, the lemon pancakes spectacular and the scrambled eggs divine. Marge makes all the baked goods herself (and some very impressive wedding cakes too!)

Location, location, location - Walking distance to all the main attractions and restaurants. Baseball Hall of Fame took about 5 minutes walking. During peak season, there is a free shuttle buss that takes you to some of the more remote attractions such as the Farmers Museum.

If you are driving around, check out Hyde Hall as well, a fascinating restoration project about 15 minute out of town. (town is not that big, there is one traffic light)

The Inn has a small pool, it was closed for the season when we were there.

The owners - Ed, Marge and Kelly treated us like family while we were there!


I cannot recommend this place enough, we plan on coming back for a long weekend in the next year or two, would come sooner but its a long drive.

I have stayed twice in the past year at The White House Inn and each time was delighted. In May, my husband and I and three other family members stayed there when in Cooperstown for a graduation. Everyone loved the White House; the hosts were welcoming and very helpful, as were the staff; the accommodations were lovely, comfortable, and very clean; and the food was delicious. The Eggs Benedict they served one morning were the best we had ever had. You will not go hungry while staying at the White House Inn, and if you are a baseball fan, be sure to check out their Wall of Fame and talk baseball with host Ed Landers.

Location is fabulous, can easily walk to town center, Ed and Margie are warm friendly owners and might I say excellent breakfasts to be had at the White House Inn, noise free sleeping and all in all exceptional stays both times in December 2006 and January 2007, look no further if you can get a room!