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Pillars Of Plainfield Bed and Breakfast Inn |
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Pillars of Plainfield Bed & Breakfast Inn, a restored Victorian mansion on a spacious acre of trees and gardens in Plainfield, New Jersey, offers luxury accommodations for business travel or getaway weekends. We're close to New York City, the Statue of Liberty, central Jersey businesses, Sandy Hook, Newark Airport and more. Our Van Wyck Brooks Historic District location is the oldest and largest historic district in Plainfield and has the largest homes.
Those who stay at B&B's regularly tell us that we're among the very best. But what we especially like is when someone who has never stayed at a B&B stays with us and then says: "I had no idea it could be this nice. If we're in this area again, I promise you, we'll be back." Close to I-78, I-95, Newark Airport, Manhattan, Sandy Hook and New Hope.
Whether you are looking for fine dining, outdoor recreation, upscale shopping or outlet malls, sports venues, or just a place to relax, The Pillars is able to meet your expectations. |
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| Amusement Park |
Antique Shops |
Antiquing |
Apple/Berry Picking |
| Bird Watching |
Castle Day Spa |
Christmas Tree Farm |
Drake House Museum |
| Duke Gardens |
Ellis Island |
Fine Dining |
Golfing |
| Hiking |
Historical Sites |
Horseback Riding |
John Buck Gardens |
| Lake |
Liberty Science Center |
Many Revolutionary War Sites |
Medieval Times Dinner theater |
| Museum/Galleries |
National/State Parks |
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) |
Newark Liberty International Airport |
| Outlet Stores |
Paper Mill Playhouse |
Picnic Areas |
Rutgers University |
| Shopping |
Short Hills Mall |
Sight-seeing |
Sports Arena |
| Statue of Liberty |
Swimming |
Tennis |
The Meadowlands |
| Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances |
Thomas Edison/Menlo Park |
Vineyard/Winery |
Westfield Shopping |
| Wildlife Preserves |
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Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire) |
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| 14 pillars on wrap-around porc |
Acre lot with gardens |
Air Conditioned |
Alarm Clock |
| Amenities Basket |
Antiques |
Area Maps & directions |
Business Travel |
| Car Not Required |
Conference Facilities |
Conference Room(s) |
Copier |
| Crib |
Desk |
Early Breakfast |
Evening sherry, chocolates |
| Fax |
Fireplace in Common Area |
Fireplace in Room |
Free cable modem & Wi-Fi |
| Gardens (at inn) |
Guest Computer |
Guest Refrigerator |
Guest Telephone |
| Hairdryer |
High Speed Data Port |
Ironing Board |
Library |
| Massage Available |
Meeting Facilities |
Microwave |
Parking |
| Private Baths |
Public Transportation |
Queen Bed |
Stained and beveled glass |
| Stained glass skylight |
TV in Common Area |
TV in Room |
Telephone in Room |
| Three-story circular staircase |
Wake Up Service |
Washer/Dryer |
Wireless Internet |
| Inn Known For |
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| Eco-Friendly |
Fall Foliage |
Family Travel |
Gourmet Cuisine |
| Group Events |
Honeymoons |
Receptions |
Romantic Escapes |
| Vegetarian Cuisine |
Weddings/Vow Renewals |
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| Forms of Payment |
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American Express |
Cash |
Master Card |
| Travelers Checks |
Visa |
| Discounts |
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| AAA Discounts |
Military Discounts |
Senior Citizen Discounts |
| Inspections/Associations |
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| Inspections |
| Preferred Inns of New Jersey |
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| Associations |
| Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) |
| Preferred Inns of New Jersey |
| Central Jersey Chamber of Commerce |
| New Jersey Division of Tourism |
| Van Wyck Brooks Historic District |
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| Languages Spoken By Innkeeper |
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| English |
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| Meals |
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| Full Gourmet Breakfast |
Vegetarian, Vegan, food allergies can be accommoda |
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Breakfast is a feast to start your day well: freshly baked muffins or pastry, a fruit course which ranges from fresh tropical fruits with basmati rice pudding to baked apples in individual tart crusts, and a full main course that might be Eggs Benedict with asparagus and grilled pineapple, Marscapone cheese-stuffed French Toast, or Souther Pork Chops, Eggs and Grits, depending on the mood of the chef!
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| Policies |
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Check In Policy: |
Check in time is 3:00pm. Earlier or later check-ins may be arranged at the discretion of the inn keepers. |
Check Out Policy: |
11:00 AM. One hour's grace to 12:00 if nobody is scheduled to come in to your room that day. After 12:00 additional hours may be arranged @ $10 for each hour or portion thereof - providing the room hasn't been booked for that night.
This is to cover the additional housekeeping costs. |
Cancellation Policy: |
No cancellation fee for midweek cancellations made up to 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. No cancellation fee for weekend and holiday cancellations made up to 14 days before the date. Cancellations must be made in writing - by mail or e-mail.
No-shows, and those who cancel within the penalty period, will be charged for all nights reserved. |
Children:
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We welcome children AFTER we have discussed safety issues with the parents and are assured that our safety concerns have been addressed. |
Childcare:
No |
We do not offer childcare services. Children must be with a parent or guardian at all times while at The Pillars. |
Deposit Policy: |
First night's charge taken as a deposit when reserving. Balance due upon arrival. |
Pets Welcome |
We allow dogs in our second floor rooms with hardwood floors. Dogs must be no more than 50 pounds, under their owners' physical supervision or in a crate at all times. Prior permission required. No excessive barking allowed. |
Pets Living At Inn:
Yes |
We have a Border Collie, Misty, who stays on the first floor, but may decide to join guests in their first "tour" of the house. Misty is very friendly. |
Smoking:
Outside |
Smoking is limited to the front and back porches, which are both sheltered. |
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What Previous Guests Have Said...
Guest Reviews |
| Posted By
vickijwoodward
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05/07/2008 |
In it's prime this property must have been stunning. We know that the present owners are trying to restore it to it's former glory but there is still a way to go yet. The lawn was in serious need of a cut and the flower borders needed a tidy up. The bed rooms are all individual and were reasonably clean. Our hosts were friendly and hospitable, even Misty! The breakfasts were excellent, although not for those of us Brits with small appetites, but they certainly set us up for the day. Our friends chose to stay in the Conservatory Room and were a little disappointed to discover that their en-suite bathroom was in fact across the corridor, screened from the main stair case by only a curtain. Our room had a fridge, a cooker and coffee maker in it. The coffee maker did not work and the fridge was clearly on it's last legs and in the middle of the second night sounded like it was in real pain, causing us to have a very disturbed nights sleep, however, the neighbourhood was fairly quiet as the property is a little way off the main street. Directions from the airport were excellent and we had no trouble finding the property. There were menus for local restaurants available for guests wishing to eat out, however many of them did not have addresses on them, perhaps a useful tip would be to put the locations on to a town plan. All in all a pleasant enough stay and we may return if only for Lamont's wonderful breakfasts!
Response
We had a delightful time with these two couples. They will be glad to know that the fridge has been replaced with a new one, and the coffee maker was only plugged in wrong and works fine. After a wet April, the gardens and lawn are in full bloom and trim. We're glad they enjoyed the breakfasts, even if we overfed them a bit. We look forward to their return.
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| Posted By
jdoe
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04/14/2008 |
The house itself is beautiful and the owners are very nice people. The furnishings are in keeping with the Victorian structure. However, there was quite a bit of dust in the bedroom and in the reading room which surprised us and the breakfast was not at all appetizing.
Response
We are sorry that these guests were dissapointed with their stay with us. Our breakfasts are usually considered a highlight of a stay at The Pillars. We typically start with a fruit course that can be fresh fruit salad with a honey and passionfruit yogurt dressing, home made fruit sorbets, or strawberry shortcakes. Our sweet breads can be warm strussel muffins, cheese biscuits, or craison/pecan cresent rolls. Our main courses include salmon cakes with poached eggs, home made hollandaise sause and grilled asparagus, or crab quiche with sauteed spinach and grape tomatoes. We do our best to determine each guest's preferences in advance, but obviously not everyone has the same tastes. We try our best to please all of our guests, and always have cereal and eggs cooked to order as an alternative.
The end of March we were doing some behind the scenes work on our laundry rooms. We apologize that we misses some of the dust in their room and the library. Our rooms are generally quite clean, and are cleaned with "green" products.
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Joanne Lozar Glenn on
07/10/2006 |
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It was great...and I'd recommend it. Very relaxing and hospitable.
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Pillars Of Plainfield Bed and Breakfast Inn a Plainfield, NJ Bed & Breakfast
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Accommodations
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| Rate: $125-$250 |
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Apartment:
1
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Rooms:
6 |
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