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The Excelsior House

211 W Austin Street, Jefferson, TX 75657
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The Excelsior House
Ranked #13 of 27 Jefferson B&B and Inns
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Austin, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We arrived late on Sunday afternoon and were surprised to receive one of the smallest, tightest rooms. There is no elevator and so we carried our luggage up the stairs and walked past all the open doors to the unoccupied rooms. Our room had about 12 inches clearance around the bed and the walls. The tv sat on a table... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Enjoyed a recent thursday night stay at the Excelsior House. Weekday stays are a great deal. The room was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed chatting in the garden and then walked 1/2 a block to the "night life" in Jefferson. The next morning, breakfast was wonderful; the staff had our table set and the food and service was great.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

My husband and I spent Easter weekend at the Excelsior House in The Diamond Bessie Suite and were pleasantly surprised! The entire hotel is wonderfully restored and our suite was extremely comfortable. It rained most of the weekend so we were forced to spend the weekend indoors. We spent alot of time in the sunroom that was attached to our... More

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dallas, texas
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

This historic property delivered everything that was promised, and more. We stayed in the Diamond Bessie Room, and had a spacious, well-furnished suite to enjoy the laid-back Jefferson experience. The room was clean, well-furnished, quiet, and comfortable. The staff, from the desk clerks, to the housekeepers, to the very attentive young lady who served our breakfast, was cheerful and helpful.... More

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Wilson, North Carolina
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

I love historic hotels and this one bills itself as the oldest hotel in East Texas. It is beautifully furnished and the staff are friendly. The place appears to be clean, but it has odor problems. They try to disguise the odors by using scented oils and that's worse for someone who is allergic to chemicals and perfumes. Although I... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Although it was surrounded by Jefferson , Texas history . It was loud in its location. 30 yards from the front door was a bar and on the out side of our room was the parking area. You coif hear everything! Not to mention the family of tap dancers on the floor above us. I swear they paced the floor... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012 via mobile

My lover and I stayed in Room 103 at Excelsior House recently. This was our first visit to historic Jefferson. We weren't particularly impressed with the desk clerk who didn't seem interested in entertaining our questions regarding suggestions for good dining and things to do. She merely said "everything's good". They also have a reputation for distancing themselves from fielding... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

We researched very thoroughly for a place to celebrate our "13th" wedding anniversary. given the towns history, we chose Jefferson. Saturday night, based on their availability, we chose The Excelsior. We did the research, knew we wanted to enjoy the Plantation breakfast, knew we wanted to take the hotel tour, also wanted to tour the J. Gould train car and... More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

Doing some catching up on reviews from travel the past few years and a return to Jefferson last month made me realize a review of this hotel is long overdue. Jefferson is fortunate indeed that this hotel was saved and restored. As a note, this hotel is not for someone who has difficulty with stairs unless they stay in one... More

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TheExcelsiorHouse, General Manager at The Excelsior House, responded to this review
10 September 2012

Please DO COME BACK and visit us again. Jefferson is a quiet little town and history and tradition are out stock and trade. Sometimes it may be a bit quiet around here, especially during the middle of the week but know that our only reason for being here is to try to make your "time off" and "special time" with... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012

Dear Miss/Mrs. Mary Keasler and Miss/Mrs. Pat Daniel, My name is Jim Baldwin. I am a repeat customer and have been a very vocal fan and advocate of your establishment and services, the Excelsior House Hotel in Jefferson, Tx. for a number of years. I have referred numerous people who have also had the pleasure of indulging this historic and... More

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Management response:
14 July 2012

Whenever any individual expresses this level of discontent with their Excelsior House experience, we cannot help in our reaction but to feel a deep and gnawing sense of personal pain and disappointment. It is clear that regardless of the sequence of circumstances that ultimately manifested themselves in this expression of anger and vituperation, we, as representatives of this proud and... More

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Also Known As:
The Excelsior House Hotel
The Excelsior House Hotel Jefferson
Address: 211 W Austin Street, Jefferson, TX 75657
Region: United States > Texas > Jefferson
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Ranked #13 of 27 B&Bs / Inns in Jefferson
Price range (per night): $66 - $128

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