Benjamin Prescott Inn

I stayed at the Benjamin Prescott Inn at the peak of New Hampshire’s fall colors which are beautiful. I really enjoyed my stay at this charming historic inn and Chris was an outstanding host. Chris even went the extra mile during my stay and gave up his room since he had a large wedding party for 1 night reserved. I was made aware of this during my booking so it was no surprise but who even does this for a customer? The breakfast meals were something to look forward to since it included everything (fruit, coffee, eggs, pancakes, Texas toast, etc.) which was always hot and delicious. The Colonel Prescott room was very clean and comfortable being fully stocked for your needs. I have slept at several B & Bs and this was the best experience thus far. Since I had an extended stay, I got to know Chris well and he is indeed very personable and a great person. I will be back next year for another enjoyable visit. Fred C.

I had not intended to write a review as I’d hoped the Innkeeper, Chris, would have responded to 2 private messages I sent regarding our stay. While Chris is a very hospitable person, there are serous deficiencies in this lodging that are not honestly represented on the website. The first impression is heavily soiled carpeting on the entry stairs and hallways. We stayed in the Elder Eldad room on the second floor, facing a main road that was noisy. The carpets in this room were also filthy. The bathroom barely fit one person and was in poor repair. The bottom third of the shower curtain was covered in black mold. There was no shower drain cover. The towel bar was pulling away from the wall. Half of the lightbulbs in the bathroom and in the bedroom ceiling fan were out. During the first night, there was a lot of noise from the room above. We nearly bailed after the first night, but given the location of the event we were attending and lack of nearby options, we stayed. As I had mentioned this place to other family members prior to our visit, given the condition of this inn, I am so glad they decided to stay elsewhere.

We stayed at the Benjamin Prescott Inn for several days and enjoyed our time there. Chris and his family were very welcoming, offered excellent suggestions each morning for things to do in the area (specific to our interests) and made a delicious (and different) breakfast for us each day. He was always available to answer our questions and periodically checked in with to see how our stay was going.

Everything about my stay was fantastic! The location, the price, the room, the grounds, the breakfast, but most importantly the way that I was treated by the Innkeeper, Chris. He is enthusiastic and passionate about his work and the Inn. The owner Nelson and Chris have teamed up to create a unique place to stay in southwest NH.

We paid a hefty amount for the top floor...unfortunately it was not clean. Whiskers in the sink, seeds in the bed, the place hadn't been swept for a long time, stains in the toilet, toothpaste on the mirror...the list goes on. We wanted to not write a post but to seek correction and comment from the owner. We wrote to them twice without response...so because they didn't respond...we wanted to warn other travelers. The second floor rooms appeared to be in better condition than our third floor attic room.

I recently spent 8 months staying at the Benjamin Prescott Inn while working on a construction project in Jaffrey New Hampshire. The accommodations were excellent, and the location is on a major State Route and convenient. The Inn Keeper, whose name is Chris, is very friendly and attentive. He always had hot coffee and tea brewing, and the breakfast each morning was fresh and made to order. There are plenty of great restaurants in the immediate area. My favorites were name Emma's Tavern and The Monadnock County, both excellent with many great meal options and all home cooked meals.