The Pepin Mansion B&B on Mansion Row - 10 Min to Start of the Bourbon Trail

We stayed in the Marilynn Suite. It's a lovely huge space: 3 rooms! Bedroom has a king bed with a soft mattress and pillows, Sitting room with a winged backed chair and small sofa and a bathroom with a corner shower. Everything was very clean and neat. Breakfast was a delicious light frittata with spinach & cheese, grilled asparagus, sausage, fruit with or without yogurt, granola, pound cake. Convenient location with about a 20 minute drive to Churchill Downs.

We were so looking forward to staying here after a wonderful visit two years ago. Alas, our stay was very disappointing in many ways. Upon arrival, instead of being welcomed and given a lovely tour by the previous owner, no one greeted us at all - the first time that’s ever happened at any of the many other B and Bs we’ve stayed at. This time, it was like staying at a VRBO, with a lockbox and written instructions about how to get in and where to eat. We expect that when renting through VRBO but we enjoy B and Bs, in part, because of the friendly and helpful hosts. Unfortunately that’s no longer the case at this place. There no cookies, fruit or other treats to welcome us. No more afternoon wine and snacks. No help for two seniors to haul their bags up two flights to our room. Speaking of our room, we booked through a third party website because the rate was less than booking directly. All that site said about the room was that the bathroom was “ detached”, which I ( wrongly) assumed meant it was next to the room, down the hall. Please be aware that if you book the Pepin room, the bathroom is down TWO flights of stairs. So if you wake up in the middle of the night to use it, you’ll be fully awake after that long walk down and up the brightly lit staircase. So much for a good nights rest! The room itself is very nice and beds comfortable, but it was dusty in several areas of the room. We finally met the “ innkeeper” when she served breakfast the next morning. She was nice enough and the food was good. But that wasn’t enough to entice us to return here again. The new owners must be more interested in using this lovely home as an event center for weddings, etc. But what a shame that the overnight guests are left to fend for themselves rather than enjoy the hospitality offered by the previous owners.

We lucked up booking last room at this wonderful BnB just 15 min from downtown Louisville. It is a beautiful mansion that provides the ultimate BnB experience of comfort, elegance and sumptuous breakfast. Upstairs the 14 ft. high ceilings and period furniture are unbelievable, and all has been well maintained. The bed was squeaky but comfortable and pillows were perfect. A fan mounted high up in the corner of the bedroom provided just the right amount of air circulation in a challenging upstairs space to cool on a 78 degree day. A short 15 min well lit walk on the same street brings you to the heart of town with several good restaurant choices. The walk takes you past gorgeous large homes with obvious wealth and history.

We really enjoyed our stay! Ron is a terrific owner and conversationalist, and he makes a great breakfast! The mansion is beautifully decorated and has wonderful amenities. The location is convenient to Louisville, and New Albany is great! We highly recommend The Pepin Mansion!

Very first time in a Bed and Breakfast so didn’t really have an idea what to expect. I learned that I do not like them. The house is undeniably stunning and would probably be a lovely location for a special event. That’s about it. Owner was accommodating to speak with, but otherwise there was a general feeling of unwelcomeness, and lack of professionalism . Food was just ok but small quantities. Rooms appeared clean , stairs were quite the climb(I don’t believe any of the rooms are accessible as they were all up steep stairs) . There was only one other couple present so it was a quiet (almost eery quiet) to the house- except for the trains which seemed to come All Night Long. So maybe my expectations were pictures different, but Overall I would not return to the Pepin Mansion, or probably any other BB,

I should have noticed before I booked this B&B that there were no recent reviews. For some reason, there have been no reviews for over 6 months. I booked based on all of the good reviews that mentioned Brian and Mary as the innkeepers. Apparently, they are no longer there and quality has declined. My husband and I live nearby, but we booked a night at the Pepin Mansion as a birthday and anniversary celebration. Before we even arrived, I was a little concerned and disappointed. The website said that check in was from 3-9pm, but the innkeeper texted me the day we were to arrive and asked when we'd be arriving. When I said we'd be there by about 5:30, they responded that since we would be arriving "so late" they would just leave our key and instructions in an envelope. I later saw that the confirmation email we were sent had a different check in time from what is stated on the website it said between 3-6pm. We were able to find our key and we got into our room. The website and our confirmation email had promised afternoon refreshments but it didn't state what time and we didn't see any evidence of those. The Culbertson Suite was nice, but not what I'd call luxurious. The bed was comfortable. The in room snacks consisted of a candy dish with 5 Hershey miniatures in it and two small bottles of water. The bathroom was interesting. It had a claw foot tub surrounded by a shower curtain. The drain in the tub had to be lifted and held up for the tub to drain, however. There was a handheld sprayer, but no overhead shower. The sink drained very slowly so it filled with water wherever we washed our hands or brushed our teeth. I saw several cobwebs up high on the wall and, near the floor, there was a small spider web with spider in the bathroom. The room didn't feel filthy, but it didn't seem exactly clean. There were fingerprints on the makeup mirror in the bedroom. While the walls were thick, the room had a door to the adjoining room and we could hear our neighbors through that door. It didn't feel like we had much privacy. Breakfast was served promptly at 8:30. We were told that there was no option to eat at a different time and the only other option was a light breakfast to go. We got up early so that we didn't miss the breakfast (even though our main purpose for the night away was to get to sleep in). Breakfast was served in the dining room where we sat at the dining table with two other couples. We enjoyed talking to the other couples staying at the B&B, but others who are more introverted or who are not morning people might not enjoy this set up. I've stayed at other B&Bs where you sit at individual tables. Breakfast was okay but disappointing after reading all of the past reviews and after the website promised a "full and elegant breakfast." Breakfast consisted of a small slice of vegetable frittata, 2 slices of bacon, a few cinnamon apple slices, a bowl of fruit, Greek yogurt with granola and a slice of iced lemon cake. We had coffee, or

Elegant, refined, gorgeous, and a step back in time to a more peaceful and beautiful time. This home was built in 1851 and is in much better condition than 10 and 20 year old homes. It was built by skilled craftsmen who worked building elegant and ostentatious riverboats in New Albany during that period. The craftsmanship will wow you. There are only 4 suites carved into the old mansion. I HIGHLY recommend booking on their website as it contains some important details. For example, one of the suites does not have an attached bath. The occupant must descend a flight of stairs to reach his bathroom. During our stay, the innkeeper, Sharon, was a delightful hostess and, as a bonus, is a trained chef. The breakfasts were as delicious and elegantly prepared as you would find at the finest restaurants. We had a delightful 5 night stay and we can’t wait to return.

The amenities and room were spotless. The hosts were great! They know all about the history of New Albany. I could tell they go above and beyond to provide awesome customer service. The food was delicious! Thank you all! I will be back!

We own a resort in MN and we spend a fair amount of every year travelling. We are always looking for a unique place to stay. We find this helps us connect with different areas of the country. By pure luck, we found this jewel on the banks of the Ohio River in New Albany, IN. Trust me, this is a wonderful Bed and Breakfast. Why? First, your hosts Brian and Mary are THE BEST. Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and very competent, they are simply great. Second, the mansion is super. It has been meticulously restored and scrupulously maintained. The breakfast was excellent, way above the norm. The rooms are comfortable and authentic, they even have some modern amenities. If you want to step back in time and have a wonderful experience. We HIGHLY recommend the Pepin Mansion in New Albany.