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1- or 2-Night Stay for Two with Optional Romance Package at the Start Guest House at Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, MI

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Harold
7 years ago
Had an issue with the billing, but they were able to handle it and explain it.

Peaceful, century-old B&B with just four rooms; optional romance package includes champagne, wine flight, and more

What You Get

Stay for two in the Castle View room or Start Master suite

  • Option 1: $69 for 1 night, valid for check-in Sunday–Thursday; not valid for Friday or Saturday (up to a $129 value)
  • Option 2: $149 for 1 night, valid for check-in Friday or Saturday; not valid for Sunday–Thursday stays (up to a $299 value)
  • Option 3: $149 for 1 night with an architectural tour with wine flight and romance package; valid for check-in Sunday–Thursday; not valid for Friday or Saturday stays (up to a $278 value)
  • Option 4: $399 for 2 nights with an architectural tour with wine flight and romance package, valid for check-in Friday or Saturday; not valid for Monday–Thursday stays (up to a $747 value)

Included in romance package:

  • Bottle of champagne
  • Wine flight at the Castle
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries
  • Rose petals on bed

Policies and Fees

Book by: 8/5/16 Travel by: 10/30/16

  • Not valid 6/18-6/19/16, 7/1-7/4/16, 9/2-9/5/16, or 10/28-10/31/16
  • Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations subject to $25 fee; 8-day cancellation notice or fee up to Groupon price applies.
  • Taxes: 11% tax not included.
  • Additional fees: $18 resort fee per stay not included.

Hotel at a Glance: The Start Guest House at Henderson Castle

For more than 100 years, the Craftsman-style building now known as the Start Guest House was a private home. Today the inn welcomes guests to enjoy the in the sitting room, which features period furniture and woodwork. Though it’s tucked in a neighborhood between two college campuses, you’re ensured a restful stay—there are only four guest rooms.

  • Peace and quiet: You’ll stay in the Castle-View room or Start master suite; each features a private bathroom, and the Start master suite features a seasonal sunroom.
  • Optional romance package includes a bottle of champagne, a wine flight, chocolate-covered strawberries, and rose petals scattered on your bed. You’ll also get an architectural tour of Henderson Castle.
  • Across the street: The inn’s guests get access to amenities at the castle, including its spa, restaurant, and rooftop hot tub overlooking downtown Kalamazoo.
  • Greet the day with a complimentary continental breakfast.

Kalamazoo, Michigan: Riverside City Big on Beer

Though it’s the original home of the Gibson guitar company, Kalamazoo is now best known for producing beer. There are several breweries and lots of brewpubs in town, and U.S. News & World Report named it one of eight underrated beer cities in 2014. Head downtown for a tour of the biggest local outfit, Bell’s Brewery. Its neighboring café has 30–40 beers on tap, including some you can’t find anywhere else.

If you’re not into suds (or have had your fill), explore the outdoors and the arts. Warm weather brings bikers and joggers to the paved Kalamazoo River Valley Trail and kayakers to the rivers and lakes dotting the city. The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts showcases American artists, and the free Kalamazoo Valley Museum features a planetarium and more than 55,000 historical artifacts.

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Other Details

Room Details

Castle View Room or Start Master Suite

  • One queen bed
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 2

Hotel Policies

  • Check in: 4 p.m.
  • Check out: 11 a.m.
  • Parking: free
  • Rollaways: not available
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
  • Pet policy: pets up to 30 lb. may be added for $25 per night.
  • Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
  • Room upgrades: not available

Amenities

  • Complimentary continental breakfast
  • Access to sister property’s amenities

Getting There

  • Nearest airports: Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO; 6 mi) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR; 53 mi)
  • Distance from Grand Rapids: 50 miles

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Aug 5, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
  • Must book by 8/5/16 or promotional value expires
  • Must complete travel by 10/30/16
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
  • Limit 1 per visit
  • Valid only for option purchased
  • Reservation required, subject to availability; contact Henderson Castle at (269) 344-1827 for specific availability
  • All cancellations subject to $25 fee; 8-day cancellation notice or fee up to Groupon price applies
  • Must be 18+ to check in
  • Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • Must use promotional value in 1 visit
  • $18 resort fee per stay and 11% tax not included
  • Not valid 6/18-6/19/16, 7/1-7/4/16, 9/2-9/5/16, or 10/28-10/31/16
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Start Guest House at Henderson Castle

Customer Reviews

3.8
based on Groupon 26 reviews
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Harold
Top reviewer
13 ratings|10 reviews
Had an issue with the billing, but they were able to handle it and explain it.
dan
Top reviewer
8 ratings|5 reviews
The facility is nice. However, the mgmt of facilities suffers & unfortunately would cause us not to go back, & to tell friends to pass on this one. Very sad as we did like the facility. 1. My husband bought as bday gift. paid $80 more for package with champagne, wine tour, strawberries, ... We did not get this. We have called the place at least 6x over a 3 wk period, with the response of 'someone will get back to you'. No apologies, no nothing. GROUPON is awesome though to handle the situation & gave us the add't amount back. To this day, no one from the B&B has contacted us back to SOLVE the issue or apologize! 2. Food - as this is advertised w/ french master chef, you would think breakfast would be good. We get better at a coney island. Refreshments were some pastry from a grocery store. 3. Room -We were in building across the street. Toilet in room was backed up (i mean like it wouldn't flush). We had no idea who to contact as it was ~10pm when we got back to our room & I know the host left at around 8. We've held off writing this review, thinking the issue would get resolved, but it's now been 2 months. Again, sorry we have to write this as facility was nice. Would have been different review if the mgmt would have resolved $80 package issue with us.
steve
5 ratings|2 reviews
Room in the house across the street. Dirty and rundown. Castle itself was pretty nice... but this is not where you are staying.
Beth
Top reviewer
52 ratings|30 reviews
We were sent across the street to a different house when only 2 other couples were staying in castle. Last minute call about dinner. No idea had hot tub, etc. we're not welcoming. When we moved over to castle had to asked for champagne and strawberries (which were then melted). Very poor quality
Debra
Top reviewer
Helpful reviewer
88 ratings|45 reviews
The staff was so screwed up that no one knew what the other one was doing. When I called the manager, she wasn't a bit helpful. Beautiful castle, horrible service.

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