Hines Mansion

We have always liked this place it nice and quite and we really enjoy it every time we have been here.

It was a cozy little bed and breakfast! We loved it, it was local, and a nice tub, and is right in downtown Provo, so it was close to lots of fun stuff.

For those who have not visited Hines Mansion, you will enjoy your stay. For those of us who have been long time visitors, there may be dissapointment with the changes. After my visit, I decided it may be time to retire my yearly anniversary visit and look elsewhere. The quietness, convenience to restaurants within walking distance, and quaintness remain. I missed the robes and sparkling cider in each room. There is no hot breakfast anymore, and their idea of a continental breakfast is merely a sad snack. I expect at least a juice and muffin rather than an apple and crust of bread. There were no drink options other than coffee and caffeinated tea. It is no longer a luxury stay. They used to fulfill a niche for the only bed and breakfast around. They are moving toward an airbnb feel. Every airbnb I've gotten has been private, children are allowed, and there's the expectation that you can cook there. So the identity of Hines Mansion is now confusing and is only attractive to singles who need a quick stay. We stayed there after we got married, so there is sentimental value, but I no longer recommend it for newlyweds. The front sitting room was removed, so it is not even conventient for gatherings. There are many tables, so you are welcome to bring outside food in. The personnel at check-in were very welcoming but the personnel at checkout should not be involved in the hospitality business. There was no greeting, no smile, and no question if we enjoyed our stay.

It was middle of the week and I did not see a single person but sometimes it is ok to just relax, take a bath and enjoy alone time. It is a huge, old house so if you don't like that type of thing,I would suggest a regular hotel. Rooms are not big but bathtub is great. There is no warm breakfast served but there is a full kitchen with snacks and breakfast food so it is acceptable.

we arrived about 8:00 and everything was prepared and ready for our evening. The late check-in went perfectly.

There was no breakfast and no staff. Wasn’t given any indication that there would be no breakfast until we arrived and there was a note on the desk. Ceases to be a “Bed and Breakfast” when it’s only delivering half. Should only have charged half price.

Loved the property. No robes, no soap in tub and no breakfast. Beautiful room and tub.

The mansion was kinda cool and interesting with history behind it. The down stairs area looks like a restaurant with stone tables and is beautiful and you can see into and walk around the kitchen. Which makes you think the breakfast part of the b&b is going to be the best part, but we couldn't find anything in the itinerary about breakfast or instruction. We had no contact with anyone except a phone call telling us our keys were on the front desk, also the entire time we were there we never saw another person employee or guests. The breakfast ended up being a brown paper bag with a juice, muffins, apple, and granola bar in the fridge with no note or instruction. I felt like I was doing something wrong by taking it.

This was a great place to celebrate my anniversary with my wife!