Vacation Rental Description
This Traditional Victorian Inn sits in the center of a thriving Cultural and Historical community. The Inn offers 23 beautifully decorated guest rooms, including 11 suites. Banquet & Conference facilities to accommodate up to 150 quests available.
HISTORY OF THE WHITE INN
The property now occupied by The White Inn, once the exclusive domain of Indians, came into the hands of Dr. Squire White early in the 19th century. He was the first medical doctor to settle and practice in Chautauqua county. In 1811 he erected a wood frame house on this site.
After a fire destroyed the home, Dr. White's son, Devillo, built a more substantial structure in 1868. The University Room and several rooms on the second and third floors are part of the original 1868 structure. The wrought iron fence surrounding the property dates from this period.
The property stayed in the White family until 1918, when Miss Isabel White, the last remaining White family resident, sold the property to Murray Hill Bartley of Westfield, New York. Mr. Bartley expanded the property considerably, and in 1919, opened the hotel to the traveling public.
Located on scenic Route 20, The White Inn flourished and became a gathering spot. In the 1930's, Duncan Hines discovered The White Inn, and was so impressed with the restaurant that he included the Inn as one of the 50 finest establishments that became his "Family of Fine Restaurants."
In 2011, Jeff and Melanie Gambino acquired The White Inn and have promised to continue the tradition of excellence in outstanding food and lodging. Jeff and Melanie Gambino have been in the hotel and hospitality business for a number of years before selling their last hotel approximately five years ago. When they learned that The White Inn, which is a local landmark, was for sale they seized the opportunity to purchase and return it to its grandeur.
Facilities
Alarm clock, Ceiling fans, In-room internet, Desk, Hairdryer, Internet Service, Ironing Board, Radio
Telephone, Conference Rooms, Copier, Fax Machine, Fireplace, Wedding Facilities
Activities
Visitors' Bureau, 1891 Opera House / Fredonia Opera House, Fine Wineries, Antique Trail
Travel Options
- Travel Info: Traveling east or west on I90, take exit 59 ( Dunkirk Fredonia), turn left at light onto route 60 south. At intersection of Route 60 and 20 turn right. Follow route 20 approximately 2 miles, The Inn will be on your right hand side. Traveling Route 60 north or south to route 20. Take route 20 west approximately 2 miles, The Inn will be on your right hand side.