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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Upscale bed & breakfast near Carlisle Fairgrounds

Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Thornwald Mansion. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sadler's Hidden)

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a canopy.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sadler's Hidden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleopatra)

A bed with a wooden headboard, two nightstands, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleopatra)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Rkia)

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, two lamps, and a framed painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Rkia)

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Michael Angelo)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, a painting, and a sliding glass door leading to a bathroom.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Michael Angelo)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Renaissance)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and dark curtains.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Renaissance)

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon)

A living room with a floral sofa, a glass coffee table, and two lamps.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon)

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Carlisle, Thornwald Mansion is in the business district and near theme parks. Mount Holly Preserve and Pine Grove Furnance State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Carlisle Fairgrounds and Emil R Weiss Center for the Arts. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts and Valarie Moyer's Dolls are also worth visiting. Visit our Carlisle travel guide
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850 Bicentenial Drive, Carlisle, PA, 17103

What's nearby

  • Penn State Dickinson Law
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dickinson College
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Letort Spring Run
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carlisle Theatre
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cumberland County Courthouse
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center
    29 min drive
  • Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Panera Bread
    12 min walk
  • Wendy's
    17 min walk
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1909
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornwald Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thornwald Mansion?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thornwald Mansion?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thornwald Mansion located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Emil R Weiss Center for the Arts, Penn State Dickinson Law, and Molly Pitcher Statue. Dickinson College and Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Thornwald Mansion Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A relaxing spot nestled in a park and steeped in history. A beautiful location minutes from Dickinson College Campus. I was there for a class reunion and discovered this spot as I looked for a location near the college. The owners were warm and very accommodating. Wonderful spot for a casual weekend or event.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is our 3rd visit. Rkia and Tom are excellent host. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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There is so much history and this is a beautiful property! The rooms are so comfortable and the hosts are so friendly! We come here every year and this is our second year. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Such fantastic hosts. Very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly innkeepers!

Beautiful historic mansion with period furnishings and excellent attention to detail! Innkeeper was very hospitable and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious! Well kept grounds and pleasant scenery. Close to downtown dining. Will definately will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We absolutely loved our stay at the Thornwald Mansion. It is nicely secluded in a park yet you are within walking distance to Dickinson College and a shopping center. The property has outstanding amenities and the food selections at breakfast were delicious. The service exceeded our expectations. The room and the bed were comfortable and very quiet. This mansion went under fire and then was rebuilt by the current owner from the ground up paying attention to detail and preserving its history. The grounds are gorgeous. Great location surrounded by trees and park. It was the most relaxing vacation we had had in a long time. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful mansion with an interesting history. The hostess did everything to make sure our stay was absolutely delightful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Rkia and Tom were delightful hosts. The property was breathtaking. We will definitely book a return stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cool mansion with eclectic decor. Bed was comfy! Great location to visit our daughter at Dickinson. Owners were kind and thoughtful during our stay. Full breakfast was served. Learned a little Carlisle history during our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Time and Fun

The stay was great. The owner was one of the nicest people I've met in a long time. She was very helpful, courteous, and friendly. She greeted us like we were family. It was a delight to meet the other people staying at the mansion who were going to be attending the corvette show at the fair grounds like us. We shared experiences which were fun and interesting.
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10/10 Excellent

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We were in town for the Ford Nationals. So much history in this home! Luxurious accommodations! The hosts were incredible and very flexible with our time frame. We had to be out early each morning and she made our breakfast to go. My husband and I will definitely be back next year! Thank you Rkia for your investment in this home. The passion you and your husband have for it shows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Make sure your air conditioner works

Make sure that the air conditioning works in your room. Ours didn’t and we had a sleepless night. We could have been moved to another room, but that was not offered to us even though one was available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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I love that every room is different. The owners of the mansion are the staff and they are super sweet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Getaway

Owner is very sweet and polite. We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful Mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Customer service was excellent. Owner of this property was an excellent host, very friendly. Property has history and is in the middle of a park. Unique compared to going to a typical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was especially accommodating. I requested coffee @ 5 a.m. since I am an early riser. It was delivered promptly and it was of high quality. Tea in my room was served upon my return. Breakfasts were excellent. I stayed by myself and it was exactly the respite I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Stay

Welcoming check-in, lovely room, VERY comfortable bed, delicious breakfast and incredibly gracious hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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This is really a Mansion. Good space and lots of space in the yard to walk around. Lots of history there too. Breakfast was sumptuous. I will recommend this place to people and will love to stay here for a longer period not just 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place, unlike any hotel I’ve ever stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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A treasure in Carlisle

Beautiful and unique, this space is a destination in its own right. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. You can expect a beautifully furnished room (with extra-thoughtful bedding and amenities) plus a simply spectacular breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The hosts were most gracious and attentive and our suite was very comfortable. The breakfast was well presented and delicious. It was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

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Comfy bed. Clean room. Lovely ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Unique property with welcoming staff. Great breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed at the Thornwald Mansion for a few days while on a business trip in Carlisle. The owner was so warm and personable, and the property was gorgeous. I am a vegan, and the owner was so kind in making me breakfast each morning. She also was so knowledgeable about the history of the property and town which I am always very interested in. Why stay at a chain hotel, when you can have a unique, pampered experience, at a super affordable rate?? This property is perfect for special occasions, but accessible for business trips, and leisure travel as well. The property is slightly tucked away, but also right downtown, with easy access to restaurants, stores, and anything else you may need. Definitely stay at the Thornwald Mansion!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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8/10 Good

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Great Hostess in Carlisle!

We were visiting Carlisle for a parents' weekend at Dickinson College. Thornwald has an interesting history in Carlisle and it is always fun to stay somewhere unique. Rkia, one of the owners, is probably one of the sweetest, loveliest people we have met.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018