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We stayed at the Kendall Inn (Fort Harrison State Park Inn) on our way from Virginia to Iowa. We love to stay at historic hotels and this one has lots of history. The Inn is in the Fort Harrison state park, which is the grounds of the former Fort Benjamin Harrison, an army fort that opened in 1906. The army fort was an infantry training group and housed prisoners of war during World War I. Then, it was a CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp between the two World Wars. During World War II, the fort reached its peak capacity, serving as the largest draft inductee and reception center in the US, processing millions of soldiers. During this time, the current inn continued to operate as a large army hospital (Billings General Hospital) and also housed prisoners of war. During the early 1950s, the building operated as the fort headquarters. The fort was closed in 1991, and the building was sold and operated as a private hotel before being purchased by the state of Indiana, which reopened it as the Fort Harrison Inn. Our room was very large, with a large ensuite bathroom, and a small sitting area. The furniture was perfect for the hotel as it was furnished with large wooden pieces, which fit in perfectly with the inn's history. The bed was very comfortable with lots of pillows, and the room had a small refrigerator, which also had a small freezer compartment, as well as a desk and chair. One of the elevators in the inn is interesting as it is narrow and long--perfect for a hospital stretcher. Breakfast was included and was your standard hotel fare--yogurt, a couple of hot entrees, muffins, etc., but it is served in a really nice breakfast room. Admission to the state park is included with your stay. The park includes 14 miles of hiking trails and seven miles of mountain biking trails. There are picnic areas, and a golf course (separate fees). There are also several other historic buildings from the army fort era in the state park.

The location and the fact that it was like a little apartment. It was awesome!

Best rooms and very comfortable beds.. And the breakfast was great!!!

It not only looked clean but smelled clean , I'm more impressed because it's a dog friendly hotel but would never know it because it didn't smell like pets.

Breakfast had a nice selection and was good except the biscuits both mornings were hard. The lady working in breakfast area was very friendly. Hotel was clean. Loved our room, comfy bed and beautiful shower. Front desk clerk was the sweetest and we could tell she loved her job, so friendly and helpful.

Looks brand new. Super clean. Staff very friendly!

I like that they accommodated my kids who are 18 and 19. They said the beds are super comfy and the breakfast was awesome!

Clean, Comfortable, friendly staff.