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A ROMANTIC STAY AT THE HERRINGTON
a Romantic
stay at The Herrington
And don’t forget the homemade cookies and milk, delivered before bed
By Kevin Druley Photos by Herrington Inn and VHouse Photography
The Herrington Inn and Spa hailed its silver anniversary in 2018, and in spring 2023 will commemorate 30 years as a destination along the Fox River in Geneva. While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has proven a unique challenge to staff and visitors in recent years, the ambience at the 60-room Inn remains a constant for guests from all corners of the suburbs, state and country. “The Inn is warm, cozy and intimate,” says Lisa Landers, director of sales and marketing at The Herrington, 15 S. River Lane, Geneva. “The warm hues, stone floors and dim lighting are all calming and inviting. Our staff is very friendly and will always look for ways to make our guests feel welcomed and at home at the Inn.” While the Inn traces its ties to the City of Brotherly Love — the site originally served as the home of James and Charity Herrington, who settled in Geneva from Philadelphia in 1835 — romance also plays an important role in the property’s present and future. Guests enjoy such amenities as heated floors, turndown service and homemade cookies and milk
delivered each night before bed. Landers feels “the cookies and milk stand out” for visitors to the Herrington, who also receive a complimentary, European-style continental breakfast buffet in the lobby each morning. In addition to the romantic accoutrements of its rooms, the Inn houses Atwater’s Restaurant, which has situated at its entrance a double-sided fireplace. Once inside, diners enjoy panoramic views of the Fox River, gazing out from the body of water’s west bank. When weather permits, visitors also can enjoy a peaceful setting along the waterfront while drinking or dining in the courtyard. Rooms, of course, feature serene perspectives of the river, long an attraction for guests. “They love it,” Landers says. “In-season they enjoy sitting out on their balconies and enjoy the views and watching the wildlife, geese, ducks. … And we do see the occasional bald eagle.” At press time, Landers says Atwater’s brass still were finalizing food and drink specials for Valentine’s Day, but assured visitors could expect something exquisite for the holiday weekend. Throughout the year, popular menu items include crab cakes and the artisan cheese and charcuterie plate for appetizers, which help whet the appetite for an exquisite array of entrees prepared by a kitchen staff comprising executive chef Kevin Gillespie, executive sous chef Bernardo Cardoso and chef de cuisine Gianfranco Aniello. Atwater’s and room service hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www. herringtoninn.com.
