Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By Oyo

Liser McMahan·11 Oct 2024

5

Literally just left the place. Let me just say that I’ve NEVER written a review in my life but I couldn’t possibly say enough kind about my experience at Lloyd’s. My life long hero, my grandfather, was named Lloyd. I relocated to the area a year ago, alone ,looking for a new start in hopes of somewhere that felt like home after losing my five closest family members within about 3 year span. When I turned left on the bridge was the first time I saw Lloyd’s and I remember feeling instantly I had made the right choice and have loved my home in Bryson city every day since. Having just been through the flood in a severely affected part of the area I’m not sure what the Creator had in the plans for me next but the first location I called for lodging informed me they didn’t take locals, two rivers, which at any other time would be understandable . In the midst of a communal tragedy tho when people of the community have lost everything and who are in need of their neighbors I was disheartened to say the least. I’m so glad I decided to book with Lloyds because even though each day seems to be hanging in the balance right now I couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome. Did I mention I suffer from agoraphobia so the necessity to stay anywhere other than home is no small feat for me. In fact it’s near impossible. I can say with absolute certainty that in one short evening I was made to feel as secure as I would at home and a little less displaced, in a way that encompasses not only my sense of safety but of belonging as well. Which is something that’s priceless when you walk you are used to standing on your own. The rooms are clean, the hospitality is impeccable and the overall atmosphere is something that puts the local competitors at a great disadvantage. It won’t be my last visit and I will be anticipating my return with intentions of making the most of stay there where I was made to feel like family for the first time since the last time mine was with me. I know it seems silly but we never know who’s life that the smallest act of kindness can make a world of difference in. Thank you Wil for what you bring to the Creators magnificent plan .

Jeremy Lloyd·01 Jan 2025

5

Had a great experience at our recent stay at Lloyd's on the River Country Inn. Drove up from Florida and booked last minute on Expedia, got the last double queen river view room available, room 110. The staff was extremely kind and got us checked in when we arrived in the quiet hours of around 10 pm. They had a list of great places in the area that were good to eat, and I can say with confidence that Peter's Pancakes were fantastic and that breakfast did indeed slap. Our room was definitely older and a little worn, but you can tell that it has been well loved over the years. Was pleasantly surprised to find a microwave and mini fridge. The heat worked great, and we did not have any problems with any of the amenities. The porch and river view are one of the bigger highlights of the stay, and the inn is located pretty much the same distance between the main hub area towns of cherokee and bryson City. I think a small amount of TLC would take these rooms from a 9.8 to a true 10/10 but for the price, you can not beat the value. When we were out in town, we stopped at a chocolate shop and mentioned we were staying here and the cashier said "oh they're good people" just adding to the warm fuzzies I already felt about our stay. I hope that this inn is very successful and sticks around for many years to come, because I would love to come back one day.