Best Place to Stay in New Harmony, Indiana: The New Harmony Inn

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Does watching the sun rise from your private balcony overlooking a calming lake with a cup of coffee in hand sound like the perfect way to start your morning? If so, you’re going to want to keep reading. The New Harmony Inn offered up exactly that and more. It was the perfect place to call home for the weekend during our stay in New Harmony, Indiana. This beautiful, historic hotel was close to everything in town and yet isolated just enough to be so peaceful.

Disclosure: We were invited to visit New Harmony and given a complimentary stay at the New Harmony Inn. I am so glad to have been given the opportunity to stay at such a beautiful hotel in this magnificent city.

New Harmony Inn Location

The New Harmony Inn could not have been located in a more perfect spot in town. We brought our car with us, but opted to walk almost everywhere we went because it was such a beautiful weekend and we just couldn’t resist spending as much time as possible outdoors. Many locals and visitors alike ride golf carts throughout New Harmony to get around. The New Harmony Inn rents out golf carts by the hour or the day, as well as a few other places around town.

There really isn’t anywhere that is too far of a walk from the New Harmony Inn. We walked to the shops and restaurants on Main Street and Church Street. We walked to the Antheneum for a historic tour. We even took the trek across town to the Working Men’s Institute, which is one part museum, one part library. If you want to learn more about any of these places, I cover all of these stops in full detail in my post The Best things to do in New Harmony, Indiana.

The Rooms at new Harmony Inn

We stayed in a top-floor room with a lake view in the Rosebank building. Here we had quick and easy parking lot access, a balcony with a view, and vaulted ceilings. Overall the room was very spacious, had a great aesthetic, and was filled with bright, but indirect sunlight for most of the day.

The Bed

You know those beds that hit the right combination of firm and comfortable? This is it. I love a firm bed and slept super comfortably on this one. The sheets were extra soft, I added the cozy knit blanket from the closet to the top of my side as well.

One thing to note, the bed in our room sat super high off the ground. Jason loves a tall bed (because he’s so tall…) and he thought the bed was the perfect height. I typically prefer to sleep low to the ground, but once I was all snuggled up in the covers, I didn’t really notice the height.

The Closet

If you’re not an “unpacker” when you get into hotel rooms, you might want to skip right over this section. The closet in our room was incredible. Tons of space to hang clothes, a built-in set of drawers and shelves, a full-sized ironing board available. I wish we would have stayed longer so that I could have taken full advantage of the space they gave us here.

The Balcony

Our room came with a view that I just cannot stop thinking about. Before we checked into the hotel, we spent some time exploring New Harmony. We stumbled across Swan Lake while wandering, and I turned around to see a series of balconies overlooking the lake. At that point I said, “that’s our hotel! I hope we get one of those rooms!” And sure enough, when we got all checked in, my dreams had come true.

Our balcony was incredibly private. From what I could tell, the others were too. A small brick wall separated our balcony from the one immediately next to us, which not only created privacy but an illusion that there wasn’t anyone else around but us. Aside from being snuggled up in the comfy bed, this was my favorite spot in the hotel.

Additional Room Amenities

In addition to everything above, our room at the New Harmony Inn also came with a TV, a refrigerator, and a coffee pot. There was no microwave in your room, but one was available in the lobby.

I loved that there was a second counter and mirror area, separate from the bathroom. It was the perfect place for getting ready, with lots of natural lighting in addition to lights above the mirror. It also was very close to the coffee pot which is always a plus for me!

The hotel property also features a pool, fitness center, and sauna, but all were unfortunately closed during our visit due to COVID-19 restrictions.

We were appreciative of these restrictions and felt very safe while we stayed at New Harmony Inn because of the steps they were taking to keep guests safe. For more up-to-date information on their protocols, please visit their website.

The Grounds at New Harmony Inn

The New Harmony Inn is more than just a hotel in the heart of New Harmony, Indiana. It’s also a convention center, wedding venue, restaurant, and so much more.

The hotel sits directly adjacent to a beautiful park which includes Swan Lake. There were two swans swimming on the lake during our visit. The lake also has a small waterfall, and hiking paths that surround it. New Harmony is a peaceful city, but these paths are by far the most peaceful spot. We woke up early for a sunrise stroll of the park grounds and felt so refreshed afterwards.

Final thoughts about New Harmony Inn

This beautiful hotel in the heart of New Harmony was the perfect place to call home for the weekend. It was conveniently located near just about everything you’d want to visit, the rooms are comfortable, and the staff is so welcoming. Going back to our hotel felt like a retreat from our typical chaotic travel style. Once we were back at the hotel, we were able to relax on the balcony and enjoy the beautiful views and sounds of nature. I couldn’t imagine a better place to stay in New Harmony than at the New Harmony Inn.