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Thornwald Mansion

4.0 star property
Mediterranean bed & breakfast in Carlisle with free breakfast

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Property entrance
Exterior
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Thornwald Mansion offers an upscale B&B experience in the business district. Start your day with a full breakfast, then relax on the sun-drenched terrace or explore the flower-filled garden. Free WiFi and cozy fireplace settings create perfect spaces to unwind after a busy day.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is ฿10,320
฿11,455 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sadler's Hidden) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleopatra) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleopatra)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Rkia) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Rkia)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Michael Angelo) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Renaissance) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Renaissance)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
850 Bicentenial Drive, Carlisle, PA, 17103

What's nearby

  • Penn State Dickinson Law - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dickinson College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carlisle Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Carlisle Barracks - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 29 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Thornwald Mansion

Upscale bed & breakfast in the business district
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Thornwald Mansion. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • 3 meeting rooms, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 centre

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1909
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Thornwald Mansion B&B Carlisle
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Thornwald Mansion
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Thornwald Mansion Bed & breakfast
Thornwald Mansion Bed & breakfast Carlisle

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornwald Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thornwald Mansion?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thornwald Mansion on 11 Nov 2025 start from ฿10,319.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Thornwald Mansion?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thornwald Mansion located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Penn State Dickinson Law, Molly Pitcher Statue and Dickinson College. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts and Carlisle Theatre are also within 1 mile (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

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our 3rd visit. Rkia and Tom are excellent host. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful mansion with an interesting history. The hostess did everything to make sure our stay was absolutely delightful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rkia and Tom were delightful hosts. The property was breathtaking. We will definitely book a return stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such fantastic hosts. Very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Souad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Adetokunbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, unlike any hotel I’ve ever stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Mountain Brook, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed. Clean room. Lovely ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with welcoming staff. Great breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay in Carlisle

Very comfortable and large room (Michaelangelo). A/C much appreciated in warm, humid weather. Beautifully restored mansion in quiet, park setting. Furnished with antiques. Modern bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Delightful owners. Close to Carlisle. Would stay here again if I return to Carlisle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018