THE STALEY BUILDING
bUILT IN 1939 AND RECENTLY RESTORED OUR MAIN BUILDING EXUDES HISTORIC CHARM AND MODERN CONVENIENCE. OUR QUAINT RECEPTION AREA LEADS TO TWO FLOORS OF RENOVATED GUEST ROOMS. THE STALEY BUILDING IS HOME TO THE COMMODORE CAFE & OTTO'S TAVERN WHERE YOU WILL ENJOY DELICIOUS DINING & DRINKS ALONG WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. OUR QUAINT LOBBY IS AN EXCELLENT SPOT FOR RELAXING WITH A GOOD BOOK, AFTERNOON TEA, OR A FAMILY BOARD GAME. THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA IS ALSO A POPULAR GATHERING SPOT FOR GUESTS TO ENJOY THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF OUR BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN.
THE STAYLEY BUILDING HAS 22 GUEST ROOMS RANGING FROM DOUBLES TO KING SIZE WITH VIEWS OF THE COURTHOUSE AND OUR LOVELY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS.
Our beautifully renovated rooms at the Commodore will be your home-away-from-home. Historic details like hardwood floors, high ceilings, antique door hardware, and exposed brick walls were preserved to bring you back to a simpler era. Charming decor and comfortable furniture nurture your body to rest, as well as our quiet, laid-back atmosphere. All of this combines with our commitment to maintain the highest standards in hospitality. all rooms feature
1. COMMODORE’S QUARTER’S – KINGCOMMODORE’S QUARTERS -Perfect for anniversaries, honeymoons, or that romantic getaway. Perry himself would have found comfort in the large King bed, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and over-sized bathroom with large Jacuzzi® tub. With nautical accents. (Room 1 – King)
2.CAPTAIN LAWRENCE’S QUARTERS-KINGCAPTAIN LAWRENCE’S QUARTERS –Named for Perry’s friend and comrade, this stately corner room has a King bed and enjoys Main Street and sunset views. It’s exposed brick wall adds warmth and history, as does one of the original corner bathrooms. If you’re a “ghost-hunter”, some folks say they “hear things” or “feel a presence” in this room.
*Captain James Lawrence was the namesake of Perry’s original ship in the Battle of Lake Erie (September 10th, 1813). His dying words, “Don’t give up the ship!”, were sewn into a wool flag by local ladies a few months before the battle. Perry carried this flag with him when he & his men escaped the sinking ship during battle. Perry then fought on the USS Niagara to defeat the British.
*Amenities: * tub / shower * Satellite TV * Free in-room Wi-fi*charming sink preserved in the room * * coffee-maker * Gourmet House Coffee – African Smoke * hairdryer upon request * iron & ironing board upon request * oscillating fan * complimentary local paper upon request * vintage tile floor in bathroom * clock radio
3. SARAH’S SUITE-QUEEN
SARAH’S SUITE – Our “petite suite” offers a commanding view of quaint Main Street and the Courthouse thru it’s grand double windows. Sarah’s Suite includes a Queen bed and separate sitting room with a comfy sofa (pull-out bed), table and chairs. This suite is named for Perry’s mother, who was an Irish immigrant, and, oddly enough, the infamous William Wallace’s niece.
*Amenities: * shower stall * Satellite TV (in sitting room only) * Free in-room Wi-fi * clock radio * coffee-maker * Gourmet House Coffee – African Smoke * hairdryer upon request * iron & ironing board upon request * oscillating fan * complimentary local paper upon request * closet rack
4. HAZARD’S HAVEN – QUEEN
HAZARD’S HAVEN – Two of our most popular rooms. Cozy and charming, each room has a Queen bed, two chairs, and a small table. *Mercy Hazard was Perry’s paternal grandmother. Both Perry and one of his brothers carried this middle name, as well as his son, Oliver Jr. The Hazards had lived in New England since the mid-1600s.
5. ELIZABETH’S CHAMBER – CORNER QUEENOne of our most popular rooms, due to its view of Main Street and the Courthouse, plus its extra space. This corner room has a Queen bed, comfy highback chair, and original bathroom with vintage tile. *Commodore Perry married Elizabeth Champlin Mason on May 5, 1811. They met at a dance in 1807. Elizabeth had five children with Oliver, one of whom married Benjamin Franklin’s great-granddaughter.
*Amenities: * tub / shower * Satellite TV * Free in-room Wi-fi *charming sink preserved in the room * * coffee-maker * Gourmet House Coffee – African Smoke * hairdryer upon request * iron & ironing board upon request * oscillating fan * complimentary local paper upon request * vintage tile floor in bathroom * clock radio * potential connection to neighboring double room.
6 WILLIAM WALLACE ROOM – DOUBLE
WILLIAM WALLACE ROOM – This room has two full-sized beds and eastern-facing windows.
*Perry’s mother actually lived with William Wallace until the age of 15. The famous Scottish hero was her uncle, and took her in after her mother passed away.
This is one of our 4 double rooms.
*Amenities: * shower stall * Satellite TV * Free in-room Wi-fi * clock radio * coffee-maker * Gourmet House Coffee – African Smoke *hanging clothes rack or closet * hairdryer upon request * iron & ironing board upon request * fan * complimentary local paper upon request
NEWPORT SUITE – KING
7 NEWPORT SUITE – This comfortable King suite provides our most spacious accommodations. Includes King bed and separate sitting room with a comfy sofa (pull-out bed), table and chairs. *Named for Commodore Perry’s hometown, Newport, Rhode Island. The U.S. Naval College is in Newport. Newport is known as the “place to summer” for America’s wealthiest families at the turn of the 20th century. Many historic “summer cottages” i.e. mansions – are preserved and open for tours. The hotel owners lived near Newport, Rhode Island, before moving to Tennessee.
*Amenities: * tub / shower * Free in-room Wi-fi * Satellite TV *original closet *charming sink preserved in the room * hairdryer upon request * iron & ironing board upon request * oscillating fan * complimentary local paper upon request * vintage tile floor in bathroom
*Amenities: * shower stall * Satellite TV * Free in-room Wi-fi * clock radio * coffee-maker * Gourmet House Coffee – African Smoke *hanging clothes rack or closet * hairdryer upon request * iron & ironing board upon request * fan * complimentary local paper upon request
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NAUTILUS ROOM – FIRST FLOOR KINGNautilus Room – This deluxe King room is located on the first floor, therefore is handicapped accessible. The Nautilus has new wood floors, however, due to being an “add-on” room, it has no windows (which makes it great for “sleeping in late”!) * The USS Nautilus was the first vessel Commodore Perry commanded, in the First Barbary War, 1805.
*Amenities: * shower stall with handles * Satellite TV * Free in-room Wi-fi * clock radio * coffee-maker * Gourmet House Coffee – African Smoke *hanging clothes rack * hairdryer upon request * iron & ironing board upon request * fan *complimentary local paper upon request
