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3 out of 5
The Briars Bed & Breakfast
130B John R Junkin Drive, Natchez, MS

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 69 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away from Briars
No WIFI, as was advertised No running heat in several rooms Rooms were filthy No one on the site to call for help etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome bed and breakfast
Awesome place....excellent accomadations...excellent service and breakfast

2/10 Terrible

40 yr hotel vet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is an absolute dump
Keys are left in a mailbox for check-in purposes and the availability of staff is nonexistent. You have to text message to communicate with owners. God forbid you do not travel with a cell phone with text capability. Directions to get to the room from parking area are actually backwards.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and relaxing
Our stay was an opportunity to relax without the pressure of being over programmed. The Briars was excellent to help ensure the opportunity was maximized.

8/10 Good

Byron & Karen, Albany,LA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying in a part of history
Room was ok not great, No one was at office on a Saturday afternoon

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Dissapointing
I thought I would be staying at the home shown on the website not a building in the back part of the lot. The owners were no where around to greet you when you arrived. I have stayed at many bed and breakfasts and this was not what I thought I had paid for.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true "get-away"
This place was fabulous for my husband and I. I wanted to get my husband away just the two of us and I nailed it. We were the only guests at the time so the entire plantation was ours. The staff (Glenda, Debbie, and Ivy-Ray) was awesome. They took care of everything we needed, they were so personal and accommodating it really made us feel comfortable. The grounds are beautiful and so are the views. Right by everything but away from town enough to feel separated from normal hustle and bustle. You have to go through the Vue Hotel parking lot behind the Super 8 to get there so it can be confusing when using GPS. So worth it though. Food was delicious, bed was so comfy and pool was awesome. Can't wait to go back.

8/10 Good

Janet, Terrell TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleasantly surprised
Enjoyed the quiet stay in a historical home.. beautiful views of the Mississippi River

2/10 Terrible

sheri, Baldwin city

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor communication from the Briar B&B owner
The grounds are lovely on the property, however, the multiple issues/concerns of this B & b by far outweigh the few positives. There was no working outside lighting, uneven walkways going to the pool and other areas. An enclosed, screened in pool area had dead bugs, leaves and dirt. There was a huge dead worm at the bottom of the pool. We brought this issue to the attention of the manager/property. The entire pool area was unkept with dead bugs in the pool. The owner claimed the pool had been cleaned. We tried multiple times to get internet connection to no avail. The last morning the cable TV was unavailable. Wasps nests and buzzing wasps above our entry door. Stepping outside our room we could detect an odor of sewage. There were issues with insects inside the room;, cockroaches were visible on the wall and tiny spiders in the corners of the room. No outside lights were working from the office to our room...and walking on uneven surfaces at night was dangerous. We were totally disillusioned by the website photos. The only positive experience was the head cook/housekeeper, Glenda. She clearly was over tasked with responsibilities. Although, we made several attempts to meet with the property owner, Kristy, she declined. We are aware that the bed & breakfast is on the real estate market...but the customer service is lacking at this b and bThe surroundings and buildings are in serious need of Maintenance. The room charge $$ that one pays for a room does not match the value.
wasps & paper nests above our door.
worm at bottom of pool.
dirt, leaves and bugs at pool

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Natchez Gem
A wonderful place to spend time on the Mississippi River. Beautiful grounds and the staff was more than helpful, they were welcoming and made us feel right at home. The breakfast was delicious and we even go a tour of the historic main house. A gem in Natchez.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene', St Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Natchez Spring Pilgrimage
The whole experience was wonderful. The view of the river and gardens from our room and deck were so peaceful and beautiful. Our room was spacious and very comfortable, we were in Guest House #15. Morning breakfast was almost more food than I could eat. They even made me like grits because she used heavy whipping cream. Most people stayed one or two nights.............we were a rarity staying for 5 nights. The staff at breakfast remembered our likes everyday and attended our requests for the room promptly. They were so sweet and caring.

10/10 Excellent

ken, perkinston ms

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we enjoyed the stay. very nice bed and breakfast.

6/10 Okay

David W, Federalsburg, Md.

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Not really any amenities.
We were told we had free wifi but were never able to use it. Owners said we should be able to get it but did nothing to correct the problem. I asked for a couple extra wash cloths for the room and never did get them. Light was out over the entrance door to our room and entry was pitch black.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Rayville, La

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor choice of room, not what I expected,
I should have reserved a different room. My fault. I wanted a luxurious room. This room was clean but very plain. The grounds were beautiful. Next time I will choose a different room.

8/10 Good

Mark, Paducah, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B with fantastic view.
Cozy and quiet. Only one other couple there during my stay. Great service at breakfast!

6/10 Okay

Garden Goddess, California

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Formerly regal grounds
Key to room found on office door as there was no staff present that we could find. The Varina Howell Suite is completely charming, with small notes of shabbiness. Breakfast is more than generous, served one way, by friendly helpful staff. View of the Mississippi river quite beautiful and the grounds show evidence of a once lovely landscape. A little tucked away for finding the first time, but the location is a welcome respite once discovered. We found the ice machine by persistent exploring, in the kitchen.

8/10 Good

Rene', Northeast La.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Romantic place
I enjoyed our stay very much. You can tell the property is a bit overwhelming for the owners in the upkeep department of limbs, shrubs, bushes & outdoor gazebos. Overall it is a lovely place and is in the perfect location. Close to everything but yet secluded and private with great views of the river. I want to go back in the Spring or Fall for the great views. The staff are very very friendly and the breakfast is the best I've ever had.

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
B&B in Natchez
The hotel was difficult to find as it is tucked away from the road, however, it was picturesque with a southern charm and had a beautiful view of the Mississippi River and the Natchez Bridge.

8/10 Good

shirley, Bournemouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Totally unique property with amazing views
This is a really unique property. A cross between a guest house and a hotel. Our suite was superb with the most amazing view of the Mississippi and the staff were very friendly. Main criticism is that it's a bit rough around the edges: the blinds in our room were in need of repair and there was no plug in the bath, not easy to find anyone if you need something, also no service on the second day so we had to clean our own glasses and cups and make our own bed. It's quite off the beaten track so you need a car to do anything and to go out to eat. Having said all that we would definitely stay there again if we returned to the area.

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Cape Coral FL.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Natchez low spot
If the term B&B conjures up a thought of quaint houses with affable hosts then The Briars will come as a disappointment. The group of building comprising The Briars is way up on top of a hill with glimpses of the Mississippi through the overgrown grounds. Our room was in a multi-unit "cabin" looking more like a trailer park home. Inside the room was adequately furnished with king bed, two armchairs, chest, and TV. The wifi was erratic and sometimes non existent. We never saw the host as our key was left in an envelope taped to the office door. The lady who served the breakfast was very pleasant but the breakfast itself was awful. It was so bad we decided on our second morning to go a restaurant in the town. Iniquitous considering the price we paid. The grounds could be very pleasant but, as mentioned above, were very overgrown and in much need of TLC. At an outrageous average price of close to $200 per night this was the worse value hotel I have experienced.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Karen /Kathy get away
April 22,2015 Lovely grounds and room was very comfortable . Our Key was taped to office door altho we were early to check in . Their wonderful employee Glenda took time to show us around the historic buildings and explained the history to us .. She went above and beyond her duties which was cooking /serving breakfast and housekeeping since no one else was there . Glenda gets 5 ***** in my book .. Thank you Glenda .

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hype, no delivery.
If only the Briars looked as good in person as it did in the pictures on the internet. The building is on the verge of going into total disrepair. The air was musty and the room (4) even more so. The windows could not be opened for lack of screening, so we had to live with the malfunctioning air conditioner. It would run constantly but pump only air into the room, not cooled air, just air. We never had any kind of housekeeping during our three day stay, so the towels had to last for the length of time, since we never again saw another soul on the property. The grounds are in need of attention and the entire place has a rundown appearance. Too bad, such potential as a historic location.

4/10 Poor

Denis, Miami Beach and Brasil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine location overlooking Mississippi River
Beautiful `Jefferson Davis` room with great views on 3 sides. Servi ce and customer care extremely poor . Main examples were 1) Nobody on premises to welcome us at +/- 3.40pm and key taped to office door with NO INFO in room. 2) Disappointing unimaginative breakfasts ( compared to the dozens of B&B visited especially at over $200 per night) 3) Astonished that room was not serviced.after first night and again nobody on premises to fix this ( no fresh towels/ bed unmade//rubbish not removed/no cleaning). Frankly the worst value I have had anywhere on the planet .......impression was `grab the money and do the minimum for it`

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Needs some TLC
Overnight stay,great view,rooms need some spiffing up.

2/10 Terrible

Eby, Chicago, IL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Deodorizer Hell.
We had difficulty finding the hotel because the entrance is between two hotels. Even though we arrived at 4:30 p.m. and were told that registration would be there until 5, no one was there to greet us. Our key was taped to the registration door and there was no information about using wi-fi, where to dine, or what to do. It turned out that we were the only guests on the property which was very isolating. The room smelled terrible. It was doused with deodorizer and the windows would not open so we could air out the room. The deodorizer permeated the sheets and pillows, so it was an unpleasant sleep. The carpeting wasn't vacuumed since we found a penny, leaves and a huge bug. We wanted to sit on the deck to avoid the smell of the room, but the outside chairs weren't clean, the deck not swept and the ashtray was full of cigarette butts. Breakfast did not offer a choice and was very heavy, unlike the continental breakfast advertized. No juice or water was offered, which was just as well, because the water glass was dirty. We did not find directions on how to log onto wi-fi until the morning, at which point, it was too late. No one was available for check-out so we left the key with the breakfast cook. This was an unpleasant experience and now wish we had booked one of the local hotels instead or checked into some of the B&Bs in Louisiana instead.

10/10 Excellent

AMY, Bunkie, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic getaway
Romantic Valintines weekend get away. The grounds were absolutely beautiful even though we went in the winter time. It is on the top of the bluff overlooking the river. The grounds were much larger than I thought they would be. Our room and bathroom were large and the beds very comfortable. Very relaxing and quite. We will definitely be returning!!

6/10 Okay

Jason, Gulfport, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent B&B
Nice, quiet place with a good view of the MS River. It's not in the middle of town like most of the B&B's in Natchez, which is good or bad depending on your preference. It's only just a few minutes drive from most of the attractions and restaurants. We stayed in one of the suites, which had a good size room and a small balcony.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fun Stay
We enjoyed our stay at the Briars

4/10 Poor

turquoisemoon, Baton Rouge

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last-minute compromises
I booked Room #14 but they put us in #15. Also, Expedia charged us $50 more than the BnB's actual rate. We were the only guests, so it was nice and quiet. The room smelled heavily of cleaning products, there was a stained towel, and the room was decorated rather dull. Also, bugs can get in easily, it's in the woods. When I asked for another biscuit at breakfast, I was told they bake only one per guest. The view is pretty; there's a covered walkway that leads to a lookout over the bridges. Basically, it's dingy and lightly staffed. If the view's what you're after, book at a suites hotel that's right up the same road from this place.

10/10 Excellent

Cassy & Jonny, Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice
We stayed in the Carriage House and it was lovely. The staff there, Jeanette and Glenda are awesome and made our stay so enjoyable. Breakfast and coffee was yummy. Just a note, the rooms do not have Wi-Fi.

10/10 Excellent

Bridget, Tyler, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Getaway
This B&B may be hidden and hard to spot but it is well worth it. The directions they give on their website are the best to follow, simple but accurate. The location of the property is perfect. It isnt in downtown Natchez but it is very close. It is perched on the bluffs of the Mississippi River and there are beautiful trees and gardens surrounding. The only people that will be near the property will be staff and other guests, so no random lost tourists will find you.The staff has southern hospitality down pat. Once we arrived the staff was waiting at us at the door ready to help us get settled in and give us suggestions of places to go and see. We stayed in the Jeff Davison suite and it was stunning. We had a beautiful view of the Mississippi and a glamorous room that made us feel as if we were in another time, with modern conveniences like a tv and coffee maker. Breakfast was delicious, a hearty southern breakfast with handmade biscuts. The kitchen staff was also amazing, they were bright and cheery with a readiness to make sure you would enjoy your stay. Everyone we encountered was friendly and I can't think of a single negative thing about this place. We will hopefully make it back someday because this was such a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Tina Mancuso, Baton Rouge la

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The briars was a wonderful surprise. Sort of hidden and off the beaten path. The staff was the most friendly and accommodating group ever. The breakfast was also a stand out! I would go back again!

8/10 Good

Jan, Los Osos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible view and beauty
Don't use your GPS to help you find this location - make sure to call for directions! (That was a little frustrating but once we were there - it was worth it). Service was wonderful and breakfast delicious - the BEST grits I've ever had!!! The bed is old (what do you want for an old place?) but it was squeaky (perhaps it's old charm?) and somewhat uncomfortable.

10/10 Excellent

James & Irene, Longville, La.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to all must-see sights
Great view of the Mississippi River and nice grounds to walk and see. Room was very clean and nice. Breakfast was very good.

4/10 Poor

Ruth, Boston

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never Again!
Firstly, the home that is shown in advertisements is NOT even part of The Briars B & B - it is a private home. Our room, Guest House #15, smelled as if it had not been aired out for the past year. It was incredibly musty! The area surrounding the entrance to our room included a discarded plastic bag and weeds galore! The bathroom had splatters/stains on the back of the door. The entire room had an "unclean" feeling. On a positive side, the kitchen staff was wonderful - friendly and warm, and the breakfasts generous and tasty. However, we would never opt to stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

J. Holt, Jackson,MS.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful view of river
We were very pleased with the Briars. The staff was most helpful, and our room was very comfortable. We stayed in the Varina Howell room(Jefferson Davis and Varina were married at Briars)and had a small porch to watch the barges and river traffic. The breakfast was beautifully appointed and delicious. The only minus was the grounds could use a little upkeep in places, but they are extensive, and some spaces were just beautiful with azaleas blooming.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Needs some TLC
Location is wonderful once you fine it. Best views of the Mississippi. Staff are wonderful! Property needs maintenance, and also needs soundproofing between the rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of river and close to dining room.
Staff very accommodating as we arrived late. The room was very peaceful and quiet. Facilities were clean and the view of the Mississippi River was great. Breakfast was also very good.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B, Madison, MS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breathtaking!!!
The entire property is absolutely gorgeous!! I can only imagine how beautiful it will be in the fullness of spring!!! The view from the bluff is simply breathtaking. The staff was very friendly (and forgiving when we were a little late leaving due to my husband falling ill). I can hardly wait to go back later in the year!!! But we're going to stay TWO nights next time!!

10/10 Excellent

Trace travelers, Sevierville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful visit
We wished we could have stayed longer! The view of the Mississippi from our room on the bluff was spectacular, the graciously served full Southern breakfast delicious, and the room large and inviting. A word of caution: Do not follow your GPS - it takes you where you do not want to go. Be sure to get correct directions from the B&B office!

10/10 Excellent

Shapley Hunter, Thebes, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay in Natchez!
The Briars is an excellent bed & breakfast, located on the River with a great view of the river. We stayed in the Jefferson Davis room, with a view of the river, and a small private balcony that offers a view of the river and the grounds. We would have spent more time there had the weather been warmer, but it was February, and an unusually cold one at that. The Briars is not hard to find, but the road is accessed through the parking lot of The Vue Hotel. It is across the main highway to Louisiana from the Natchez Visitor's Center. That makes for a convenient location to the Historic District, though it is a bit farther than we like to walk, especially in cold weather. I would put it at about mile to the district, without a good walking path or sidewalk.

10/10 Excellent

WR, C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Hard to find. Need better signs

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi, Biloxi, Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome views, beautiful property
The staff at The Briars was wonderful. Very professional and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful experience
Beautiful setting, great staff. We'd recommend it to anyone .

8/10 Good

Rob, norhtwest Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
a great getaway
As it turned out, we were the only guests staying at The Briars on the Monday-Tuesday stay; which somewhat reduced the level of service available; however, the staff were very hospitable. We stayed in the Jefferson Davis suite which was wonderful. The Briars, as a whole, could use some updating and quite a bit of exterior repairs, but it sits on a wonderful area of the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Our suite included a porch which partially overlooked the river and was a relaxing area for reading or just sitting and watching the boats and barges go by. The bed was probably the best we have ever slept on in a hotel, and the breakfast was simply incredible unless you don't like a big southern breakfast that includes eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and cheese grits. It is a bit difficult to find [you have to drive through the parking lot of the Vue hotel to get to the entry for The Briars] but once there you feel as if nothing else is going on around you; plus it is very close to most of the best that Natchez has to offer. All in all, it could have been better, but I would still highly recommend The Briars if you are visiting Natchez. As to restaurants, we would highly recommend the Magnolia Grill as well as Roux 61. Magnolia Grill, in particular, sits next to the river whereas Roux 61 is back on Hwy 61; but the food at both was quite good. Roux 61 has a more varied menu and the food was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Briars & Breakfast Inn
It was hard to find, but once you find it. it is alright , Love our stay. Great breakfast. We was here for the balloon race. The balloons came right over our Inn. Nice place to stay. The staff was very nice. We would visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Brody & Kaci Guidry, Eunice, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and Quiet
We went for our Anniversary and LOVED our stay!!! The room was very clean and comfortable! The Varina Howell Suite is very nice, quiet, and private! It’s a beautiful place to see. Breakfast was amazing. We couldn’t have asked for better staff! They were always so friendly and helpful. We will defiantly be back!!!