Nestled near the National Baseball Hall of Fame, The Railroad Inn is a charming haven. Enjoy free continental breakfast and WiFi, unwind on the garden-filled terrace or grab a bite at the snack bar/deli. With helpful staff and concierge services available to assist with your needs.
Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
National Baseball Hall of Fame - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Leatherstocking Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Otsego Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Restaurants
Stewart's Shops - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min drive
New York Pizzeria - 4 min walk
Hawkeye Bar & Grill - 14 min walk
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
About this property
The Railroad Inn
At The Railroad Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of National Baseball Hall of Fame and Cooperstown Dreams Park. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast available daily. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Railroad Inn Cooperstown
Railroad Inn
Railroad Cooperstown
The Railroad Inn Hotel
The Railroad Inn Cooperstown
The Railroad Inn Hotel Cooperstown
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Railroad Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Railroad Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Railroad Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Railroad Inn and nearby?
The Railroad Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Railroad Inn like?
The Railroad Inn is a short 12-minute walk from National Baseball Hall of Fame and 11 minutes' walk from Doubleday Field. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
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Reviews
The Railroad Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast offered a variety of items, was available 24 hours, and had many healthy choices. (19 reviews)
Parking was convenient, easy, and plentiful with great accessibility. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2026
Very clean, everyone was very nice and I really had a great time
William
William, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 7, 2026
Good location, and helpful staff. Spacious rooms.
Chi
Chi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2026
Very nice stay!
Doug
Doug, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2026
Quiet, clean and close to the Main Street, including the Baseball Hall of Fame, and good restaurants. Wonderful staff! Staying here was a great idea.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2026
Very pleasant
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
Staff was friendly the design was cute rooms are immaculate location was great walking distance to many of the museums. I would definitely stay there again.
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2026
Everything was above and beyond
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2026
Staff was friendly and helpful
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2026
Yes very clean courteous staff nice various selection breakfast food n snacks
Eugene
Eugene, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2025
Great stay as always!!!!!
Ricardo
Ricardo, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
The place was great, kids loved they had their own loft.
Luigi
Luigi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2026
Room was nice
Norman
Norman, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
Parking and the location of the place are safe
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2025
If you want to Cooperstown, it's a great place to stay walking distance to the Hall of Fame
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Everything was great
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
The rooms are always spotless and smell nice. The staff is very friendly. And the location is fantastic. I would highly recommend this location.
Dana
Dana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
Had an amazing time in Cooperstown and the railroad Inn was a great place to stay.
Teresa
Teresa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
Friendly staff. Quick service. Clean room
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
Great job renovating an old train facility into a cool inn! Helen was warm and wonderful, the rooms were pleasant and fun. Steps away from downtown Cooperstown (a fun walk, we passed because of the cold)... will come back and stay again!
Edward J
Edward J, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Friendly staff, clean room
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2025
This boutique Inn was very nice and the staff pleasant and helpful.
Jim
Jim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
Staff was great and whole atmosphere was great!
paul
paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Very clean, staff was very helpful and kind. Our room didn’t have a blow dryer and the front desk woman was kind enough to get me a new one!
Nadya
Nadya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2025
Awesome Inn!
Highly recommend.
Very clean, easy check-in, room was so spacious with 2 full baths. Great for families.