The Oliver House 26 Sowles Avenue, Bisbee, AZ 85603

"After a mixup about our reservation at another hotel Amy and Ken bent over backwards to ensure we had 2 rooms in their delightful hotel. We have been in Bisbee many times and stayed at many places but the charm, quirkiness and positive energy of Oliver House will have us coming back. LIVED the lopsided pictures and picture frames on the walls."

"We really wanted to like the Oliver House but our stay suffered from so many issues. The good parts were the hospitality, the location, the history, and the shared kitchen space with tea, coffee, and continental breakfast options. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy the room at all. We knew as a historical property, it was going to be rustic but the renovations are so poorly done and the bathroom is still in such rough condition that instead of being charmingly rustic, it was more Motel 6 vibes - decaying and poorly repaired. The private bathroom, which we paid extra for, was comically small with no shelving and a door that didn’t close properly. There was little hot water so only one person got a hot shower. All these issues we can brush off as cosmetic or small inconveniences; the main issue was that the room was unbearably hot and there was no thermostat to control the temperature. It was probably 85+ degrees and impossible to sleep, even with the window open and the fan on. Also there is a transom window above the door which lets all the hallway light in, so that also made it impossible to sleep as the room was never dark. It was also fairly noisy due to the gaps between the doors and thin walls; definitely would be an issue if the hotel was at full occupancy. The room was generally pretty tidy but there were some dust bunnies around the room and an orange juice container under the bed indicating it had not been cleaned. There is also not a lot of furniture in the room, so you’ll be living off the floor. The location is great as it’s walkable to the brewery gulch and Main Street but it’s far enough from the main road as to not have a lot of traffic noise. The only issue with the location is that there is no parking close by and if you have a large car, have mobility limitations, or lots of bags, getting in and out will be tough. At the end of the day, it’s charming on paper but fails as a hotel, defined as a place to get rest, be comfortable, and sleep."

"It's under new ownership and I can really appreciate all of the renovations there done around the house. I just wish they would remember to keep the yard clean and not just inside the house. I found 8 screws and a nail out on the fake grass. I ended up having to take the entire yard just to make sure it was safe. There are also some pretty hazardous weeds outside. I'm not the only one in my party that got covered in sharp clingy seedpods. Great place to stay, I just hope the new owners see this."

"The Oliver House was a great home away from home for us as we traveled into Bisbee for one night of work! They housed our entire crew, were friendly and accommodating! Great location to walk to restaurants and had everything you needed for a no frills visit! I stayed in room 6 and it had a nice private bathroom and shower! Bonus was the tea/coffee station along with items for breakfast!"

"I had a great experience at The Oliver House! It was a beautiful property, amazing customer service! The owners and host were so accommodating and incredibly nice! I loved hearing the history of the building and the community atmosphere was unmatched! My first trip to Bisbee was a great one thanks to The Oliver House! Defiantly a must see! Thank you guys, see you next time!"