The Colonnade

I went to a wedding rehearsal dinner at Colonnade. The venue was clean and well maintained. The décor inside was beautiful. The staff did a great job in the appetizer room and bar. Dinner was cooked well (tasty). Service in the dining area was attentive. There is parking around Colonnade (street). Overall, I enjoyed the wedding rehearsal at Colonnade.

A college reconnaissance trip to The University of Scranton brought my wife and daughter to this very elegant totally restored turn of the century mansion.
They report a very very nice suite. The pictures they sent me match the 360 degree panoramic photos you can see on their web site.
The service they reported was also wonderful.
Very nicely done gentlemen !
These are clearly the best rooms available in Scranton. Oddly I do not recall seeing the Colonnade mentioned in the University of Scrantons literature, they mention several other local and much larger establishments, that both had mixed reviews including 1 of them being haunted. My daughter being averse to a haunted hotel was very pleased with the Colonnade.
I strongly suspect that the university saves this place for visiting dignitaries and thus that’s why they keep its existence quiet.
And as a surprise the suite was very reasonably priced.
I booked the room for this trip and the owners have contracted with a 3^rd party to arrange the room bookings, so there might be a lag of a few hours between when you ask for a room and you here back with a confirmation, so don’t wait till the last minute.

Absolutely loved it. Great hosts, amazing rooms, and just an overall perfect experience. I have stayed at the Colonnade on two prior occasions, and this remains my only choice for staying in the area. I highly recommend this venue. Do yourself a favor and stay here.

I really enjoyed my stay at The Colonnade. The rooms were beautiful and clean. The staff was accommodating and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone passing through Scranton.

I just returned home after a one night stay in The Colonnade. I have to say I was extremely impressed with the property as well as the service. I arrived in the early afternoon, and was greeted by the house manager who showed me too my room. The room itself was absolutely gorgeous. Beautifully decorated with an honor bar. Let me tell you, that chilled bottle of wine was a welcome sight on a warm summer day. They owners Joshua and Paul could not have been kinder. They ensured that everything was attended to, including taking me to the bus station when i was running late and was worried about getting a cab. Breakfast fast modest but frankly I don’t book a property for the food. I book for the room and the service. Both were exemplary. I will definitely be back.

I recently finished my third stay at The Colonnade, and was thrilled and pleased by my wonderful accommodations! I have been consistently pleased beyond my expectations! Each time I was treated to fabulous food, delicious continental breakfasts, and sophisticated accomodations!
Proprietors Paul Blackledge and Joshua Mast, treat me like an old-​friend each time I come to stay at their five-​star property!
I highly recommend this to anyone desiring to stay one day or several days, in Scranton.

We travel a lot and this was our BEST Hotel/​BnB experience to date. This restored home is stunning, the furniture is comfortable and being upstairs from the Wedding Reception was delightful. The experience begins with free parking, seques to a suite that is more elegant and gracious than anticipated, embraces a comfortable night’s sleep, recharges with a divine continental breakfast and is centered on two campuses, the Library, many beautiful churches and superior restaurants, all within walking distance. We enjoyed Scranton and loved the Colonnade. The Host and his Staff, (especially the adorable LaLa), elevated our weekend.

Wonderful venue! I was here a month ago for a mini college reunion and the place was great. The staff was very attentive and the food was delicious (especially the desserts — amazing!). It’s really great to see a great venue like this in downtown Scranton.

I watched this building deteriorate for many years, fully expecting a wrecking ball to one day put it out of its misery. It saddens me to watch so many perfectly adaptable historic structures demolished to make way for soulless buildings lacking a true sense of place. To my surprise and delight, the property now known as The Colonnade never met that fate thanks to an extraordinary pair of visionaries.
Their renovation — truly an enormous undertaking — was extremely well done. There is wholly evident passion and skill in every preserved nook and cranny, and a cursory look at the building in its previous state would indicate that it was in need of serious tender loving care. The contribution that this revitalized property makes to not only the downtown area, but the region as a whole is invaluable.
My experience with The Colonnade is limited to Thanksgiving dinner. I’m frankly surprised I was able to convince my family to go out for a holiday, but given the circumstances it was the best option for us; The Colonnade had recently opened and it was a prime opportunity to check it out.
Dinner — served as a four course prix fixe with several options — was fantastic. I had become accustomed to annually avoiding a painfully traditional herbed stuffing (sorry, mom!), so the cornbread and bacon stuffing served here was a refreshingly salty-​sweet departure. Rounding out the mainstays of — among others — turkey, sweet potatoes and green beans were a delightful pumpkin bisque and a quartet of personal-​sized autumnal themed desserts.
The environment is one of understated class and sophistication, a delicate balance of the building’s heritage and modern flair. It is neither stuffy nor minimalist. Given the need, I would not hesitate to book an event here, as I feel this is one of, if not the finest small/​medium size venue in the area. I’d also certainly return for one of their open events, which are generally aligned with holidays. Although I cannot speak to the quality of the accommodations, I would venture to guess that they are just as stunning as the rest of the property (check out the photos here and on their website).

Over the past 3+ years, proprietors Joshua Mast and Paul Blackledge have lovingly restored this once-​decrepit mansion into a beautiful event space and small boutique hotel/​bed & breakfast. Located steps from the University of Scranton on the main drag of Mulberry Street, The Colonnade’s meeting/​reception rooms are beautiful as is the suite I stayed in for two nights.
The original structure was built in the 1870’s and it looks like much was done to preserve as much of the original woodwork, fireplaces and tile work as possible. High ceilings, curved walls, beautiful chandeliers… Joshua and Paul have returned the property to its former grandeur, yet have decorated the space with whimsy. In the Music Room, featuring an antique grand piano that came with the property, the blue walls are covered with lots of fun art work.
My suite featured a separate sitting room, beautifully tiled bathroom and a separate bedroom with a king-​sized bed with soft, luxurious bedding. Flat screen TV, free wifi and continental breakfast also come with the room.
Several family members in town have attended functions from private baby showers to special holiday brunches at the Colonnade and report that the food and festivities were wonderful.
There is parking in the back, and be forewarned — the property is off busy Mulberry Street — so for those not used to city noise should be prepared. It can be noisy in the early morning.
So, while I have family I can stay with next time I’m in town, I will probably opt for staying at the Colonnade again.