<p>I actually stayed at the Oberlin Inn for moveout last week. I decided I didn’t want to drive after moving stuff all day - and it was only for one night. I have to say that I didn’t have high expectations after reading the comments here. However, other than being somewhat dated, the room served me just fine. In fact, the bed was very comfortable and it’s hard to beat the convenience of it.</p>
<p>I had perfectly okay stays at the Oberlin Inn too. The reason I only stayed there a couple times had nothing to do with the accomodations. It was because it was so much more expensive to stay there than the perfectly satisfactory alternative I found not so very far away in Elyria, and also it seemed to get booked up fast.</p>
<p>Oberlin Inn is booked up for orientation. Does anyone know when Parents weekend is?</p>
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<p>That’s one of the issues that I have with the Oberlin Inn. The accomodations are worth only half the price they charge. It’s crazy. I’d rather drive to someplace nicer and for less money too. I was in Oberlin over the weekend moving my D2 out of the dorm. I stayed in North Olmsted again, and ran into two other Oberlin parents at the Courtyard by Marriott. Not everyone thinks North Olmsted is too far from campus. :)</p>
<p>Agreed. You are paying significantly for location at the Oberlin Inn. Stayed there when making the initial college visit. Since then we’ve generally stayed in Elyria. Better accommodations for less money.</p>
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<p>Yup. Elyria is fine. I’ve only stayed at the Country Inn and Suites in Elyria, which was just fine, although my wife refuses to stay in Elyria again. But North Olmsted is my fav location because of all the shopping and restaurants within 1.5 miles. Oberlin Inn? Forget it. For an extra three dollars of gasoline you can get much cheaper, and much nicer, accomodations elsewhere.</p>
<p>FWIW, if anyone is still consulting this thread for advice on accommodations while visiting Oberlin, we had a horrible experience during our stay for 2015 Freshman Orientation at Red Roof Inn in Elyria. We have never been terribly picky about accommodations while traveling - budget-type hotels are usually fine with us, as long as the place is clean and quiet. However, there were so many things that were subpar/downright unacceptable about our stay at Red Roof that we complained to management and had one night’s stay refunded. Basically, there was a lack of housekeeping staff, and the desk staff could not respond to our basic needs for room cleanliness. Maybe others have had a better experience there, but as for us, even for just a place to sleep, we would never stay there again, ever.</p>
<p>somewhere else. We stay at the Days Inn in Amherst. It is spartan, but, clean. The breakfast is not worth eating, but, the price savings more than covers the cost of eating out.</p>
<p>Also, we always go to Joe’s Pit BBQ at 3909 Liberty Ave. in Vermilion, OH. They have the best ribs we have ever had. That is saying alot, since I have eaten alot of ribs all over the country. They are definately worth checking out.</p>
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<p>Okay. Ribs battle. It’s on. I say Barney’s in Chicagoland. Ordinary sauce, but the ribs are the finest meat I’ve ever tasted. The meat literally falls off the bone. And no fat. </p>
<p>My second choice: Texas Roadhouse. Better sauce than Barney’s, and the meat is the second best I’ve ever tasted, coast to coast. </p>
<p>Famous Dave’s comes in at third place. The BEST sauces by far, but the rib meat is sometimes a bit fatty compared to Barney’s and Texas Roadhouse. </p>
<p>I’ve tried ma and pa rib shacks and joints, from Maine to Minnesota to Memphis to Miami. Memphis dry rub ribs are particularly over-rated. That may sound blasphemous to some, but I’m sorry. Memphis has the blues but the ribs ain’t making it, IMHO. </p>
<p>Best combination: Buy Famous Dave’s BBQ Sauce and slather it all over a full rack from Barney’s. It’s heaven. It really is.</p>
<p>Well different strokes for different folks. We may have very different tastes in ribs. I abhor the ribs at Famous Dave’s. I think the meat is low quality and the sauce is too sweet. But, I can recommend another great rib place: The Salt Lick in Texas. [Salt</a> Lick Bar-B-Que Restaurant ? Austin, Round Rock, Hill Country, Texas](<a href=“Oops! - Salt Lick BBQ”>http://www.saltlickbbq.com/) Truly excellant barbeque and great atmosphere. </p>
<p>I hope you try Joe’s and let me know what you think. The ribs are the best. Other items on the menu are good, but, not great.</p>
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Interesting Inquisitive Mom, I was just in Austin last week, my first visit. Unfortunately, I was stuck in meetings with business colleagues, a bunch of boring non-adventurous people who insisted on eating hotel food. When I go back, I’ll check out Salt Lick Bar-B-Que. I will also check out Joe’s on my very next trip to Oberlin, which will probably be next month. Thanks for the recs.</p>
<p>I do agree with you about Famous Dave’s. I’m not a fan of their rib meat. It’s mediocre, but some of their sauces are wonderful. Not the sweet ones; I’m talking about the sauces that blister the inside of your mouth. I love the hot ones. :)</p>
<p>Seriously, though. Go to Barney’s in Chicagoland. It’s an institution. It’s been around forever. Hold a bone up and the meat will just fall off into your mouth. Oh. My. God. Succulent.</p>
<p>it is on my list.</p>
<p>We have stayed at the Country Inns and Suites in Elyria 3 times since orientation, and it’s been great, although not so many food options nearby. The rooms are clean, free internet, decent breakfast, and a quick drive to Oberlin. I’ve tried several times to stay at the Oberlin Inn, but it’s always booked. The desk clerk said that for many events, like graduation, rooms are not usually available–they reserve it for elderly alumni, which makes sense.</p>
<p>There is another option available for graduation/reunion weekend. If you want to stay right on campus, Oberlin does rent dorm rooms to alums and family members of grads at that time. Obviously, they cannot do that when classes are in session. You will receive information about this program some weeks before your son or daughter graduates.</p>