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Arbor Hill Inn is a special piece of American history. It has interesting, beautiful facts that paint a picture of our Northwest Indiana culture in the early 1900s. Below are some facts about Arbor Hill Inn and its first owners, Mary Clementine Baxley and William Adrian Jones.

Staying in Uncle Carl’s vintage suite is like visiting a different era. This room features breathtaking Victorian embellishments. In addition, the rich, pink floral accents and the cool teal color scheme stimulates a feeling of beauty and relaxation.

In search of home in Northwest Indiana? Come enjoy the rich elegance of the Victory Garden Suite of Arbor Hill Inn. This room accommodates up to 4 people and emits a sense of timeless sophistication.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sir Walter Scott followed his family’s tradition and went into law; his heart, however, was with history and literature. He became an instant bestseller with historical narrative poems like “The Lay of the Last Minstrel”...

The historic Greek Revival structure was built in 1910 by William A. Jones, formerly of Chicago, as his residence. The Inn boasts many excellent examples of turn-of-the-century design. W.A. Jones was an ardent sportsman and student of firearms, accumulating nearly 1000 pieces. Assessed to be one of the top 3 collections in the world, it is now displayed in the LaPorte County Museum through his donation.The WA Jones Retreat suite which was originally used to house a historic firearms collection with Teddy Roosevelt’s trophy room as his inspiration.