THE GROVE HOTEL | JOE. Hot+Cold Coffee. Unique accommodations in southwest Ontario

HOW TO FOLD A FITTED SHEET: insider tips from a boutique hotel

It’s been one of life’s challenges…laundering the dreaded fitted sheet.  If you are like most of us, you do the “roll” and when actutally needed you end up with a wrinkled mess.  Let me bring you this quick tip to turn your fitted sheet into a folded masterpiece.

Oh, how we’ve missed you MR. FISH FLY

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED… There are so many wonderful things about living on Lake Erie, but we all know that everything can’t be rainbows and unicorns all the time.  They’re coming (cue the scary music)…and if you are too, you are about to experience one of the marvels of Lake Erie… the MAYFLY, aka Ephemeroptera, …

JUST SUSHI-ROLL WITH IT.

HAPPY NATIONAL SUSHI DAY! Well, you know what they say, sh*t happens…and boy did it ever!  Anyone that knows me, knows that I can’t settle for the run-of-the-mill, everyday, so what do I recommend you do when that (you know what they call it) happens?  Quite simply, just sushi-roll with it! June 18th is NATIONAL …

Check out our GROUP BOOKING POLICY

Are you planning a group event?  Whether it’s a wedding, corporate getaway, or a girls weekend, we are here to help you organize a wonderful stay.  We know how stressful and difficult it can be to be the “one in charge”, so let us help you look like the ROCKSTAR you are.  If you have …

HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN KINGSVILLE RIGHT NOW

SPEND IT RELAXING (finally outside of the house) Kingsville is one of those places that, once you visit, you’ll ask yourself, “why have I never been here before?” (if you have, thank you so much for coming back!). This area is always the perfect stop for the food-lovin’, wine-sippin’, beer-drinkin’, bird-watchin’, outdoor traveler. Touting the …

We just called to say “HELLO”.

Hear from one of the cool kids from The Grove Hotel.  Jennifer says it all…we truly hope you are doing ok.  We miss you more than you know and can’t wait until we see you again.  #southshorestrong  xoxo

THE HOTEL FOR HEROES: Free Safe Stays for Essential Workers

KINGSVILLE, ON – The Grove Hotel is proud to be a pillar in the Town of Kingsville. Anyone who knows it’s owner, the Flynn Family, knows how much they love their family and friends and the town they live in. The Flynn’s first came to the community with the opening of Southgate Retirement Residence in …

10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT HOME

Desperate times, call for desperate measures.  Originally our post focused on what to do and where in Essex County for St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17th.  Under the current circumstances, and with health officials suggesting that we all consider staying at home, we’ve found some fun ways to celebrate this annual Irish holiday from …

Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We have seen the growing concern surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We wanted to reach out to you personally to let you know what is happening locally and to assist you in making the best personal decision as far as your future travel plans. We will all face some impact from the virus, and being a …

KISS ME I’M IRISH!

St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, March 17th. With the last name of Flynn, I would be remiss not to pull out my “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” tee, grab a good ‘ole Stout, and to dive into some research on this long-standing, always fun, sea of green, everyone’s Irish, beer-drinking day. Ok, first things, first, let’s …