Eightbore and others traveling I-81 north from the south, or I-80 and I-81 from the west - you can use Mapquest and get off I-81 at Wilkes Barre. However that route will take you through many smaller towns, more secondary road traffic, and multiple route numbers - 309, 29, 6, etc. Taking 81 all the way to the Montrose exit as shown on Ernie's map will be a bit longer mileage wise, but will be easier at the end of a long drive up.
I'm not familar with most of the hotels and B&B's on Ernie's list. The ones in or near Montrose will be the closest. If you are willing to drive about 40 minutes you won't go wrong staying at the Shadowbrook Resort in Tunkhannock. It has a Perkins Rest. as part of the complex, also a nice golf course. Phone number is on the HH list. However it may be tough to get a room right now because of the golf course biz. Silvers
