Bed & Breakfast Expert

Kevin Marshall, nationally known as “Mr. B & B”, is the owner and operator of the Dutch Iris Inn in Granby, Connecticut. A Certified Public Accountant who sold his practice to open the 1812 built New England bed and breakfast, Kevin renovated and expanded the Dutch Iris Inn – transforming it into one of the region’s most popular B & B destinations.

As a central Connecticut business leader, Kevin has also become an advocate for travel and tourism throughout New England and specifically the Farmington Valley region, which includes many historic sites. Kevin has a position on the board of the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, a Colonial-era museum and is an active leader with the MetroHartford Alliance.

Listed on the National Register as a “Historic Place”, the Dutch Iris Inn has blossomed into a cozy, warm, yet very affordable destination for many leisure and business travelers under Kevin Marshall’s development. In 2004, Arrington’s Bed and Breakfast Journal named the Dutch Iris Inn one of the best B&B/Inns in the United States for customer service and in 2003, Arrington’s again presented Kevin with one of the best B&B/Inn Awards for his attractive getaway packages. In fact, Kevin’s “Tax Preparation” weekend stay package was featured in many news outlets, such as The New York Times, CNN and Washington Post, in April 2003.

Kevin is a member of the Professional Innkeepers Association, New England Innkeepers Association, Granby, CT Historical Society, Farmington Valley Visitors Association, Granby Chamber of Commerce and the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Bob Jones University and is married for 7 years to his wife and business partner, Belma.