We stay at a lot of b and bs. Farnsworth was one of favorites in the area but they were booked so…read morewe tried another one. We would do it again for a getaway. Pros- very friendly management with amazing personalities. Sitting on porch enjoying the early morning was great. Peaceful because they don't have traffic from nonguess in morning or for dinner. So wake u and down time is just enjoying each other. Grab and go foods. I am use to having to get up for a big breakfast and then go. This place had cereal, snack, coffee, tea and bake goods. It was refreshing to sleep in, and better to grab some cereal for a night snack The bed was comfortable. The bath tub was relaxing and perfect amount of towels and soaps. Cons Bring your own pillow if you like soft ones. I love memory foam so this is more a nit pick. Electric ... this is an old home like the rest of Gettysburg. Bring long chargers, and an a power strip with USB charger holes. Suggestions... provide sugar free opitions for flavor creamer and dry cereals, and almond or rice milk.

We enjoyed our stay very much! Great location in town! We stayed in the Dreamers suite. We felt…read morelike we had privacy and we had a separate entrance. It was surprisingly quiet. The continental breakfast was open all day long. The owners were fantastic and accommodating. We enjoyed sitting on the porch! Staying there felt like a step back in time! We will come back and stay again!

If you like clean bathrooms, functioning HVAC, and nice quiet bedrooms, do not stay at this hotel…read more And when you report issues to management, they have only excuses or don't bother replying. We stayed here for two nights in December. At first glance everything seemed very nice in Room 205 but then, in looking at the bathroom, I realized there was lots of dust and hair behind the bathroom door (photo). I was going to ignore it, but then we couldn't get the HVAC to work, so I went down to the front desk. The desk manager showed us a second room (same problems), a third room (same problems with the addition of brown spots on the ceiling). We were given a fourth room - a suite - on the third floor. This room was not updated like the first few rooms but at least the HVAC was working, and at first glance everything seemed clean. At this point it was 10pm so we got ready for bed. I looked into the shower only to find a big gob of black hair in the drain (photo). I decided to leave it for the morning. We shuffled into bed (photo) and listened to the windows rattling in the windy night along with all the traffic of Main Street (surprisingly a lot). In the morning, I showed the front desk a photo of the shower situation and asked for housekeeping to take care of it. He said they don't have housekeeping on weekends. What?! I've never stayed at a major hotel chain without daily housekeeping. Also an AI search of the hotel on Facebook mentions "daily housekeeping." Each room contained a letter (photo) from Jefferey Shepherd, VP of Operations, urging patrons to text or call with any issues. I texted him for the first time during our stay (with no reply). We avoided the shower stall horror show and showered at a nearby relatives' place - super inconvenient. We also noticed a dirty chair in the living room - like someone peed on it (photo). That night we tried watching TV but couldn't get any of the three remotes to work (photo). At least we got a decent night's sleep the second night. Sunday morning we went to the front desk to check out, rang twice for the clerk (photo) but he never showed up, so I left the room keys on his chair and left. Skip the cold breakfast, which is all they offer, and walk up the block to One North (photo) for a hot meal and delicious gourmet coffee. I called Jeff Shepherd after returning home. We had a cordial conversation and he offered to refund our stay (over $300) which I gratefully and thankfully accepted. One week later, still no refund so I texted him, which he read and again didn't bother replying. Another week passed, I called him again and left a voicemail asking why he changed his mind about the refund. More time passed and I emailed the company that manages the James Buchanan - Capital Hotels. STILL no response, so I'm forced to include a mention of the awful customer service in addition to the dirty hotel. I don't mind old, historic places, but they shouldn't be this dirty, and the HVAC should be in good working condition. Do yourself a favor and stay at one of the other hotels down the street. I know we will.

Our stay at the James Buchanan Hotel exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, we…read morewere greeted warmly by the manager, who even offered to carry my suitcase upstairs and place it in our room. That level of genuine hospitality set the tone for the entire visit. The hotel offers free, private on-site parking, which was an added bonus. Our room was impeccably clean, beautifully appointed, and the crisp white linens made it feel fresh, comfortable, and inviting. Before dinner, we enjoyed happy hour in the hotel's stunning historic bar. The bartender made me one of the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had--perfectly crafted and absolutely delicious. We chose to dine at the hotel's restaurant after a local enthusiastically recommended it, mentioning that the chef had earned Michelin-star recognition and insisting we try the crab cakes. We ordered the crab appetizer and a locally sourced beef steak dinner, and every bite was outstanding. It was one of those meals you'll be talking about long after you've gone home. Dinner was served on the picturesque back patio beneath a vine-covered pergola, with live music creating the perfect romantic atmosphere. One thing that truly stood out was seeing the hotel owners working alongside their staff throughout the evening. Their pride in the property and commitment to exceptional service were evident in every detail. The James Buchanan Hotel offers the perfect combination of historic charm, impeccable hospitality, and unforgettable dining. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or simply an exceptional meal, I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We will absolutely be back.

Wow! We had a great time! Melanie set up our dinner at the Dobbin House and the battlefield tour…read more Both were amazing! The breakfasts were delicious! Also, thank you for allowing us to extend our stay, we were having too much fun! Thank you again! David and Laura Haynes Falcon, Colorado

This wasn't our favorite B&BW we've been at, I was not a fan of the codes on the door and then our…read morerooms just being open with keys inside. Also, it seemed a bit cheesy with the "scary" old looking pictures and dolls through out the room. We were hoping for something closer to actual decoration of the time not uncomfortable paintings and dolls. When leaving (we left early for a family emergency) I emailed (which is the fastest communication they said. Explaining we were leaving. No reply, sent another email, no reply. Then finally in the morning I wanted to confirm they got any of the emails, and finally one came back. Communication isn't the greatest. Also, the parking is horrible. If each room has a spot. There should be a sign that it is that's room parking spot. There is no signage and if you get there in the dark your screwed to even know it the right parking lot. I had high hopes for this B&B but it definitely fell short. If you're looking for a "spooky" place this may be it. It all seemed a bit fake to me. I did appreciate the 2 fake fireplaces we had in our room. It hit under 40 over our stay at night, these were great. If you have neck/back problem-bring your own pillows or whatever you need. The pillows reminded me of the deflating hospital pillows. Also, there's a shareable hot tub and we didn't know about it. Maybe because it was off season, things weren't running smoothly? Not sure.

Great bed and breakfast. Great family run business. You see how much the Hodges family cares about…read moretheir business and customers in the little details they put in the rooms and service at breakfast. You're given a menu every day with different options for breakfast. They have coffee, water, juice. It's a nice assortment spread for breakfast. You plan what time you're gonna have breakfast with them every morning and they have a table ready for you when you get there you're super friendly and for you with a bright smile. Cool separated suite with multiple rooms. Access to the main house by code when it's closed. The host always has fresh cookies in the main lobby, which is a sweet nice touch. The room is pretty nice. It's cool to be in historic room in downtown Gettysburg create walking location right by the center roundabout circle right in the heart of all the shops and restaurants and everything to do in downtown Gettysburg. It's it's not like a nice brand new hotel if that's what you're expecting but the amenities are very nice brand new clean bathroom all the furniture fits in with the time of the room. Pretty cool to be in historic style room when staying in such a historic town. Smoke and vape free property

B&B in the heart of downtown Gettysburg. We signed up for a late-night ghost tour, and even though…read morewe only live an hour away, we decided to make a trip of it. We made reservations at the Brafferton, and it was the best choice ever! We were greeted by the owner as we pulled up to check in. We were given a tour. We were shown where they put the free cookies for guests, and there is 24-hour coffee and tea available in the main room. After the tour, we relaxed in our time-appropriately decorated room. It was beautiful and very comfortable, with a separate sitting room and exclusive access to a deck. After a great night's sleep in our quiet and very comfortable room. We went down for breakfast at our chosen time. There were numerous options on the menu. All were freshly made to order and delicious! Do NOT pass up on the Brafferton Inn!

The first room we were given was not clean #206. Walked in and the beds were just slept in. The…read morefront desk clerk gave us another room 208 which upon visual inspection looked ok. The Wi-Fi in this part sucked. Very spotty, hardly connected, never more than 2 bars. Lots of food and other shops around, seems like a safe area. No loud people, fairly quiet place.

We stayed one night during July 4th week. There was construction supplies out front but no work…read morebeing done when there. Many of the screens were ripped on windows and the building sure needed an update big time. The room was small, very humid and damp even with the AC on. We had it run the whole time we were there to keep up with freshening the air. The beds were ok, but overall the room did not seem very clean and it worried me about how clean the sheets were. The frig worked well as did the sink and toilet. We did not use the shower. I had no interest in hanging out in this room except to sleep. Luckily we found a nearby brew pub with music outside which was a great way to spend the evening time. There was also a van with their back window broken out in the parking lot. Overall 2+. Get your act together!

This was such a wonderful experience, my wife and I were sad to leave! Every morning breakfast was…read moreserved at 9:00. The food is homemade and absolutely perfectly delicious! Michael, the owner, is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet, as is the staff on site. The room was perfect and so comfortable! This is walking distance to many of the shops and sites around town. We are already planning our next visit for next year! If you're planning a trip to Gettysburg, I highly recommend staying at the Gaslight Inn. I promise, you will not be disappointed!

Stayed at the Gaslight Inn two nights 6/2-4/2024, and really enjoyed it. I would definitely go back…read moreagain! I was flying solo, so I stayed in the smallest (cheapest) room - Violet Room - and it was nice if not huge. Bed, bath, etc., were really nice. Room does have TV and wi-fi, but I was "on vacation" and did not use them that much. Mornings I went down, grabbed coffee, and sat out on the 2nd floor balcony reading and enjoying the view of the yard. Weather was great this visit, and this was hard to beat! The public spaces in the inn were plentiful on both 1st and 2nd floors, and I felt very comfortable. Gaslight's location is in the heart of Gettysburg, and everything but the battlefield itself is an easy walk. That included places to eat and get ice cream. I preferred this to being farther out, driving around, finding parking, etc. Hosts - Mike and Jennifer - were great, friendly, answered all questions, and helped with anything I wanted. If you are looking for a 9-room B&B experience with other nice people, want to enjoy the heart of the town of Gettysburg, and do not need a mega-hotel, the Gaslight Inn should be high on your list.

Just inquired about nightly on 29 July 21 and informed they only rent weekly or longer.read more

This is a nice "hometown" family run place. Not too many bells and whistles but very reasonable…read moreprice, clean, safe, and friendly staff! I would stay again.

Location was great, Greg was friendly and welcoming. Loved the civil war touches, and reading…read morematerial available to guests. Our room was comfortable, great towels! They could offer small touches like cookies available in the afternoon and asking if guests would like a second helping at breakfast, and leaving coffee out for guests to help themselves. Finally they need to clean the deck on the second floor to make it more appealing for use. All and all it was a lovely, restful and enjoyable experience at this inn and I would love to visit again.

I traveled to Gettysburg over Memorial Day weekend and stayed at the Doubleday Inn. This AMAZING…read morebed and breakfast is located directly across from the national battlefield. The proprietors, Greg and Sue, provided a warm welcome and a tour of the property (we arrived before other guests had checked in.) The tour included the perhaps "haunted" Paul room and the remainder of the house that's completely decked out with Civil War memorabilia. Later, we discovered that much of the memorabilia exists because the Rosensteel family played a large role in the area's history! The entire property is a beautiful re-creation of the appropriate historical time, with beautiful wallpaper and antique furniture in every room, incredibly comfortable beds and bedding, and striking quilts. Cozy living, dining, and outdoor seating areas create a great environment where you can meet and chat with other guests, read any one of probably hundreds of available Civil War books, or observe the stunning scenery outside. Throughout our stay, our hosts were friendly and informative, with such amazing stories! Each day's breakfast was delicious (I'm talking to-die-for French toast and fresh strawberries!). I hope that as you read any of the negative reviews of this property (though there are few), you focus on the important criteria, not trivial concerns such as "the water for tea not being hot enough" (it was fine for me) or "Oh no! I can't have food in my room." (No, you're not children, but have you seen the mess some adults make with food? I have!) The Inn is a BEAUTIFUL, welcoming property in a peaceful and very humbling setting. You'll love it here! I did, and I'll definitely be back. Thank you, Greg and Sue, for a fabulous vacation experience!