I stayed at this B and B during my stay in Washington D.C in June of 2019. The house has 4 rooms, each with its own private (full) bath. All rooms were booked as we were there for a conference.
There are no elevators, so if you can't handle stairs, this is not the place for you. The third floor room is quite large and has a connecting kitchenette. I did not stay in that room, but I did spend time in the room working with a colleague.
I loved the experience - it was my first time at a B and B. The owner was kind, helpful, and made sure our needs and desires were met. Breakfast was served at 8:00 each day...I got the impression that was the only option. Had I been there for pleasure, perhaps I would have preferred a bit later but since I was there for business it wasn't a big deal. Breakfast was amazing each day. The chef took into account our dietary needs, AND provided us with delicious food each and every day. I loved it. We all gathered in the dining room and shared breakfast together. Since we were all there for a conference, we had much to talk about it, even though we'd just met (I knew one person only).
The home does not have central air conditioning but each guest room and the dining room have air units - I was fine. Yes, the parlor was a bit stuffy - and we had to meet in there a few times for work purposes but I did not suffer too much. The place is so darn charming!
It is located on Logan Circle which is a wonderful neighborhood. We walked the area quite a bit and found some great restaurants.
My room had a hairdryer, shampoo, and soap provided. The room is cleaned every 3 days unless you request it - that was perfectly fine with me. I had plenty of towels/rags, so no complaints there. While the home decor is restored to the way it would have been in 1883, modern amenities were there...AC in rooms, cable TV, iron with ironing board, mini refrigerator, and a great shower.
Things I wished for: coffee at 7:00am and that the metro was a tad closer....that's it. I could not have asked for a better host. I will return to the Chester Arthur B and B when I return to DC with my husband for vacation. read more