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Welcome to the Kalorama Guest House
The Kalorama Guest House is borrowing a European tradition. Whether you know us as English Bed and Breakfast, a French hostellerie, or an Italian pensione, our charming Victorian townhouses will provide you - American Style - a cozy home away from home at a very moderate rate. We're counting on the personal touch of our hosts, who live in each house year 'round, to make your stay a warm and friendly experience. We are a phenomenal alternative to the traditional tourist hotels in Northwest Washington, DC.
Area Information
Off Connecticut Avenue, guests enjoy a world of unique shopping international cuisines and so much more. Only two blocks from the Marriott Wardman Park, the Omni Shoreham Hotel, the Woodley Park/Zoo Metro station, and the Washington National Zoo. Our inn is a phenomenal alternative to the traditional tourist hotels in Northwest Washington, DC.
Our tree-lined streets and turn-of-the-century homes will be part of your neighborhood.Just one block brings you to a potpourri of ethnic restaurants, night spots, and antique shops.Guest are a short walk to several major convention hotels - the Washington Hilton, the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, the Omni Shoreham Hotel, and the Sofitel Hotel.The fashionable Connecticut Avenue stores are close by for shopping or browsing.Walk down Kalorama Road to the Chinese Embassy and the stately Massachusetts Avenue diplomatic residences.Walk to the Woodley Park-Zoo station of the underground Metro, providing easy service to the Smithsonian museums, National Airport, historic Union Station, and all points downtown.Conveniently located in the heart of Woodley Park in Washington DC
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Travelers are always looking for memorable and relaxing experiences. Let’s discover more through the words of our innkeepers. Many thanks to Jack Shrestha for sharing his own secrets with BBOnline.com! Why do most travelers stay at your inn? We have been serving guests for the last 31 years. We are close to everything.
What are you best known for? What makes your inn unique? What do you love most about your inn? People know us for our attentive staff, we are 2 blocks from Marriott & Omni hotel, and 2 blocks from Metro station.
If someone has never been to your city, what is the #1 reason to come visit? The #1 reason to visit the area is for the free museums, beautiful city, and large varieties of restaurants.
What’s the best compliment you have ever received about the inn? The best compliment we receive is when someoe says it "Feels like home away from home."
What’s the best kept secret about the area? This area is aboslutely beautiful, the people are friendly and the food is great.
If a traveler is staying at your inn for 4 nights, what should he/she do in the area? Though staying for more than a weekend should try to visit our zoo which is two blocks away. Rock Creek park entrance is also two blocks away. We suggest travelers bring running shoes if they enjoy exercise. This is the fittest city in the country.
Is there anything within walking distance of your inn? There is plenty within walking distance including the national zoo, restaurants, The Marriott, The Omni, Metro, Rock Creek Park, and Adams Morgan.
What is your favorite restaurant/food in the area? There are a lot of great restaurants, we really enjoy Lebanese Taverna and Afghan Grill.
Any good area guides/websites that travelers could reference? The Charleston dccityguide.com website is a great resource.
How many rooms does your inn have? We have 10 rooms.
Do you accept pets? Sorry, we do not accept pets.
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Both our fantastic locations will offer a comfortable alternative to the traditional hotels in Northwest Washington, DC. From the moment you arrive, our Innkeepers are on hand to assure you are welcomed and will help you get settled in your home away from home.- Deluxe Continental Breakfast featuring fresh fruits, breads, pastries, cereals, yogurt, orange juice, and fresh brewed coffee and hot teas. Breakfast is served each Monday through Friday from 7:30AM - 10AM and Saturday & Sunday from 8AM - 10:30AM.
- Check out: 11:00 AM
- Wireless Internet
- Morning newspaper with breakfast
- Free local calls
- Afternoon Cookies and Lemonade
- Evening Sherry
- Access to guest refrigerator and microwave
- Guest Laundry facility
- 100% Non-Smoking Inn
- Convenient location to the Metro Subway system, and walking distance to popular area restaurants and shopping
OFFICE HOURS:
Open daily 8AM-6:30PMNOTE:
Should you be arriving outside our registration hours, please notify us in advance to make appropriate arrival arrangements, as all buildings are secured access.
PARKING:
Street parking is limited and timed at a maximum of 2 hours. Parking is closely monitored. Parking requires a reservation at the time of booking and can accommodate only standard and compact cars, not vans or SUV vehicles. The cost is $20 plus 12% parking tax. Marriott parking is $37 per night. Colonial parking is $ 15 per day plus taxes. All parking facilities are within 2 blocks away.