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The 1887 Inn is made up of 2 classic Victorian row houses. One of the homes was built in 1887 by H.H. Bates. The second home was built by William Lewis in 1904. Both homes are typical brick construction, tall, narrow and deep. The 2 buildings are joined by a central private garden and now enjoy the benefits of a relatively large outdoor sanctuary. Both homes were built at a time in Washington's history represented by the Victorian era. Fine craftsmanship including carved woodwork, turned spindle staircases, hardwood floors, plaster walls, stunning fireplace mantels and tall ceilings reflect the grand time of the late 1900's. History continues throughout the house, the owner has chosen to furnish the home with a collection of antiques including furniture and decorations made by his great grandfather who owned a furniture and buggy (horse drawn buggies) company. Interestingly, when the advent of the automobile arrived, this grandfather was forced to give up the buggy business, choosing to move into casket making.
Features - Convenient downtown location
- 5 minute walk to the Metro, Green/Yellow line at the U Street/Cardozo station
- Complimentary wired or wireless Internet access
- Economical Rates
- 9 individually decorated guest rooms reflective of the history of the home
- Expanded Continental breakfast served weekdays
- Full hot cooked breakfast served weekends and holidays
- Off street parking available, $20 per night
- Non Smoking home
- Regretfully we are not able to accommodate children
There are a total of 9 guest rooms in the property. Rooms are located on the 2nd or 3rd floors of each of the buildings. In keeping with the original design of the homes, there are no private bathrooms, all rooms are shared bath. The bathrooms have been updated with modern amenities, and are cleaned each day. Additionally, we do not have elevator access, just our beautiful staircases. Six of the guest rooms are furnished with Queen sized beds, with the remaining 3 bedrooms furnished with Double sized bed. All rooms include Internet access, choice of wired or wireless. Only one guest room includes television, Room 21. All guest rooms include a private line telephone with voice mail, ceiling fan, and luxury bath robes. All beds are dressed with premium linens and feather mattress topper. Alarm clocks are provided in each room and iron and ironing board are available by request.
Breakfast for all guests is served in the formal dining room. Weekday mornings, we serve an expanded continental style breakfast including selected cereals, breakfast bar, toasting bread, seasonal fruit, yogurt and freshly baked pastry items. Fresh coffee, assorted teas and juice are also available. Weekday breakfasts are available from 7am until about 10am. Weekends and holidays, your host prepares a full hot cooked breakfast is served family style for all guests. Full breakfasts are served about 8:30am. Weekend breakfasts are a great time to meet and socialize with other guests staying at the Inn.
Two formal living rooms welcome guests to relax outside the confines of their bedrooms. Wireless Internet is provided throughout the 2 homes, however TV access is only provided in one of the living rooms. For those guests traveling to DC by car, we have limited, reserved off street parking available for $20 per night. Reservations for parking must be arranged in advance. Smoking is not permitted inside either building of the Inn.
Reservations exclusively by:
Bed & Breakfast Accommodations, LTD.
1339 14th Street NW
Washington DC 20005