The William Miller House

Calling all foodies! Whether vacation or business travel brings you to Richmond Virginia, spice up your experience with a stay in the historic Fan District's premier boutique bed and breakfast. Have it all - hearty gourmet breakfast, elegant and comfortable rooms, and an ideal central location. It's definitely a better way to stay.

Each morning you'll awake to fresh brewed custom blended coffee and hearty gourmet breakfast featuring local seasonal ingredients like fresh from the farm eggs, herbs from the garden, produce from local farmers' markets, and an overall emphasis on Virginia's finest products. Guests say that breakfast sticks to your ribs all day!

Our elegant and comfortable guest rooms, each with its own private en-suite bathroom, are filled with all the amenities you've come to expect including individually controlled thermostats, wi-fi, cable television, high-end pillowtop mattresses, highest quality bed linens, and the best fluffy towels.

Best of all, our urban bed and breakfast is centrally located to maximize your ability to discover all your favorite nearby places: excellent cafes and restaurants, museums and gardens, the eclectic shopping of Carytown, universities like Virginia Commonwealth University, theaters and performing arts, galleries and workshops, and even outdoor adventures. Many are within walking distance in our pedestrian-friendly neighborhood! Richmond and central Virginia have a rich tapestry of history, art and architecture, and adventure; we'll help you tailor your visit to your interests.

Book your stay now to come "home" to the middle of it all and indulge in the time-honored tradition of porch-sitting.

Owners Pat and Mike have created a unique Bed and Breakfast in the charming historic Fan District neighborhood, located "in the middle of it all" in Richmond, Virginia.

William Miller, proprietor of Rogers & Miller Marbleworks, built our Greek-Revival style home in 1869 on land purchased during the Civil War in 1862. Much of the output of Rogers & Miller Marbleworks can be found in nearby Hollywood Cemetery, resting place of two US Presidents, James Monroe and John Tyler, as well as the only Confederate States President, Jefferson Davis. The Inn boasts three marble mantels from William Miller, including the elegant original one in the parlor.

The William Miller House has been totally renovated to maintain the charm of original architectural details: the period window glass, heart pine floors, and those marble mantles, while adding modern necessities such as central air conditioning, updated electrical and plumbing, and wireless internet.

The Inn also features many places to relax: the delightful main floor parlor with fireplace, the garden room with its evening wine service, the porch with its rockers, the stone patio area with its lovely fish pond, and the dining room with its crystal chandelier. Tastefully furnished with both antique and modern pieces in classic styles, the William Miller House is the epitome of hospitality, warmth, and comfort.

The William Miller Bed and Breakfast has been granted a Green Lodging Certification by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for their commitment to energy conservation, water conservation, recycling, and other green initiatives.

Mike Rohde, co-owner of the William Miller House, is an accomplished chef. Cooking has been a hobby for Mike since he was a child; and as an adult he has attended cooking and culinary classes in Paris. He enjoys cooking for friends and family, and has now put his culinary talents to work for breakfast in the kitchen at the B&B.

Mike's recipes have been published in The Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia's Cookbook, American Country Inns and Bed and Breakfasts (best recipe!) and in the book Sleep on It.

"Do not miss Mike's breakfast, generally served at 9, as it's a highlight. A large crystal chandelier hangs over a formally set table. The first course is fresh fruit or a crepe stuffed with fruit or cheese. The main course, served on individual platters from Italy and France that they've collected from their travels, could be omelets made with exotic mushrooms, foie gras and unusual cheeses; scrambled eggs with boursin cheese served over asparagus; orange poppy seed waffles with blueberry sauce or breakfast burritos. Sausage or bacon accompanies the dishes." 

~ The Discerning Traveler

A typical breakfast, served on individual platters, may include:

• Orange Juice and Custom Blended Coffee
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cup
• A Main Course of Belgian Waffle w/Berry Compote and Warm Maple Syrup
• Miller House Crème de Cassis Sautèed Apples
• Bacon or Sausage

We feature coffee from Carytown Coffee and Tea Company, specifically custom blended and roasted for the William Miller House, and Barnes and Watson fine teas. We are proud to add to our larder eggs, bacon, and sausage from Keenbell Farm; this local, family-run farm utilizes sustainable farm practices and pastures their hormone-free, steroid-free animals, resulting in naturally lean and healthy meats that are higher in beta-carotene, vitamins and omega 3s.

We have a Keurig coffee system, located in the dining room, so coffee and tea is available 24-hours a day.

You may help yourself to recipes from Mike's kitchen.