Mt. Vernon Square Bed and Breakfast

The Mt. Vernon Square Bed & Breakfast is an elegant downtown hub for your business or tourist activities three blocks from the Washington, DC Convention Center and a leisurely fifteen minute walk to the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums... more

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"Beautiful Washington D.C. B&&" 8/1/2010
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Stayed On: 7/2010

Recently I had the pleasure of staying with Keith and Lydia at their beautiful B&B. Keith and Lydia have a remarkable home with soaring ceilings and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. My room was large and very comfortable with a great private... read more


"The place Should be called Mt. Vernon Square Bed and what a Breakfast!" 7/11/2010
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Stayed On: 7/2010

From the moment we arrived, both Lydia and Keith were a delight and the prefect hosts. They made our stay almost feel like being at a 5 star hotel. The place is beautifully located and not far from transport and restaurants. The room has... read more


"Great B&B" 6/5/2010
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Stayed On: 5/2010

We really got lucky when we chose Mt Vernon Square over all the others in the area. Great location, great food, great hosts!

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"Wonderful "home-away-from-home" in DC" 5/31/2010
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Stayed On: 5/2010

My husband and I just returned from our first trip to DC -- 14 wonderful days of sites and activities including our 2 week stay at MVSBB! Friends of ours who live in Alexandria, VA had heard of MVSBB and recommended it as a possibility if we were... read more


"It was perfect!" 5/24/2010
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Stayed On: 5/2010

This B&B made DC even more enjoyable! We stayed in the Cleopatra Room- large and very comfortable accommodations. Slept great every night! Keith and Lydia were fantastic! They were so helpful with our questions about getting around DC- and... read more


"A great place to stay" 5/20/2010
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Stayed On: 4/2010

Mount Vernon Square B&B is a very interesting property. It is filled with all kinds of fascinating antiques. The room we had was very comfortable and well furnished. Keith and Lydia are very welcoming. They made our stay quite enjoyable. We will... read more


"I only Hope we can go there again!" 5/13/2010
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Stayed On: 5/2010

Keith & Lydia were fantastic. Breakfast each morning (we were there a week) was different AND they accommodated my food/health issues quickly and without a fuss. They had extensive knowledge of good places to eat, places to visit we'd never... read more


"Magnificent Find!" 5/9/2010
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Stayed On: 5/2010

My husband and I enjoyed a marvelous 4 night stay at the Mt. Vernon Square Bed and Breakfast. The innkeepers, Lydia and Keith, were more than gracious and we left feeling as if we had acquired 2 new friends. The house is exquisite, breakfast was... read more


"A great stay at MSVBB!" 5/4/2010
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Stayed On: 4/2010

My boyfriend & I stayed at the Mt. Vernon Square B & B for 3 days at the end of April and were very pleased with our experience. From the time we arrived until the time we left, Lydia & Keith were friendly and helpful hosts. They... read more


"Well located B&B for the solo traveller" 5/4/2010
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Stayed On: 4/2010

A well located, beautifully presented Bed & Breakfast. With only 4 rooms available it remains intimate and very welcoming to the traveller come tourist. It is exactly how presented on their website – comfortable, hospitable and a home away... read more


"Elegant, high quality bed & breakfast in a neighbourhood setting with enormious rooms and classy bathrooms" 4/9/2010
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Stayed On: 4/2010

We would highly recommend this B&B to any independent travellers - not only huge and well appointed rooms - furnished in high quality art work and furnishings - but Lydia and Keith made us feel very welcomed and relaxed when so far from home.... read more


"Hosts were amazing, neighborhood was okay" 4/7/2010
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Stayed On: 4/2010

The hosts were great- so accommodating and helpful. They were great cooks, and willing to make special trips to the grocery store to buy specialty items. We were usually so full after breakfast that we skipped lunch and had an early dinner... read more


"A great B&B" 4/5/2010
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Stayed On: 4/2010

This is a very large, comfortable house in a very convenient neighborhood. Close to the metro and walking distance to lots of restaurants. Lydia & Keith were incredibly warm and welcoming hosts. Our room & bathroom were very large and very... read more


"Definitely worth it!!" 3/19/2010
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Stayed On: 3/2010

This gorgeous home is beautifully decorated in fabrics and furnishings that complement the rich woods. Breakfast was a homemade delight, and the hosts are perfect!

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"a great place to stay" 3/18/2010
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Stayed On: 3/2010

We went to DC to see the sites. We enjoyed our stay at Mvbb, Keith and Lydai are very pleasant, and friendly. Our room was very nice and each morning we woke up to a wonderful breakfast, we ate something different each day and the meals were... read more


" A wonderful experience" 3/15/2010
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Stayed On: 3/2010

Keith and Lydia are as pleasant and comfortable as the inn they manage. They are excellent cooks, conversationalists and advisors on what to do and how to do it in DC. I would stay there again anytime I visit Washington. Lisa and Howard

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"really nice time all around" 3/14/2010
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Stayed On: 2/2010

We chose this place based on its location close to chinatown. The home itself is absolutely beautiful and is great to wander around if there aren't a lot of other people staying the night you are there. Innkeepers are extremely friendly and still... read more


"Guest #1 (now a monthly repeater)" 2/4/2010
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Stayed On: 2/2010

FROM MVSBB’s FIRST (and ongoing) GUEST: Keith and Lydia are delightful people and great innkeepers. An historic home, relaxing atmosphere, elegant rooms, full amenities, great price and the most considerate hosts in DC (which I don’t say lightly -... read more


"A True Home Away from Home" 1/30/2010
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Stayed On: 1/2010

My family and I stayed at Mt. Vernon Square B&B for a week in January of 2010, and I can't say enough about this hidden gem of a place. This period home has been lovingly restored and every room reflects great attention to detail. The guest... read more


"Best downtown B and B" 12/31/2009
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Stayed On: 12/2009

This place is amazing. It's a beautiful 19th c. mansion right in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. It's five minutes from Gallery Place Chinatown, 5 minutes from the American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, convention center and easy... read more


"Very Lovely, Peaceful and Convenient" 11/18/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

The Mount Vernon Square Bed and Breakfast is a lovely and exquisite small inn that I was very fortunate to find during a recent business trip to Washington, D.C. I typically end up at one of the large downtown hotels when I have meetings in the... read more


"one of THE BEST places i've ever stayed" 11/15/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

When I arrived in DC on a rainy evening, i was greeted by two of the sunniest and warmest people I've encountered, Lydia and Keith. They immediately welcomed me and made me feel at home. My room was stunning: gorgeously decorated, warm and... read more


"My Stay in Elegance" 11/13/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

Usually, when travelling, I stay at the Hilton, Hyatt, or Mariott. But I decided to try something very new and different for myself. Thus, it was the MVS B&B. Wow, what a treat! The room was well appointed---fine furtniture----a great... read more


"Location! Convenience! Location!" 11/5/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

Lydia and Keith's B&B location allowed me to indulge in DC's downtown hot spots--theatre, restaurants, movies, art galleries, museums--easily! I loved having a choice. Close to public transportation including the subway and bus. Plus, I was... read more


"Elegant and Cozy" 11/3/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

We enjoyed a memorable stay at the Mt. Vernon B&B. Lydia and Keith are warm, charming hosts and Lydia cooks a different, tasty breakfast every day. Our room was large and elegant, but cozy at the same time. The hosts provide little touches... read more


"Large, quiet and elegant." 10/28/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2007

Fantastic !! Quiet and excellent location that was easily accessible to all the major destinations in Washington. The rooms were large and elegant, and the stay was most enjoyable. Sure beats any hotel I've stayed at in Washington ... including... read more


"Great room, great people, loved the location" 10/28/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Our friend knows the owner and suggested we try their bed and breakfast. The pictures on the website were beautiful so we decided to give it a try. Also, it was very close to the event we were attending. We had a great time. The place is... read more


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Mt. Vernon Square Bed and Breakfast
400 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
USA
Phone: +1-202-355-6345
Phone: +1-888-399-5496
Fax: +1-202-347-3477
Innkeeper(s)
Lydia Goring, Keith Byrd
The Innkeepers Speak:
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Rates:
$135 - $180
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