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The William Lewis House
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  • Inn Details

    Welcome to the Bed & Breakfast at the William Lewis House. Washington, DC's friendliest Gay Bed & Breakfast where everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. The William Lewis House offers ten beautifully furnished bedrooms in the Edwardian and Eastlake style, yet mindful of your comfort and convenience. We are located near tourist and Gay attractions alike, with easy access by foot, automobile and subway. The relaxed atmosphere in the houses and courtyard will enhance your visit to the nation's capitol. Each weekday morning enjoy a continental-style breakfast. On Saturday and Sunday mornings feast on a home-cooked breakfast. You may easily make reservations on-line and receive a confirmation within minutes or call to make a reservation in person. We look forward to your stay in our home.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    I am an avid old house restoration buff and I particularly love historic papers and restoring old gas lights. I also do some woodworking and lots of baking!

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Beautiful garden and courtyard

    • Close proximity to attractions

    • Home-Style atmosphere

    • Homemade breakfast items

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Internet Service

    On Site:

    • Copier

    • Fireplace

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Ultra Deluxe Queen

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $154/$164

    Step back to 1877 when you enter this room. A very large and cozy room on the front of the house with historic papers and antique furnisihings. The ceiling over the bed is incredible! Antique family photos adorn the walls of this room. A large sitting area, a large desk and queen four-poster bed are included in this room. This room shares a bath with our Deluxe Queen room. The bath is just outside the door on the hallway.

    Deluxe Queen Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $134/$144

    This room is an amazing room with truly fantastic historic handmade wallpapers. It antique family photos on the walls. Handmade carpets on the floor. It has a large desk and is located in the back of the house away from the street. The bath is shared with the Ultra Delux Queen and is just outside the door.

    Economy Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $84/$94

    This is a small but comfortable room on the top floor in the front of the house. It is bright and sunny and contains one antique, handmade full sized bed.

    Queen Room 3-1

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $124/$134

    This room boasts a queen sized bed, arts and crafts furnishings, a desk, decorative painting and historic papers. This sunny room has a street view and shares a bath.

    Regular Room 3-2

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $114/$124

    This wonderful room overlooks the garden and has a full sized bed made in the owner's great grandfather's factory. It is furnished in antiques, handmade historic papers on the walls, and a desk. This room shares a bath.

    Queen Room 3-4

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $124/$134

    This beautiful room is decorated in rich colors and antique furnishings. It has a queen sized bed and a desk. This room is on the front of the house with a treetop street view. It shares a bath.

    Queen Room 3-5

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $124/$134

    This is another large queen room on the back of the house overlooking the garden. It contains a beautiful heavy-posted bed and antique furnishings. It contains a desk and shares a bath.

    Queen Room 2-1

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $124/$134

    This is a beautiful sunny room with a queen sized bed. It is bright and cheerful, overlooking the street view, and has a television.

    Queen Room 2-2

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $124/$134

    This is a beautiful room in the middle of the house on the second floor. It has an antique queen sized bed and antique furnishings and a desk. It shares a bath.

    Regular Room 2-3

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $114/$124

    This is a beautiful quiet room overlooking the garden. It is accessed by the rear staircase and is pretty much off to itself. The bed was made by the owner's great grandfather in 1886 for his wedding. Family photos adorn the walls. The room is furnished in antiques. The bath is shared.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: By appointment    Check out: 11:am

    • Minimum stay: A two night minimum is required for weekends and high demand dates

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations for more than one night require a 50% deposit. Reservations of only one night require one night's fee as a deposit.

    • Cancellations: Guest Agrees to provide us with an accurate arrival time within 24 hours of arrival via email and agrees to print and bring confirmation with them. Reservations for more than one night require a 50% deposit. Reservations of only one night require one night's fee as a deposit. Reservations cancelled seven or more days prior to the scheduled arrival date will receive a full refund minus a cancellation fee. Cancellations or changes made less than seven days prior to the scheduled arrival date will not be refunded unless the space is re rented. Cancellations or changes made after 12:01 AM one day before scheduled arrival day and "no shows" will be charged for their entire reservation unless the space is re rented. A processing fee of $25 will be charged for cancellations or changes. Cancellations must be made via phone and Email.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: We offer a free Happy Hour, Friday and Saturday evenings!

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Extended Stay
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 7:00

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Signature Dish

    A variety of homemade items
    Our weekday breakfasts always include homemade items made fresh that morning. These include one or more of the following each day: fresh berry muffins, fresh yeast bread for toast, cheesy quiche, Moravian Sugar Cake, fruit cobbler, coffee cake, and Southern Biscuits. All are homemade from old family recipes! Dave even makes the homemade jams and jellies. The Sour Cherry, Blackberry and Apricot are his favorites! The apricots are grown on-site!

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • Full Hot American Breakfast on weekends

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  • Location Type

    • Downtown

    City

    • Washington

    • Directions to property:
      We are located near the intersection of 13 and R Street, Northwest on R Street. The William Lewis House is very conveniently located. It is an easy walk to 17th Street and Dupont Circle as well as the U Street/Cardozo Metro station. City buses and taxis are frequent on 14th Street, less than a block away.

    Airport

    • Washington DC, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan National) 5 miles

    • Directions to property:
      We recommend taking a taxi so that you don't have to negotiate an unfamiliar subway while you have bags. To use metro from National Airport take a Yellow Line train going toward Mount Vernon Square. At Mount Vernon Square, step off of the train and wait for the next train, this should be a green line train. Step onto the green line train and take it to U Street-Cardozo. Exit the station at the 13th and U Street side. At the top of the escalator turn left. Go to R Street and turn right. We are the fourth house on the right.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Gay attractions

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • Zoo

    • Sight-seeing

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    A Home in DC

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    After staying for just a few days at the William Lewis House I feel like I have a home in DC. Everything about the place is charming and well thought out, and the neighborhood is great. Add to that the fact that it's Metro-accessible and we have a winner! Oh and breakfast, even on weekdays, is wonderful.

    outstanding hidden treasure in D.C.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Excellent services by our host, Patrick, made our trip memorable. Patrick regularly assured our room was cleaned and fresh, his breakfasts are an undiscovered treasure, and the attention to personal details and needs of all guests is highly commendable. Although the directions to the residence could have been easier achieves via a single Yellow route from National airport, we were able to follow the Internet instructions. The photo on the Internet does not accurately reflect the quality of the residence. The back porch, yard area, and living room sofa added a relaxing atmosphere to our visit. Local residents have probably under utilized or ignored this opportunity. If DC is your destination, we strongly recommend Lewis House, especially with the services of our host, Patrick. Thank you again.

    What a great place

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My boyfriend and I stayed here and we absolutely loved it! The Decor of the house is antique and there is a lot of really interesting design features to look at. The family style breakfast was a great way to start the day and the food was healthy, fresh and well cooked. The inn keeper Patrick was a delight, very generous and friendly keeper and hosted a great happy hour. All of the guests were hanging out and chatting. Was a great time. The neighborhood is safe, historical and there are a ton of really interesting bars, restaurants and some stores to wonder around. Overall, I highly recommend this location and we are staying here again when we visit DC.

    real treat in DC

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Really a pleasure to stay here. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. A very well kept period home filled with style and unique antiques. Lounging on the back porch overlooking their garden was a real treat in the warm evening. I know where I'll be staying the next time I am in DC.

    Excellent stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    This house is like home. David and Patrik are nice guys to talk to. The room looks more spacious than it appears in the pic and you get pretty good wifi. Exquisitely decorated dinning room and breakfast is better than average hotels. I would come back next time and definitely would recommend to all my friends who's travelling to D.C.

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