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Chester A. Arthur House B&B
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  • Each of the three over-sized guestrooms has a superbly comfortable antique queen bed, additional antiques of the period, private bath, private phone line with data port, and television with premium Cable. Additional comfortable accommodations are available for families up to four people.

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    Make your stay in the Nation's Capitol unforgettable at this large, elegantly restored 19th-century residence right on historic, leafy Logan Circle. This friendly home with stylishly appointed, over-sized guest rooms is situated in walking distance of the best Washington has to offer: the National Mall, the White House and other major government buildings, world-class museums, art galleries, theaters, restaurants, upscale nightclubs, the new Convention Center, and the fabulously popular Spy Museum. It’s at the edge of the city’s main business district. Built for a wealthy undersecretary of the treasury in the Chester A. Arthur Administration, this sprawling 1883 townhouse with mahogany paneled staircase spiraling up three stories and sweeping double parlors is situated directly on historic Logan Circle, overlooking one of city designer Charles Pierre L’Enfant’s “special places.” It has been featured in a Discovery Channel special, on the Logan Circle Victorian Christmas House Tour, and has been the site of many National Geographic Society departmental Christmas parties. Among the home’s features are 11-foot ceilings with heavy plaster crown moldings, matched crystal chandeliers, gilded pier mirrors, fortress-thick walls, and eight fireplaces. Oil paintings along with antiques from the Romanesque Revival, Empire and Eastlake periods grace the generously proportioned rooms.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    A former Washington Post editor and White House correspondent for Congressional Quarterly, he is author of several books and is executive co-producer of the National Geographic Society-National Public Radio's award-winning "Radio Expeditions," heard on NPR's Morning Edition. She, a former member of the editorial staff of USA Today and editor of the historic Alexandria Gazette, teaches courses in natural history, and heads projects to conserve rare mid-Atlantic butterflies.


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • Decorative Fireplace

    • Antique Beds

    • Reserved off street parking

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  • Guest Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 0

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$185

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: Flexible to 10p    Check out: 11am

    • Minimum stay: Advanced reservations require a 2 nights, Holidays and Speical Evenst 3 nights

    • Deposit amount required: A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required at the time of reservation

    • Cancellations: Full payment is due 2 weeks prior to arrival. Once a room is paid for, any cancellation would result in a refund only for nights resold.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: Adults over 21, responsible. No red wine inside the home.

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Children of all ages welcomed. Can provide a portable crib

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00 am

    • Serving location: Private tables available, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • 10 blocks to the Smithsonian, Monuments

    • 6 blocks from Dupont Circle

    • 6 blocks to the Washington Convention Center

    • 8 blocks to the White House

    • Bus to Mall 1 block, 10 minute ride

    • Metro 6 blocks-Dupont Circle, McPherson Sq + U. St

    • Airport

    • City

    • Downtown

    City

    • Directions to property:
      The Chester A. Arthur House is located on Historic Logan Circle, 13th and P. Streets in Northwest Washington. Detailed directions along with the exact house number are provided with reservations. Reservations required; we do not accept walk in guests.

    Airport

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

    • Directions to property:
      Detailed directions are provided upon reservation

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Mount Vernon

    • Library of Congress

    • White House

    • International Spy Museum

    • Smithsoinan Museum

    • Washington Convention Center

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • National Monumets

    • Smithsonian Museums

    • Arlington National Cemetary

    • Private Art Galleries

    • Kennedy Preforming Arts Center

    • Washington Convention Center

    • Sailing

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

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    Inviting place to stay in DC

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I would definitely come back, but would request a room that did not overlook the main street -- very noisy all night long. Fortunately, I was so tired at night it didn't matter all that much. Wonderful hosts, delicious breakfasts, convenient location, and beautifully historic home. It was like staying at a relative's cozy home, which I much prefer to hotels.

    Eric and Carl are terrific!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    The home is beautiful, full of Victorian antiques and interesting books that reflect well on the owners. The location is great, easy access to all you want to get to - the best part is the care provided by the hosts, Eric and Carl. They are the best. I can't wait to visit again, and hope to soon.

    A great location and friendly staff

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Rooms are beautiful and the owners and hosts are very friendly and accomodating. Location is great, within a short walk of good restaurants. The only glitch we had was a slow-draining shower, but not atypical for an old house.

    A very enjoyable stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We had an excellent stay at Chester Arthur. Eric and Carl were good hosts, each taking a couple of days. The location was very convenient to the Mall, museums and galleries, and right around the corner from a good dining and theatre area. Breakfast was enjoyable, and the decor in the home was inviting. We would certainly stay there again.

    Why stay in a characterless hotel?

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    A truly outstanding B&B - more like staying in an extremely comfortable museum. Antique furniture throughout, but beds as good as any hotel. I stayed in Room 3 which came with very attractive on-suite bathroom and a kitchenette. Huge room. Very reliable wifi. Very welcoming yet non-intrusive hosts. The only problem with my stay was that the conference I was attending started early each morning so I only got to have the wonderful breakfast on one day. Very highly recommended.

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