American Guest House

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian B&B near White House

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Exterior
Staircase
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Room, Private Bathroom (Room 302 (1 queen bed max 2 people))
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
2005 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20009
  • Embassy Row
    9 min walk
  • Dupont Circle
    14 min walk
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo
    19 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    21 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (204)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (403)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (401)

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (303)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (202)

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (203)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (301)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (302)

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Washington

Northwest stay.Your stay at this Northwest B&B places you within 3 miles (5 km) of White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Washington Monument is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 19 min walk
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • National Mall - 4 min drive
  • White House - 4 min drive
  • Washington Monument - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Dupont Circle Station - 9 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 16 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McClellan's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rose Dining Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sidecar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Green Zone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Duccini's Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

American Guest House

3.5-star Victorian B&B near White House
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly American Guest House also features a library, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3.5-star Washington bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1893
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
American Guest House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

This property requires the credit card holder to complete and sign an authorization letter in advance when reserving multiple rooms or making a reservation on behalf of another guest. A 5% fee is incurred when the credit card used for the reservation is not presented at check-in.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at American Guest House.

Property is also known as

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American Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 146 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very affordable for a one night stay for work with close proximity to the conference venue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, quiet, and quaint. It’s very homey and Mrs. Lucia was very sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Adriana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay in the summer
This is a quaint little historical boarding house in DC. With that comes the creaky old-home issues which I accepted with the choice I made to stay. However, I was placed on the top floor in July and dealt with excessive heat in the room. Staff don’t work overnight, but each night coming back to my room after a full day of meetings and I hike up 4 floors was met with stagnant air in a too-warm room and no one to contact for help in addressing the lack of air. The overhead fan also didn’t work one of the nights and I had to ask a colleague to stay in their room with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-located, atmospheric decor, charming!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed the stay immensely. The room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lucia, the host, was outstanding. My wife and I felt totally at home. Thank you for such a great weekend Lucia.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy Bed and Breakfast
Nice, quiet, and cozy place to stay. The owner goes above and beyond to make your stay amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jung Hyup, Columbia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at an unique hotel that offers a wonderfully guest-friendly environment, particularly when it comes to breakfast. The hotel’s vintage charm and rich history made for a truly memorable experience. What really stood out during my stay was the breakfast experience. The hotel encourages a sense of community among guests, we were invited to enjoy breakfast together in a cozy room. This arrangement made it easy to strike up conversations with fellow travelers, sharing stories and recommendations. It felt like a warm and welcoming family breakfast, even though we were all strangers when we walked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Rooms are small but service is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jiraporn

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are kindly ,fresh breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashwini

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were really clean. The stairs are sloping because it's a really old building. The check-in process was confusing and the staff was surprised I was arriving the day I was. Fortunately there was another room ready and I was given the room without any delays.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kyeong-Soo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No Internet or TV
WiFi was so weak in my room that it constantly dropped and couldn't load anything. The cable was also broken, rendering the TV useless. Although the room was well-appointed and the breakfast was fine, the lack of Internet is deal-breaker for this business traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane, andover

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lucia, the owner/host was wonderful. She was very gracious to her guests as well as very accommodating and engaging. It was a real treat to stay somewhere so unlike all the modern chain hotels and you really experienced the sense of staying in someone's home. I would highly recommend the American Guest House!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building with clean, quiet, comfortable rooms. Pam, the owner, went out of her way to be sure we had a great stay. We are young travelers, recent college grads, and it was our first time in the DC area. Breakfast was outstanding and really set us up for a great day :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, well-kept and very clean. Very quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and service
I stay here because of the fabulous breakfast which will get you through at least half a day! It is generous and delicious. Shelly is new and her food was better than my last stay which was still great. Service is friendly and personal. The room was quiet, spotless and comfortable but the decor is a little odd (rm 204). It’s functional and fine for a single business traveller but I wouldn’t like the room for a romantic getaway. You can walk to Dupont Circle and the area is safe. Ideal for single woman traveler. Solid and will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old building with some history. It is clear that the staff and management take pride n maintaining the residence. Staircase is tilted somewhat, which I noted because I was on the fourth floor and there is no elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique house with smaller but serviceable rooms. Old feel but cozy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Architecturally wonderful. Very homey feel. Staff were highly attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019