Guest House Hotel

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2025

April

DC

Very nice breakfast. Lucio will get you anything you need. Everybody was very friendly and helpful. We love Washington DC and cannot wait to go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Geoffrey

Wonderful host. Great breakfast. Comfortable room.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Elisabeth

Convenient and extremely comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2025

John

Pleasant innkeeper!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2025

Luana

Lovely Bed and Breakfast

I am always a fan of independently known boutique hotels, especially when they hold historical value. Lucía, the owner, was a fantastic hostess and made sure my stay was a comfortable one.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Gina

Beautiful historic building.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

Brock

The Staff were extremely friendly, inviting and helpful. Breakfast was amazing.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2024

Julie

Very affordable for a one night stay for work with close proximity to the conference venue.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Jessica

Very cute, quiet, and quaint. It’s very homey and Mrs. Lucia was very sweet.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2024

Adriana

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Eric

Well-located, atmospheric decor, charming!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Renee

We enjoyed the stay immensely. The room was clean and comfortable!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Travis

Lucia, the host, was outstanding. My wife and I felt totally at home. Thank you for such a great weekend Lucia.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

Samantha

Cozy Bed and Breakfast

Nice, quiet, and cozy place to stay. The owner goes above and beyond to make your stay amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Jung Hyup

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.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2023

Karolina

Great stay

Rooms are small but service is great.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2023

Jiraporn

They are kindly ,fresh breakfast

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2023

Ashwini

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.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2022

Kyle

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2022

Diane

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2021

Julia

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 :)

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

What we LIKED about our stay in Room 403 at the American Guest House: 1) friendly staff; 2) safe location; 3) 1/4 mile walk to Metro (subway) at Dupont Circle; 4) lots of places to get a quick bite within a 10 minute walk; 5) room service (cleaning) was prompt and unobtrusive; they honored the \"do not disturb\" doorknob placard; 6) our top floor room was very quiet. I think we would have liked room 401 better as it has more windows and better views.

What we didn't like: 1) the breakfast, advertised on their website as \"Gourmet\" was anything but. The owner made breakfast for us once and it was just average at best (the egg omelet was ok but the single homemade biscuit was the worst I've eaten in my entire life - no exaggeration. There was no menu (you got what they were making that morning or you ate cereal). A nice young girl made breakfast one morning but \"nice\" does not a gourmet breakfast make - in all honesty, my wife and I choked down most of it out of courtesy. If you're expecting a gourmet breakfast, you will be extremely disappointed; 2) climbing to the 4th floor every time we needed to go up and down became a bit of a workout but that was our fault; we should have realized there would be no elevator; 3) the view out the two windows of room 403 was awful - unless you're standing inches from the windows, the only thing you can see out either window are the brick walls of adjacent buildings.

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Attentive staff, well-kept and very clean. Very quiet!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

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.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Business

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2019

Verified traveler

Unique house with smaller but serviceable rooms. Old feel but cozy.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2019

Verified traveler

Architecturally wonderful. Very homey feel. Staff were highly attentive.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

I usually stay in hotels when I travel for work but this time I stayed at this charming bed and breakfast. It felt so nice an homey. The room had everything I needed, the bed was very comfortable, and the breakfast (made to order) in the morning was excellent. It was nice to chat with the other guests (only 16 total at any given time). I ended up working out of the parlor after check out. It was very quiet and relaxing. I would stay here again for sure.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

10 Mar 2019

Linda

What you see is not what you get

This hotel should NO LONGER be a choice on Hotels.com. The 4th flour room did not have a secure lock rather one that could easily be opened with a paper clip (bathroom entry from outer hallway). The advertised“gourmet breakfast” was hardly that, and cooked in a kitchen with dirty dish clothes. Worse, the ceiling fan over the bed was hanging on six inches of wires. We had to change rooms after a phone call with the manager who blamed us for knocking down the ceiling fan/light fixture but told the day help that her husband had hung it that way so it wouldn’t rattle. The “designer linens” were stained and far from high end. A handyman was called in to fix the ceiling fan, when it should have been done by a licensed electrician. We doubted the safety of all of the work done in this historic building. The decor was cheap and sloppily done. A sign taped to the 10’ ceiling in our room said to open the vent on the ceiling if we were too cold. There was no way to reach the vent Do NOT stay at this hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2018

C

Lovely gem in Washington. Bed was a little too soft for my liking. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. The homemade waffles are worth going back for.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2018

Joan

Great hidden gem in a perfect part of town. Safe, close to restaurants, and fantastic service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

The property has a lot of character, the room was well appointed and the staff very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was superb. However, there is no elevator. While this was not an issue for us, some of the guests were not happy as this fact is not explicitly made clear.

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2018

John

DC Overnight

Overnight stay before a conference, great location, excellent staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2018

Larry

Personalized experience ... great breakfast and responsive staff.

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2018

A

The breakfast option is amazing! My room 303 was a decent size and the bed was comfortable it was just oddly very high up!

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Delightful!!!

I can't say enough good things about my recent (June 2018) stay at the American Guest House. The entire staff was really friendly, knowledgable, and able to accommodate my dietary restrictions. The breakfast was thoughtfully prepared and delicious, and the room was charming and impeccably neat. The inn is an easy walk to restaurants, a great bookstore, and the subway, yet it felt quiet and relaxed. Parking seemed confusing to me while looking on their website, but using ParkMe turned out to be really easy (I recommend parking at the PNC Bank lot -- easy, secure, and a short walk from the guest house and a lot more affordable than other options at around $20/night). I am passing back through DC later this month and am hoping to stay there again!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Ammon

This was an amazing and quaint bed and breakfast, located in a prime area, and has a wonderful, nice and helpful staff. To wake up and have a gourmet breakfast waiting for you every morning was bliss, beats any hotel around. I would highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2018

Jennifer

Perfect location, clean, super friendly staff. Delicious breakfast with many extras and good coffee.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2018

Justin

If you are looking for the Marriott this isn't it but it is a very comfortable accommodation with very attentive staff and a great communal guest experience.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2018

Steve

Quiet and close

Free wi-fi , free breakfast, free boarding pass printout, honor system for snacks... who does that? They have professionals working there who care about the comfort of their visitors. The breakfasts were ready when we were and made how we wanted it. I would stay there every time I was in town. No exceptions.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful historic building, great neighborhood

I love historic buildings, so creaky stairs don't bother me. And, as I got my exercise heading up to my fourth floor room during my six-day stay, the stairs did creak. The room was clean and the bathroom was modern. The staff were extremely helpful, and the morning breakfasts were varied and all healthy and tasty. The diverse folks who shared my stay there made breakfast conversation at a table that seats 10 very interesting. I would strongly recommend this for a night or week.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Great room and beautiful house. Convenient location and great breakfast

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Great B&B in great location

Stayed in a lovely, clean room and had a fantastic breakfast in the morning with very friendly staff. Walking distance to DuPont circle and lots of cute restaurants and bars. Walk to Church Key in DuPont Circle - awesome beer selection!

2/10

Poor

10 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Do Your Research

This B&B advertises as being close to the Washington Convention Center. It is NOT a good walking distance. There are many more closer places that are also more flexible with their bookings. Know that you will be charged for up to three nights that you cannot change five days prior to your visit regardless of the situation. You cannot even get in house credit. There are many other hotels in the area that have more convenient locations to the convention center and more flexible booking policies. There is nothing this place has to offer that puts it above the other lodging options.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2017

Lisa

Quiet bed and breakfast near restaurants

My husband and I had a rare night away from the kids and chose this guest house in a quiet residential area between lively Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan neighborhood. We were able to easily walk to a variety of restaurants for dinner, drinks, and dessert. The breakfast was a fluffy omelet made to order when we sat down at the common dining room table. Yogurt, fruit, and toast were also available with juice, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Our room was in the back of the building and was very quiet and comfortable. We will definitely return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2017

Kara

Nice, clean and quiet piece of history. Loved it

Great place, quiet and clean. Close to a lot of shops and restaurants. I love history and this place has character. The staff is kind and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2017

Verified traveler

Nice guest house conveniently located not far from DuPont Circle. Friendly hosts and a good hot breakfast. The room was small.

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Close to Hilton conference location

Nice location close to Connecticut Ave, Dupont Circle and Hilton Hotel. Friendly, helpful staff. Room was small. Building has a lot of nice details, but has a slight hostel feel to it.

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2017

Mark

An Oasis of Calm in the Heart of D.C.

Everything about the American Guest House is fantastic. Instead of the hustle and bustle of a big city hotel, you get a beautiful, quiet old townhouse on a side street. Friendly staff. Easy check-in/check-out. Lots of character. Simply marvelous from beginning to end.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2017

Charles

Good Choice

Excellent Place to Stay. Food very good. Staff friendly. Had to open window slightly to let some heat out during my winter stay. I'll go back for sure if in the area again.

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2016

andrea

Service on arrival was terrible. No one greeted or showed the space. In-keeper was on the phone. I was asked to come back to complete check in ... again the In-keeper was on the phone. I was asked to come back a third time and was finally able to complete check in but still not welcomed or shown the facilities.

Property is cute and my room was very clean.

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2016

Richard S

Fine if you want to be REALLY quiet

Room is very small. Almost no amenities... no coffee maker in room, need front desk for help in the late evenings, you need to walk and talk quietly since this is a house. Its a nice place and everyone is very nice... just not good if you're looking for more of a full-service, hotel environment.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2016

Doug

Nothing to write home about

Overall, pretty mediocre in all respects. The bones of this place offer a lot more potential than was realized, with pedestrian decorating and cheap touches making the place look tired and uninspired.
The breakfast was adequate but not great.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2016

Elizabeth

Beautiful B&B in a great area

Had a great time. The building is gorgeous and well-maintained. Breakfast is delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful. The area is residential, but there are lots of restaurants and shops just a couple of blocks away.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2016

Diana

Cute B&B in Adams Morgan area

The building is a stately older home with multiple levels - the wood details and historic feel of the rooms is amazing, but be prepared to walk up flights! (no elevator) Check in / out is a breeze, and they do offer a to-go breakfast if you can't stay for the hot breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2016

Lee

no hot water in shower and sink took about 5 minutes to warm up.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Best place in DC!

I was attending a meeting at Hilton, and this hotel was perfect! Quiet, clean, helpful staff, wifi fast and working well, and terrific breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2016

EJ

Hotel quality B&B

It was just a one night stay, but I enjoyed my stay at the American Guest House. My only complaint is the thin walls. I would not recommend for a romantic stay. Other than that, the staff were extremely friendly, breakfast was great. It really felt like a proper B&B but with hotel quality rooms (except those thin walls). As a frequent traveller to DC, I could see myself staying here again, especially as other hotel prices increase insanely.

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2016

Rebecca

clean and comfortable

This place is basically the opposite of a big hotel chain. Each room is unique and very cute. I stayed here as a fried business traveler and was glad to feel \"at home\".

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2016

Kiran

Great breakfast, not so great room

When we arrived at the B&B, we were surprised to find our room smaller than expected and without fireplace. Room is clean but overall the place needs some upgrading. The unique feature could be said to be history of the place.

Breakfast is excellent and the staff are friendly.

Owners no where to be seen.

Everything is chargeable even printing boarding passes or late checkout. Not so accommodating.

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2016

Adrienne

Charming, clean, and easy

Very charming inn and delicious breakfast!

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Small room; no charm.

No feel of a B and B from staff. Staff was not warm and gracious.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2016

Donna

Beautifully restored cute comfortable home.

very nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2016

Vipin

American Guest House is a lovely boutique guesthouse, with charming old fashioned touches and breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Old hotel with no elevator.

My room was on the 4th floor and there was no elevator. The staff are pleasing but often not available. The room was clean and well appointed but the floors creaked so you felt that everyone below could hear every step, especially at 6 am. There was a lot of American trivia on the hallway walls and pictures of presidents, mostly republican, with thank you notes for their contributions to the RNC. I don't plan on returning.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2016

michael

Nice quant hotel. Near plenty of restaurants and walking distance to much more.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2016

Patrick

Great place

Fab place. Came for work, humanized the trip. Perfect alternative to standard dc hotels.

4/10

Poor

05 May 2016

Verified traveler

Shame about the terrible customer service

This guest house is well located and the rooms are well decorated and clean. Sound insulation between the rooms is ok but not great.

My only disappointment with this guest house was with the manager Lucia who was incredibly rude and showed absolutely no sense of customer service. I actually felt completely alienated after an unnecessarily rude exchange with her where I was told in no uncertain words that I was a fool and got shouted down for asking for clarification and help with the reservation policy. Her tone on emails is very poor and did not imporve in person. I am sorry that I went through with this booking as the whole interaction soured my stay.

To be fair, the other innkeepers I interacted with were all very nice and helpful. I unfortunately would not recommend this guest house and think that there are plenty of other guest houses in D.C. with more accommodating managers that will make your stay a lot more enjoyable.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2016

Michael

A+++ B&B

This was our 30th anniversary trip and we had a fantastic visit to DC. American Guest House was amazing and I would highly recommend it. The staff was fantastic, the breakfast was different everyday and cooked to order by Chef Kevin. Can not say enough good things about this B&B. A+++

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2016

Michael

Anniversary Getaway

My Wife and I spent our 30th anniversary at this wonderful B&B. I would highly recommend it. Breakfast was fantastic, the room was spacious, the house about 150 years old was very charming with tons of character.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2016

Thomas

We had a wonderful experience

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Charming, historic B&B in a great location!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2016

jen

DC hotels

It was wonderful with great personality and charm.

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Good, reasonably priced DC B &B

Nice bed and breakfast fairly close to Dupont Circle. Very good service, friendly staff, good breakfast with enjoyable other guests. Room is small and somewhat antiquated but still a great value.

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Quaint hotel

The breakfasts were good although both days we were there they were egg dishes. The staff were helpful with our bags. The location was about a 10 minute walk away from the metro.