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William Lewis House

2.5 of 5
1309 R Street NW, Washington DC, DC (Logan Circle/ Shaw)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013
johnw5204 Portland, Oregon
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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Comparatively, for DC, price is "reasonable". This B&B is actually two old brownstones in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. The houses are furnished with period furniture, there are no private baths, and the nearest Metro is about 6 blocks east. Taxi ride from union station will cost $10 to $15 depending on traffic. Owner is a teacher and he is assisted... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

This is a very upscale B&B in a good location on a residential street, centrally located. Actually, it is two Victorian houses joined by a walkway at the back, with a lovely period atmosphere maintained in both. I visited in Winter, but I'd love to visit again in Summer.

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South Chesterfield, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Just returned from a 4 day vacation. We stayed at the William Lewis House bed & breakfast and it our trip from good to perfect! The beds were comfortable and the rooms were super quiet. The Saturday and Sunday breakfasts were delicious and the company was thoroughly enjoyable. The hot tub was a perfect way to relax our aching legs... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012 via mobile

Stayed here for 2 nights which came to nearly $240. Its was a bit pricey for a box room and i was sharing a bath room, but having said that it is a charming bed and breakfast with a most gracious and welcoming host and a very friendly dog. The spread at breakfast is the finest i've ever seen and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

I'm giving this B&B 5 stars even though there were a couple of things that people should be aware of when making reservations. I stayed 2 nights in October 23012. On this down side, there is no elevator and the room I rented (a single) was small. I think most of the other rooms are more spacious. Also, there appears... More

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Clarksburg, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

I needed to go overnight to DC and wanted some place near the metro. I looked around and by far this place had the best reviews and was the cheapest by far that was close to any metro. It game up to about 180 after taxes. My fiancee and I took the U st. Metro make sure you get out... More

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Chicago, exile
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

To get the negatives quickly out of the way, it's two old buildings (1890's?) with a lot of charm but 3rd floor rooms with no elevator, and bathrooms that can be kind of a tight squeeze. No locks on the rooms, which doesn't bother me but might bother some, and if you're allergic to dogs this would be a bad... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

We stayed three nights and were very comfortable. You could see that the innkeeper made every effort to provide all the comforts we needed, from a jar of cookies to a welcoming glass of wine provided by a chilled help-yourself decanter. The inn was actually two side-by-side houses with an outside deck giving access to the back doors, and this... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

I had a great week-long stay here recently; the price can't be beat - $170/night including taxes and so close to the U St corridor, 14th St restaurants, DuPont and plenty of public transportation. My room was gorgeous and even had a Mac desktop. The shared bathroom had lots of nice amenities and I think I was only sharing with... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2012

This B&B lacks the personalized hospitality that some travelers may expect. Guests check in by inputting a code into a lockbox that contains their room key. However, it is nicely located near Logan Circle and the happening "U street corridor" so it offers a good base for exploring the city. But, for the price, this is a good option. The... More

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wlewishous, Owner at William Lewis House, responded to this review
25 September 2012

Thank you for your lovely review! We do try very hard to make our B&B a home away from home. We work hard on our breakfasts and hope that everyone enjoys them. About three years ago, we placed safes in each of our rooms. They are quite large and you set the code. We have actually gotten three of our... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
William Lewis House Hotel
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Address: 1309 R Street NW, Washington DC, DC
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Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC > Logan Circle/ Shaw , Upper Northwest
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Free High-Speed Internet
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Ranked #18 of 45 B&Bs / Inns in Washington DC
Price range (per night): RM418 - 530
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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