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1744 Lanier Place NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
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Adam's Inn
4.0 of 5 stars 199 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Metro station(8)
  • Adams Morgan(8)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • English muffin(5)
  • Rooms are clean(5)
  • Continental breakfast(3)
  • Good place(3)
  • Business center(3)
  • Toast cereal(3)
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Sunnyside, New York
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Meh”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
6
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On my first trip to DC this past Sunday to Tuesday, my friend and I took advantage of a discounted voucher to stay at Adam's Inn. The inn is situated in a quaint, residential tree-lined neighborhood near a commercial strip replete with great restaurants, cafes and bars. A bit of a walk to the metro but still worth it to stay in such a cute neighborhood (a $15 short cab ride will get you to the National Mall. Cabs are easy to hail in the area). The inn consists of three cute homes that are located side by side, in appearance it's an inn but very little felt homey about our stay. The breakfast served is continental-no eggs, pancakes, waffles, bacon. Have never stayed in a "b&b" that provides a self-serve, continental breakfast-big disappointment. The room we were in was nothing to rave about-decent but not B&B style cute (although the furniture was vintage and attractive the decor as a whole lacked a signature touch). Aside from bars of soaps, no other toiletries were provided- no shampoo or conditioner. When I walked in one of the first things I noticed was a handwritten sign taped to the wall asking that we not turn on the AC-tacky (it doesn't take that much effort to print a sign, I mean really, come on). The Inn common area is cozy, smartly decorated and snacks, water and coffee/tea are available at all times. Now I have to get to the last and worse part of our stay-the staff or at least the first staff member who greeted us (or rejected us)-by far the rudest, oddest hotel staff person I have ever experienced. When we walked in, she matter of fact-ly said, "so what's up" to my friend in a so what are you doing here kind of tone and stared at him blankly. Duh, we were there to check in. Because it was 1pm she wouldn't check us in early, we didn't make a big deal about it-just left our bags in the bag area. She was short and dismissive with my friend explaining that she had laundry to do but when we left we saw her in the office area. Before we stepped out to sight see, my friend asked her suggestion about seeing the Holocaust memorial museum. She explained to him that her daughter had spent 3 hours but that it is easy to spend hours there, according to him (I was in the bathroom when this occurred) he gasped at the suggestion of spending 7-8 hours in a museum. To this she condescendingly responded, "well if you were a Jewish mother from Brooklyn whose family died in the Holocaust, you could spend 4 days there". Who says that! When I came out of the bathroom, I asked her a question about the subway, she sounded confused so I corrected myself and called it the metro. She said she didn't know what that was, I explained to her how I got to the inn from the Amtrak station, by taking a train, but she played dumb. She said that the metro did not exist in D.C-um okay, what ever. I dropped that subject and asked for some recommendations to go sight seeing (obviously in The National Mall area) -of course she was not helpful-what's new-and did not make an effort to look at the map with me. She offhandedly suggested we walk to the 18th street commercial strip before she walked off. (Either management needs to fire that woman or get her some professional help). That was my experience with the customer service that Adam's Inn as to offer.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Harpers Ferry
1 review
“Great time at a lovely location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

I took my fiance to Adam's Inn and was very pleased with the relaxing environment of the neighborhood and cozy feel of the room and sitting areas. We attended the inn in mid-January, which I guess is the off season but it was still nice to relax and visit local shops and restaurants in the Adams Morgan area.

I was so grateful for the hospitality at the Inn after I forgot some items in my room upon check-out. The staff was so helpful and even mailed me my things!

Free internet, clean rooms, lovely location (close to the National Zoo, Queen's Hookah, and a plethora of restaurants and shops), and friendly staff.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“perfect weekend getaway.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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My husband and I had purchased a living social deal to stay here for one night in a room with private bath and to include continental breakfast. We live in VaBch and this past weekend we decided to get out of town for night and decided to stay there. What can I say, It was perfect a weekend getaway! The location is ideal as its no more than a ten minute walk to the metro that will take you right into the DC central area. We were put in an English Basement room (a remodeled basement with private bathroom) and it was super cozy and quiet. The only extra noise was in the morning when you could hear slight footsteps up above of those preparing the breakfast, but nothing too much. My husband is a light sleeper so he did wear earplugs. Breakfast was adequate. Nothing to rave about, yet nothing to complain about either. It was filling and that was enough for us. : )

Room Tip: The basement room has a TV. All others do not. This is what we were told at check-in.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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portland, oregon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“A fun overnight in DC”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We really enjoyed our stay at Adam's Inn. Because we checked in on a Saturday and the zoned parking wasn't being enforced, we were able to score a parking space right in front! But I can imagine that parking would be a huge hassle, so you should maybe consider parking.

The room was comfy and we loved that there was a portable fan in the closet to give us the white noise we love. The neighborhood was really cute and it's within reasonable walking distance of several good restaurants, stores, and the Metro stop. As a bonus, they have a fast computer, WITH a printer, in the common area to be used. And the lady in the office gave us good food recommendations and directions.

On the con side, there was apparently a lot of noise in the street (it was New Year's Eve), so maybe ask for a room in the back? The breakfast was ok, but nothing stellar. Cereal, bagels, yogurt, but nothing hot or homemade.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Meet the Guests”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Stayed there over Christmas 2011, just round the corner from the family we were visiting, so it scored on convenienbce for us – also convenient for bus and metro to the centre of Washington and for shop, bars etc nearby. Very pleasant area – attractive late 19th & early 20th century town houses – and quiet during our visit. The little 1909 fire station opposite was an added attraction – delightfully unexpected! Adam’s Inn offers good basic standard accommodation: comfortable, traditional and homely, without being exceptional – at the same time a far better experience than chain hotels in a similar price bracket. Breakfast is simple (cereal, bread/toast/bagels, cheese, fruit juice, coffee etc) but adequate unless you want something cooked. Eating round large tables en famille may not be to your taste if you are not a morning person, but good for meeting new people from all over the US (and elsewhere), which is, after all, part of the joy of travel. Room perfectly adequate, if a little spartan: no TV and mini bar (neither missed), nor a hair dryer, which you have to ask for; no tea and coffee making facilities in the room either, but you can make you own in the kitchen at any time. Comfortable lounge. Approach it with an open mind and you’ll enjoy your stay.

Room Tip: Some rooms do not have en suite shower/toilet, so choose with care.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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1744 Lanier Place NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
Price range (per night):* INR3,901 - 6,409

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