American Guest House

Washington, DC


The 12-room American Guest House earns high marks for its intimate sense of service, bountiful omelet-y breakfasts and elegant, individualized rooms. Decor runs the gamut from Victorian vibe (Room 203) to New England cottage (Room 304) to colonial love nest (Room 303). Some quarters are rather small.


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