The Kalorama Guest House

Jack was very friendly and accommodating. The house was very old which I enjoyed because it reminded me of my grandmother's house. The rooms were very quiet, comfortable, and very clean. I enjoyed meeting and talking with several different people. Sitting around the breakfast table for an hour just listening, asking questions, and sharing life experiences makes the bed and breakfast concept so enjoyable.

A few small things: the water pressure in the 3rd floor bathroom was very low. There is probably nothing anyone can do to change that and it did not prevent me from being able to wash at the sink but a bath or shower didn't seem doable. It truly wasn't a big deal in the overall experience. My husband would have preferred to have a television in the room. The only TV available was in the open lounge on the first floor. Honestly, he was disappointed, but I was glad to not have a television in the room. The Wifi was strong and we had our cell phones to access whatever we needed. In the end, he was fine without it. I have stayed in other B&Bs and I preferred the breakfasts served in the others. They were more gourmet, the breakfast here was basically a hotel style of continental breakfast. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the family table and company and conversation very much.

Welcoming, accommodating, location, and value.

They were flexible to me check in and check out, had a great location close to metro, DuPont, and National Cathedral, were clean, comfortable bed, and had just excellent customer service. And excellent value, good for short or ext need stay.

Could use some updating, but it is still clean and comfortable. Shared bathrooms were fine, and clean, but should be more obviously noted.

On the Whole, A Great Place

A/C, breakfast, very convenient location - near our daughter's apartment, National Zoo, busses and Metro, Starbucks; good restaurants within walking distance; nice patio to relax on

Weird mattress - too bouncy/soft, towels too thin, carrying suitcases up to third floor, lack of electrical outlets