Woodley Park Guest House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to Smithsonian's National Zoo

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Exterior
Reception
Room, 2 Single Beds
Room, 1 Full Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 209 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 209 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 185 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Small Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
2647 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC, 20008

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Embassy Row - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Washington National Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • American University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • White House - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodley Park-Zoo Station - 2 min walk
  • Lanham Seabrook Station - 21 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marquee Bar And Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mane Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Open City - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Woodley Park Guest House

Bed & breakfast near Smithsonian's National Zoo
Located close to Embassy of Switzerland and Washington National Cathedral, Woodley Park Guest House provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), concierge services and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1906
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 30 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not provide TVs.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Woodley Park Guest House B&B Washington
Woodley Park Guest House B&B
Woodley Park Guest House Washington
Woodley Park Guest House Hotel Washington Dc
Woodley Park Washington
Woodley Park Guest House Washington
Woodley Park Guest House Bed & breakfast
Woodley Park Guest House Bed & breakfast Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodley Park Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Woodley Park Guest House?

Self-parking is available for USD 20.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Woodley Park Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Woodley Park Guest House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Woodley Park Guest House located?

Located in Northwest, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Smithsonian's National Zoo and Embassy of Switzerland. Washington National Cathedral and American University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Woodley Park-Zoo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Cleveland Park Station is 16 minutes.

Woodley Park Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Damon, St. Louis, MO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
very convenient to the conference at Marriott breakfast very limited - maybe whole fruit and pastries not available to individuals with mobility issues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

felix

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Underdelivers on the promise of B&B
The value proposition of a B&B is quite simple, at least in theory: Offer your guest the space and comfort for a good night's rest and pamper them with a nice breakfast in the morning. Sadly, Woodley Park Guest House underdelivers on both. My room, on the lower level, was pretty much in the basement with only small windows (facing a wall) on the upper portion of the wall. Worse yet, the vintage of the building meant that I could hear every movement of the person(s) above me, waking me up several times over the course of the night. The weird AC system, blowing all night despite moderate temperatures, presumably to combat mold, also did not help. And guests cannot control the system. Still, I woke up optimistic in the morning, assuming that the kind of yummy breakfast I've come to expect from B&Bs would make up for at least some of these shortcomings. Boy was I wrong. Breakfast was shockingly basic, with a couple of types of bread, two types of jam, a small bowl of fruit (to share), some yoghurt, and a variety of cereals. Forget cheese, forget cold cuts, etc. There was only one "hot entree", oatmeal on my first morning and pancakes on the second. The selection of juice and teas was seriously limited and decaf coffee was only served on demand. Frankly, you can get a better breakfast staying at a mid-range motel these days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty nice.
Great location, the facility is in pretty good shape. But it doesn't quite have the host/hostess-y aspect of a true B&B, and some unhelpful attitude on the part of one staffer (the young lady) didn't help. A nice experience, but not quite what you'd hope for given the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent guest house, The only minor thing that could be improved was the breakfast. More food choices and eggs that are not cooked too long (extremely hardboiled eggs with dark edges of the yolk) would be great. The location is fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint lodging
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Internet easy to sign into, but no television . I like to watch the news in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and spotlessly clean B&B in great location. Breakfast was very simple and no afternoon or evening refreshments. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, nice place in a great location. Room was very nice, but too cold and couldn't be adjusted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy B&B
A nice and cozy B&B. Very pleasant experience. Great location. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice, efficient, & well-located guest house
This is a very, very well-run boutique B&B type of hotel that's located in a great spot. The owner and I had a fun discussion over a wonderful European-style breakfast. Don't hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy gem
The hotel was very cozy and within walking distance to the zoo and the location of the conference I attended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Closed to metro station
Near to the metro station It about one or two minutes It is also near to the main road The area that the bed and breakfast is very quiet
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country comfort in a city.
A great place to stay. Really helpful and friendly staff. A home from home. Cosy, clean and comfortable with a great breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No bottled water or snacks. Disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay there again when in DC
The Guest House was extremely comfortable, both for the overall atmosphere and my bed. The guests and staff were all very friendly, yet not intrusively so. The location was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a cozy feel
Great staff and friendly space. Great place to stay if you are looking for some great dining as well.

10/10 Excellent

Francois-p, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing B&B in great location
I booked last minute for a last minute trip and was hoping all the good reviews were a good indicator of the quality of the space... and they were! The look and feel of the place is more of a high end small hotel, with an acute attention to details and comfort. The rooms are not spacious in the traditional American hotel, but more reminiscent of a charming Parisian hotel. Breakfast is served around a communal table while the owner takes genuine interest in every guest's story. While I was there, most of the guests had stumbled onto this place while in DC for a convention and were all pleasantly surprised. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a charming, quiet house in DC.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite place to stay in Washington
Few hotels offer a desk and adequate lighting to do work, so this guest house was a great place for my husband to work while I did research at the Library of Congress. International guests talked over breakfast in a polite and respectful atmosphere, and it was really interesting to meet the owner of the guest house and specialists from other countries. Kelly and Angela at the desk helped us figure out transportation and were gracious and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Perri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and Friendly Inn
the staff and owners of Woodley Park were welcoming and very friendly. It was a great visit and the desk hosts were so helpful to guide and suggest food and local sites. Its close enough to the metro and a few stops from the Capital Id recommend it to anyone visiting if you want to stay outside the hustle of downtown and the Mall.