Kalorama Guest House

We stayed at Kalorama in June for a few nights and loved our stay. The price was reasonable and prime location for DC. We got in during the check in time and greated by Jack. He was very nice and surprised us with a last minute upgrade. He gave us keys in an envelope that were labeled «Mark and Kelli» and offered us welcoming snacks, cookies and refreshments.
The room and bathroom were very clean. Keep in mind that it’s an older house, but has been renovated well. The AC in the room was strong. The room is cleaned everyday by the housekeeper with fresh towels. Breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage (and sometimes french toast) is served every morning. Snacks, fruits, cereal, coffee and tea is available all day. Fridge is stocked with juice as well. No TV in the rooms, but who needs it when the DC is the perfect tourist city and Zoo is a minute walk away. Also, our room patio was an added bonus and the front patio is excellent.
Overall, we would stay here again over any over priced hotel in DC or cheap ones outside the metro area. Jack’s hospitality is above and beyond. Highly recommended!

We stayed at the Kalorama for the third time this past August while in the DC area to visit family. We’ve always enjoyed staying there because of the great location, reasonable prices, friendly staff and nice rooms with lots of character. Our August visit was the first one since new owner Jack took over, and he was friendly, gracious and helpful right from the start. He even stayed late at the office to meet us and make sure we got our room keys and parking pass.
The Kalorama is a great choice for anyone who prefers a bed and breakfast over a conventional hotel, and is looking for reasonably-​priced accommodations in Washington, which otherwise can be quite expensive. Even after breakfast there’s usually coffee and tea available, as well as port wine and cookies later in the day. During my last visit I enjoyed sitting a the table in the front yard area doing work using the free wi-​fi, drinking a nice cup of coffee and taking in a beautiful, sunny DC morning.
Woodley Park is a beautiful neighborhood, with nice restaurants in walking distance, in addition to the National Zoo and nearby Rock Creek Park. It’s also easy to hop on the Metro or Circulator to get to the rest of the city and metro area.
For our next visit to Washington we’ll definitely check the Kalorama first.

Years ago, we stayed at another location of the Kalorama Guesthouse, so we knew what we were getting when we made our reservations. Little did we know we’d be getting so much more! Jack, as the new owner, was the most gracious host. Being that we were traveling for medical reasons, he understood immediately that we were going to be unsure of the length of our stay, and was incredibly accommodating. The Woodley Park location is in a great neighborhood, and the rooms are clean and cozy. The free wi-​fi, full breakfast, and wine are also a plus. Jack’s willingness to help, and his friendly demeanor, really added to the enjoyment of our stay. We’ll be back!

I stayed here for three nights while attending a conference at the Marriot down the block. The house was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and quiet. There are many nice little touches to make your stay even more enjoyable — freshly baked cookies, large TV in the living room, fast internet, and the option of drinks (tea, hot chocolate, etc.).
I really didn’t know much about the DC area prior to my visit and Jack was such a friendly host that was always there to answer any questions I had. The house is in a very convenient location — less than a 5 minute walk to the metro and to a bunch of really cute restaurants. If I ever get a chance to return to DC, I would absolutely want to stay here again.