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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

4.0 star property
Upscale bed & breakfast in Fredericksburg with free breakfast

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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is $189
$214 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

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711 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Mary Washington15 min walk
  • Popular LocationChatham Manor19 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Park Fun Land8 min drive
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)73 min drive
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Sawyer Scott Room

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House is in the city center. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and Fredericksburg Battlefield are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Central Park Fun Land and Cannon Ridge Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 4 min walk
  • University of Mary Washington - 15 min walk
  • Chatham Manor - 19 min walk
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 7 min drive
  • Central Park Fun Land - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 4 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Downtown - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brock's Riverside Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fredericksburg Square - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sedona Taphouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Benny Vitali's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

Upscale bed & breakfast in the city center
The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Located at the Richard Johnston Inn or in the late arrival box.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.0 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Richard Johnston Inn 1890 Caroline House Fredericksburg
Richard Johnston 1890 Caroline House Fredericksburg
Richard Johnston 1890 Carolin
The Richard Johnston Inn 1890 Caroline House
The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Fredericksburg
The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Bed & breakfast

Frequently asked questions

Is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

As of Jun 8, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House on Jun 9, 2024 start from $189.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House located?

Located in the heart of Fredericksburg, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, and Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop. James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library and Fredericksburg Battlefield are also within 10 minutes. Fredericksburg Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location is ideal - step outside and your in the middle of Old Fredericksburg.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was actually pretty great, but read more carefully than we did as our private bath was across the hall from our room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful and incredibly proactive. The room is comfortable and the area is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Richard Johnston Inn is a historic inn with loads of charm. We stayed in the Virginian room, furnished with antiques and modern amenities, alike. The Inn is supposed to be haunted but we felt no ghostly presence! Rather, the warm welcome from the super friendly and efficient staff, plus the delicious, freshly cooked breakfast, made us feel completely at home. Highly recommended for a short getaway or as a base for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liz provided wonderful host services and we felt very taken care of. Check in was a breeze and parking was convenient. This is an excellent location in downtown Fredericksburg and you can walk to everything. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest boutique hotel! In the Middle of the best part of Fredericksburg. The staff were oh so welcoming, a very nice compliment to The charming facility. We are like stay here again hands down over a more ‘contemporary’ stay in a chain elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint historic house only problem was the air conditioning was too loud, but it was over 95 degrees. So better loud and cool than sweaty and hot. Pillows uncomfortable. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
We stayed here because of a family wedding....and we LOVED it! Such a wonderful to stay in downtown Fredericksburg. The hospitality, the room, the decor, the snacks and food...all.of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keeper and all other staff with whom we interacted were friendly, helpful, and efficient. They accommodated our slightly early arrival and late departure, which made our trip extra relaxing. The bed was super comfortable and all areas of the inn were clean, tidy, and welcoming. We enjoyed relaxing indoors, both in our room and in the public areas inside the inn, and out on the patio. The breakfasts and snacks were good. The location of the inn is excellent and easy walking distance to multiple shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, total eye candy. Beautiful interiors with ultramodern kitchens. Chandeliers in the bathrooms. Gorgeous reading nooks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

FRANCIS E

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
$$$
They decided not to have anyone at the facility because of the Corona virus. For half the price the Courtyard a couple of blocks away maintains people on staff. The room was a bit cluttered and the arrangement of the furniture impractical. It also smelled. Showtime 2 was the only premium channel offered and there was no refrigerator in the room. Best features were the breakfast offerings and the comfortable ambiance of the lobby areas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful place!
We had an amazing stay at the Richard Johnston Inn. The building is beautiful and is furnished exquisitely! The staff are so friendly and helpful. Betsy made the most delicious cookies and recommended an excellent Italian restaurant Orofino's. Beth made a delicious breakfast. The location is excellent. You can easily walk to many historical places, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin, Northern VA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History of the property was amazing. Gorgeous renovation with beautiful antiques. Breakfast was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even the Ghosts are friendly!
We had unknowingly booked a room without an ensuite bath and were offered an upgrade to a king bed with bath on the top floor at no additional charge. Very nice of them. Breakfast was great and everyone was extremely pleasant and helpful. They say that even the ghosts who reside there are friendly and although we didn't encounter any I can believe it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Baltimore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the stay and the feeling of being apart of America’s history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Woodland Hills, CA

Business traveler, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb quality of furnishings, warm hospitality, sparkling clean, bed sheets from heaven, well-trained staff who do everything they can to make your stay one you will never forget. Terrific location. The breakfast is SO delicious, Driving from CA to Maine in six nights with husband and little white bulldog Emma: we left this inn refreshed, relaxed, and loving life: all three of us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very highly recommend!
1890 Caroline house was the most beautiful bed-and-breakfast we have ever stayed in! Our room was beautifully decorated and the breakfasts were wonderful! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming
Great location, great food, charming, friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and great host. we all be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019