Gay Street Inn — Hotel in Washington

Our time at Gay Street Inn was our favorite during our overnight stay in Washington, VA. The place is bursting with character, feeling historic while also having modern updates and being incredibly clean. Before your arrival, you will receive an email providing you with instructions about how to enter the Inn and your room (digital codes), which makes arrival and the rest of your stay seamless (no need to keep track of a key as you go about your travels). There is also plenty of street parking available right in front of the Inn. The grounds are well-maintained and tranquil. Around the garden and lawn, there are pairs of seats set up to allow guests plenty of space to sit and relax while also having a private space. Inside, the library offers cozy seating to unwind or relax in the morning with a cup of coffee. Our room itself was lovely and comfortable. Upon arrival, it felt cool inside, and we were incredibly impressed by how clean everything was. The bed was firm and supportive, providing a restful night of sleep. The bathroom was clean and stocked with soaps and fluffy towels. The rooms at the Inn put hotel rooms at many large chains to shame. We opted for the celebration package with came with a bottle of champagne, chocolates, welcome drinks, and breakfast in the morning. The wine was very good, and it was a great way to unwind after a long day exploring the area. One of our highlights was actually breakfast. We anticipated there being a couple of baked good options available, but instead, we were presented a full meal. Drew's homemade granola was a great way to start the day, and the local quiche was very representative of Drew and Deb's familiarity with the area and desire to support local businesses. We had a great conversation with Drew who told us about several locations we might be interested in exploring during our remaining time in the area or for a future visit. We took his advice and stuck in the region for a few extra hours before making our way home, and all of his recommendations were spot on. If you're in need of local recommendations, I highly recommend asking - they are more than happy to help you make the most of your time...

Incredible, well restored, 1850’s farm house. We stayed there in September when we had dinner at the Inn at Little Washington, which a short walk away through the quaint town. While we were parking, Drew, the proprietor, happened to walk out. He was extremely friendly and helpful but not intrusive at all. He knew who we were and started to say our champagne was waiting in the room (I ordered, and recommend the “celebration package”) but he stopped himself when he realized the champagne was a surprise for my wife. He quickly shifted and said, “um everything you need is in the room.” It was a funny moment and I appreciate his quick thinking. Make sure to take time to relax and enjoy the Inn’s library. We took our bubbly down and played a game of Scrabble. Drew came by and put on some very nice background music for us. It was very comfortable and relaxing. There are no TVs in the rooms, and there shouldn’t be. It is such a relaxing Inn, you can just forget about the outside world. Speaking of that, there is absolutely no cell service in Little Washington. All the local businesses, to include the Gay Street Inn, have open WiFi so you won’t be completely disconnected. But it’s a good idea to have hard copy directions printed off because you’ll loose service before you...

We recently stayed at the Gay Street Inn in the Mountain View room for two nights and had a wonderful time! We happened to have the entire inn to ourselves since it was the middle of the week, and Drew couldn’t have been more hospitable throughout our stay. The day we arrived, he offered to let us move to a larger room, which was very tempting, but we declined since we had already fallen in love with the beautiful view of the mountains from our window. Drew also knew we were celebrating my birthday during our trip, so he left a very thoughtful bourbon nightcap for us to enjoy that evening after dinner. The fridge in our room was nicely stocked with complimentary water, regular and diet Coke, and San Pellegrino, and the freshly brewed coffee in the sunroom was delicious each morning. The inn itself is incredibly clean, charming, and cozy—really a perfect place to stay if you need some peace, quiet, and time to recharge. It is an easy walk to The Inn at Little Washington and a relaxing drive to Shenandoah National Park. We highly recommend the Gay Street Inn and are already dreaming...