201A - Après-Ski Room - James Buchanan Hotel - Mercersburg

Check out the area

Mercersburg, PA

Mercersburg Academy5 min walk
Long Acres Alpaca Farm8 min drive
Whitetail Ski Resort16 min drive
Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

201A - Après-Ski Room - James Buchanan Hotel

Our circa 1796 hotel is steeped in history, being the boyhood home of our nation's 15th President, James Buchanan — built by his father, James Buchanan Sr. Buchanan's father opened a store, in what is now the Pub, and introduced young James to the problem of keeping things accounted for and in their proper places. By the time James was 10 years of age, his father was one of Mercersburg's leading businessmen. When Buchanan was sixteen he left Mercersburg to attend Dickinson College. The Buchanan home in Mercersburg later became "Hotel Mercer." Years later operating under new ownership, the James Buchanan Hotel is a staple in this historic town.

We are a proud part of the Mercersberg Historic District and were listed by the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

The James Buchanan Hotel currently operate as a full-service hotel and restaurant, but the history and integrity of the Buchanans is just as present as it was in the l700’s.

Property manager

Peter Briggs

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children from 4 to 17 years old can stay for free.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Call us at 717.328.0011 to discuss.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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

About the area

Mercersburg

This bed & breakfast is located in Mercersburg. Buchanan's Birthplace State Park and Martins Mill Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cowans Gap State Park and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hagerstown Speedway or Chambersburg Skydiving Center.