206A & 206B - Elizabeth's Suite - James Buchanan Hotel - Mercersburg

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

206A & 206B - Elizabeth's Suite - 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 Mercersburg Historic District and were listed by the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

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

Property manager

Peter Briggs

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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 xxx-xxx-xxxx 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mercersburg

This bed & breakfast is located in Mercersburg. Capitol Theatre and Maryland Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Acres Alpaca Farm and Launching Pad Ski Lift. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hagerstown Speedway or Chambersburg Skydiving Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

Mercersburg, PA

What's nearby

Mercersburg Academy - 5 min walk
Long Acres Alpaca Farm - 8 min drive
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park - 8 min drive
Whitetail Ski Resort - 16 min drive
Hagerstown Speedway - 22 min drive

Getting around

Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min walk
Foot of the Mountain Restaurant - 6 min drive
The James Buchanan Restaurant
Flannery's Tavern On the Square - 1 min walk
Subway - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 206A & 206B - Elizabeth's Suite - James Buchanan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hansin

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Historic site. Very friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski whitetail wknd Getaway

We really enjoyed our (1) night stay. We spent the night and skied at whitetail just 5 miles away. Host was wonderful. Common living room area was spacious and had an awesome gas fireplace that put out a lot of heat. Very cozy atmosphere. Learned about the history of the Buchanan Hotel. Would definitely visit again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter Briggs

Why they chose this property

This is the only historic Presidential home in the USA where you can spend a night. Either you love to relax in our cozy Elizabeth lounge or in a mood to explore our beautiful courtyard or dine to create a memorable experience We've got you covered.

What makes this property unique

13 rooms with a unique & historic charm. Relax and unwind in our historic hotel. You will travel back in history as you explore connecting to the old-world charm. Each of our rooms includes queen beds complete with 360-400 count cotton linens, down pillows & comforters, a private bath, flat-screen TV, blow dryers, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi access. The aromas of lavender & Romania's "queen of the night" fill our courtyard makes it the perfect spot to dine or just relax with a glass of your favorite wine.