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208 - Ms. Hetty's Room - James Buchanan Hotel

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Living area
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$339
avg per night

Explore the area

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Mercersburg, PA
  • Mercersburg Academy
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Long Acres Alpaca Farm
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Whitetail Ski Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Separate dining area
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 2
Price is NZ$339 avg per night,

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About the area

Mercersburg

Mercersburg is home to this bed & breakfast. Buchanan's Birthplace State Park and Martins Mill Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Acres Alpaca Farm and Whitetail Golf Resort. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

What's nearby

  • Mercersburg Academy - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Acres Alpaca Farm - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Buchanan's Birthplace State Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Whitetail Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Whitetail Ski Resort - 16 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Milky Way Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mansion House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪One North Coffee & Bake Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

208 - Ms. Hetty's 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

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children from 4 to 17 years old can stay for free.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Call us at 717.328.0011 to discuss.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: Call us at 717.328.0011 to discuss.
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is 208 - Ms. Hetty's Room - James Buchanan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 208 - Ms. Hetty's Room - James Buchanan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 208 - Ms. Hetty's Room - James Buchanan Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 208 - Ms. Hetty's Room - James Buchanan Hotel located?

Situated in Mercersburg, this bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mercersburg Academy and within 6 miles (10 km) of Buchanan's Birthplace State Park and Long Acres Alpaca Farm. Whitetail Golf Resort and Expert's Choice are also within 6 miles (10 km).

208 - Ms. Hetty's Room - James Buchanan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Beautiful and Convenient

We stayed at the James Buchanan Hotel during a trip to whitetail for skiing and the hotel was my favorite part of the experience. It was cozy, clean, and they even upgraded our room. It was so much fun to go to the pub in the hotel. The manager of the pub was so attentive and polite and everyone made sure we had a great stay. I can’t say enough nice good things about this place and I hope we will go back someday soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Better than advertised.

Host was excellent. The room was extremely clean and cozy. The restaurant had great food and the staff was professional and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022