202 - Buchanan Room - James Buchanan Hotel - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Mercersburg, PA

Mercersburg Academy
5 min walk
Long Acres Alpaca Farm
8 min drive
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
8 min drive
Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
25 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

202 - Buchanan 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.

During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Mercersburg Academy.

Just a 5-minute walk from Mercersburg Academy and 8 minutes by car from Long Acres Alpaca Farm

Property manager

Peter Briggs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

Golf
Snow sports gear

Outdoors

Firepit

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV

Food and drink

Separate dining area

More

Air conditioning
Heating
Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 deadlock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

202 Buchanan Room James Buchanan Hotel

202 - Buchanan Room - James Buchanan Hotel Mercersburg

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202 - Buchanan Room - James Buchanan Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Angeline, Woodbridge

Travelled with partner

17 Oct 2022

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

The term "hotel" is a little misleading as it is more like an inn where there is no hotel staff onsite. An innkeeper greeted us to check us in and give us a tour of the property. The room was very clean and comfortable. We also visited the onsite restaurant, which was lovely. The food was excellent! Unfortunately, there were no real options for breakfast in town and no shopping or entertainment. If you stay here, be prepared for a quiet night in.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022