208 - Ms. Hetty's Room - James Buchanan Hotel - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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January 2025

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February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

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

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Air conditioning

Housekeeping

Soundproof rooms

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

17 Jan - 18 Jan

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.

During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Mercersburg Academy. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas.

Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Just a 5-minute walk from Mercersburg Academy and 8 minutes by car from Long Acres Alpaca Farm

Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Mercersburg bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Property manager

Peter Briggs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

Golf
Snow sports gear

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

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

Separate dining area

More

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Heating

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

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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