An English Gem near Union Station

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+8 photos
Scored 7.6
Rated good

Free WiFi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 800 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage

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About this property

Historic Setting: An English Gem near Union Station is situated in Washington, housed in a historic building. The spacious apartment offers a city view and quiet street surroundings. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, oven, and stovetop. Additional facilities include private check-in and check-out, full-day security, bicycle parking, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the apartment is close to Walter E Washington Convention Center (2.1 km), Union Station (2.5 km), and the National Mall (3.5 km). An ice-skating rink is also nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, convenient location, and suitability for city trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ghotra
United States United States
“Everything was clean and well taken care of. The apartment was suprisingly big so defenitly big enough for mulitple people and familys. I can only say that I enjoyed my stay and had no troubles.”
Salman
Pakistan Pakistan
“Spacious room and excellent amenities. Exactly as described in the listing. Bus no 80 is practically at your doorstep. Near Union Station. The neighbourhood is purely residential and a lovely locality. It's a basement apartment, yet the sound from...”
Kai
Finland Finland
“As I was travelling alone, I chose the room in the front with a single bed, avoiding the main bedroom with the loud furnace. Nice neighborhood with a good bus connection to Union and Downtown.The pictures match the furnishment.Good WIFI”
Igor
Brazil Brazil
“Lovely neighborhood. Comfortable place. I had a situation during check in but Dr. Koura was very helpful.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent communication, great location and a great place to stay. I would definitely go back if I return to Washington.”
Dr
United States United States
“Beautiful international decor. Clean and simple. Friendly host”
Monika
Poland Poland
“Dr Koura was extremely helpful in every matter. Either it was regarding parking permit or changing the amount of people in our reservation. The apartment was clean and very comfortable. The localisation was perfect, close to every point of our...”
Alberto
Brazil Brazil
“Gostei do conforto, limpeza e praticidade! Super bem localizado, perto de vários comércios.”
Olga
Honduras Honduras
“Costo que enviara la informacion de codigo de acceso porque pedian un deposito adicional, yo no disponia de pay pal o zell, el cual al final no era necesario ya que yo habia pagado a traves de aplicacion de Booking”
Ariana
United States United States
“Host is very nice and accommodating, would surely try again if I come back.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dr. Koura Gibson

Company review score: 8Based on 233 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

I am Dr. Koura Gibson, a linguist, a teacher of French and Spanish, and a USA Track & Field master athlete. I run hurdles and triple jump, holding more than 7 national championship titles. I am an Africanist, trained @Howard University's African Studies and Research Department. I also curate and sell African Art @galleri Sowei, my home gallery. I love traveling to far and fascinating places around the world. I am honored to host you at my home in DC. I welcome all guests of many nations and nationalities.

Property information

An English Gem is the English Basement Apartment of my Victorian home located in historic Bloomingdale, NW, DC, one of the most sought after communities in the area. The homes in this neighborhood are gorgeous and stately Victorians. The grandeur of the Victorian age is personified in the Victorian homes of Bloomingdale. I offer my home to budget travelers visiting our Nation's Capital. The unit can comfortably sleep five persons. My home is a clean, cheap, and safe place to sleep and recharge in DC. It's humble and doable for a few nights, minimal on purpose. There's a kitchen per your use.

Neighbourhood information

S Street, NW is located on a tree-lined block in the Bloomingdale neighborhood in NW. It's a neighborhood of only about 12 square blocks with many hidden treasures: unassuming dive bars, surprise parks and award-winning restaurants. Bloomingdale is sandwhiched between the neighborhoods of Shaw and Eckington. It is on the border of the District’s northwest quadrant, stretching from Second Street NW to North Capitol, bordered by Florida Avenue NW to the south and Bryant and Channing places NW to the north.

Languages spoken

Spanish,French

Property surroundings

House rules

An English Gem near Union Station takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The furnace is a little noisy.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform An English Gem near Union Station in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of US$150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 5007242201001776