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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

Property class: 4

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A yellow building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a tree.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fenced area, and potted plants.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and stainless steel appliances.
A grand foyer with a red carpet, a chandelier, a staircase, and a large mirror.
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, a fireplace, and a large wooden cabinet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $249
$220 nightly
$249 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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711 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
  • Place, Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fredericksburg Battlefield
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

A four-poster bed with a white canopy, a wooden dresser with a mirror, and a pink wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted clock, and a framed picture.

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fredericksburg

A stay at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House places you in the heart of Fredericksburg, steps from The Courthouse and Shiloh Baptist Church. .This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop.
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What's nearby

  • The Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Mary Washington - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 4 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Benny Vitali's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Agora Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Downtown - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House offers 12 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Located at the Richard Johnston Inn or in the late arrival box.]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Richard Johnston Inn 1890 Caroline House Fredericksburg
Richard Johnston 1890 Caroline House Fredericksburg
Richard Johnston 1890 Carolin
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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Bed & breakfast

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had a lovely room, the staff was friendly and very helpful and breakfast was homemade and delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fantastic. The staff is great and their breakfast offering was delicious and nutritious. We would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel full of old world charm. The staff are really friendly and helpfull. Great location too. Cone and visit you will enjoy the hotel and the charming little town of Fredricksberg
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, well cared for and tastefully furnished. Great location and close to train station. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Spectacular Inn

What a beautiful Inn with a wonderful staff in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ming Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was great. Parking available.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic place!! Clean, quiet, exceptional staff. Couldn't have asked for a better lodging experience. We will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historical inn in the centre of Fredericksburg. Delicious breakfast and a very accommodating host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location is ideal - step outside and your in the middle of Old Fredericksburg.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the room, the decorations, the comfort, the coziness. Love how close it is to town the walking around town. I certainly would come again when I come to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the late nineteenth century decor. We took full advantage of the sitting room to entertain guests. Great to walk around Fredericksburg and enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, and history. Overall a luxurious and interesting place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful and incredibly proactive. The room is comfortable and the area is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, it was a welcoming, friendly environment! We toured the Inn, which is beautiful and clean. There were delicious cookies in the dining room. The room was clean. The historic vibes were amazing. The bathroom was clean. It is in the perfect location. You just walk outside, and you are on the main street, yet it's still very quiet at night. Parking was easy. The courtyard out back is well-maintained and a nice place to relax at the end of the day. Breakfast was delicious. Everyone was extremely friendly! I cannot recommend this place anymore!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liz provided wonderful host services and we felt very taken care of. Check in was a breeze and parking was convenient. This is an excellent location in downtown Fredericksburg and you can walk to everything. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roma

Bra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean rooms but parking was inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food at breakfast could have been better but did not change our overall opinion of the experience, which was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest boutique hotel! In the Middle of the best part of Fredericksburg. The staff were oh so welcoming, a very nice compliment to The charming facility. We are like stay here again hands down over a more ‘contemporary’ stay in a chain elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn has been there since the mid to late 1700s, and served a decisive purpose during the Battle of Fredericksburg during the Civil War. The facility is very nicely decorated with mostly period-style furnishings, with very comfortable beds. The other accouterments, such as the wine and cheese charcouterie board and the early departure breakfast, made our very short stay a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was actually pretty great, but read more carefully than we did as our private bath was across the hall from our room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Loved it!

We stayed here because of a family wedding....and we LOVED it! Such a wonderful to stay in downtown Fredericksburg. The hospitality, the room, the decor, the snacks and food...all.of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Real treat!

Beautiful B&B in downtown Fredericksburg. Lovely decor & friendly staff. Comfortable accommodations. Was a bit noisy from the street but they did mention before hand. Still worth the experience. Yummy breakfast & great coffee. Even provided us with a little sparkling wine to toast our anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025