Aug 24 2011

Meet the Historic Richmond Inns


The six Historic Richmond Inns are recognized as the top bed & breakfast accommodations in Richmond, Virginia. Each is beautifully restored and decorated, and each is celebrated for its superior service and world-class hospitality. Whether your travel is for business or pleasure, a stay at one of the inns is the perfect alternative to the anonymous chain-hotel mentality. Next time you visit Richmond, enjoy gourmet breakfasts, enchanting surroundings, premium amenities and the attention you deserve at an Historic Richmond Inn.

Here is a quick glance at the member inns:

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Grace Manor Inn | 1853 West Grace Street | 804.353.4334

Location: The Historic Fan District

Innkeepers: Dawn and Albert Schick

Built in 1910

Number of Guest Rooms/Suites: 4 Suites

Fun facts: Grace Manor Inn features a saltwater swimming pool, landscaped gardens and patio. 3-course gourmet breakfasts include complimentary Bellinis and Mimosas.

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Historic Mankin Mansion | 4300 Oakley’s Lane | 804.737.7773

Location: Henrico, Minutes from Downtown

Innkeepers: Paula and Martin Ramirez

Built in 1924 (Italianate Georgian Revival)

Number of Guest Rooms/Suites: 2 Suites, 2 Cottages and a Carriage House

Fun facts: Historic Mankin Mansion was established as a unique “luxury wedding resort” and is the ultimate romantic Richmond hideaway, close to modern convenience yet worlds away from the hectic pace of a busy life.

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The Kensington B&B | 2926 Kensington Avenue | 804.258.9901

Location: Historic Museum District

Innkeepers: Bill and Bertie Selvey

Built in 1919

Number of Guest Rooms/Suites: 2 Suites and a Carriage House

Fun facts: The Kensington B&B and its pocket garden have been featured in Historic Garden Week in Virginia and Museum District Mother’s Day House & Garden Tours. One suite features glittering glass tile floors and a seven-headed Swiss shower.

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Maury Place at Monument | 3101 West Franklin Street| 804.353.2717

Location: Historic Museum District and Monument Avenue Historic District

Innkeepers: Mac Pence and Jeff Wells

Built in 1916

Number of Guest Rooms/Suites: 4 Suites

Fun facts: Gourmet breakfasts are served on the finest china, including the Maury Place Presidential China, an historical reproduction of the china of US presidents.

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Museum District B&B | 2811 Grove Avenue | 804.359.2332

Location: Historic Museum and Fan Districts

Innkeeper: Anna Currence

Built in 1924

Number of Guest Rooms/Suites: 2 Suites and a Carriage House

Fun facts: The Judge Rhea Suite features a second-floor sleeping porch with room-darkening shades and is located across the street from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

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William Miller House B&B | 1129 Floyd Avenue | 804.254.2928

Location: Historic Fan District

Innkeepers: Pat Daniels and Mike Rohde

Built in 1869 (Greek Revival)

Number of Guest Rooms/Suites: 2 Luxury Rooms

Fun facts: Innkeeper Mike Rohde’s recipes have been featured in The Bed & Breakfast Association of Virginia’s Cookbook, American Country Inns and Bed & Breakfasts (best recipe!) and in the book Sleep on It.

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