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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Fredericksburg with free breakfast

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Sawyer Scott Room | In-room dining
Sawyer Scott Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House in the city center offers a charming historic retreat. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, garden relaxation, in-room WiFi, lobby coffee and tea, and convenient self-parking.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥29,039
￥32,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

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Sawyer Scott Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Sawyer Scott Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Fredericksburg, The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House is in the city center. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and Old Stone Warehouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at YMCA Rowe Tennis Center and Regal Fredericksburg. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Virginia Credit Union Stadium or The Range.
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22401, VA, Fredericksburg, 711 Caroline St

What's nearby

  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mary Washington Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Central Park Fun Land - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 4 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agora Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Agave Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Benny Vitali's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brock's Riverside Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Billiken's Smokehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

Upscale bed & breakfast located in Old Town Fredericksburg
The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
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.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

As of Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House on Nov 25, 2025 start from ￥29,039, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House located?

Located in Old Town Fredericksburg, this bed & breakfast is steps from The Courthouse and Shiloh Baptist Church. Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church and Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center are also within 5 minutes. Fredericksburg Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downtown Fredericksburg is pretty loud, but that’s not the hotel’s fault. Parking is tough down there but the hotel has its own parking lot off of Sophia St, and it’s really easy. We had to leave early so we didn’t get to experience the breakfast, but we’d definitely come back. Everything was first rate. If you can’t do stairs you might have trouble, but that didn’t bother us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keeper and all other staff with whom we interacted were friendly, helpful, and efficient. They accommodated our slightly early arrival and late departure, which made our trip extra relaxing. The bed was super comfortable and all areas of the inn were clean, tidy, and welcoming. We enjoyed relaxing indoors, both in our room and in the public areas inside the inn, and out on the patio. The breakfasts and snacks were good. The location of the inn is excellent and easy walking distance to multiple shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wasn’t happy with the bathroom being across the hall instead of connected to the room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leathrese

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024