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Experience historic charm near Milwaukee at our unforgettable Cedarburg, WI Hotel. The Washington House Inn, established in 1886, features 34 elegant rooms and suites perfect for romantic getaways. Each room features comfortable beds, luxurious linens, whirlpool baths, complimentary Wi-Fi, and inviting fireplaces. Five of these rooms are located at our sister property, The Schroeder House, just steps away from the main inn. Indulge in a delicious complimentary breakfast and join us for an afternoon social that stands out among other Cedarburg hotels. Cedarburg is a beloved small-town destination in Wisconsin, known for its beautifully preserved downtown area boasting an array of specialty stores, restaurants, spas, and museums. With a calendar full of events, festivals, and concerts, there's always something exciting happening in Cedarburg, just down the street from our inn. Don't pass up the chance for a truly romantic escape in Wisconsin at our historic inn in Cedarburg.
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HOTEL STYLE
Business
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Washington Ave W62 N573, Cedarburg, WI 53012-1941
Washington House Inn
1,133 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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The Washington House Inn garners accolades for its enchanting atmosphere and exceptionally friendly service, complete with delightful breakfasts. Nestled in the heart of Cedarburg, its location is perfect for exploring local delights.
While the rooms exude a unique charm and are celebrated for their cleanliness, some guests have noted a need for better temperature control and additional amenities. The inn's homemade breakfasts and evening socials with wine and cheese are standouts, although opinions on overall value vary.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Charming
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Comfortable
Value
Expensive
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Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Outstanding
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My husband and I usually stay here about once a year. It's a great place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Rooms are clean, staff is friendly, and it has all the amenities. We love walking on the Interurban Trail - which was plowed right after it snowed! - going to see a movie at the Rivoli, and going to all the shops nearby.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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This is one of our favorite inns and cities in the Midwest. We had not been to the inn in several years and our visit last week reminded us how much we missed it! We were able to secure a great package that in addition to our two night stay provided us with movie tickets for both nights, a coupon for a free winery tour and some other store coupons in the same Cedar Creek Settlement building.
This is an absolutely wonderful inn in a very historic building....it makes for a very romantic getaway with your significant other. The rooms are all nice, well appointed, comfortable beds.....ours had a deep whirlpool tub. Every evening there is a social hour with complimentary wine and cheese! The breakfast is also included with your stay and it is incredible....numerous options and homemade items. The staff at the inn are always very friendly and helpful. The rooms as well as the common areas of the inn are always kept immaculately clean.
The town of Cedarburg is also very quaint and historic. There are many nice shops to browse in the approximately 5 or 6 blocks that make up the compact downtown area and numerous good restaurants that are within walking distance of the inn.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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It was a wonderful hotel with a very historic feel. The location was absolutely perfect for walking as everything was right out the door. We toured Wisconsin for two weeks and this was by far the most COVID-19 conscious hotel we stayed in. Everything was clearly cleaned well and the precautions taken by staff, from pens to breakfast, were above and beyond what was expected (and seen elsewhere). The breakfast was even brought to our room, was contactless and contained so much food! I’d highly recommend, especially if you’d like to travel safely during this pandemic.
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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The prices keep rising astronomically during certain times, while the service seriously declines. Rooms are only cleaned when you request it and that usually means they make your bed and give you fresh towels. Toilets don’t always work properly, make sure you know where the plungers are located. Tubs and showers dirty chipped, and corroded. Mice droppings found in the bathroom several times. Food left sitting out in kitchen with flies landing on it. Waiting to be served to guests. Baked goods and egg dishes included. Egg dishes are dry. Not very good. And the most important part of all, everyone needs to know not only do they have security cameras, but they also have microphones. Guests sitting outside on the back porch need to be aware that the staff listens to their conversations. This was observed by other patrons who informed us. staff sits in the office watches and listens to the guests who are sitting outside. There is no signage anywhere to inform you either that you may be recorded verbally or physically. Very disgusted.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Consider another facility.
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Response from Wendy Porterfield, General Manager at Washington House Inn
Responded Jul 10, 2023
Dear Former GuestO2O45QZsallys, I feel compelled to answer this disturbing review. I am so sorry that our current rate schedule has prompted you to create it. We certainly wish you well in your future travels, as you search for a new tradition that will suit you better. To our future and many valued repeat guests, ( 1000 + multi-star Trip Advisor reviews can't be wrong!), I hope our paths cross soon. We look forward to welcoming you to our historic town and the Washington House Inn, where the price paid is equal to the value received, the rooms are clean, the plumbing is in order, the eggs are hot, no cameras or microphones exist, and the only droppings are your worries and cares at the door!
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The wife and I visited Washington House for little weekend getaway for our anniversary. I have read a ton of great reviews on this place. They were all right, we really enjoyed our stay. The Inn is old school, and very well taken care of. It was like stepping back in time. The staff was very nice and helpful with check-in and with things to do in town. Cedarburg is a cool little quaint town, we enjoyed walking around and hitting up local restaurants and shops. We stayed in the Ida Kuether room in the Schroeder House which is a half a block from the main building. The room was nicely decorated, and the bed was very comfortable. Our room also had a fireplace and hot tub, which we took advantage of. Morning breakfast was good and was included in our stay. Overall we had a great stay and will be back!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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This is the place to stay when visiting charming downtown Cedarburg, right in the middle of the main street so it's easy to walk to shops and restaurants. Also right off the Ozaukee Interurban Trail for biking and walking. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We did not partake of the breakfast, although as a nice touch during the pandemic you can also have it delivered to your room if you don't want to go to the dining room. Instead of the traditional happy hour you get vouchers for wine and a charcuterie board at a nearby pub, which was nice for relaxing on our first afternoon in town.
We stayed in the guest house 3 doors down. Our room was spacious and quiet on the back side of the building. I was worried about facing a parking lot but it's a small lot and there's a cute area with a couple tables in the shade, great for reading or enjoying a treat from one of the many candy shops nearby. The decor is a little dated but the room was spotless. Plenty of hot water in the shower. You'll pay a premium to stay here on a holiday weekend but for us it was worth it. I would absolutely stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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I spent 2 glorious nights at the Inn and it was wonderful to be in a different place, besides home. The Inn staff are doing everything they can to make your stay special, including taking extra precautions for everyone’s safety and everything was perfect!
All staff wore masks and practiced social distancing, but still maintained their friendliness and commitment to my comfort and were genuinely grateful for my business. The afternoon social is cancelled at this time, but I received some delightful cookies instead. Also, a modified breakfast was delivered outside my door, instead of eating in the gathering room. They removed all unnecessary items from the room, and everything was immaculate. (To be honest, I liked the simplicity of the room, without some of the extra doilies, pillows, and frou-frou things).
Special note, I stayed in room 108, which has an outside private entrance, too, which 3 of their rooms have. They also gave me a coupon to use with a discount for a future visit.
Thank you, Washington House, for giving me a much needed relaxing break!
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Charming bed and breakfast.Rustic style room was very comfortable with the largest "single size" whirlpool tub! Wine and Cheese hour was delicious. Great gathering room where you can play board games or sit by the fire and read. Breakfast was way beyond expectations, three separate courses, including hot entrees, coffee, tea and juice. Walking distance to all the downtown shops. Some minor repairs need to be completed due to the age of the building. Great value for the money. We will be back again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â The Inn is on a main road, so a room in the back is quieter.
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Had a wonderful time staying at the Washington House Inn! Wine and Cheese hour (at 5pm) was fabulous and the whole atmosphere made me feel so warm and cozy. Such a nice town to be in and really enjoyed walking the streets and seeing all the ma and pop shops. Cedar Creek Winery and the Cedar Settlement are two places definitely worth checking out, along with the covered bridge. Will definitely be back! One thing to mention is that our room was very hot, but the innkeeper helped us with that issue by providing a fan, which helped immensely. Thank you!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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We booked a room at the inn. When we tried to check in, we were told there was an issue with the room and instead were being given a different, albeit more expensive, room at no additional charge. The initial thought was that there was something mechanically wrong with the room. Pursuing the reason for room's issue, it turns out we were pushed aside so the room could be given to someone else. The inn couldn't be bothered to contact us in advance to ask if a room change was acceptable. And then deceived us with a lame room issue excuse. It made us feel like unwelcome, taken-for-granted, second class, guests.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Wendy Porterfield, General Manager at Washington House Inn
Responded Nov 28, 2020
I am so sorry that the "issue" with your room was not explained as well as it should have been at check in. It was really quite simple. The guest who checked in the day prior to your arrival was having such a lovely time in Cedarburg that they inquired about extending their stay for an additional evening (we are accustomed to this as our guests often find that one night at the Inn & Cedarburg is never enough!), of course we were happy to accommodate their request. As is our policy, we than issued a complimentary upgrade to the scheduled arrival (yourself), to a larger room with additional amenities. Upgrading you was not meant to be disrespectful in any way. I have notated your guest profile that you prefer not to be upgraded in the future. Please accept our apology for any misunderstanding.
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We stayed one night at the Washington House Inn in July. When we were there the wine tasting was not happening. Breakfast was served to the door of the room in carryout containers. Many items were prepackaged. We made our breakfast selections on a card, which we dropped off at reception soon after checking in.
for some dumb reason, Trip Advisor sent me your question and ask me to answer you. I assume the thing to do is just simply call the Washington House and ask them. Why trip advisor would ask me, someone who stayed there, if they have meeting rooms, is beyond me and a waste of my time. You aren't wrong to ask, but trip advisor is wasting my time asking questions that are answered by one simple call to the Washington House. Enjoy your stay. Bob
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PRICE RANGE
$194 - $314 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
washington house hotel cedarburg
LOCATION
United StatesWisconsinCedarburg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
34
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