General Information about Accomodations

Hospitality for Sojourners

Every year, William Penn House provides sleeping accommodations to thousands of visitors to the nation's capitol, and we especially welcome those whose conscience leads them to the D.C. area - whether to engage in dialogue with political leaders and Congressional staff, to be involved in local service projects, or to participate in other gatherings such as demonstrations and conferences.

For guests from all walks of life and every corner of the globe, we provide a shared room and breakfast at a rate of $40 to $50 per person per night, and we are conveniently located a short walking distance from Metro stations and the Capitol Building. Guests are also invited to participate in a short period of Quaker Silent Worship held each morning from 7:30 to 8:00.

Things You Need to Know Before Making a Reservation:

• We offer shared accommodations only, no private rooms. The bedrooms have 4 to 10 beds each, with a total of 30 beds.
• Unfortunately, we do not have an elevator, so you must be able to use stairs.
• We do not make individual reservations prior to 8 weeks before your visit. Group reservations (4 or more people) can be made at any time.
• Accommodations include bed linens, towels, and a simple breakfast each morning.

Our Rates:

• Our rates range from $40 to $50 per person per night.
• The family rate is $125 per family per night for a family of 4 and $25 for each additional family member.
• For groups of more than 15 the rate is $35 per person per night, and for groups of more than 20 the rate is $32 per person per night.
• The cost to rent the whole House (not including the kitchen) is $850.

Seminar Space

The William Penn House Cory Room is available to groups staying at William Penn House, or to outside groups who need only a meeting space. It comfortably holds up to 35 people depending on the arrangement of tables and chairs, which are provided. Reservations are required.

Cost to rent the Cory Room is $50 for a morning (8am-noon), afternoon (noon-5pm) or evening session (5pm-9pm), or $125 for the entire day.

Guests renting the Cory Room are welcome to bring their own drinks and food. Catering services are available, and if the group would like to use William Penn House dishes, the cost is $10 per meal. Also, the Cory Room TV (with VCR/DVD) is available for use at no cost when renting the space. Guests may also use the fax machine (at $1 per page) or the photocopier (at 10 cents per page).

Our guests say:

• "This is a wonderful place of peaceful solitude for me while participating in the fast and vigil against the death penalty at the Supreme Court. Thank you for sharing and spreading peace."
• "A fantastic location and a magnificent and well-informed staff."
• "Much gratitude for your warm hospitality. The companionship of fellow travelers was particularly welcome."

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