The Doubleday Inn

You can’t get much closer to the battlefield than the Doubleday Inn. It’s right on the battlefield and has some amazing views. It has a lovely living room and dining room as well as a relaxing back patio. We stayed in the Robert E. Lee suite. Very comfortable and roomy. Beware, the bathtub is quite high so if you’re not tall you’ll want to hold on to something when you step in. Todd and his wife were very personable and served a great breakfast of caramel French toast, fresh fruit and bacon. Wonderful stay!

My wife and I visited Gettysburg last week and really enjoyed our visit. We arrived late (9:00 pm roughly) and found the inn to be inviting and well maintained. We were with my wife’s parents and stayed for four nights. My wife and I stayed in the Devin room and were quite pleased with the accommodations. Todd and Christine (and Cooper) were great. They are very friendly and helpful, and provided all sorts of tidbits about Gettysburg history and the area. The fact that you can walk out on to the battlefield with a mug of coffee in the morning — or evening — for a stroll is just awesome.
Breakfast was excellent each day. The house is warm and inviting and not stuffy. Conversation was a mainstay at breakfast and a source of really good information. Todd and Christine were attentive but not oppressive. We were able to sit on the porch and enjoy a glass of wine /​cognac in the evenings without interruption while enjoying conversation in our small group. If you’re looking for peaceful quiet place while in G-​burg, this is a perfect location to reflect on the history of our nation.
Absolutely loved the experience and look forward to the day we bring our children along for a stay. I cannot think of a better place to stay — nor a better host/​hostess to stay with while in Gettysburg. Todd and Christine are underrated as innkeepers. Cooper is great as well!
Thank you, Todd and Christine.

It has literally been a decade since i stayed here. I am so happy to see the Todd and Christine are still running the Inn. My memory of them is still warm and fresh in my mind. My trip and stay here was all that one can ever want. Great food, cozy bedroom, all the feel of still being «there» with the park literally out the front door.
I highly recommend this place. I like it better than the b&b’s in town as it is just far enough out from the main town that you do not get the same traffic at night and it is much quieter and more peaceful. I smell the air.

This is the first bad review I’ve ever written. It is not written in anger but, as a traveler, I feel it is my responsibility to comment on either very good or very bad experiences.
I left Philadelphia on a road trip with my wife and daughter on Monday, June 2, 2015. We made a last minute decision to visit Gettysburg. We had no reservations and it was raining very hard. We looked up places to stay online and thought the Doubleday Inn looked interesting as it was located (on the battlefield). The website showed rooms accommodating 2 and 3 people and it suggested making reservations online; but it also suggested calling for reservations before June 2 which I assumed meant June 1. I called and got an answering machine, and, since it was raining hard and a Monday, we decided to drive over on the hope that rooms would be available.
We arrived at 9 pm and it was still raining hard. 9 pm is late in the day, but not that late for a B & B. One of the guests opened the door after I rang a few times. He told me that he did not know where the owner was and that he was the only guest at the inn. I looked at the board and there were room keys hanging for all except one or two rooms. The guest suggested that I ring the bell on the desk and I did so a few times. As I was about to leave, someone came out of a door and said in a rude manner, «Who are you and who let you in?» When I pointed to the guest and explained that he was kind enough to let me in from the rain, he gave his guest a dirty look and asked me «What do you want?» I said I was inquiring about a room and he asked again in a rude voice if it was for one or more nights. When I said that it was for one night for three people, he said «It’s not going to work» and turned around. I looked at the board with the room keys and asked again if he had a room and he said «No» and walked out. No sorry, no explanation, and no suggestions for other places to stay in the area. We wound up staying in a very nice motel nearby, the Hilton Garden Inn, and enjoyed our visit to Gettysburg. As it turns out, pretty much the whole area around town is hallowed ground and part of the battlefield.
The next day, I called the Doubleday Inn and left a message expressing my disappointment in my treatment. I said that, as an inn owner, his behavior was despicable and that he should not be in the hospitality business.
He called me back and left a message on my phone saying that:
1. I had insulted his business
2. I had disregarded the «no vacancy» sign (there was none, and even if there was, it was not lit.)
3. He had had problems with a guest that night and that he later had to pick him up at the airport.
4. He did have rooms available that night, but could not accommodate us (which contradicts the «no vacancy» sign statement)
5. I should always make reservations in advance when I travel.
6. He had no remorse about his behavior and in fact, had slept very well that night.
We have traveled all over the U.S. and the world on both spontaneous and pre-​planned trips and I have never had an experience like this.
I understand that B&B’s are less accessible that hotels and motels and that, as a business owner, he has the right to refuse to give me a room without reason. But the least I would expect from an inn keeper is common courtesy such as «Sorry, I can’t help you tonight, but here are some suggestions for where to stay», particularly when addressing a traveler coming in from the pouring rain.
By the way, we subsequently went on to stay at other B&B’s on the same trip without prior reservations and we had great experiences.

At first, it was kinda annoying, & overwhelmed @ all the information when we got inside, that we just want to get in our room and RELAX or in my case, PEE! If you know what I mean? I can understand, that part, because I’m a vendor and when someone approaches my booth, I give them too much info, bit by bit forgetting to breath. .. . then they walk away, or stay & buy. That was what it was like entering the room. LOL
The room we were in, was big, the bathroom was bright, I have a settee, and a window, big enough to add another bed! There’s only room for one comfy chair in the bedroom, so I let my husband keep that room to ‘himself’. He likes the soft comfy chair anyway! The room was facing the Battlefield, and the ‘ghost’ house across the street. But don’t let that spook you, like it did me, after my husband gave me the ‘history’ to read about the farm we’re staying in.
The breakfast was delicious! Hey, what can I say? We’re in the middle of the Battlefield, that happened in 1863. And it’s all right there in front of our noses! It took about 3 mins. to drive back to town, and you can see the Gettysburg College from the back porch.
I can’t find anything negative about this place. Oh, wait there is! The walls are ‘paper-​thin’, I could hear the guy next door breathing in his sleep. And my husband & I have to whisper, we tend to talk LOUD always! I’m sure, they’d be writing about hearing loud footsteps downstairs, from us, because he tends to have BANGING footsteps as he walks. Remember: this is a house, not a hotel, B&B are all like that!
I visited the room Bob Hope stayed, and it was a little bigger than my bathroom! I didn’t even take photos. I wanted to!
Note: I heard Dolores & Bob had separate rooms. The reason why their marriage lasted so long! Have separate bedrooms, folks! :)

Really nice, clean welcoming place to stay. Todd and Christine know their business and how to keep their guests happy. The prices are about as expected, and the breakfasts were well prepared.
I contacted Todd ahead of time to arrange for the Bell-​Jefferson room. It has a queen sized bed in a good sized room. The bathroom had a claw-​footed tub that has been around for a few years– in a good way. The room came with a guidebook of the battlefield along with a CD-​Rom that could be taken with you as you toured the field. We also made arrangements for our friends to stay in the next room– the Robert E Lee room. They were also very comfortable in their similar room.
Todd also made arrangements for a licensed guide for our tour of the battlefield– his recommendation was perfect for us– Rich Kohrs. I highly recommend his services.
Breakfast both mornings was available a couple of minutes before the 8:00 scheduled time. We needed to drive over to Philly the 2^nd day and appreciated the effort in that regard.
We will definitely be trying to stay at Doubleday again. The only thing we missed was the dog that they advertise on their website. They had to put him down a month or so before, and you could tell they were still in mourning.

Had a great time here.
Highly recommend it.
Where else can you stay right on the battlefield?
Wish we could have stayed longer. The owner was very friendly (and a fan of rye) and the dog was a sweetheart.

This was an amazing inn! The breakfast was beyond words amazing and everything was just right. The inn is right on the battlefield with outside seating and a hammock. Molly was the best part! :)

Outstanding! Right on the battlefield with a charming ambiance and gracious innkeeper. Our group of 8 gentlemen enjoyed every bit of our two nights at the Inn. Rooms are very nice with large private baths. Comfortable and appointed in
Period detail. Fantastic breakfasts and coffee, tea and cookies in the afternoon. After seeing other offerings in Gettysburg why would you stay anyplace else?

This place is a true gem. I cannot recommend it highly enough. This was our first visit to Gettysburg and I could not wait to stay here… and my husband and I were NOT disappointed. Todd and Christine were so wonderful and gave us great insider tips and recommendations. We would not have had the same amazing experience without them. Our room was VERY comfortable, spotlessly clean, and overlooked the battlefield.
Some other highlights:
It’s ON the battlefield. Beautiful views.
Amaaazing homemade breakfasts. Hearty yet refined & served on china.
You get a copy of the auto tour to use with your stay.
Wonderful conversation during and after breakfast with other guests and our wonderful hosts helped us process and better understand certain parts of the battle, which was an integral part of the experience for me. You can’t get that anywhere else!
I could go on and on about how our visit was wonderful, homey, informative, delicious, amazing, enjoyable… but you should just find out for yourself!
Trust me and stay here on your trip to Gettysburg!

Todd was so nice! We checked in with him on a Friday and he made us feel so welcome and at home, and gave us a map and guides to local restaurants and the battlefield. We met Christine the next day as she was out of town when we checked in and she was equally welcoming and friendly.
Did I mention the Inn is ON the battlefield? It doesn’t get much cooler than that. They have an audio tour which you can borrow, but we were only staying overnight so it wasn’t really in our schedule, since it is a really long tour.
I had not been in a bed and breakfast before and it was a very welcoming and highly enjoyable atmosphere. The bed was fantastically comfortable, it was hard to get up for breakfast! By the way the breakfast was AMAZING, all the reviews about it are true.
Not to mention Todd makes the meanest plate of cookies you will ever have in your entire life. Check out their website, its awesome and I literally was able to make a weekend itinerary completely off the information they had on it.

Todd and Christine are fabulous hosts. They are truly warm and welcoming people. The Inn itself is inviting and beautiful, and there’s nothing like waking up to views of the battlefield. Can’t wait to come back.

This was our second stay here and I cannot say enough about it. We stayed there shortly after Christine and Todd had bought the Inn — and they have kept all the good things they were doing back then and just improved on them! Of course, they always say «location, location, location» and that truly applies here. IF you can manage to roll out of bed early in the morning — take a walk — you are right on the battlefield. The rooms are lovely and comfortable — the food great — Charlie is wonderful as always — and this time we met Ralph the tour guide who we enjoyed thoroughly in our personal tour. I hate to recommend a place because I dont want to be blocked out of a place because it gets too popular — but there is no way NOT to brag about this place!

The Doubleday Inn is located ON the battlefield in the area of the first day of battle. They are located right outside of town which makes for a quiet and relaxing stay. The sunset view is great but the sunrise is my favorite. I wake up early each stay just to watch the sun rise over the hill in the background.
The grounds are well kept and there is a lovely garden in the back. Truly ideal to throw down a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the battlefield.
There are chairs in the backyard to relax with a book. A side porch with more seating. Also a 2^nd story deck with tables and chairs. Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy the view. Or grab a book to rewind down from a busy day.
The Inn is decorated wonderfully. Great artworks depicting the War, a cozy couch to sit upon. Love staying during the colder months when they have the fireplace going. The dining area is setup beautifully. They provide wine glasses and everything else you might need. There is also a small fridge for our use. I’ve kept a few bottles of beers in there and the other guests were respectful of my items.
I love the snacks they set out during the day. Usually some sort of homemade cookies along with a variety of tea packets and hot chocolate. You truly feel special the way the Inn Keepers provide you with everything you need to feel right at home.
And the breakfast. Boy do they treat you well with a fresh made delicious breakfast that is filling. I’ve stayed at a few B&B and their breakfast is my favorite. They will accommodate your food needs with pleasure. I also love sitting at the table with the other guests for a morning talk over breakfast. Everyone who stays there are the friendliest people I’ve met.
The nighttime are quiet hours and everyone respects that. There are no TVs in the Inn. Plus, who needs one when you are visiting such a historical site?
The rooms are prepared and decorated with care. You are free to roam around to check out the others so long that they are empty. I’ve stayed in four different rooms so far. My goal is to stay in each one. I will not go into detail the rooms– all that info can be found on their professional and informative website.
The prices are competitive with the area and not a wallet breaker. If you are visiting Gettysburg this is the place to stay.
Christine and Todd run a superb B&B. They are sweet, caring, and professional. If you have any questions about the area don’t hesitate to ask. Christine is a town guide as well and Todd is pretty much an encyclopedia about the battle. Oh, on Wednesdays and Saturdays they have a guest speaker come in for a talk about the battle. Such a great time to sit around and ask questions about the battle.
Last but not least is Molly, the Inn’s golden retriever. They like to joke that everyone comes to see Molly. She is a wonderful dog. Grab a tennis ball and throw it around for her in the backyard.
Overall, the Doubleday Inn is my home away from home when I visit Gettysburg. It’s everything and beyond that you would expect from a B&B.
Cheers!

If you’re thinking about staying in Gettysburg, do not overlook bed and breakfasts. This one is priced competitively with the chain hotels and it’s located right on the battlefield. It’s quiet and I wasn’t annoyed by other guests.
Great customer service. Breakfast was amazing. The web site is very professional also. This is a great place to stay if you like dogs!
I do not eat bacon and the hosts prepared a breakfast sans bacon for me. My husband loved the egg dish that included bacon. Everything at breakfast was labeled and simple to find.

Soooooo amazing. Inkeepers are great but the grounds are truly amazing. Just outside of town and very quiet. They really keep it that way. There are quiet hours (night) and no tvs. Lots of outside places to read and picnic. Great views. Right on the battlefield. Place can also be a bit creepy/​fun for those interested in ghostly activity. I mean, it is on a battlefield! Totally recommend it. Great prices too. Fully cooked breakfast.