Hotel has 36 elegant rooms and suites are located amid the different ambiances of the Mansion, the Croquet Cottages, and the Garden Pavilion. Complimentary afternoon tea and a full breakfast for two, and all rooms feature a private bath, color television, and telephone—many have fireplaces.
The grand Victorian mansion known as Richmond Hill was built in 1889 as the private residence of ambassador and congressman Richmond Pearson. It had running water, ten master fireplaces, a communications system, and a pulley-operated elevator for transporting baggage from one floor to the next.
After 95 years of political and social acclaim, the Richmond Hill Mansion faced demolition when the Pearson heirs sold it. The Preservation Society saved the house, and it was moved 600 feet to its new location. The Mansion was reopened as an inn in 1989. Guest rooms are located on the second and third floors. On the first floor, you will find Gabrielle's, the Oak Hall, the Library, the Ballroom, and the Drawing Room.
The five Croquet Cottages were added in 1990. Each cottage has a front porch overlooking the croquet courtyard. The Garden Pavilion was completed in 1996 with 15 guest rooms, all overlooking the Parterre Garden.
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