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Chinaberry Hill

Tacoma, Washington.

1889 Grand Victorian Inn with bay views, fireplaces, private Jacuzzis. Downtown shops & theatres, Antique Row and waterfront dining are all within a few blocks of this remarkable garden retreat.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Featured in Sunset Magazine, Amazing Getaways and Best Places to Kiss NW, this 1889 Grand Victorian Inn is the perfect urban hideaway. Surrounded by 100+ yr. old trees, cascading greenery and captivating views of the Sound, this remarkable garden retreat is just a few blocks from downtown shops and theatres, Antique Row and waterfront dining.

A popular choice for those seeking relaxation and romance, the inn offers bay views, fireplaces, ensuite Jacuzzi tubs for two -- and lots of privacy. Each room is an upscale mix of antiques, rich colors and original art. Keying off of recent trends in design, the innkeepers have incorporated Feng Shui principles (the placement of objects to align/maximize energy flow) throughout. The result? Victorian opulence without the clutter – and a fun place to recharge your batteries!

With "Hearty breakfasts & serious coffee" as the inn’s byline, Chinaberry Hill has gained a loyal following. Breakfasts are multi-course events - fresh strawberries and blueberries in a tart lemon sauce, mexican quiche with mango-peach salsa and garlic potatoes is a regular menu offering. Fresh fruit in a cinnamon sauce with vanilla bean yogurt, blueberry pancakes, egg scrambles with cheese, diced red peppers and green onions, and pepper-crust bacon is another favorite.

Relax on the wraparound porch w/a cup of coffee and watch the cargo ships go by... Be sure to check out the inn's main web site for more photos/information.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 139.00 - 245.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 5
With private baths: 5
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Hearty breakfasts & serious coffee
• Guest kitchen with complimentary refreshments (cookies, sodas, water, teas, popcorn, hot chocolate).

Nearest Airport(s): Seattle Tacoma Airport (SeaTac)

Payment methods accepted:

• Checks
• Cash

Services:

Bright, spacious suites, estate gardens, guest cottage, wraparound porch, high speed wireless.

Area Attractions and Activities:

Lots of great day trips: Seattle's Pike Market, waterfront shops... Point Defiance - a 700 acre rainforest park w/beach and trails, zoo and aquarium just 15 minutes from the inn... Mount Rainier and Mt. St. Helens ... Olympic National Park and beaches ...

Whale watching tours (see inn for details on arranging all day tours)... Don't miss the new 100,000 sq. ft. Washington State History Museum and the new International Glass Museum and Art Museum - in the museum district just 5 minutes from the inn... Antique Row - wander the shops for that bargain (don't miss Sanford and Sons - pretty amazing stuff!) - 8 blocks from inn... 1880's Victorian glass conservatory in a 27 acre park, filled with flowers/foliage, just 3 blocks from the inn...

Lots more museums, parks, attractions - the inn stocks a lot of brochures/guides to help you plan your visit.

Most Popular Rooms:

The Wild Rose Suite: Large bay windows frame the high 4 poster mahogany carved bed, gas fireplace, sitting room with writing desk for two and lounging chair, private double Jacuzzi tub and shower. Very bright, lots of trees, and view of the water.

The Pantages Suite is the entire front of the inn on the 2nd floor, bright and spacious w/large bay windows, great view of the bay, high 4 poster oak carved bed, table for two, golden-frescoed walls, private double Jacuzzi, shower, sitting room w/view.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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