Chinaberry Hill Bed & Breakfast

erched on a hill overlooking Puget Sound, Chinaberry Hill offers bay views, fireplaces, private Jacuzzi tubs-for-two, historic gardens, bold, eclectic decor -- and lots of privacy. Surrounded by 100+ yr. old trees, cascading greenery and captivating views of the Sound, you may forget that your hilltop hideaway is actually an urban inn. Downtown shops and theatres, Antique Row and the waterfront are all within a few blocks of this remarkable garden retreat.

A popular choice for those seeking relaxation and romance, this 1889 Grand Victorian Inn offers a variety of lodging options -- rooms with private baths, multi-room suites, and a separate 2 story guest cottage (originally the carriage house to the estate, Catchpenny Cottage can sleep 6-7). Guest accommodations include super plush queen beds, down comforters, upscale antique decor, private baths, TV/VCRs, robes, hair dryers -- and yes! Lots of hot water. There are writing desks, guest phones with modem hookups, fax and copy services, meeting rooms, etc. to meet corporate traveler needs. The main inn accommodations are for adults only, however children are welcome in Catchpenny Cottage.

Filled with original woodwork and stained glass, one-of-a-kind antiques, period lighting and local memorabilia, Chinaberry Hill has been featured in Tacoma's Grand Home Tours and several publications, including Sunset Magazine, NW Best Places, Best Places to Kiss NW, Recommended Country Inns of the Northwest, Seattle Magazine and Amazing Getaways.

Hearty Breakfasts & Serious Coffee
The inn serves up a multi-course feast at individual tables in two dining rooms. The dining rooms and parlor are bright and airy, with period chandeliers, stained glass, fireplaces and intricate oak and old-growth fir woodwork throughout.

An abundant breakfast is served at your convenience with a new menu offering each morning. Breakfasts include chilled orange juice, fresh fruit dishes, a mouth-watering main course and side dishes -- and of course, plenty of serious coffee. The inn serves up such favorites as buttermilk blueberry pancakes, egg frittatas with pan-seared peppers and onions, smoked salmon quiche, irresistible orange french toast and pepper-crust bacon.

The inn can accommodate a wide variety of dietary preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, non-lactose, high protein, macrobiotic, diabetic, etc. Guests have 24 hour access to the guest kitchen, which is generously stocked with complimentary refreshments (cookies, juices, sodas, bottled water, coffee, gourmet hot chocolate and teas, popcorn, etc.).

Chinaberry Hill is located in a great walking neighborhood, filled with gracious turn-of-the-century mansions, tree-lined streets and lovely gardens. Over 100 structures and homes in the neighborhood (including the inn) are on the National Historic Register.

The inn is conveniently located to services and attractions in Tacoma and the Puget Sound area (3 minutes to Commencement Bay's waterfront promenade with many fine restaurants, 5 minutes to universities, I-5 and the Tacoma Dome, 15 minutes to Point Defiance - a 698 acre rainforest park w/zoo and aquarium, gardens and 14 miles of trails, 20 minutes to SeaTac (Seattle-Tacoma) International Airport exit, 30 minutes to Seattle, 45 minutes to Mt. Rainier National Park, 1.5-2 hours to ocean beaches and Olympic National Park).

Guest Comments:

"... the highlight of our trip -- wonderful - wonderful ... the company - the food - the accommodations - all the best."

"Enjoy - relax - laugh ... We loved it - so much we returned several hours later."

"Tokyo String Quartet & Chinaberry Hill - best in their class! - A most creative experience!"

"Our honeymoon to the Pacific Northwest was great. We stayed in four different bed and breakfasts over the course of our trip - and this was absolutely the coolest one. They have created just the right combination of elegance and quirkiness (and served the best breakfasts by far)."

"Chinaberry Hill was the best part of my business trip. -- I'll definitely be back!"

"The food was superb & the beds were excellent!"

"The best breakfasts we've had ever!"

"Put Chinaberry Hill on wheels and we'd take it on all our vacations!"

"Tacoma - who knew?"

As Quoted in Publications:

"Surrounded by the warm glow of art glass chandeliers, alluring antique furnishings and local memorabilia, it is easy to slip into a slower pace and forget the world outside. Chinaberry Hill is a must-see destination for history buffs and antique lovers." --- Tacoma Reporter

"The inn offers an abundance of the unique and eccentric. Multi-room suites are grand in scale, with high ceilings, large windows overlooking the estate gardens and bright, spacious surroundings..." --- Tacoma Weekly

"Water nymphs dance in the dining room, solar-powered crystals glitter at the window, a hand-painted five foot pipe rendering of a sleeping Madonna reigns in the bridal suite. and a friendly fishing bear, carved up buzzsaw art-style, greets you at the door. Not your normal B&B fare." -- Tacoma Weekly

"The interior is enriched by an elaborate oak staircase and woodwork and jewel-toned stained-glass windows." --- Sunset Magazine

". original ornate fixtures, hand-carved woodwork, stained glass, leaded windows and Victorian opulence. and something else you don't see too often -- a hay chute." --- Tacoma News Tribune

"The house has gas lights converted to electricity; a still-workable ancient intercom once used to summon maids and butlers; a brass sink in the butler's pantry. an extensive collection of period furniture. local memorabilia reminiscent of the lifestyle of 19th century Tacoma upper-crust society." --- The Oregonian

"This is one groovy place... from the oval window to the rounded porch...better-than-restored, with decor that's bold, eclectic, opulent, and inviting. A delightful place, with secluded garden, hilltop privacy, yet great urban access." -- The Unofficial Guide to Bed & Breakfasts in the Northwest

"It's hard to find view tubs and soaking privacy in urban settings. But the Wild Rose Room comes close. No one can see you as you gaze out at 100-year-old cherry and Japanese maple trees." --- Seattle P-I/Seattle Times

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

• 1889 Grand Victorian Inn on National Historic Register
• Original hand-carved woodwork, stained glass, period lighting and local memorabilia throughout
• Bay views, fireplaces, private Jacuzzi tubs-for-two, bright and spacious multi-room suites
• Bold, eclectic decor - a fun mix of upscale antiques and contemporary finds.
• Hearty Breakfasts & Serious Coffee
• Featured in several publications, including NW Best Places, Best Places to Kiss NW, Sunset Magazine, Amazing Getaways, Recommended Country Inns of the Northwest
• Easy access to Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac) International airport and Seattle sightseeing, Mount Rainer, Olympic National Park & beaches
• Earliest example of landscaped gardening in the Pacific Northwest - 100+ year old trees, cascading greenery and captivating views of the Sound
• 2 story historic carriage house is great for groups/families (sleeps 6-7)
• Located in great historic walking neighborhood - walk to downtown shops and theatres, Antique Row, and waterfront restaurants
• Close to I-5, universities, Tacoma Dome, SeaTac airport, waterfront promenade, Point Defiance zoo/aquarium/gardens (a 698 acre sub-tropic rainforest park)
• Corporate travel amenities (TV/VCRs, guest phones, writing desks, fax/copy services, meeting spaces)