1801 First

Lovely 1903 Victorian B and B with just 8 rooms. Delightful service - delicious breakfasts, gracious happy hour where we enjoyed chatting with other guests, very clean rooms and baths with very comfortable bedding and bath towels and products. Really enjoyed sitting in the small garden. Highly recommend. Stayed in carriage house which was spacious and quiet.

My girlfriend and I recently stayed at 1801 First and really enjoyed many aspects of the property. Our room was spacious, the bed was incredibly comfortable, and the inn has a charming, classic feel that makes it easy to relax. We also appreciated the thoughtful touches like the fresh cookies and truffles that were always available. Those little amenities helped create a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere. The biggest downside to our stay was the breakfast experience. Our room was located right next to the breakfast area, and we were woken up on multiple mornings by the sound of heels on the hardwood floors while breakfast was being prepared. While not ideal, that wasn’t nearly as disappointing as what happened on our last morning. The inn asks guests to complete a breakfast form each day indicating whether they’ll be having breakfast and what time they’d like it served. On our last day, we didn’t fill out the form because we were planning to leave early to catch a flight out of San Francisco and weren’t expecting to have breakfast. When we checked out, the staff member who manages breakfast immediately expressed frustration that we hadn’t completed the form and emphasized how much easier it would have made things for the kitchen. Although we understood the inconvenience, the conversation felt unnecessarily confrontational. Instead of simply wishing us a safe trip, we felt pressured to stay for breakfast even though we were trying to leave. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t improve once we sat down. The staff member continued making comments that came across as passive-aggressive, including calling me “grumpy boy,” and spent much of the meal standing nearby, which made us feel uncomfortable rather than welcomed. We ended up feeling like we couldn’t politely decline breakfast and leave, even though that had been our original plan. It’s a shame because there is so much to love about 1801 First. The accommodations are wonderful, the property is beautiful, and the amenities are a nice touch. I just wish there had been more flexibility and grace when our plans changed. A warm, understanding goodbye would have left us with a much better final impression than the uncomfortable breakfast experience did.

We spent five nights at 1801 First in March and we can't say enough good things about it. Carrie, Blair, Laura and Jim were all amazing people and the they and the Inn met our every need. We really enjoyed the excellent daily breakfasts and the daily wine hour in the garden was perfect for relaxing and meeting other travelers. Everyone was terrific in providing great recommendations for dining and wineries. The location was perfect as well, just a short walk to the downtown restaurants, but our room was nice and quiet. Coffee and cookies were always available and even some port to finish off the evening! If we are ever in the area again, we will certainly be back!