James Buchanan Hotel

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15 N Main St
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Our circa 1796 hotel is steeped in history, being the boyhood home of our nation's 15th President, James Buchanan — built by his father, James Buchanan Sr. Buchanan's father opened a store, in what is now the Pub, and introduced young James to the problem of keeping things accounted for and in their proper places. By the time James was 10 years of age, his father was one of Mercersburg's leading businessmen. When Buchanan was sixteen he left Mercersburg to attend Dickinson College. The Buchanan home in Mercersburg later became "Hotel Mercer." Years later operating under new ownership, the James Buchanan Hotel is a staple in this historic town.

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4.017 reviews
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Steve J.
12/2/2017

Stopped for dinner before going to M'berg Academy for Xmas concert. I had salmon special 1 and wife had salmon special 2. Both were great. Mine was grilled with aoli sauce, fresh grilled veg and...

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Veronica N.
10/24/2024

This place is such a conundrum. The house itself is gorgeous and retains many details that make it interesting to visit. People seem to either love the hotel or hate it and it seems to depend on...

Jane C.
5/23/2025

WARNING: Do not book here They did not have a record of the reservation I had made 8 months ago when I arrived, despite me having a confirmation email. It's graduation weekend and there were...

Geoff G.
1/10/2025

Are they still in business? Phone numbers (two on their website and one I got from Wyndham) do not work. Email address does not work. I suspect they are out of business, which is a major...

Cathy C.
6/18/2024

We stayed there recently for a wedding. We had Friday night for the rehersal dinner. First of all it was so hot in there. I think they forgot to turn the heat off and the air on. The first...

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