The Railroad House Bed & Breakfast is like going to your best friends for a visit"

William and Mary Connelly along with their young daughter Winifred arrived in Guthrie, Oklahoma some time after the Land Rush of April 22, 1889. They were “Boomers” and bought, in 1890, the two lots on which the Railroad House Bed & Breakfast now stands.

Their plan was to build a Boarding House and offer rooms to the men that worked for the nearby Railroad Companies. The Railroad Station, two blocks down the hill, served the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe as well as Union Pacific Railroad Companies. The House when completed was named the Railroad House. It was the Bed & Breakfast, of its day, offering convenience, comfort, and good food from the very beginning.

The actual dates the main house was completed and when Cottages were added are not clear. The Railroad House stood alone on its grassy knoll for many years.

The Connelly's are listed on the 1890 Census with their address as “Vilas between 2nd and 3rd.” Therefore, mail has been delivered to the Railroad House through wind, rain, heat, war, and peace since September of 1890.

Guthrie, a thriving town offered many opportunities. William worked as a United States Mail Carrier and later for Logan County as a Health Inspector. Mary Connelly apparently believed in the future of Guthrie and knew how to invest. Mary Connolly owned 14 additional lots in Guthrie in 1906.

The Railroad House had at least 12 rooms and on the 1920 Census, there are sixteen Boarders listed as residing here.

Mary and William built a stately two story yet approachable home. The Railroad House has stood quietly, elegantly on this tree shaded brick street in Guthrie, Oklahoma for more than 110 years. The Railroad House Bed & Breakfast listed on the Registry of National Historical Landmarks is part of Guthrie’s Historical Downtown District. There have been some interior changes made over the years. The house no longer has that “long down the middle of the house,” standard boarding house hallway, a few of the downstairs rooms are now a warm inviting pallor befitting any early 1900’s home. The Railroad House was and is just that a home. We are respectful of this home by keeping its original features, including the doorbell, locks and keys. The 18-inch thick brick walls give you a sense of its strength. Many families have lived and grown up within the Railroad House walls. You will find a comfortable place to stay. The Railroad House is not a fancy place and you do not have to walk on tiptoes. The Railroad House is “home. “

Your Innkeeper, Anna is dedicated to continuing the warmth, comfort, and hospitality that is as much a part of the Railroad House as its brick walls.

We have voluntarily set high standards and house rules to assure all our guests experience the same quality of comfort, service, and hospitality.

 We are a pet and smoke-free establishment.

We provide homemade cookies and snacks, soft drinks, bottled waters, coffee, and teas for all guests. We have a variety of VHS/DVD’s available and reading material for your use. All rooms are air conditioned.  

We serve a home cooked delightful and good 

three to four course breakfast every morning. 

 If you have special dietary needs please let us know in advance so we can accommodate them.

Our check-in time is 4 pm  to 7 pm

Check-out by  11 am

*A bed and breakfast owner has many commitments  to business, family and organizations in our community, if a later check in time is needed, please let us know when making your reservations. Thank you!

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Our bed and breakfast is located in the downtown Landmark Historic District, with in walking distance to most activities.  Due to high demand and a limited number of rooms our  cancellation policy is 72 hours in advance or 30 days in advance during festivals, or if you reserve the entire bed & breakfast for a group. If you do not cancel within the proper time frame, you will be charged. You will receive a cancellation confirmation number, please retain it for your records.

 Thank you for understanding. We look forward to you staying with us!