Fairmont Washington D.C. GeorgetownvsSwann House
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown scores slightly better than Swann House. Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 13 sources like Jetsetter, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown Show All Reviews
2401 M St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $176/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This luxurious option in the West End has 415 spacious rooms and an atrium lobby overlooking a flowery courtyard." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located in business-focused Foggy Bottom, the 415-room wedding- and convention-focused Fairmont features large guest rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Calling itself a light-drenched "urban oasis" in the heart of the city, the luxury Fairmont Washington, DC is located adjacent to Georgetown and within just a mile of the White House." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel’s garden courtyard is gorgeous, and a $12 million renovation has made the entire hotel a showplace. Some rooms have delightful balconies."
Rough Guide
"Classy oasis with comfortable rooms, pool, health club, whirlpool and garden courtyard. Just north of Washington Circle, midway between Foggy Bottom and Georgetown."
Michelin Guide
"Ample guest rooms are clothed in elegant furnishings and sunny hues; posh executive suites are tailored to suit business travelers and to accommodate small meetings."
Zagat
3.8
""Warm", "attentive" staffers ensure "small details are looked after" at this "beautiful", "business-oriented" property located in a "charming" West End neighborhood."
Gayot
"An elegant and refined atmosphere with top-notch amenities in a coveted area."
Jetsetter
"Designer digs in Dupont Circle mixing Old World charm with modernist elegance." Full review
Fodor's
"Well placed for exploring Georgetown, this hotel, with good family and fitness amenities, centers on an elegant central courtyard and gardens." Full review
Swann House
1808 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
From $259/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"Among D.C's stable of wonderful B&Bs, Swann House stands out." Full review
Concierge
"A tiny jewel. The 12 rooms in this B&B all have period details and pleasant decor, each with a unique style—taste (and budget) will determine your choice."
Insight Guides
"Heavy on the romance, this bed and breakfast in Dupont Circle is also a gorgeous 19th-century mansion."
Lonely Planet
"A dozen rooms are peppered around an exquisite 1883 Romanesque mansion, all just set off enough from Dupont to be quiet, but close enough to the action for you to get raucous." Full review
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A dozen rooms are peppered around an exquisite 1883 Romanesque mansion, all just set off enough from Dupont to be quiet, but close enough to the action for you to get raucous, if you so choose.
Travel + Leisure
"A nip of sherry from a crystal tumbler in this house's aristocratic sitting room may make you feel like a guest in a very elegant private home—and so you are." Full review
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In summer, cool off in the outdoor pool, private behind a trellised wall.
DK Eyewitness
"Sometimes described as the best B&B in the city, this charming establishment provides modern conveniences – Wi-Fi, private baths, and cable TV – along with personal attention."
Zagat
"Housed in a turreted mansion dating to 1883, this nonsmoking B&B features 12 individually decorated rooms and suites, all with private bathrooms."
Fodor's
"You'll be hard-pressed to find a more charming inn or hosts more delightful than innkeeper Rick Verkler and his staff." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Swann House is a charming bed-and-breakfast in a quiet residential neighborhood near DuPont Circle." Full review
Time Out
"The hallways aren’t cramped and the lighting is good throughout. The pleasant rooms, which vary in their color schemes, are romantic without being twee, and some have working fireplaces and jacuzzis." Full review