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Kimpton The GeorgevsTabard Inn

Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Kimpton George Hotel ranks marginally better than Tabard Inn. Kimpton George Hotel is ranked #21 in Washington DC with recommendations from 12 reviewers like Gayot, Time Out and Jetsetter.

Kimpton The George
7/10
15 East Street, NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
From $136/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Behind a facade of stainless steel, limestone, and glass is one of Washington's hippest places to stay, and it's within easy reach of both the Capitol and Union Station." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Right next to Capitol Hill, this Kimpton property was the first hotel to bring cutting-edge design to a very traditional, Federalist city."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of the most fashionable hotels in the city, deserving attention because of its innovative design, excellent business accommodations... and its fine bistro-style restaurant."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"George Washington is the father of this country and Hotel George is the father of this, the city's modern hotel scene."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Unabashed Capitol Hill hideaway for the closeted trend fiend, metrosexual lobbyist, fast-paced corporates wearing glasses by Christian Roth."
Zagat Zagat
3.3
"Praised for its "warm", "funky-chic" atmosphere and "always-welcoming" staffers, this "hip" boutique offers "large", "modern" accommodations."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"George was the first DC hotel to take the term ‘boutique’ to a daring, ultramodern level." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The founding fathers would flip their wigs over this funky modern hotel."
Time Out Time Out
"The first Kimpton Group property in DC, the George sets the bar high." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Portraits of America's first president by Andy Warhol protégé Steve Kaufman and chic modern furniture adorn public areas and add a pop of bright color to the mostly white public spaces." Full review
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Tabard Inn
8/10
1739 N St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $0/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you favor the offbeat and personal over cookie-cutter chains, try the Tabard." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the city's oldest hotels is actually three connected town houses, featuring all kinds of hidden treasures and rooms along dimly lighted hallways."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Named for the inn in The Canterbury Tales, this delightful, historic hotel is set in a trio of Victorian-era row houses." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Hotel Tabard Inn is located five blocks from the White House in the Dupont Circle neighborhood." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Three converted Victorian townhouses near Dupont Circle, with forty unique, antique-stocked rooms."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A Dupont Circle institution, this hotel radiates character with its twisting staircases, stained-glass lamps and antique furnishings."
Gayot Gayot
"This historic property opened in 1922 and was named for the lodging in Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales"."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Reputation-rich, lace-free boarding house caters to establishment employed by actual rich and famous."
Time Out Time Out
"Each of the Tabard’s 40 rooms is decorated in brilliant colors with a hotchpotch of slightly chipped antiques." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Private and shared bath options, also nice brunch."
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