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Tabard InnvsKimpton Banneker Hotel
Both Tabard Inn and Kimpton Rouge Hotel are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Tabard Inn scores slightly higher than Kimpton Rouge Hotel. Tabard Inn comes in at #22 in Washington DC with approval from 11 reviewers including Frommer's, Time Out and Fodor's.
Tabard Inn
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1739 N St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "If you favor the offbeat and personal over cookie-cutter chains, try the Tabard." Full review
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 "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 "The Hotel Tabard Inn is located five blocks from the White House in the Dupont Circle neighborhood." Full review
Rough Guide "Three converted Victorian townhouses near Dupont Circle, with forty unique, antique-stocked rooms."
Michelin Guide "A Dupont Circle institution, this hotel radiates character with its twisting staircases, stained-glass lamps and antique furnishings."
Gayot "This historic property opened in 1922 and was named for the lodging in Chaucerâs "Canterbury Tales"."
BlackBook "Reputation-rich, lace-free boarding house caters to establishment employed by actual rich and famous."
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 "Private and shared bath options, also nice brunch."
Kimpton Banneker Hotel
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1315 16th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Unabashedly sexy, trendy, high-tech, and, well, red, this hotel on Embassy Row has 137 rooms meant to stimulate, not calm you down."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range property is a few blocks from Dupont Circle, one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Consistent with Kimpton hotels' fondness for excess, Hotel Rouge incorporates shades of its signature color into every facet of its stylishly '60s décor." Full review
Star Service "In this city with its share of the Big Bad Wolves, this cheerful, color-coordinated Kimpton is Little Red Riding Hood." Full review
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Coffeemakers must be requested.
BlackBook "Go ahead and kiss the furniture, your lipstick blends right in. Bright red beds are gorgeous, albeit suited more for romping then sleeping."
Frommer's "Rooms are spacious enough to easily accommodate several armchairs and a large ottoman... a huge mirror positioned to reflect the living room-like space, and a 10-foot-long mahogany desk." Full review
Gayot "With flamboyant and downright fiery rooms, this kid- and pet-friendly hotel is a haven of comfort."
Jetsetter "Playful city stay just five blocks from the White House, with retro fittings and animal print galore." Full review
Fodor's "You'll be seeing red and loving it; rooms are a sleek postmodern tribute to the color, from the red platform beds to the red velvet curtains, chicly offset with gray and white accent pieces." Full review
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Families can choose from one of the hotel's newest bunk bed suites; there's also a kitchenette studio suite.
Time Out "When visiting the capital, you should expect nothing less than presidential service for your animal, which is exactly what the Rogue Hotel offers pets of all shapes, sizes and stripes." Full review
