Melrose Georgetown HotelvsTabard Inn
Melrose Georgetown Hotel and Tabard Inn are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Melrose Georgetown Hotel ranks marginally better than Tabard Inn. Melrose Georgetown Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with positive reviews from 10 reviews including Michelin Guide, Star Service and Gayot.
Melrose Georgetown Hotel
2430 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"After massive renovations in 2012, the Melrose emerged with a sleek, modern style that puts it back on par with some of DC's nicer hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A modern building in a first-rate location at the heart of the city, the Melrose is well known for its refined luxury. The furnishings are contemporary but with classic influences."
Michelin Guide
"The allure of this Foggy Bottom property is largely the oversized guest rooms bedecked in hues of yellow and blue and equipped with writing desks and marble baths."
Star Service
"Thanks to the renovation, the Melrose has earned some serious brownie points with youthful commercial folk and FITs.
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Frommer's
"Celebrities often stay at The George, too, and not just those visiting Congress... big name musicians ( the Rolling Stones!) like The George." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"For that chintzy, European luxury boudoir feel, you can’t go wrong with the Melrose, which also boasts a fine, fine location." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel is tucked between trendy Georgetown and the historical section of downtown Washington DC."
Fodor's
"Gracious, traditional rooms done in a soothing palette of creams and grays with splashes of green, blue, and red all have oversize bathrooms." Full review
Jetsetter
"Cozy boutique Georgetown hideaway featuring whimsical decor, a lounge and a farm-to-table restaurant, less than a mile from the White House." Full review
Time Out
"The Deco-inspired lobby and lounge are stunners while the rooms themselves are chic and modern yet cozy." Full review
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Tabard Inn Show All Reviews
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."