Swann HousevsRosewood Washington DC
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Rosewood Washington, D.C. ranks significantly better than Swann House. Rosewood Washington, D.C. comes in at #12 in Washington DC with endorsements from 14 reviews including Frommer's, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
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
Rosewood Washington DC Show All Reviews
1050 31st St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
From $455/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
BlackBook
"Capella Hotels & Resorts plants its flag in the nation's capital with a posh makeover of a historic building by the C&O Canal in Georgetown."
Zagat
"Luring well-heeled sybarites with a long list of amenities, this luxe boutique overlooking the C&O Canal boasts airy guestrooms and suites outfitted with hardwood floors."
Frommer's
"One of the capital’s newest hotels (it opened March 2013) is also its most decadently luxurious." Full review
Afar Magazine
"From the moment you book a room, you enter a rarified world where your every whim can be fulfilled." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stylish new boutique sleep in charming Georgetown, with a canalside restaurant, rooftop bar and guests-only lounge." Full review
Gayot
"These tasteful accommodations reside in the heart of Georgetown and feature a rooftop lounge and year-round infinity pool."
Oyster
Luxury
"Opened in 2013 in the heart of Georgetown, the Rosewood has quickly become one of Washington’s hottest luxury hotels." Full review
Star Service
"This is a unique and all-together engaging deluxe house, the smallest and most intimate of its ilk in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Courtesy of Rosewood
Located along the C&O Canal, the Rosewood Washington DC (formerly the Capella) offers some of the capital's finest accommodations, right in the heart of Georgetown." Full review
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Amenities include an indoor/outdoor infinity pool, rooftop bar, 24-hour fitness center with personal trainers upon request, and in-room spa treatments.
Fodor's
"The most expensive accommodations in town come with superlative standards, and the pampering begins even before you arrive." Full review