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The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio HotelvsSwann House
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Embassy Row Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Swann House. The Embassy Row Hotel comes in at 81 with recommendations from 9 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Gayot
Not For Tourists
Star Service
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "Diplomatic visitors favor this luxurious yet reasonably priced hotel, set amid the stately mansions on Embassy Row." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Though we've revisited this hotel to take new photos, we haven't yet had the chance to write our new expert review. Stay tuned!" Full review
Gayot "This distinctive lifestyle hotel serves up comfortable stays in D.C."
Not For Tourists "Tucked between major world embassies near Dupont Circle, the Hilton Embassy Row Hotel is a temporary home to international and domestic travelers alike. But it also plays host to worldly..."
Star Service "Located amid embassies and diplomatic mansions, diagonally across from the more refined Fairfax at Embassy Row, less than two short blocks from Dupont Circle and its convenient metro station." Full review
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Tip: Bring earplugs and request a bright high-floor unit facing the Indonesian Embassy.
Jetsetter "Newly renovated design-forward hotel in buzzy Dupont Circle, with a rooftop bar, pool and locavore-minded restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"You can’t beat the location and pricing of this colourful hotel in the heart of historic Dupont Circle, surrounded by embassies and close to a metro station." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The best-kept secret here: the ninth-floor rooftop pool. Let's not forget the 24-hour Chef's Pantry, stocked with locally made bites by Union Kitchen." Full review
Time Out "If you like your hotel to be every bit as fun as the rest of your vacation, this newly renovated pet-friendly hot spot should be at the top of your list." Full review
Swann House
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Fodor's Oyster Time Out
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
OysterUpscale
"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
