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The St. Regis Washington, D.C.vsSwann House
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. scores significantly better than Swann House. The St. Regis Washington, D.C. scores 89 with approval from 17 publications including Concierge, Star Service and Fodor's.
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
923 16th and K Streets, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20006
From $263/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "An especially lovely place to stay the night (and especially expensive: Its rates may be the highest in town)." Full review
Concierge "It's still the province of visiting heads of state, diplomats, and lobbyists, and an air of decorum prevails."
OysterLuxury
"Its premier restaurant, 24-hour butler service, and spacious, high-tech rooms place it among the city's elite." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Calvin Coolidge took part in the 1926 opening of this grand hotel, styled after a Renaissance palace and appointed with antiques, chandeliers, and fine tapestries."
Michelin Guide "The landmark St. Regis looms over Washington's thriving business district with an air of distinction."
Star Service "The staff too is professional if somewhat cool, and as emotionally detached as the Secret Service agents who shadow some of the guests staying here." Full review
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Avoid rooms facing the Crystal Terrace, as it is often raucous with functions and parties.
Gayot "From the arched doorway facade to the Oriental carpets and dangling chandeliers of the impressive lobby, this hotel... is all about elegance."
BlackBook "Queenly residence for visiting heads of state, pocket-heavy Europeans and America's aging glitterati."
Zagat4.0
"Smitten supporters of this circa-1926 grande dame tout its "superb" location, just two blocks from the White House, and maintain that guests are in for a "luxurious", "peaceful" stay."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A historic hotel in the heart of the nation’s capital, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. has hosted most of the U.S. presidents as well as an assortment of royalty and prime ministers." 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
