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Tabard InnvsThe Madison Hotel

Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Tabard Inn scores slightly better than The Madison Washington DC, A Hilton Hotel. Tabard Inn has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 11 publications including Michelin Guide, Not For Tourists and The Telegraph.

Tabard Inn
8/10
1739 N St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $0/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you favor the offbeat and personal over cookie-cutter chains, try the Tabard." Full review
Fodor's 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"The Hotel Tabard Inn is located five blocks from the White House in the Dupont Circle neighborhood." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Three converted Victorian townhouses near Dupont Circle, with forty unique, antique-stocked rooms."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A Dupont Circle institution, this hotel radiates character with its twisting staircases, stained-glass lamps and antique furnishings."
Gayot Gayot
"This historic property opened in 1922 and was named for the lodging in Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales"."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Reputation-rich, lace-free boarding house caters to establishment employed by actual rich and famous."
Time Out 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 Not For Tourists
"Private and shared bath options, also nice brunch."
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The Madison Hotel
7/10
1177 Fifteenth Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
From $144/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Center
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 352-room Madison has clean, comfortable rooms -- all of which were renovated in 2012 -- and a spacious gym." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Billing itself “Washington’s Correct Address,” this hotel is filled with the finest of everything. The decorative items and artwork displayed throughout the hotel are of collector’s quality."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Billed as a modern adaptation of historic Washington, the hotel offers rooms and suites with a light and bright setting."
Star Service Star Service
"Located five blocks north of the White House...this is trendy chameleon that cooks up a flavorful and colorful surroundings suitable for commercial and leisure travelers." Full review
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Guests should request rooms with 15th Street views, rather than those with M Street exposures.
Gayot Gayot
"This landmark hotel is located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
""Luxury Washington DC Hotels"."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Polite service and stylish comfort prevail at this classic Washington address, which is why the signatures of presidents, prime ministers, sultans, and kings fill the guest register." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The attractive rooms are mid-sized, with silver-gray walls, fluffy white beds and wine-red accents – a color palette meant to echo DC's famed cherry blossoms." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Madison Washington DC, a Hilton Hotel is within easy reach of both the downtown sights and the midtown shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Freshly renovated downtown D.C. gem with an understated vibe and power dining possibilities." Full review
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