The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon CityvsTabard Inn
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, Tabard Inn is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Tabard Inn comes in at #22 in Washington DC with approval from 11 reviews like The Telegraph, Frommer's and Gayot.
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The feel is more contemporary and casually chic than one might associate with this luxury chain, and the large guest rooms shine in gold, yellow, and blue."
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Pentagon, this Ritz-Carlton property is situated directly on the Potomac River, just three miles from the National Mall." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The hotel’s look incorporates contemporary lines and shades with classic elegance."
Star Service
"Located above the Pentagon City metro station, abutting a busy shopping mall, this deluxe hotel brings impeccable service and 17 stories of plush accommodations to the Virginia side of the Potomac." Full review
Gayot
"Located within sight of Washington's National Airport, this swanky hotel sits across the Potomac River on the Virginia side." Full review
Zagat
4.0
""Stellar service" is the highlight at this "well-run" venue praised for "beautiful" accommodations (all with Italian marble bathrooms) and a club floor that feels like a "home away from home"."
Lonely Planet
"Staying at the Ritz in Pentagon City is almost better than staying in DC proper owing to its fabulous views of the city." Full review
National Geographic
"Two locations: Georgetown's spa offers Prada treatments; Washington Circle location features 300 rooms with featherbeds and 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Offers a hotel experience that beautifully melds traditional and modern touches. Iconic monuments, renowned museums and important historical sights are moments away." 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."