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Tabard InnvsThe River Inn
Tabard Inn and The River Inn are both recommended by writers. Overall, Tabard Inn is preferred by most professionals compared to The River Inn. Tabard Inn ranks #18 in Washington DC with accolades from 10 publications including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Tabard Inn
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Time Out
Not For Tourists 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."
The River Inn
Oyster
DK Eyewitness BlackBook Travel + Leisure Gayot Time Out Frommer's Lonely Planet
924 25th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"The 125-room River Inn offers great value. Its 450-square-foot suites have full kitchens and pullout couches." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The name is apt because of the remarkable view of the river, which is bound to put guests in a good mood after a tiring day of sightseeing."
BlackBook "Like the most sensible pair of dress shoes you own: pricey-but-not-too-pricey, classy, and oh so comfy."
Travel + Leisure "The all-suites hotel on a quiet street touts such special touches as full-size kitchens, coffee grinders and Potomac River views." Full review
Gayot "A boutique hotel with business facilities aplenty and sweeping city views."
Time Out "Once a family-friendly lodging that drew primarily government and college types, the River Inn was reinvented as a boutique hotel a few years ago." Full review
Frommer's "The River Inn is a comfortable refuge for all sorts except rabble-rousers. Most of the units in the all-suite property are studios, in which the bedroom and living room are combined." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The real reason to stay here is easy access to Georgetown on one end, and the White House on the other." Full review
