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Swann House vs Hotel Lombardy

Swann House and Hotel Lombardy are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Lombardy ranks marginally better than Swann House. Hotel Lombardy comes in at #31 in Washington DC with praise from 10 reviews including BlackBook, Time Out and Lonely Planet.

Swann House
Swann House
8 / 10
1808 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
From $259 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Business Center
  • Air Conditioning
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Among D.C's stable of wonderful B&Bs, Swann House stands out." Full review
Concierge 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 Insight Guides
"Heavy on the romance, this bed and breakfast in Dupont Circle is also a gorgeous 19th-century mansion."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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 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.
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Hotel Lombardy
Hotel Lombardy
8 / 10
2019 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20006
From $119 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This European boutique hotel has multilingual staff and an international vibe – you hear French and Spanish as often as English in its halls." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hotel is decorated with imported fabrics, Oriental rugs, and original art. It is now pet friendly too. The restaurant is bistro-style."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Restored to reflect its original 1929 character, Hotel Lombardy is located just four blocks from the White House in the center of Washington's business district."
Star Service Star Service
"Guests keen on nostalgia, including personalized service, will do best here." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The staff is dedicated to making every aspect of your stay comfortable, while the impressive carved-ceiling lobby harkens back to the building's 1929 origins."
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