Salamander Washington DC vs Swann House
Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is the choice of most reviewers compared to Swann House. Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC scores 89 with endorsements from 15 publications such as Zagat, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Salamander Washington DC
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1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
From $296 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This fabulously luxurious hotel is just a short walk from the National Mall and Smithsonian museums, a quick cab ride to the Capitol, and a Metro stop away from other parts of town."
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Concierge
"The sumptuous style, Eastern touches, cosseting service, and excellent food will come as no surprise to anyone who's stayed at a Mandarin Oriental."
Lonely Planet
"The Mandarin delivers about everything you’d expect: big-box swank, ridiculous levels of amenities, service that’s appropriate for a Roman emperor."
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Luxury
"Opened in 2004, the 400-room Mandarin Oriental has the best spa, pool, and fitness center in the city."
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DK Eyewitness
"Monumental views over the Potomac Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial are plentiful at this elegant hotel."
Swann House
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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."
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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
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."
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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."
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In summer, cool off in the outdoor pool, private behind a trellised wall.