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Swann House vs Taft Bridge Inn

Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Swann House scores slightly better than Taft Bridge Inn. Swann House is ranked #28 in Washington DC with endorsements from 8 reviewers like Fodor's, concierge.com and Travel + Leisure.

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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Taft Bridge Inn
Taft Bridge Inn
7 / 10
2007 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
From $129 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Flatscreen TV
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This beautiful 19th-century Georgian mansion is an easy walk to 18th St or Dupont Circle. The inn has a paneled drawing room, classy antiques, six fireplaces and a garden." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Here you’ll find 12 beautifully decorated rooms in Victorian style. Near the zoo and the vibrant Adams-Morgan neighborhood. Breakfast included."
Zagat Zagat
3.5
"Housed in a restored historic Georgian mansion, this B&B features 12 rooms, each uniquely decorated with antique-style furnishings."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Charming decor and a peaceful atmosphere are the main draws." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you're an admirer of art, antiques and Georgian-style architecture, and if you prefer an residential neighborhood over a downtown commercial setting, you should consider the Taft Bridge Inn." Full review