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The Jefferson, Washington, DC vs Swann House

Swann House and The Jefferson, Washington DC are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, The Jefferson, Washington DC is preferred by most reviewers compared to Swann House. The Jefferson, Washington DC comes in at #2 in Washington DC with endorsements from 20 reviewers like The Telegraph, Time Out and Zagat.

The Jefferson, Washington, DC
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
9 / 10
1200 16th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $284 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"A Beaux Arts beauty built in 1923, The Jefferson has reopened after a two-year makeover that restored the gleam to its ornate plasterwork."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A relatively small hotel, offering discreet and sensitive service in elegant surroundings."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"After a massive renovation in 2009, this boutique reopened, and regained its place among DC's elite hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Beaux Arts façade is particularly eyecatching with prints and documents, including some associated with Thomas Jefferson, on display inside."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Built as a grand private residence in 1923, the.Jefferson dazzles with its established reputation, impeccable service and classic exterior."
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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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