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Tabard Inn vs The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tabard Inn scores marginally better than The Embassy Row Hotel. Tabard Inn has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 11 sources like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Time Out.

Tabard Inn
Tabard Inn
8 / 10
1739 N St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $0 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you favor the offbeat and personal over cookie-cutter chains, try the Tabard." Full review
Fodor's 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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 Travel + Leisure
"The Hotel Tabard Inn is located five blocks from the White House in the Dupont Circle neighborhood." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Three converted Victorian townhouses near Dupont Circle, with forty unique, antique-stocked rooms."
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The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
8 / 10
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $129 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Diplomatic visitors favor this luxurious yet reasonably priced hotel, set amid the stately mansions on Embassy Row." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Though we've revisited this hotel to take new photos, we haven't yet had the chance to write our new expert review. Stay tuned!" Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This distinctive lifestyle hotel serves up comfortable stays in D.C."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Tucked between major world embassies near Dupont Circle, the Hilton Embassy Row Hotel is a temporary home to international and domestic travelers alike. But it also plays host to worldly..."
Star Service Star Service
"Located amid embassies and diplomatic mansions, diagonally across from the more refined Fairfax at Embassy Row, less than two short blocks from Dupont Circle and its convenient metro station." Full review
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Tip: Bring earplugs and request a bright high-floor unit facing the Indonesian Embassy.
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