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Swann House

Fodor's Hotel Awards 2010 Best Urban Escapes  |  Winning Attributes

At a Glance

    Pros

  • perfect location
  • beautiful and lavish rooms
  • fireplaces in winter, a pool in summer

    Cons

  • bed-and-breakfast style not for everyone
  • cheaper rooms are small

Swann House Review

You'll be hard pressed to find a more charming inn than Dupont Circle's Swann House and equally challenged to find a more delightful host than innkeeper Rick Verkler and his staff. Whether you are sipping morning tea in the parlor or unwinding from the day in the living room with a glass of sherry, everything is just so at this relaxing yet elegant urban retreat. Honeymooners gravitate to the romantic Il Duomo suite with its custom-made bed and spectacular bathroom complete with claw-foot tub, elegant rain shower, and whimsical mural inspired by the frescoes in Florence. Overlooking the converted mansion's outdoor pool and deck, the Jennifer Green Room is the most requested room among the bed-and-breakfast's many repeat visitors.

2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner

From breakfast under an antique chandelier to a fireside evening sherry, the days pass grandly in this 1883 mansion. The Dupont Circle location is full of restaurants and nightlife, but many guests stay in, especially if they've booked a room with a Jacuzzi or a two-person claw-foot tub. A swimming pool beckons in summer, and fireplaces warm up the rooms in winter.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 1808 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, 20009 | Map It
  • Phone: 202/265-4414
  • Website: www.swannhouse.com
  • Metro Dupont Circle.
  • Location: Dupont Circle

    Hotel Amenities

  • 9 rooms, 4 suites.
  • Pool, parking, some age restrictions.
  • Rooms have: a/c, Wi-Fi.
  • Rate includes breakfast.

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