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Swann House
At a Glance
- perfect location
- beautiful and lavish rooms
- fireplaces in winter, a pool in summer
Pros
- bed-and-breakfast style not for everyone
- less expensive rooms are small
Cons
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 more delightful hosts 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.
- 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
Contact Information
- 9 rooms, 4 suites.
- Rate includes breakfast.
Hotel Details
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