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Where to Stay

The Swann House $$ Price Guide
Bed-and-Breakfast 1808 New Hampshire Ave NW, Prices are based on one night’s stay in
Penn Quarter Dupont Circle, 20009 Map 2 F1 high season for a standard double room,
inclusive of service charges and taxes.
Tel (202) 265-4414
Hosteling International $ ∑ swannhouse.com $ up to $200
1009 11th St NW, 20001 The rooms in this stunning 19th- $$ $200–$400
Tel (202) 737-2333 Map 3 C2 century mansion all have private $$$ over $400
∑ hiwashingtondc.org bathrooms, some with a Jacuzzi,
More than 200 dorm-style beds and there is a swimming pool.
are on offer at this lodging in a Boutique
gentrified neighborhood. Most Beyond Washington Capitol Hill
rooms have shared bathrooms.
Farther Afield DK Choice DK Choice
Adams Inn $ Colonial Houses $$ Hotel George $$
1746 Lanier Place NW, Adams 136 East Francis St, 15 E St NW, 20001
Morgan, 20009 Williamsburg, VA 23187 Tel (202) 347-4200 Map 4 E3
Tel (202) 745-3600 Tel (800) 447-8679 ∑ hotelgeorge.com
∑ adamsinn.com ∑ colonialwilliamsburg.com All 139 rooms at the Hotel
A good choice in an upscale part Set in the grounds of the George have a refined style
of the neighborhood. Not all reconstructed colonial town of and feature contemporary
rooms have their own bathroom. Williamsburg, these 18th-century references to American history;
houses are furnished with period the pillows echo George
DK Choice reproductions. Do not expect Washington’s military uniform
while the wallpaper depicts
the spacious accommodations
Kalorama Guest House $ of a modern hotel. Step out of Washington’s inaugural address.
2700 Cathedral Ave NW, the front door to see people in
Woodley Park, 20008 18th-century costume re-
Tel (202) 297-4999 enacting the former colonial The Liaison $$
∑ kaloramaguesthouse.com lifestyle on the unpaved streets. 415 New Jersey Ave NW,
One of the best deals in the 20001
city, this homey, comfortable Tel (202) 638-1616 Map 4 E3
B&B has a choice of rooms with Kenmore Inn $$ ∑ jdvhotels.com
or without a private bathroom. 1200 Princess Anne St, The Liaison has an acclaimed
A delicious breakfast is served, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 restaurant, rooftop pool, and
and homemade chocolate chip Tel (540) 371-7622 attentive staff. At a convenient
cookies are on offer later in the ∑ kenmoreinn.com distance from the Capitol and
day. The beds are very comfort- This nine-room establishment Union Station.
able, but there are no TVs in the has a gourmet restaurant that
guest rooms. serves an excellent Southern Phoenix Park Hotel $$
breakfast. 520 North Capitol St NW, 20001
Tel (800) 824-5419 Map 4 E3
Embassy Circle The Red Fox Inn & Tavern $$ ∑ phoenixparkhotel.com
Guest House $$ 2 East Washington St, Comfortable lodgings with an
2224 R St NW, 20008 Middleburg, VA 20117 Irish theme, above the Dubliner
Tel (202) 232-7744 Tel (540) 687-6301 restaurant (see p183).
∑ dcinns.com ∑ redfox.com
Situated close to Dupont Circle, Antique furnishings, a hearty Penn Quarter
with a private bath and free breakfast, and a great restaurant
Wi-Fi in each room, but no TVs. are on offer at this inn set in Henley Park Hotel $$
Parking is restricted and the Virginia hunt-and-wine country. 926 Massachusetts Ave NW,
elevator is only for luggage. The staff is very hospitable. 20001
Tel (202) 638-5200 Map 3 C2
∑ henleypark.com
This English-style hotel serves
an elegant high tea in front of
the lobby fireplace.
Hotel Monaco $$
700 F St NW, 20004
Tel (202) 628-7177 Map 3 C3
∑ monaco-dc.com
A National Historic Landmark
retrofitted into a colorful
establishment with a chic bar
and restaurant. Close to the
Spy Museum, National Portrait
Gallery, and Smithsonian
Luxurious bedroom in The Swann House, near Dupont Circle American Art Museum.

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