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Tabard Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Smithsonian Institution

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Tabard Inn welcomes travelers with its warm, fireplace-lit lobby in downtown Washington. The on-site restaurant serves excellent meals, and the terrace offers a peaceful retreat. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and attentive staff, enhancing the dining-focused experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
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(57 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Free rollaway/extra beds
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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
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Individually decorated
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Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
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(11 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1739 N Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036

What's nearby

  • White House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • George Washington University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Capital One Arena - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • National Mall - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Farragut North Station - 8 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mayflower Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Madhatter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roasting Plant Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tabard Inn

Hotel near Smithsonian Institution
White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center are located near Tabard Inn, which provides a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Tabard Inn Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A computer station and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.4 miles (USD 26 per night); reservations required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 24 for adults and USD 4 to 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Tabard Inn Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 to 24.00 for adults, and USD 4.00 to 24.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 26.00 per night (1969 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Tabard Inn Washington
Tabard Washington
Tabard
Tabard Inn Hotel
Tabard Inn Washington
Tabard Inn Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is Tabard Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of USD 100.00 also applies.

What time is check-in at Tabard Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tabard Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tabard Inn located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Embassy Row and Smithsonian Institution. White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Farragut North Station is 8 minutes by foot and Dupont Circle Station is 9 minutes.

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Tabard Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, the building, culture, style, breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and romantic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Tabard Inn- the clawfoot bathtubs and amazing restaurant, bar and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The onsite restaurant, superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old but charming as long as you understand that there will be no TV and the bathrooms will be a bit tight, but our room was large and comfortable. Two blocks from lots of dining and close to many sights. The food we had at the hotel was excellent. Will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn designed with character and managed by a friendly, helpful staff. Delicious breakfast at restaurant. Walkable to Metro. A great find!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has character
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old personal inn with wonderful staff. Restaurant was a win too! Just be ready for stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the hotel and restaurant a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff! We had a wonderful time. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

XIAOLAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is nice hotel, and close to walk to all national great spots around
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tabard Inn is a historic Guest House /Hotel with a great decor and comfortably appointed rooms. The restaurant and surrounding rooms at beautiful as well and it reminds one of Private Clubs such as the Harvard Club in NYC. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt more like a bed and breakfast the a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jong Cheol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic, nice hotel and kind people

Front desk people, restaurant people were all kind, and I am very satisfied with staying historic, gorgeous hotel. I want to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

José Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming place to stay while in DC. I've stayed there before and it's a unique experience. If you want a hotel with a gym and pool and long corridors with ice machines this is not the place for you. If you want a hotel that is unlike any other, with art and antiques everywhere, and a good bar and restaurant, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
A very nice boutique hotel with character and charm. The furniture in the rooms was vintage. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will be back! What a great hotel! So much character and history. The restaurant and bar were fantastic! The Last Call is my new favorite drink. Ask for Nathan.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived the quirky, warm and cozy vibe. Clean and great wifi. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historical building. Its maze of staircases and excellent decor and cute unique rooms make this hotel a gem. It feels like you’re walking back in time a century.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s always a personal pleasure to stay at the Tabard Inn. The art is amazing. The staff is wonderful and it’s insanely interesting and charming. No elevators but that’s part of the history and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good expierience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was the cold shower for me. I really like the vibe here but I like a hot shower 🚿 to relax my muscles, especially driving for 9 hours! Staff is stupendous decor is gaze worthy. And the breakfast is top notch with outdoor seating!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aharoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really love this hotel and this was my third stay. I tried shared bathroom option this time and as a solo passenger it was perfect. The bar was a little on the noisy side to read so I moved to the lounge and it was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff were friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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