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Reviews of Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

4 out of 5
Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn
1808 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nettie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and well cared for. The host was friendly and took care of all of our needs. The location was amazing and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from KEVIN on 24 Apr 2024
Good afternoon Ms. Nettie, thank you for taking the time to survey our property. We at Swann House are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and quiet -- Swann House, centrally located for our needs, was our oasis of rest in this busy city! The Turret Room (Room 2,) was perfect for our visit to DC. It’s small, but just right for travelers like us who needed a quiet room for rest and regeneration after spending the day visiting family and seeing the sights. The shower was fantastic! Leeann was very gracious and accommodating, and the extra pillows we requested for our stay were cloud soft and supportive. The complimentary continental breakfast was just right with a varied selection of grain and grain-free granolas, dry cereal, fresh fruit, delicious fresh baked goods, and hot coffee and teas. Refreshments were also available in the Common Area Coffee Nook 24/7, along with delightful Swann House short bread cookies for a snack. Swann House is across the street from the S Street dog park. If you enjoy the antics of dogs at play, this will provide all the entertainment you need from the comfort of your room (much better than anything on TV!). We look forward to staying at Swann House on our next trip to DC. I just hope we can get a reservation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Management on 17 Apr 2024
Good morning Mrs. Marianne, thank you for taking the time to survey our property. We at Swann House are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again.

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. An enjoyable stay, staff member very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Management on 26 Apr 2024
Good afternoon Mr. Steve, thank you for taking the time to survey our property. We at Swann House are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed property in walking distance to so much (bring your walking shoes)! Comfortable beds and good breakfast (toast muffins hard boiled eggs fruit and yogurt) to grab before going out for the day. We absolutely loved our stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous and unique, very comfortable and dreamy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Getaway
It was everything I needed it to be. Quiet, clean, and a little getaway as I travel for business. Loved the inn keepers, they do an amazing job to make you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ChengTa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay
It was a fantastic stay. The room is big and clean, the bed is comfy, and the bath tub even has spa function. The decoration of the hotel is elegant, and the host is super nice. Also the breakfast is so delicious. I would definitely come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was immaculate, and the bedding was so comfortable. The space was quiet, check-in was a breeze, and I only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Eliot

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and charming place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaux

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love all the attention to details here. Wonderful owner, staff and delicious breakfast. Room was comfortable, exactly what I needed for a two night business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dona, Charlottesville

Travelled with partner
This property has been renovated in a lovely way, but it felt as though they were not really ready to reopen. Our room had no toilet paper and no hair dryer until we asked for them . Breakfast was minimal and the host didn’t offer any information about tours, etc. I would not stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were given a room in a basement apartment. We had to enter through a locked gate via a bird poop covered “courtyard”. There were no refreshments in the evening as advertised and breakfast was some toast and her boiled eggs. The manager was the best part of the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Johan

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan, ft washington

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was smaller than “cozy”. Tv did not work. Breakfast was not what was advertised. Staff not easily available
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a special place. The history was very interesting. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our need to change rooms. Every morning breakfast was so nice. I can't say enough good things about the staff. It was southern hospitality in DC. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Isabelle on 24 Aug 2021
Dear Guest, thank you for reviewing us and for your kind words. We are trying our best to meet your needs and special requests. We are happy you had a nice stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The furnishings are unique and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Isabelle on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you dear Guest for reviewing us, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Warmly,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Isabelle on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you dear Guest for reviewing us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Warmly,

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Wanda, Burtonsville, MD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful building built in 1883 and a piece of history. It was a beautiful place to stay. A huge mansion. If you like that old vibe this is the place for you. We had a nice relaximg time. Our room had a terrace which was nice. The view from the terrace was not, but then again its in downtown DC. I booked the room called, The Shanghideaway, but was placed in The Jennifer Green room. Not the vibe I was looming for, but the terrace made up for it. During our exploration of the mansion, we found there is no such room. It was advertised falsly. Since we stayed during COVID, no staff were present, the kitchen was off limits and thats where the microwave was. Good thing it is next to many eateries. We paid for breakfast with our package and it was not worth it. In the small fridge in the room they placed, clementines (that were moldy), an orange, 2 orange juices, 6yogurts (out of date), and some kind of homemade bread that did not look right. We did not eat any of rhe breakfast there. Plus, there were two of us, any only 2 juices for two nights? We had to go out and buy breakfast anyway. Beeakfast should not be an option at this time as the buffet that is normally offered is not due to staff not being present. Over all we had a good stay as we were there for us and we got to spend a lot of time for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Isabelle on 21 Aug 2020
Dear Wanda, I am sorry that had a mixed experience. Due to COVID-19 and restrictions, our services are still limited. I apologize for the expired items put into our fridge. The room rate is discounted at this time and you do not pay really for breakfast. However, be assured that your point will be well taken. Kind regards, Isabelle Hauswald

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic Stay
Beautiful Historic Building with so many original features.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Isabelle on 29 June 2020
Thank you Theresa for your kind review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Isabelle on 28 Feb 2020
Thank you dear Guest for your excellent rating.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Very clean room and a lovely sitting room. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Isabelle on 28 Feb 2020
Thank you so much for rating us and for your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Isabelle on 2 Dec 2019
Thank you dear Guest for reviewing us. Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Isabelle on 22 Oct 2019
Thank you dear Guest for reviewing us. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

RB

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegant
Time capsule to a bygone era. Quiet, peaceful. Favorite spot was the dining room and lingering after breakfast.
Such a nice space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Isabelle on 2 Oct 2019
Thank you dear Guest for reviewing us and for your kind words. It is a pleasure to host you. Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice inn! Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Isabelle on 23 Sept 2019
Dear Guest, thank you for reviewing us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards,

6/10 Okay

townsend

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Swann House is beautiful and i'm sure the actual home is an experience...I would make sure you are receiving a premium room for a premium price. we stayed in what looked to be the old servants quarters, recessed underneath the home. The bed was--rickety--room was clean but random and seemingly an afterthought. we booked last minute and the hotel was full so I believe this had something to do with it, but I would have stayed somewhere else for 400 dollars a night if I knew the only option was under the house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Isabelle on 2 Oct 2019
Dear Guest, We are so sorry you had a mixed experience and did not enjoy the room as such. This is indeed an old mansion and the architecture goes back to the end of 19th century. We will be glad to offer you a complimentary night valid before December 30th, 2019 if you decide to give us another try. Kind regards, Isabelle Hauswald General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Gem
Amazing ambiance, great location, and friendly staff. I felt awed by the place and all of the care to detail. The many extra touches were a bonus. Breakfast was great. Room was very comfortable (particularly enjoyed the jacuzzi tub).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Isabelle on 13 Sept 2019
Thank you dear Guest for reviewing us and for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Philadelphia, PA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the old feel of this mansion, yet the amenities are modern. The pool and my bathroom are the most unique. I love it here and will return if availability permits.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Isabelle on 12 Sept 2019
Dear Guest, it has been a pleasure to host you. We are so happy you were able to enjoy the pool during these hot days. Thank you for staying at Swann House!

10/10 Excellent

Chunghi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Isabelle on 18 July 2019
Thank you so much dear Guest for reviewing us. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing facility, staff, food and location. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Isabelle on 12 July 2019
Thank you dear Guest for your kind words of appreciation. It was a pleasure to host you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting in Dupont Circle was wonderful. Lots of vibrant young energy, and lovely walkable streets.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Isabelle on 1 July 2019
Dear Guest, thank you for reviewing us. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Isabelle on 1 July 2019
Dear Guest, thank you for reviewing us. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Nafeeza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Isabelle H. General Manager on 6 May 2019
Thank you dear Guest for the excellent grade you gave us. It was a real pleasure to host you and share these wonderful conversations. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no better location in DC. Innkeepers are a delight. And it is a peaceful break from a hectic day in the Nation’s Capital. Just remember to arrange parking before hand. I was lucky there was a space available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Isabelle H. General Manager on 6 May 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review. Yes, parking needs to be arranged before hand as the venue has only four spots available. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Isabelle H. General Manager on 8 Apr 2019
Thank you dear Guest for your excellent rating, most appreciated. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NICE play to stay
This was such a nice place to stay. I would recommend it. The location is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Isabelle H. General Manager on 2 Apr 2019
Thank you so much dear Guest fro reviewing us! Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this is a quaint and cozy property. We loved our room and the beds were very comfortable. One area that I would suggest needs improvement is the breakfast. We showed up during the breakfast time frame but only half the time did anyone come and ask us about a hot breakfast. There are also many, many stairs!!! This is not the place for you if don’t want to or can’t climb mulitiply sets of stairs every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Isabelle H. General Manager on 20 Mar 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you for reviewing us. We are sorry to hear that you had a mixed experience regarding breakfast and we certainly want to apologize. As far as the stairs are concerned Swann House is a Victorian mansion originally built in the late 1800s at a time where elevators did not exist in residential homes. We are happy to hear you loved your room. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet guesthouse in a nice location, walking distance to Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, and Logan Circle/14th street neighborhoods. Lots of great drinks and dining options nearby. A highlight was how friendly everyone who worked there was, and the tasty breakfast. I think most if not all rooms require maneuvering stairs if that is a concern for you. I stayed in the Parisienne suite, which was large and comfortable if a bit dark given that it's kind of an English basement setup. I travel to DC for business semi-regularly and would definitely try and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Isabelle H. General Manager on 14 Mar 2019
Thank you dear Guest for reviewing us and for the nice words. Kind regards, Isabelle

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the Swann House
We really enjoyed ourselves and would come back again. Great neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Isabelle on 12 Mar 2019
Thank you dear Guest. it was a pleasure to host you. Kind regards, Isabelle