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Axel’s take

Tabard delivers character and warm hospitality, but trades away modern hotel conveniences.

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Axel’s rating: 8.4/10 · a historic, independent 3-star inn near Dupont Circle

Tabard Inn is a historic, independent 3-star near Dupont Circle, and a strong pick if you prefer vintage furniture and eclectic art to chain-hotel predictability. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, convenient location and restaurant. Cleanliness feedback is largely positive, and the lounge and courtyard give this small inn appealing places to linger beyond your room.

The trade-off is old-building comfort rather than modern consistency. There is no elevator or in-room TV, and the hotel still lists budget rooms with shared bathrooms—check your category carefully. Some recent guests describe worn furnishings, street noise or fluctuating shower temperatures, although these do not dominate the feedback. We'd choose it for a characterful city break, but skip it if stairs, uneven room standards or missing conveniences would spoil your stay.

Rooms
Individually decorated and TV-free; condition varies, and budget categories include shared bathrooms.
Cleanliness
Mostly praised in recent reviews, with occasional complaints about tired or grubby finishes.
Service
Helpful, personable staff are a consistent strength across Expedia and Tripadvisor.
Amenities
Restaurant, bar, courtyard and free Wi-Fi; a refrigerator behind reception is available for guest storage.
Fees and surprises
Parking and dog cleaning cost extra; breakfast is not simply included, though a restricted-hours dining credit is offered.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

1739 N Street NW, Washington

Near Dupont Circle, with restaurants, downtown sights and Metro access within walking distance.

Amenities and check-in

Restaurant, bar, courtyard and free Wi-Fi; a refrigerator behind reception is available for guest storage.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking (extra charge)
  • Pet-friendly
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $26 per room per night; Cot: $20 per room per night; Deposit: $100 per room per stay
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Tabard Inn: from $125 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $125 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Tabard Inn on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Tabard Inn is a historic, independent 3-star inn near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC, United States.

Address: 1739 N Street NW, Washington. Property ID: 1055803. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/tabard-inn-1055803

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/tabard-inn-1055803/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$741$845 on Expedia$104 less (12%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$739$918 on Expedia$179 less (19%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$358$390 on Expedia$32 less (8%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $125 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $243 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $356 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $472 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $635 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $801 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $936 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,093 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,217 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,342 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,512 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,690 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,850 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,024 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#4 of 9 hotels in Dupont Circle & Logan Circle by Axel's take. Dupont Circle & Logan Circle is #3 of 12 places to stay in Washington, DC. The best hotels in Dupont Circle & Logan Circle, ranked · Where to stay in Washington, DC

Axel's take: 8.4/10

Tabard delivers character and warm hospitality, but trades away modern hotel conveniences. a historic, independent 3-star inn near Dupont Circle, scored for what it is.

Tabard Inn is a historic, independent 3-star near Dupont Circle, and a strong pick if you prefer vintage furniture and eclectic art to chain-hotel predictability. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, convenient location and restaurant. Cleanliness feedback is largely positive, and the lounge and courtyard give this small inn appealing places to linger beyond your room.

The trade-off is old-building comfort rather than modern consistency. There is no elevator or in-room TV, and the hotel still lists budget rooms with shared bathrooms—check your category carefully. Some recent guests describe worn furnishings, street noise or fluctuating shower temperatures, although these do not dominate the feedback. We'd choose it for a characterful city break, but skip it if stairs, uneven room standards or missing conveniences would spoil your stay.

  • Best for: Couples who enjoy historic inns; Solo travelers seeking character; Car-free city breaks

  • Watch out for: Stairs only; no elevator; Budget rooms may share bathrooms; Variable room condition and street noise

  • Location: Near Dupont Circle, with restaurants, downtown sights and Metro access within walking distance.

  • Rooms: Individually decorated and TV-free; condition varies, and budget categories include shared bathrooms.

  • Cleanliness: Mostly praised in recent reviews, with occasional complaints about tired or grubby finishes.

  • Service: Helpful, personable staff are a consistent strength across Expedia and Tripadvisor.

  • Amenities: Restaurant, bar, courtyard and free Wi-Fi; a refrigerator behind reception is available for guest storage.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and dog cleaning cost extra; breakfast is not simply included, though a restricted-hours dining credit is offered.

Axel's opinion of Tabard Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Tabard Inn

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 1739 N Street NW, Washington
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,378 reviews (location 4.9/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 19 min by taxi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 49 min by taxi · Dulles International Airport: 55 min by taxi · National Mall: 8 min by taxi · Washington Monument: 9 min by taxi · National Museum of African American History and Culture: 9 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $26 per room per night; Cot: $20 per room per night; Deposit: $100 per room per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Washington, DC

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room (shared bathroom)

Economy Single room (shared bathroom)

Economy Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)

Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

Economy Triple room (shared bathroom)

Economy Quadruple room (shared bathroom)

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Single room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room

Standard Sextuple room

Superior room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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