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
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
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
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $741 | $845 on Expedia | $104 less (12%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $739 | $918 on Expedia | $179 less (19%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $358 | $390 on Expedia | $32 less (8%) | Nov 2 | Select · 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
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4 nights
Total price: $472 USD
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5 nights
Total price: $635 USD
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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.
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Best for: Couples who enjoy historic inns; Solo travelers seeking character; Car-free city breaks
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Watch out for: Stairs only; no elevator; Budget rooms may share bathrooms; Variable room condition and street noise
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Location: Near Dupont Circle, with restaurants, downtown sights and Metro access within walking distance.
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Rooms: Individually decorated and TV-free; condition varies, and budget categories include shared bathrooms.
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Cleanliness: Mostly praised in recent reviews, with occasional complaints about tired or grubby finishes.
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Service: Helpful, personable staff are a consistent strength across Expedia and Tripadvisor.
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Amenities: Restaurant, bar, courtyard and free Wi-Fi; a refrigerator behind reception is available for guest storage.
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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)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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- Economy room (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
Economy Single room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Economy Single room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- Economy Single room (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- Economy Single room (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
Economy Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Economy Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed) — room photo 3
Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 3
Economy Triple room (shared bathroom)
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Economy Triple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- Economy Triple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- Economy Triple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
Economy Quadruple room (shared bathroom)
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Economy Quadruple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- Economy Quadruple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- Economy Quadruple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
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
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
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- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
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- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 3
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
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite — room photo 1
- Single Suite — room photo 2
- Single Suite — room photo 3
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
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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