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Tabard Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Front of property
View from room
Lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1739 N Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036
  • Place, Embassy Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, K Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Tabard Inn

Hotel with a restaurant, near Smithsonian Institution
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and tour/ticket assistance.
Tabard Inn offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Tabard Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Embassy Row. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a computer and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the restaurant and the helpful staff
  • 14 minutes by foot from Smithsonian Institution and a 2-minute drive from Walter E. Washington Convention Center
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Tabard Inn.

This 3-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Tabard Inn Restaurant – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (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 lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • One child aged 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Tabard Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingbo, Corpus Christi

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

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tabard Inn is a charming, European style hotel. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and the furnishings and bathrooms reflect this. Our room was quite large: two double beds, a couch, and a fireplace. The food is outstanding and the mattress was incredibly comfortable. If you are looking for a generic hotel with “modern amenities” this may not be the place for you. But if are looking for a charming hotel with great food and comfortable rooms I highly recommend the Tabard Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakuntala

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely stunned to see any positive reviews for this hotel. The staff was very nice and that is about all I can say that is positive. The building and rooms are in need of a deep gut renovation. The walls, doors, shower, and sinks are decrepit. There is rust on everything. The didn’t drain properly. The AC is a window unit. There is no sound barrier — in my room I could hear staff vacuuming the restaurant and cleaning and patrons talking and eating. The bedroom/bathroom was just dirty. Stains on sheets and towels. Uncomfortable bed. Dirty floors. Smelly hallways. Very strange decor / art. I’m sorry to say but this was, by far, the worst hotel I’ve stayed at… do not do it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the unique art throughout the property. All staff were so lovely, helpful and entertaining. A class act all around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, ENCINITAS

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, ENCINITAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could certainly tell this is, in part, an employee owned establishment. Very prompt, conscientious and friendly service. The hotel design and decor is, itself, wonderfully entertaining if you like history and the eclectic. If you need bright and shiny, this is not the place for you. If you're more English pub, you'll be in heaven. I only ate breakfast in the restaurant. It was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really unique hotel. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I liked the hotel. It is historic, it is well cared for, being over 100 years old, and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The food is good and the bar is great. My only complaints are: 1. No elevator - we were on the 4th floor, which is fine, but it did get tiring after 5 times in one day. 2. No coffee in the room. This goes with number one in that there is free coffee in the lobby, but we had to go down four flights and then back up with coffee to enjoy it in our room in bed. It would be fine with an elevator, but a cheap Keurig in the room would be a much better alternative. 3. The bathrooms are dated and not great. Some of them are shared, which you will know which one are when you book. We got a private one, and the shower was very very slow to heat up, and water got everywhere. The sink was not aligned with the faucet correctly, which resulted in a lot of water spilling onto the counter. The counter was sloped forward, which resulted in your hand washing water spilling all over your feet and the floor. 4. No, tv, but I understand that it's an old building with thin walls, not a huge deal. 5. The walls are thin, but that can't be helped really. Overall, I had a good stay, and I see the charm. However, for 4 nights it became a bit too much given the above. If I stay again, it will be for one night only. Please, put coffee makers in the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofang

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey, Hamden

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful dinner at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is quaint, charming, and historic. That said, it is quite difficult to maneuver around with multiple stories, stairwells, and NO ELEVATOR. If you have any mobility issues, this is not the place for you. We had to schlep our bags from the curb, through the lobby and dining room, up 2 flights of narrow stairs. I kept getting lost due to the fact that the interior is a warren of levels and staircases. The staff is nice but clueless. They wanted to put us on the 3rd floor! We should have been told about the access issues before booking. We will never again book a place assuming it has an elevator because clearly some do not. A first floor room transfer helped a bit but it was still arduous to get to the room transversing the lobby, bar, and dining room all of which had stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Whitlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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

Andrew

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the music on Sunday evening Room very charming as is Inn in general. Only complaint was shower - tub too narrow and plastic liner wraps around you while taking shower
Stayed 3 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