Tabard Inn

What an amazing piece of history to stay in. The hotel was gorgeous and you could feel all 100 plus years in every aspect of the hotel. This isn't a fancy hotel with tons of amenities, but it has so much heart. The staff was fantastic and the restaurant was excellent. The bed was super comfy too. I'll definitely be back.

Funny little stay in DC. My daughter lives around corner but no dogs allowed in her building. 1/26/2023 The check in was utilitarian. (think european) When I asked about how to utilize outside parking there was no information provide. BTW You pay for two hours until 6:30 pm and leave the paper ticket from the meter in your car window. The alternative was $50.00 a night at the adjacent hotel deck, we were not offered a discount by being guests of the Tabard. The hotel has no tv (like that) or elevators and this was disclosed at booking. To access room we walked through the dining room and bar every time with our dogs, (not ideal). Our room 53 overlooked N Street & has an open bathroom with a sheer curtain and three additional openings in the claw tub shower to the bedroom area. On check out I inquired if there were rooms with bathroom doors for a future stay, the response was “we have rooms that have bathroom doors” This inquiry did not appear to amuse or engage the person checking us out. The bed had what appeared to be a thin comforter on it, and we were promptly brought blankets on request. I guess I usually stay at locations that offer fluffy comforters and extra blankets already in the closet. We did appreciate receiving the blankets. The decor is eclectic bordering on “um, what exactly is that piece of art or furniture?” Kinda cool that the inn is historic and quirky.The location is really good and rather subdued for the noise of a Friday night especially compared to noisy massachusetts or other major street in DC. It’s hard to leave less than a stellar review but I’m weirded out by the open bathroom and sheer curtain instead of a door. Thankfully I was with my daughter so it was ok but not comfortable. If anyone at the location has an opportunity to read this I really hope you share with guests that they are going to be walking their dogs through your restaurant and there is potentially no door on the bathroom. It would be nice to greeted by a smile checking in or out. I will say the restaurant staff was very courteous every time we walked through and there were many smiles. It’s probably the dogs lol, I guess people don’t always illicit smiles. Also please put a more substantial comforter on the bed. Thanks for the stay, you have a pretty cool place. Potential Hotel Guest advice: If you need a bathroom door you might want to ask for a room with one. You might inquire if you are going to walk through restaurant to get to your room. Also parking on N street requires you put the paper ticket from the meter in the front of your car window. We did have a wonderful time in DC and staying in Dupont Circle is really nice walking.