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    The Milano - Two Person Air Tub
    Amanda M.

    CHECK-IN: The check-in was easy, we got a quick tour of the mansion from Jennifer and our keys. That was it! THE MILANO ROOM: -We stayed in the Milano room which is in the basement of the mansion and a very pretty room. There was the Shanghai-daway room across the way that was not occupied so we had total privacy having an entire floor to ourselves. -The bathroom is probably the best part of the Milano with the two person air tub with jets, shower with rain shower showerhead, heated floors and amber hued onyx throughout the bathroom. -The featherbed was phenomenal and the pillows were super fluffy, I've never slept better. I was well rested when I woke up this morning. COMMON AREAS: There is an outdoor seating area in the front of the house. The interior feels quaint and elegant; I really loved the decor. They also had mini quiches and complimentary sherry and tea available anytime. We had a late dinner at Café Dupont and when we came back it felt like we were in someone's home and it felt lovely. I felt very comfortable throughout our stay. BREAKFAST: The continental breakfast had an array of breads with spreads, fresh fruit, ham, cheese, smoked salmon, granola, yogurt and oatmeal. There was also Harley & Sons tea, French press coffee, orange juice and cranberry juice. They also make a specialty item which today was mozzarella cheese, basil and tomatoes on a croissant which I thought was delicious. I was hoping for a little more decadence but my favorites were the strawberry bread and smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers on a sesame bagel. GOOD STUFF: Located right on the corner of Swann Street and New Hampshire Avenue, close to restaurants in Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. The staff was very friendly and helpful; the hospitality was wonderful. We brought a bottle of champagne and Jennifer was kind enough to fill up an ice bucket and provide us with champagne flutes. I loved the sherry, it was so comforting when we arrived to have a glass right away. The room was very clean and comfortable, I easily could have stayed there a week without any complaints. I inquired about massages about a month ago when I booked this and the were able to coordinate a couples massage in our room and it was amazing! In fact, I plan on using the masseuses again. STUFF TO IMPROVE ON: Did not have hot water for longer than a few minutes so we could not really enjoy a bath or shower there. The #1 reason I booked the Milano was so we could take a bath together but there wasn't enough hot water to fill the tub so we ended up taking a warm bath that turned cold quickly. The walls are thin and we could hear quite a lot above us and the floors and stairs squeak but I guess that is to be expected in an old building. I was really hoping for fresh squeezed juices but these definitely tasted like bottled. Perhaps they could also put the juices on ice so they are kept colder. I would've loved some grapefruit juice but the only options were cranberry and orange which were both lukewarm.

    D T.

    One of the best B&Bs that I have ever stayed at. Not so much because the facilities were emaculate because it has its issues, but because of the staff. I couldn't believe how friendly and accommodating they were with everything. I was welcomed and put at ease when I arrived, I felt like I was home seeing family. When I mentioned I would miss breakfast due to early meetings, the office manager was not going to let her guests leave hungry for the day and she personally packed me a breakfast/lunch. Mini fridge on premises with free waters, sodas, iced tea. Also coffee and fruit available to snack on. Free liquor in the evening and a fresh baked dessert to munch on. The stairs are squeaky so it's a pain slipping in and out late at night without making a lot of noise, but c'est la vie. The rooms are average-small size but nicely decorated and the beds are very warm and comfortable. However, the walls/doors are not sexy time friendly. Other downsides are limited parking and no secure area for baggage check - though I was never concerned about the security of my bags since the office manager is very attentive to who's coming and going. Cabs are always passing by on the main thoroughfare or you can take a quick walk a few blocks to dupont's trendy area. I highly recommend staying here if you can. Great neighborhood, restaurants, and bars and not overly crowded or pretentious as a lot of the downtown areas are.

    Great breakfast
    Niloofar A.

    I have been to the Swann House to join my friend's breakfast party, yey! The breakfast was a buffet -not a big buffet buffet but in my idea they had all the essentials. I really enjoyed everything, specially their homemade cookies, super fresh! This hotel in general is a place to fall in love with!! The architecture and design of building is very particular, and in a way it resembles an European style mansion. There are some cute, antique furnitures in the living room which catch my attention. I didn't get a chance to visit the rooms, but I assume that they should be very particular as well. The staff are very attentive and will make sure that you feel like you're in home.

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    Outstanding! So much character. The owners are very accommodating. Great location too. Hope to have the chance to stay again one day.

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    The Ivy Mansion B&B at Dupont Circle - Ivy Mansion Apartment: Dining Area--also see futon (with optional foam mattress pad) in the bay window in the background

    The Ivy Mansion B&B at Dupont Circle

    (4 reviews)

    Dupont Circle

    We rented the lower level apartment for 5 nights in November 2009…read more Full kitchen, which we only used for making coffee. Great location, about 3 blocks from the northern escalator at Du Pont Circle. Plenty of room to spread out, it was just my wife and I but 6 could get cozy in here and 4 could be comfortable. TV, free wireless internet, excellent location and a pleasant hostess. The basement apartment is self sufficient, so we did not have the "bed and breakfast" experience of sharing, but that's OK for us.. We had our own full bath, our own exterior entrance, etc. Rates vary, but this was such a better deal than any hotel room, how can you go wrong?

    We found the Ivy Mansion through a Groupon deal and stayed here for 2 nights. It's a really cute…read morebuilding that's walking distance to the Dupont Circle metro station, as well as plenty of restaurants and shops. Our host, Dana, was very friendly and, since our sight-seeing plans were kind of up-in-the-air, gave us lots of good advice on places to go and things to see. The room was really cute and clean. The bed was amazingly comfortable -- one of those adjustable tempurpedic mattresses. I'm not sure if every room has one or if it was just our room, but it sure made it hard to want to get out of bed. There is free wi-fi and continental breakfast downstairs in the morning. This place is a great alternative to the pricey hotels around DC -- it has a private, relaxing feel and yet is close enough to the Metro that it is also pretty convenient. We would definitely stay here again.

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    Stone Manor Boutique Inn

    (69 reviews)

    We just stayed at the Stone Manor Inn ("SMI") this past weekend and had a lovely time. We were in…read moretown for a family reunion and hosted a dinner party at SMI one evening that was among the highlights of the family weekend. Manisha and Prashsant, owners of Stone Manor Inn, were personally involved in making sure all went smoothly with our cocktail and dinner party, and it most certainly did! SMI is a lovely old country inn on 14 acres, I believe, with a number of different venues (indoors and out) for meetings, parties, and weddings. The rooms (7 in total) were eclectic, in a good way. All four of their largest rooms that we occupied were spacious, with king beds and spa tubs with separate showers. All were well maintained and clean upon check-in. We had no complaints. I'm not sure when we will return to the area, but when we do, we will not hesitate to return!

    Luxurious bed and breakfast, nice jacuzzi and dogs are welcomed! My hubby and I came here with our…read morepup for my birthday and the $300 room (additional $30 pet fee) didn't disappoint - well worth it! I was on the fence to book this place given its hefty price tag, and glad I went for it and completely agree with the glowing 5 star reviews. The bubbly host Manisha is very warm and welcoming. She cordially gave us a 20 min tour around the property, which was built in 1908, and even gave me a bonus tour of the other rooms afterwards. She kindly answered all of our questions and didn't rush us. The Peacecock Room is the most spacious and best room (aside from the bridal suite), elaborately decorated in peacocks. We loved it! The little touches like the handmade soap, a set of wine glasses, and a wine opener made the stay so memorable and special. While the rooms aren't temperature controlled, the electric flameless fireplace kept the room warm. The double capacity jacuzzi was perfect for my hubby and I and even had lights (some of the other rooms have smaller jacuzzi, so be sure to check). The rooms were clean minus a couple of lady bugs and stink bugs (which is too be expected out in the country). Dr. Fauci's assistant stayed here and Manisha informed us of the extensive sanitation process, even the pillows and decorations are quarantined for 6 days! The backyard is well groomed and really spacious with a nice patio and heat lamp, which kept us warm sitting outside in the frigid winter. Our dog loved running around! You can see the stars and constellations really well. It would make a great wedding venue! The Christmas decorations around the property are really nice. The owners really go the extra mile and put a lot of TLC into the property. The 6 course breakfast is delicious and bursting with flavor. Between the veggie quiche, cheesy potatoes, scone, pancakes, yogurt, and fresh OJ, I was stuffed! The fresh butterscotch scone was divine and devoured my mine and my hubby's! The cheesy potato had a nice spicy kick. Everything was so fresh and delicious. All the courses come out at once on a large tray. While my hubby and I chose to sit at the communal table (the chairs are roughly 6 feet apart), you can take the tray up to your room. Manisha and her family greeted us and thoroughly explained the dishes and chatted with us for a bit, even her son made an appearance! The bed and breakfast has a nice bar with wine, cider, and alcohol based on an honor code system. Water and soda is complementary, they even had Coke 0! The complementary fudgy brownies by the breakfast area during the day were sweet and tasty. Again the little complimentary stuff gives this bed and breakfast a nice resort feel. Very relaxing stay and looking forward to coming back!

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    Tabard Inn

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    Dupont Circle, Downtown

    Six of us decided to have brunch here…read more A delightful old facility with a very cool main floor meeting area and dining. We were served at an upper level, and anyone who likes to drink a lot might be persuaded to eat at the lower level where the bathroom was. There is an "office" there that has terrible signs touting locally-made potato chips, T-shirts, and other gifts. I hope they're not relying on these as an income stream. Very nice server... with too many to wait on our floor. Service was a bit slow, but you have to accept this as par -- anywhere you go. No worries. I had the Eggs Benedict, a Boozy Hot Chocolate, and the highly-acclaimed "Donut." The eggs were very good, but the potatoes bites were soggy... might have been cooked a minute or two more. The Boozy Hot Chocolate seemed far more chocolate than anything else. Live, and learn. The "Donut" was good, but wasn't what I'd expected. It was more the consistency of French toast, very doughy, and served with whipped cream. The fact that I didn't care for it didn't mean that it's bad. The only thing I'd change in my experience was that I tried unsuccessfully to flag down our server to bring some coffee to me. We ran out of time before the check came (as 5 of the 6 had to go back to work -- yes, on a Sunday) Still, the menu looked interesting and I'd probably come back -- but probably at an off-peak time.

    When Policy Replaces Hospitality…read more We were so excited to celebrate my wife's birthday weekend here and explore nearby monuments -- it was something we'd been looking forward to for months. Unfortunately, life threw us a curveball and we had to cancel. We called right away, hoping the hotel might show a little understanding, but instead, we were immediately charged $500. My wife was crying on the phone, even asking if we could at least pay part of it, but we were told no exceptions were possible. I understand policies exist, but sometimes empathy goes further than rules. It's disheartening when a place that should represent hospitality forgets the human side of it. And in fact we were hoping to reschedule our reservations until we saw the charge was already placed.

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    Woodley Park

    My husband and I stayed here for a quick honeymoon after getting hitched in MD. We very much…read moreenjoyed our time here in DC and had a lovely stay! The guest house is very cozy and homey; yes I would say it is a tad shabby and very much loved-in, but everything is clean and in working condition, the ac worked perfectly, the bed was comfortable, the shower was hot, and the vibe was completely welcoming and warm. Make sure you read all the info on the website, the only TV is in the common area (though there was good WiFi access in the rooms), the only parking is street parking which is free overnight until 9am but $15 for a permit during the day, but this is all made clear on the website, I had no surprises. In fact the owner was very helpful when we had our rental car a night longer than expected and he let us park in his personal driveway for a short time so we could have a leisurely breakfast and not rush to move it. Breakfast is simple but filling and well-cooked, when the pot of coffee is done after breakfast you can always make yourself a cup of keurig, there is always a bottle of wine and a plate of cookies to welcome guests when they return (my only complaint is the cookies are cooked crisp... I like mine chewy!! :P). All-in-all we would definitely return. Amazingly convenient location (5 min walk to the metro which we used daily), comfortable rooms, great service.

    I stayed here 4 nights to save money versus a stay in nearby Wardman Park convention center hotels…read more I agree with other reviewers that the accommodations are spartan (and maybe a bit shabby) but the rooms were clean and quiet. And, most importantly, the queen sized bed was extremely comfortable, so I got a good night's sleep throughout my stay. The location is excellent--close to the Metro, so there's no need to have a car. Proprietor Jack was friendly and tremendously helpful and attentive to my needs--most especially after I sprained my ankle while out for a jog after my second night's stay! He personally provided ice packs and arranged for his staff to do my laundry--gratis! I am very happy that I was staying at his place when that injury occurred.

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    Goodstone Inn and Restaurant in Middleburg is the kind of place that instantly feels like an…read moreescape. From the moment you walk in, the warm lighting and calm, elegant setting create a true retreat feeling--relaxing, intimate, and perfectly set up for an unforgettable dinner. We started with the baked brie, and it was the perfect opener. Warm, creamy, and beautifully rich, it had that comforting, indulgent feel without being too heavy. It was the kind of appetizer that makes you pause after the first bite and think, "Okay, this is going to be special." We also shared a salad that was far better than any "starter salad" has a right to be. The greens were crisp and fresh, but the real surprise was the croutons--light, buttery, and so tender they practically melted in your mouth. Every bite felt balanced, simple in the best way, and clearly made with care. For the main course, we ordered the chicken under brick and the scallops risotto, and both were genuinely memorable. The chicken under brick had a beautifully crisp exterior, with juicy, tender meat underneath--full of flavor and cooked exactly right. The scallops were seared perfectly, with that delicate golden crust and soft, buttery center. Paired with the creamy risotto, it felt luxurious and comforting at the same time. It was the kind of dish you keep talking about afterward because it is that good. Dessert somehow raised the bar even more. The chocolate tart was rich, smooth, and deeply satisfying--pure indulgence. The fruit tart was fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced, with a delicate crust and vibrant flavors that made it feel light and refreshing after such an incredible meal. Both desserts were truly delicious and the perfect ending. The service matched the food and atmosphere: welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. Every interaction made the night feel even more special, and it never felt rushed--just warm and thoughtful from start to finish. And a special mention to our waitress, Rae--the most pleasant, kind, accommodating, and positive soul you can find. Her smiling welcome immediately put us at ease and made us feel so happy to be there. She truly elevated the entire experience. If I can give this place seven stars, I would!

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    Isla

    (79 reviews)

    Downtown

    I went to Isla for the first time and celebrated a friend's birthday and here's my take…read more..... Food Every single thing we ordered and ate was delicious (in my opinion). Here's a list of what we ordered: Starter - Plantain Chips and Scallion Bread Appetizers: - Oyster (hibiscus granita, scotch bonnet mignonette) - Wagyu Oxtail (wagyu oxtail, spiced ground beef, fermented mango) - Crab (panang curry, sweet potato, west african American) - Curry Goat (pomme puree, scallion) Entree - Bone In Pork Chop (kuchela jus, crab butter, grilled mango) - Smoked Chargrilled Chicken (jerk jus, pickled pimento, fried curry leaf) - Fire Grilled Branzino (citrus mojo, chive blossom) - Fried Snapper (fish spice, escovitch vegetables) ADDITIONS - Fried Brussels Sprouts (pimento pepper aioli, plantain furikak) - BBQ Greens (pot liquor, chicken skin chicharron) - Cook Up Rice (coconut tea, pigeon peas) Service The service is great. All the crew were attentive. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. He also was able to recommend his personal favorite which helps with making decision of what to order. Ambiance The restaurant is very cozy and modern. The big chandelier is definitely an attraction. It's very beautiful.

    Decent meal overall. For our drinks, my friend enjoyed the capital oasis cocktail. Although it is a…read morerum punch, it's light in color and light on the pallete. I started with the fancy pants cocktail. The house jerk syrup gives it a slight edge with the bitters. We decided to try two different patties, the first being the Wagyu oxtail, and the second the crab. The Wagyu oxtail patties came with a mango scotch bonnet pepper sauce. This sauce instantly bought the heat. The crab patties came with a mild or sauce that still brings heat, but not as sharp. The red snapper has a delicious, airy batter. The branzino is cooked to perfection. The cook up rice has a lovely lingering flavor of coconut milk. The rice had a bit of a salty flavor that felt accidental. The barbecue greens are flavorful. The service we received was very friendly and welcoming. Our server was attentive and gave us helpful insight to the meals. I'm so happy we tried a variety of dishes and would come back to try other items on the menu.

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