Six of us decided to have brunch here. 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. read more

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When Policy Replaces Hospitality 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. read more

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The Shabby Tabby: My Stay at The Tabard Inn While visiting Washington D.C., I stayed at the historic Tabard Inn. Before I arrived I called and asked about specific details; careful planning is important and necessary for me since I travel with some limitations. I spoke with a woman named "Emma" who sounded annoyed by my questions. She responded to my questions in a flat tone, pausing for a few seconds before answering. I didn't think much of it until I asked what toiletries were included in the bathroom. She repeated, "Toiletries?" in a questioning tone, which caught me off guard. I asked her if she knew what I meant, to which she responded "It has what all hotels have". I tried not to dwell on it. Maybe she was having a rough day; we're all human and we all deserve grace. As a fan of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, this stay was a must. The inn is named after the original Tabard Inn located in London, where Chaucer's pilgrims began their journey! The Tabard Inn is also Washington D.C.'s longest running inn, operating continuously since 1922. The lobby felt mysterious as it was dimly lit and filled with what seemed to be random knicknacks. In addition to the various photos, small statues, and other antique decor, the lobby smelled historic. There was a distinct stale stench, reminiscent of an old storage room. The area rug looked like it hadn't been cleaned since the inn opened over 100 years ago. I was immediately worried about how my room might be. While I didn't mind the old-fashioned manner of operation- Keys instead of key cards for room access, no elevators, and no television in the bedroom- I would have appreciated some modernization during my stay. My bedding was even stained upon check-in so I requested it be changed with clean linens. But to be fair, the price point very much reflects my experience. While there were quite a few mishaps, like my bedroom light turning on and off by itself, what stood out was the staff's accommodating nature. This accommodating nature was felt in their restaurant, too. I'll tell all about that later. The Tabard Inn feels like a glorified motel, struggling to balance historic charm with modern comfort. However, their responsiveness and willingness to address guest concerns remain their strongest asset. read more

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Wonderful inn, unique rooms (stairs so perhaps challenging for some), lovely people in every position, great common space/bar to hang out in, and a restaurant locals come to. Warning: make SURE you book directly with them. Two different friends were tricked by google results: they thought they were booking directly with the inn but it turned out to be a third party (expedia) Expedia booked one of them into THREE nonrefundable reservations for the same time period. He made the reservation by calling a number that actually answered the phone "Tabard Inn" when it wasn't. The other booked online only to learn, when she checked in and said she was going to leave a day early, that the reservation was made through a third party...because the google search misled her. Luckily the front desk helped resolve both of these problems but who needs the stress! Just make sure you see this website before booking! read more

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My husband, adult son, his partner, and I needed to plan for a short stay in DC, more business than pleasure, but we thought a unique hotel would make it more fun. We chose the Tabard Inn for its history and overall aesthetics. We were not disappointed. The inn is colorful, unique, and provides all the ambiance anyone could ask for. The staff for both the hotel and for the restaurant were all friendly. Prior to the trip we suddenly had to extend our stay by a day. When l called to see if these arrangements could be made, I was helped immediately and was able to extend our stay without having to deal with a rate change that sometimes happens when a weekday stay becomes a weekend stay. They make it clear on their site that because of the nature of the inn, that there is no elevator. This is important to know when you have a room on the fourth floor. The stairs were daunting. Don't go into a stay there expecting to have the same experience you would in a more modern, typical hotel. It has quirks. But if you are looking for somewhere with atmosphere that is interesting and welcoming, give them a try. We took the chance and absolutely loved our visit. read more

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Beautiful hotel!! I had no idea what to expect when I booked the room. It was on a whim and the price was right. The room was stunning. Private bathroom in the room. There is no tv or mini fridge but they have a restaurant and lounge downstairs and free WiFi. We also valeted our car next door for $49. Very nice guys!! read more

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With Pooka at The Tabard Inn: Boogie Night The place is just packed this evening, and Pooka and I entered the dining room being led by the concierge. There was (literally) a collective gasp, and then exclamations of joy and approval from all the patrons having their Chrisnukah feast. Pooka was in top form, and grinned and wagged her entire butt as she dived into the fray. Much holiday love and adoration was had. I told all that asked that she is an Ayatollah Bordello Hound. We went up to our room to get settled in, and then went down to the bar where I sipped whiskey, and Pooka continued to hold court and get chummy with the staff. My first "real" job was at The Tabard Inn in 1977. My mom was besties with the head chef, an up and coming Austrian cook, Nora Poullion. Nora hired me as a dishwasher, and baby, I did a lot of dishes! That year in July - tropical DC summer - "Boogie Nights" by Heatwave dropped, and the pop radio stations went bananas. At one point it came on the kitchen radio, and EVERYONE in the kitchen started grooving. Then. When the song ended, the station DJ said, "People, that was too good; gotta turn that motha out again!" And the song started again, and everyone in the kitchen whooped, and everyone dropped what they were doing and started dancing, and I was over in the dishwashing station getting totally amped, and washing that pile of dishes like it was my funky mission. And THEN, the DJ played that song a third time, and the radio got turned up to 11, and the party spilled out into the bar, the Ethiopian waitress grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the dishes, and we all shared an absolute triple charged ecstasy. Radio still really mattered then. That's where you heard the new stuff. Subsequently, Nora's boyfriend, Steve told her that my mom was too old to be a friend, and that it wasn't a good look. Nora told my mom this, and utterly broke her heart. You see, mom had given Nora her first cooking lessons in Bangui (Central African Republic) when Nora was a clueless young newlywed with a French husband who had certain "expectations". In the following years Nora discovered her true calling, and became a culinary rock star. I kept the job for the rest of the summer. I highly recommend The Tabard Inn. It's employee owned, had a cool vibe, and not only is it a dog-friendly establishment, but is sincerely so. Also, as a hotel it is probably the best goddamn deal in downtown Washington, DC. I also found rock star parking out front. read more

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What a charming place and very unassuming and actually a hidden gem in a rustic hotel situated on a NW street near DuPont Circle in Wash., DC! I met a very good friend and a visiting priest friend from the Netherlands for a beautiful breakfast. My friend had the Chicken & Churro waffles, Father had the classic Eggs Benedict and I enjoyed the famous Tabard Donuts (they give you two cinnamon sugar donuts) and vanilla whipped cream in a ramekin, Gouda Grits (in honor of Father who is from Holland, where that traditional Dutch cheese is from), and I had the Brussels Sprouts and bacon. Simple? I loved the donut, I only ate one & brought the other one back to my office to eat later; the Gouda Grits were good and a lot in the bowl. He tasted it too and approved, although he said it was also rich. The grits were topped off with decorative chopped scallion. I thoroughly enjoyed the Brussels Sprouts, in fact, I have never had them this good actually. They were excellent. My friend and I wanted to have Aperol Spritz but waiter said it was too early for the bar. So Father had an Earl Grey tea and I had a latte and my friend had a coke. It was an enjoyable breakfast and I would love to return again hopefully to enjoy the Aperol Spritz with breakfast and those excellent Brussels Sprouts and more on the menu to try. Had the waiter been service-oriented, personality wise, I would've given 5 stars!) read more

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The staff and management did an outstanding job and left nothing to be desired. They went out of their way to ensure that our first anniversary celebratory dinner was an absolute success. We were greeted with a warm welcome and two cozy seating options (indoors or out). We chose indoor seating since the temps were running low that eve. Compliments of the chef we were offered a dry brut rose' along with a personalized anniversary card signed by the entire staff. Without further ado, the kale frisée' salad with feta and grapes was the perfect 'get your greens in before the main entree appetizer. We chose the veal porterhouse for our main course which was out of this world and paired with their Tempranillo by the glass. Although a bit cliche, it was honestly the best bone in veal we've ever had, so compliments to the chef. Also Tabard has wonderful tea and decaf coffee selections to pair with any of their deserts. I can honestly say that the food availability, portions, customer experience has improved significantly since our last visit. We look forward to returning for their, brunch, cocktails or lunch sometime soon. Kindest regards Cheers read more

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As a first-time visitor to the DC area, staying at the Tabard Inn was more about proximity and convenience than any knowledge I had of the area. What great luck!! As the oldest motel in continuous operation in the DC area, and employee-owned to boot, the building oozes character, is packed with art and history, and is just an all-around comfortable and welcoming place to stay! And, more than just a comfortable place to stay, the Tabard staff were world-class! From a smooth and fast check-in, to a responsive front desk, I was never disappointed. Staff also went above and beyond to ensure I had a positive stay. Traveling from the west coast, I found myself wide-awake and wandering around at "1:00am." Cassandra, the night clerk, took the time to ask me about Washington State (The OTHER Washington), give me some solid pointers on great places to eat, areas of town I would definitely want to tour, and some interesting history of the area. If you are looking for a centrally located, historically cool, and memorable place to stay, I highly recommend giving the Tabard Inn a try. Thank you Cassandra, and the rest of the Tabard Inn gang! read more

I am ammending my previous review. I am not doing so out of any duress nor ingratiation, but because Alba and the entire staff responded in such professional, courteous and respectful way as to address my grievance graciously. They took us seriously and reached out to discover how they could improve, and offering several solutions, two of which we gladly embraced. We received a room change with help relocating baggage and a discount which was neither expected nor solicited. There are things outside of control for all of us, but the team there rallied the troops and made up for things in such a way as to be an example of owning it and delivering extraordinary customer service. BTW the new bed was larger and comfortable and the restaurant across the street (Iron Gate) all combined for a wonderful stay. Kudos to Alba and her team!!! read more

We had high hopes for this Inn. Be aware that there is no elevator. We booked a room on the 5th floor. Luckily they had a room on the 2nd floor. We did not pack light as we were coming from NYC visiting for a week . The front desk lady begrudgingly Allowed us to stay on the 2nd floor. She would not let us look at the room. There was tepid water in the shower which was miserable. Hair dryer didn't work. Electrical outlets not all working in the room. All in all not a good experience. I will say the lounge and food was good. You must make reservations. read more

The staff is warm and gracious. One cannot beat the location for proximity to everything . Our room was spacious and decorated to match the hotel's rich history. The lounge was perfect for an evening conversation and a night cap. The breakfast was delicious and abundant. The three issues that hold me back from giving more stars is that the mattresses were almost unbearably hard, our room was bathed in light at night, and the noise of late night pedestrians, some super joyful and others very angry, invaded the room until 2:30 a.m. Recommendations for future guests - bring ear plugs, night/eye shades, and be prepared for a hard mattress. Perhaps the hotel could offer ear plugs and eye shades for sale or as a courtesy to light sleepers. read more

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ugh - stayed in January and had a wonderful time.::booked for February and am miserable. our room is next to a bunch of girls partying and they are LOUD and obnoxious. The person at the front knocked on the door but the girls did not change their behavior. apparently there is no where else to go so my daughter and I are stuck on what was supposed to be a relaxing girls trip. just expected better from this place... read more

I started staying at The Tabard Inn 8 years ago and won't stay anywhere else in DC now. The entire staff make you feel like they're your hosts, and feel like you're at home. During our last stay our flights were delayed by 2 days and Alba found a room for us--while being incredibly empathetic to our dilemma. She's been working at the Inn for years now, and The Tabard is lucky to have her. If you aren't lucky enough to stay here be sure to dine at their restaurant, their brunch specifically is incredible. Located in DuPont Circle neighborhood, it's perfectly located to walk to most things. read more

Stay at the tabard in to get transported to a different country and a different time period!!! So much unique art, culture, winding staircases and cozy fireplace nooks. It feels like being at home and in a fantasy world at the same time! I booked a room last min for my husbands birthday and they provided complimentary champagne!! They also let us check in 3 hours early because arrived early! We will 100% be staying here again!! They also give you a $10 voucher for the restaurant/bakery so we tried their cinnamon sugar donuts - they are AMAZING!!! read more

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Came here for Saturday brunch. My family loved it! The bellini was amazing, and we shared a variety of foods; the burrata, the scone, filet & eggs, chicken & waffles, eggs Benedict, grits, and brussel sprouts. Everything was so tasty and wiped clean. The filet was one of the best I've tasted in a while. We were beyond satisfied when we left, but I will have to come back for the salads because they sounded fantastic. And there's brunch everyday, huge bonus! 10/10 read more

Wonderful eclectic unique place to stay. Very well located and charming remnant of early Washington. Highly recommended.

Always the best. Like no where else in DC. It's been my occasional home away from home for forty years.

Room was cold in April. Helicopters and street noise kept me up at night. Overpriced and not so great food at the restaurant. Bathroom door locks if you close it from the outside, had to individually turn off a million lamps when I went to bed. Only good thing was the coffee and donuts. Convenient location and not too far from the White House but I'll stay somewhere different next time. read more

I went back and fourth on my review of the Tabard Inn. I loved staying there, and was so glad I chose it over the cookie-cutter "fancy hotels" that were part of my conference. The place is charming. The bed was very comfy, and possibly even had a new mattress. Super soft sheets and quilts adorned the bed. The space was large and comfortable with a walk-in closet nearly as big as the bathroom! I really enjoyed the cozy seating area and fireplace that were in the room. There is tons of space, and no tv included (just how I like it!) and the staff was friendly and attentive. An ironing board was included in the room and I was able to borrow a nice new iron (much better than the ones usually found in hotel rooms) from the front desk. The A/C worked very well and each room comes with a water container. The parts that left me torn were the label-maker labeled soap, shampoo and conditioner bottles. I had no idea what kind of soap was in them, likely cheap soap. Usually in these kinds of quirky places there is effort to make some sort of eco friendly, local or great smelling soap in the bathroom. Not the case here. The shower fluctuated from hot to cold regularly each day while I showered for no apparent reason. This particular room is also very dark. With no overhead lighting, and even with the wall length windows open fully, it does not receive much lighting. By turning on each lamp (and there are many) in the room, it reaches a semi functional brightness. And lastly, I was woken up at 7am each morning by stomping and banging on the wooden floors above me. It was quiet all the rest of the time, and I was generally up by seven each day anyway, but it seemed unnecessary and I assume for folks who would like to seep a little later it would be cause for annoyance. To echo some of the hotel reviews below, this hotel is a great find for a certain kind of traveler. I am that kind of traveler. I hate staying in normal hotels and don't expect it to be fancy, but choose culture and experience over most things. As a note of caution, the staircase is very narrow and steep! If you end up on the higher floors you will have a workout lugging your suitcase and bags up through the tight and twisty staircase. The hotel is happy to offer assistance, however. There is no elevator so you must be able to brave the stairs. I enjoyed my stay and would happily book again, aiming for a different room next time (each room is individually styled!) This review is likely specifically for Room #4, since I assume many do not suffer from the same darkness or noise concerns that mine did. read more

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I only come to Washington if the Tabard Inn has a room, otherwise I reschedule. Every room is different, charming in its way, like living in Mrs. Haveshim 's attic. Always an exploration and interesting people to meet. Lovely restaurant. read more

Stayed last night in room #5 which is room category "private low end double" according to the lovely voucher I received at check-in. I will not be staying here ever again since I only got about 2 hours of sleep because the hotel is extremely noisy inside and out. Negatives: Very noisy hotel, you can hear everything. Squeaky floors and pipes. Bathroom could use an upgrade, bathtub looked a bit gross so I skipped the shower. Pillows are extremely flat. Really tiny room. The bed is a double and pretty uncomfortable. Light shines into room so impossible to sleep in. In the morning could hear dumpster trucks, glass rattling and trucks unloading in the street. Housekeeping kept knocking on the door at 8am and 9am. Why? They outsource valet parking which is $39 overnight and it took 30 min to get my car in the morning. Positives: Eclectic. Fluffy towels. High water pressure. Breakfast is amazing and service was equally as impeccable. Donuts. I had breakfast there and they asked me how my stay was and I told them it was really awful because housekeeping woke me up twice at 8 and 9am and they said they would let the hotel manager know but no one bothered to discuss my stay with me. I was better off sleeping in my car than sleeping in this hotel ever again. read more

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What a beautiful gem. They make you feel like you're visiting family. Highly recommend this place. Prices are awesome. Love the beautiful decor and love the fact NO TV's. Close to some great eateries. People are super nice and friendly. No parking is a pain but there are meters right outside. read more

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Have stayed here twice now, once in fall 2022 and once in fall 2021. This is an old-fashioned and quirky place, so don't assume you will get all the amenities of a hotel. For instance, none of the rooms have TVs, and there are (as far as I can tell) no elevators, and many rooms are a couple of flights up. The rooms are furnished with antiques. There are a couple of overhead lighting fixtures (including one in the bathroom), but to get sufficient light I ended up turning on a bunch of other lamps too. I think there must have been 4-5 of them, all different. Soundproofing between my room and the one next door wasn't perfect, but wasn't bad. The shower was a bit odd. It was a big open stall area, with a footed bathtub inside that, with a shower above the tub. No shower curtain. No grab bars. I'm unlikely to use a bathtub at a hotel to begin with, so I would have been happier without having to navigate the tub, and a shower curtain and grab bar would have been nice to have. If memory serves, the room I had in 2021 also needed a grab bar. This year was more expensive than in the past, but costs everywhere are up, so I guess that's to be expected. I found a discount on the inn's own website that made it cheaper than on any of the travel sites. read more

Enjoyed our visit at the Tabard Inn. Everything from amazing food, to a luxurious room. We enjoyed the old world charm all around. The staff was friendly and always available. Our only critique was at the price per night the little details in the room and around the hotel could have been repaired to ensure that the beautiful property is in pristine condition. Grout in bathroom sinks, garbage on patio, weeds in edges of patio bed. But we would stay again! And would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for an amazing stay without the modern ammenities... read more

Enjoyed a long almost 3 hour dinner tonight with my best friend and his college roommate. The roasted pear salad was absolutely amazing, and the scallops were also incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the company! read more

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The Tabard Inn patio is a little oasis in DC. We loved the beautiful sculpture garden feel. We went for brunch and the food was AMAZING. We had the Eggs Benedict and the Cream Cheese & Chives Scrambled Eggs. They were Eggggselent! The patio and food are definitely Instagram worthy as well. We will definitely be back. read more

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Had brunch in one of the oldest restaurants in DC area (since 1922) Ps : they are very famous for their delicious donuts , the softest donuts I've ever had read more

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We stayed for the weekend and ate breakfast and dinner at the Inn. The Inn is lovely and clean, and the restaurant is fabulous. Definitely recommend it! read more

Charming, convenient, and the team is absolutely wonderful. On top of that, the price is absolutely the best in the area. I was hesitant to recommend this place, only due to the fact that I hate to think of it being booked at the time of my next trip! read more

We booked last minute and were very grateful that we could get a room with two beds and a private bathroom that night. The room we stayed in was the penthouse, top floor. There are no elevators so we did go up and down the four flights of stairs every time we needed to go out. It did get exhausting, but it was worth it for the views out the windows and the private bathroom. I noticed the floor below us had a communal bathroom. Front desk was always friendly, and the valet service was a god send after trying to fight for street parking. We got one $15 restaurant meal voucher for each of us, for each of the days we were staying. The restaurant was nice, the food was phenomenal but the restaurant seating area was very noisy with the tables half filled. I can't imagine the noise level if it was full! We would absolutely return and stay here. read more

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My pic Inside this Beautiful Hotel Classy.... It's Really Old School Vintage Art... Very Sexy Safe place to visit... Great Food and Drinks ... With a Kind Staff!!!! read more

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Found this place on hoteltonight.com What a find!!! So authentic so antique and so unique! Bell hop is an adorable bull dog, staff is friendly, and decor has a lot to look at. Shower had great pressure and great temperature. And the bed was sooooo comfortable!!! Also they have a great bar and restaurant downstairs with seating place with fireplace. I saw a lot of people playing card games and socializing in that room. It was nice to see! Follow me on Instagram: write_up_my_Allie read more

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A tiny little gem right in Dupont Circle that I had no idea was there! It's underneath a tiny little inn. Service was really friendly and approachable. The ambience is like walking into a small fancy neighborhood pub in a tucked away Parisian alley. It's adorable. Low ceilings, dim lighting, outdoor patio space. It smells amazing because the food tastes amazing. I ordered the cheese grits with fried oysters. It was crunchy and delicious and salty and creamy and cheesy and yum. This is a place I'd suggest to tourists or my parents when they visit me. I just love it. It's so my style (sophisticated but homey, cozy and not pretentious). Must go! Must go! read more

The Tabard Inn advertises itself as quaint, vintage, quirky... but those words are just euphemisms to disguise the fact that it is a crumbling hell hole. From the photos on their website we expected a chic old world hotel but once we checked in and hobbled up the musty and damp stairs, we were greeted by a room that looked like a room where an abject and bankrupt artist had contracted Syphilis and died in the 1900s. The room was dark, damp and dank. It was dusty, the furniture and art were just right out of junk yard. As soon as we sat down we hear some rustling/scratching noise within the walls. We contacted the manager and he said that the hotel was booked but he was willing to give us a refund and find us a room in another hotel. Roberto, the manager, admitted that he had just been working there for three weeks and that everything was very old. He also admitted that we had paid a lot of money ($147) for such a bad room. He said he would call the third party company with which we had booked the room. After 30 mins he said it was not possible to give us a refund because the company wouldn't let him (which I now suspect is a lie, please keep on reading as it only gets better...) so we would have to stay there or leave without a refund. As we inspected more the room, we saw that the floor was slanted, there was a blood stain in the pillow, gum under the sheets and the bed was super uncomfortable. The noise in the wall kept us up all night and we got up at 6am just so we could get out of there. After that night, I called the third party company and asked them for a refund myself. They said they were willing but I should contact Roberto. I called Roberto, and again, he agreed to give us a full refund if the company agreed. I called the company again and they said they would talk to Roberto. Roberto spent a week dodging the company's call and just today told them he would only refund $50. I called him again and he said he would not give him a refund. When I stated he had been lying all along he agreed and told me to not call him anymore, eventually hanging up the phone on me. Roberto has made me waste two weeks of my time, saying one thing to me and another to the third party company, which is incredibly frustrating and deceitful. I am now giving up on getting a refund but want to warn other people. I have travelled extensively and this is one of the worst hotels I have stayed in. Please do yourself a favor and stay away from The Tabard Inn and its manager. read more

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Good donuts, decent brunch overall. We stopped by on a weekend for brunch, and it was pretty busy; we had a reservation, and it seems necessary. We split a few donuts as a party of four, and they were quite fluffy, warm, and tasty; I would definitely recommend these to be shared by the group. We split the chicken and churro waffles and burger among the entrees, and they were both decent. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side and has a bit of an older feel, and the service is pretty good. It's a solid meal for a smaller group. read more

If you are young and are impressed by shabby chic, then this is the place for you. If you're older, or if you expect to work (or even read) in your room, not so much. There is no elevator. There are no rooms on the ground floor. The rooms are stuffed with somewhat distressed antiques, including the light fixtures, which are very dim. There was not one comfortable chair in our room. The bathroom was...interesting (at one point I noticed that the toilet had been hooked up to the hot water line)...and boasted the brightest light in the room, however the water pressure was very poor. Oh, and the ceiling creaked every time someone in the room upstairs moved around...every time they got up in the night! That was the first star. The second star was added because the lounge, restaurant, patio and bar and great - some of the best eating and relaxing spaces in DC. Bottom line - I'd eat there any time, but I'd draw the line at staying overnight. read more

Absolutely gorgeous place to stay in a lovely location in DC! It has a lot of charm and the staff is consistently there to help. I highly suggest staying here! read more

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Staying at the Tabard Inn was almost like never leaving merry olde England. This bed and breakfast is a total blast from the past with a couple of modern nuances thrown into the mix for flavour. Having been to brunch at Tabard Inn numerous times in the past, I was already familiar with the labyrinthine space, but I never fully appreciated how much the dining areas are actually woven into the hotel itself. After checking in (which was a time-consuming process because there's one tiny window and only one person can interact with the front desk at a time), I had to weave through the lounge, through the bar, up some stairs, past a dining room, and up some more stairs before arriving at our room. Maze-like interior design aside, our hotel room was really lovely and fit the B&B theme flawlessly. Lots of dark wood, a massive king bed, bizarre antique furniture, and even a claw-foot tub in the bathroom. Along with the old-school décor came some unexpected 'amenities', including a curtain instead of a proper bathroom door, and a window unit air conditioner. I'm grateful there was climate control at all in the stifling DC heat, but don't come expecting modern hotel accoutrements. The free wi-fi was a nice touch, though! And let's not forget that a stay at Tabard Inn includes breakfast the following morning. Whilst it's not brunch, it's still one of my favourite meals of the day, and for those who know me, I don't function without some food (and plenty of coffee) to get my day going. Offerings are simple, but satisfying. I sampled the egg, toast, and bacon, and I nibbled from the boy's porridge, but he'd added brown sugar to it already. Meh. This is a lovely little venue for a weekend getaway in the heart (well, left ventricle, really...) of DC. If you're not stuck with mental Red Line maintenance, it's very easy to get around. I wouldn't recommend Tabard Inn for business guests, since work space and accessible power outlets in our room were both virtually non-existent. But what red-blooded human doesn't appreciate a morning repast thrown into the deal?! read more