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The Best Hotels Near Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Swann House

Dupont Circle is an upmarket residential area in Washington DC, bridging Downtown and Georgetown respectively. Full of award-winning restaurants and seriously cool coffee houses, world-famous art galleries and museums, alongside a vibrant nightlife, it's easy to see why it's such a popular place to be. Dupont Circle also has some great hotels, from smart business stays to romantic B&Bs, and the best places to stay in Dupont Circle are all near the metro, so you'll have fast access to the rest of the city. Use our guide and start planning your trip to the city.

For Urban cool

Rooftop

  • Surrounded by embassies and close to the Metro, The Embassy Row Hotel is for the trendy, urban adventurer. Its cheery, loud and imaginative decor of chic blues, whites, yellows and reds is pretty cool, plus you'll find floor-to-ceiling windows, a 24h Chef's Pantry, and interactive games room. But the real draw is the roof terrace, with its swimming pool, gorgeous panoramas and silent, summer discos. A place for the young and bold, couples on a weekend break or businessman on a stop-off tour of the city.

Renaissance Revival

Jefferson Hotel

  • The Jefferson Hotel is a neoclassical architectural marvel; pillared, ornate, with a swirling, grand marble stairwell and walls adorned with oil paintings. It also boasts a collection of Jefferson's own original writings, displayed in the foyer. When you take into account the pampering spa, the sumptous Michelin starred Plume restaurant and the classy, classical rooms, you've got yourself a world-beating stay.

For an Historic B&B

Guestroom

  • Swann House is a 19th century mansion, complete with conical turrets, and the promise of opulence inside. An ideal stay for couples. The rooms are all unique, spacious, crammed with period furniture, oil paintings, chintzy fabrics and flowers, while the truly luxurious suites come with wood-burning stoves, whirlpool baths, and four-poster beds. Only a few minutes from the metro.
  • In close proximity to three Metro stations, American Guest House is well located. A gorgeous terraced house dating back to 1893 with a gleaming, white facade, this romantic adults-only B&B has a lot going for it: cosy, warm rooms promising intimacy and period finery; antiques, old paintings, four-posters and roaring fireplaces. Plus a homemade breakfast each morning. Delicate, refined and quaint, it's a corner of historic luxury in the beating heart of the city.

For Business Travellers

Guestroom

  • The Dupont Circle Hotel is a smart, luxurious stay, perfectly suited to businessmen, who'll love the multitude of meeting rooms. The rooms have a decor of artisan chocolate: deep plums, dark woods and creams, and have the benefit of comfy four-posters beds. Plus there's al fresco dining in the leafy shade, and spellbinding views from the outdoor terrace of the cafe.

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The Best Hotels Near Dupont Circle, Washington DC

The Dupont Circle Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel

Washington DC (Dupont Circle)

A fashionable hotel within walking distance from iconic attractions. The modern and smart rooms, featuring large, plump, four-poster beds, create a stylish, city atmosphere. There is a chic and lively bar and large dedicated spaces for events, meetings, and weddings.

  • Sights nearby - Whether it's paying a visit to the White House, or to buzzing Gerogetown - this location makes it all easily accessible
  • Restaurant
from £214 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Jefferson Hotel, Washington DC
Jefferson Hotel, Washington DC

Washington DC (Downtown)

A Renaissance revival with a statue of Thomas Jefferson and a grand marble staircase, high ceiling rooms exude luxury with big windows. Fine dining at Plume restaurant serves seasonal dishes and an extensive wine list. Explore the city at ease from this prime spot, or relax at the in-house spa.

  • Foodies - Fine dining Plume restaurant holds 1 Michelin Star
  • Full of character
  • Great walks - To The White House or The Washington National Memoiral are both a 15 minute walk away.
  • Sights nearby - Washington DC is all walking distance.
from £414 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Swann House
Swann House

Washington DC (Dupont Circle)

A lavish and inviting 19th century B&B. The more opulent suites come complete with four poster beds, sateen sheets, private whirlpool bathtubs, and wood burning fireplaces. Conveniently located just minutes from major sites, in the charming and historic Dupont Circle neighborhood.

  • Local exploring - Located in the historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, there is plenty to see and do in the vicinity and further afield
  • Full of character - Plenty of original features including crystal chandeliers, elaborately carved fireplaces and original plaster moldings.
  • Restrictions on children - Children over 12 years old can be accommodated, however no extra beds will be provided.
  • Sights nearby - The White House, Tudor Place, Mount Vernon, The Old Town Trolley and the National Zoo
from £138 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Ven at Embassy Row
The Ven at Embassy Row

Washington DC (Dupont Circle)

This boutique hotel is a bit of a chameleon. With its smart contemporary rooms on the one hand and a games room that encourages interaction and a roof terrace pool that is the host to summer silent discos on the other. As suitable for the business traveller as young couples. An undeniably cool stay.

  • Boutique - A boutique space as suitable for buisness people as it is for a couples, but it is the unique style that makes it standout
  • City Style - A stylish hotel with a young and fun feel. Complete with a games room and rooftop pool with weekend silent discos
  • Swimming Pool - Roof terrace pool
  • Restaurant
from £315 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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American Guest House
American Guest House

Washington DC (Dupont Circle)

An historic bed and breakfast in Dupont Circle, a popular tourist neighbourhood. 12 rooms make up this traditionally decorated stately home with a cosy, welcoming and traditional atmosphere and fabulous home cooked breakfasts, all in easy reach of Downtown and Central DC's sights and nightlife.

  • Local exploring - Ideally located for explorers, the property is in easy reach of DC's nightlife, museums and the National Mall
  • Romantic Break - Plush, cosy rooms and roaring fireplaces make this property a romantic little bolthole full of character
  • Sights nearby - Within easy reach of the National Mall and it's world famous sights
  • Minimum Stay - Minimum stay from 1 to 3 nights depending on the time of year
from £168 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Edmund Wise

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