Swann House

wann House was designed and built in 1883 in grand Richardson Romanesque style by Walter Paris, an architect in service to the British Crown and famous Washington watercolorist. Enter through an expansive arched front porch and feel the ambiance created by 12-foot ceilings outfitted in 18-inch crown moldings. Fluted woodwork, inlaid wood floors, crystal chandeliers, and elaborate mantels enhance the elegance of this fine mansion. Open, airy spaces invite entertaining. Through three sets of French doors, a sunroom with a wet bar overlooks the lush private garden and pool.

Located on a prominent corner in the Dupont Circle historic district, The Swann House sits amid dozens of colorful shops, restaurants and art galleries. We are perfectly located just a few blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro Station. You will find it is just a 20 minute walk to the White House and many of Washington's most famous landmarks. Because of its proximity to the heart of downtown Washington, Swann House caters to the business client, for lodging as well as corporate meetings, retreats, luncheons, receptions and social entertaining. The lively neighborhoods of Georgetown and Adams Morgan are nearby.

Business travelers will find a phone in every room, as well as a fax and copier on premises. Beautiful private Conference Rooms with voice mail and data port are available for rent by the hour or by the day, by appointment.

Guestrooms

Parisienne Suite -- This cosmopolitan getaway with 2-bedrooms (one queen and one single bed) is a sunny and spacious English basement suite with a private entrance, living room, fireplace, dining room in the turret, kitchen and bath with tub and shower.

Regent Room -- Grand second-floor room with a king-size bed, fireplace, marble and mirrored bathroom with Jacuzzi and a private deck overlooking the pool and garden area.

Jennifer Green Room -- Romantic second-floor room with a queen-size bed, private deck, fireplace and two-chambered bath with an over-sized shower and sunny vanity area.

Mary Rose Room -- Quaint second-floor room with a queen-size bed, decorative fireplace and marble bath with original pedestal sink, tub and shower.

Blue Sky Suite -- Charming third-floor suite with a living room, fireplace, kitchen, window breakfast nook, bedroom with a queen-size bed and Jacuzzi with a shower in the bath.

Shanghai'daway -- Escape to the Orient in this cozy ground-floor room with a queen-size bed, rich wall coverings and shower-only bath.

Nantucket Room -- Named for the innkeepers' favorite island retreat, this cozy third-floor room is the smallest room in the house with an antique full-size bed, dresser, bath with tub and shower and lots of light.

Richardson Room -- Named for the house's architectural style (Richardson Romanesque), this spacious and stately third-floor room has a king-size bed, large desk, bath with tub and shower and lots of light.

Il Duomo -- Romantic! this third-floor room with Gothic windows, cathedral ceilings, a sky-light, king-size bed, fire place and wet bar has an angel mural above the claw-foot slipper tub in the turret that is whimsically reminiscent of the frescoes in the dome of the cathedral in Florence, Italy.

Breakfast is served in our elegant dining room. We serve an abundant Continental Breakfast, always including our homemade granola, fresh fruit, cereal, hard boiled eggs, assorted fresh baked goods, juices, coffee and tea.

• Magnificently restored Richardson Romanesque mansion built in 1883
• Inlaid floors, crystal chandeliers and elaborately carved mantles
• Fireplaces in several rooms and suites
• Fluted woodwork and 18-inch plaster crown molding, 12-foot ceilings
• Lush private garden with pool and fountain
• Private decks, porches and patios including expansive rooftop setting
• Spacious marble baths -- two with Jacuzzis