The Inn at Dupont Circle

Finally posting my extended review for one of Carolyn’s Airbnb listings:
, which I stayed at in April 2015.
Pros:
— Accurate Décor
— Great location
— $ 20 – 50 cheaper than on the BnB website
Cons:
— Poor temperature control
— Insect infestation
— No staff or anyone available on premise or in immediate contact
I stayed at T Street Basement Suite Room 6 in the Inn at Dupont North:
. It was FREEZING when we arrived late. No one was there to help us. Calling and texting Carolyn did not help. Fortunately, we found a space heater after a few hours warmed the place up. Would’ve had no more complaints, except we kept finding crickets all over the carpet during our stay.

I spent over 20 minutes on the phone with the Inn making a reservation that took much longer than it should have. The next day I get a call saying «oops» they have a 2 night minimum but forgot to let me know. The whole experience seemed very unprofessional.

Lovely little place, feels very homely and cozy; everything you can need or want in a place when you are away from your home; keep in mind that it is in the heart of DC so you won’t find a grand back yard with swing set or ambiance, beach, mountains, etc…
The staff are very accommodating and make a very tasty breakfast.
I would definitely stay here again or at their other location on T street (especially if I have guests or my family traveling with me as it is a larger, newer Inn).

We stayed here for a long weekend recently. One word to describe it: cute! We had the little garden room behind the kitchen (room 8, I think?) and it was tiny, but has a spiral staircase and a private bath and was probably the most adorable little hotel room I’ve ever stayed in. Granted, the shower was in the same room as the bed, but it’s perfect for a couple. We loved our little tiny room.
The staff were incredibly nice, and even though breakfast ended around 9:30, they still went out of their way to make sure we were well fed when we rolled out of bed much later. They always leave out little snacks and you always have access to coffee and beverages.
The location is great, too — we loved Dupont Circle, and this was only steps away from the Metro. Perfect!

Great little place. I recently stayed here while in DC. I considered staying in a hostel, but this place has been mentioned in at least 2 guidebooks I have on DC and so I decided to take a chance.
I pretty much have to agree with most things here. The staff members are all very friendly, without being overbearing or creepily cheerful. They were helpful in letting me know about various things and the policies of the place. And instead of barging in and wanting to know if I wanted new towels, one of the cleaners mentioned she didn’t know and didn’t want to bother me, which is refreshing.
Being on the top floor I didn’t notice much noise, although I could hear my neighbor’s floor, and I imagine my below neighbor could hear my floor as well as the various things I dropped (oops). Also, it was unfortunate that the stairs also creaked, but what can you do? As mentioned elsewhere, this place is NOT accessible if someone is in a wheelchair. I would imagine if you don’t have the best coordination or bad legs, going up the narrow flights also might be tough.
The room was nothing special – it was a single (the Nook) and it was comfortable for my purposes. I thought I’d be out of the place much of the time, but since it was so hot and I couldn’t plan apartment appointments all the time, I spent a good amount of time in the room. It is not comfortable to do much work in, that is true, but if you’re just looking to hang out after a long day and enjoy the AC and sleep, then it’s fine. There’s a bed, TV, a really good sized fridge, ironing board, iron, toiletries, towels, alarm clock, hair dryer, drying rack, and a phone book. The bed had drawers below.
The AC was a little hard to manage. It does its job well, and if you leave it off in the summertime, good luck roasting. But I found it was easy to get WAY too cold, and I never quite found a settle that was comfortable, although I guess that’s just part of the deal since it doesn’t shut off on its own.
The wireless was mostly good, but I did notice it cut out late at night or early morning (as in, 11PM-​12AM).
There’s a shared bathroom on the top floor, which was perfectly fine and was cleaned every day. Plenty of toilet paper, the soap appeared to be always full (maybe it was just guests weren’t around to use it much). The shower’s a little weird though – the door doesn’t close as a latch and turning the knob for water too far can quickly turn it off even if it’s not intentional. The door to the bathroom also doesn’t latch all the way either, but it’s simple: either someone is in, therefore the door is closed and you can hear the shower or whatever, or it’s empty and the door is open.
Breakfast is served from 8 – 9, but I noticed the food is sometimes left out after 9 if someone wants to nosh. Carolyn made omlettes from 8 – 9, and there’s also a selection of toast, pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice (orange and one other that varied), butter, yogurt, tea, jam and cereal. The toast could be too dry, but the omlettes were good. One day a few of my fellow jerky guests hogged all the bacon, leaving 3 measly pieces, and Carolyn offered to make more for new breakfast eaters.
There are also snacks set up around…4? 5? Not sure, but in the evening one can grab tea, water, homemade (I assume) pastries or goodies or cereal. On Sunday I think they were cookies, and much to my surprise it appeared the goods varied – there were apple, pineapple and some other fruit pastry on the various days I was there. It wasn’t amazing stuff, but not bad either.
I had never stayed in a bed and breakfast type of place before, and I thought this was a GREAT first-​time experience. Ultimately I think it was the best choice for me for the purposes of my trip. A little (or a lot) more expensive than a hostel, but I felt completely safe and it was nice to have my own space to come back to without anyone else around. And besides, if you want to go be a little social or work, there’s a Panera and Cosi right across the street right next to Dupont Circle metro. There are also various eateries and shops to check out as well.

I stayed here for a week in late September and absolutely loved the place. The staff are helpful and accommodating (even helped carry my heavy bags up all those stairs!). They offered to make me breakfast every morning, even though I’m a late sleeper and missed regular breakfast hour. (One morning the girl at the front insisted quite strongly that I let her make me an omelet ‘to go’. I don’t even know how one would eat such a thing, but it was still beyond accommodating of her.) Made or had fresh coffee ready every time I came back to the room, even the one time I came back late in the evening from a wedding in Virginia. Although I had to stay in two different rooms for «availability» reasons, the price was reasonable and the rooms were comfortable and divine. Very «country» type theme, with old-​world charm. One of my rooms even had an antique wardrobe instead of a closet! The staff moved all my belongings to my new room while I was out visiting the area and I had ZERO worries the entire time I was there. Speaking of which, you can see the DuPont circle metro stop from the front door of the B&B (literally). It’s seriously just across the street and down a block from access to everything. Being in DuPont Circle, it’s also within walking distance of tons of bars, restaurants, and shops. They arranged my ride back to the airport (BWI) at a discount over usual shuttle services.
All in all, I would fully recommend this place to anyone staying in the area. It’s exceptionally clean, the staff is ridiculously friendly, and it’s close to the Metro and things to do. Also, from what I understand from my limited online searching of hotels in the area, it’s VERY reasonably priced for DuPont, and even for anywhere located within the city.

Well furnished. Friendly staff. Located in a nice neighborhood far enough away from DuPont circle to be quiet, but not too far to walk there. We enjoyed our stay here and would stay again the next time we’re in DC

Such a nice place! Wonderful breakfasts, clean rooms, very friendly staff, and a great location. I would highly recommend this Bed and Breakfast to anyone visiting DC

I’d put this in the bed and breakfast category. It’s quaint and charming, which is a trade off for many that are used to the comforts of a ‘normal’ hotel — especially for business travel: walls are thin, wireless internet is sporadic, and don’t get any ideas that there are actual desks or anywhere to sit in the rooms (or at least mine — room #5 had just a little vanity that is definitely not ergonomic for computer work). Things to keep in mind if you are traveling for business.
But the idiosyncrasies are a trade off for charming inn-​type things. The entryway smells like freshly baked bread, there are ‘holiday’ decorations (fall now. .. so think pumpkins and cranberries), and you will likely run into a stuffed rabbit with a tea set sitting on a floral loveseat.
Also note that its not handicap friendly — nary an elevator to be seen here — but at least panting up the three flights of stairs replaces a trip to the gym.
The inn staff is absolutely adorable, and they serve breakfast in the mornings. Breakfast gives you a choice of a waffle, blueberry pancake or omelet, as well as other items like cheese and cereal. Room rates are reasonable — even more reasonable if you choose one of the rooms with a shared bathroom — and the location is great.
I’d recommend the Inn if you’re looking for something clean, comfortable and wayy different than a skyscraper modern-​ed out steel and glass hotel — and even if you can’t get wi-​fi in your room, sitting in the downstairs in your PJs huddled over your laptop’s wireless connection in the lobby really will at least feel like home.

This place is such a find, I almost hesitate to tell you how much I love it. I stay here at least once a month for three nights at a time. It’s clean and a super deal. About $ 150 for a room, which is a steal in Dupont Circle!
It’s owned by a Filipino family and all of the ladies that work at the Inn are so nice. I tell them that it’s like staying with my aunties!