Find perfection at this Dupont Circle bed and breakfast inn. Designed and built in 1883 by a prominent Washington artist, the inn has decorated each bedroom with a unique, luxurious theme. Some rooms have fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs. Although technically a bed and breakfast, the Swann House caters to a business clientele, with a full range of services and meeting rooms. The inn is just 12 blocks from the White House.

Two 18th-century townhouses were renovated to create this charming hotel Morrison-Clark Inn, in downtown Washington. Each room is different and many are decorated with Victorian reproductions. Some have balconies overlooking a brick courtyard. The inn has a renowned restaurant which features contemporary American cuisine. Sunday brunch is very popular. The inn is also convenient to most major attractions.