Housed in an 1885 luxurious Victorian townhouse (formerly owned by astrologer Jeanne Dixon) with soaring 12 foot high ceilings, bay and Queen Anne windows, white marble and cherry pine hardwood floors and a private walled garden, the inn gracefully mixes the old with the new.

Our gracious dining room is the perfect place to enjoy your sumptuous continental breakfasts with fresh fruit salads, assorted breads, cakes, yogurt, cereals and designer coffees and teas.

The enclosed, heated solarium is ideal for those who choose to have breakfast overlooking the garden, year round.

The front salon with its 1879 rosewood carved Steinway concert grand piano is a great place to relax. Guests are invited to try their hand at the piano as well!

As a guest of the inn, you will enjoy late afternoon complimentary wine. For the business person, there is a fax, scanner and copy machine available, as well as laundry facilities.

Rooms:

Each of the guest rooms have:

• Hairdryer
• Cable TV
• Oriental rugs
• Coffee makers
• Air conditioners
• Alarm clock and radio
• Terry cloth and cotton robes
• A private phone line with voice mail
• Period antiques and fireplaces with the original tile
• Plush down comforters and silky all cotton bed linen
• Three rooms have convertible love seats for a third guest
• King, queen or twin size beds with top of the line firm mattresses

Tiffany Room:

A beautiful fireplace and chandelier adorn this romantic room. The large windows allow for ample light and spectacular views of all that Washington has to offer. This is the ultimate room for couples seeking that romantic getaway from their daily routine. The Tiffany Room has its own private bathroom and phone line with answering machine as well as a cable TV.

Crystal Room:

Once the formal dining room, now the essence of romantic elegance. The blazing chandelier reflects in the massive mirror that soars to meet the 12 foot high ceilings. Tired after a day of meetings and touring? Grab a book from the shelves and nestle into the window seat where you’ll catch the light from the setting sun. The king bed and can be split into two twins, upon request. The Crystal Room has a private bathroom and its own private phone line and answering machine as well as a cable TV.

Renoir Room:

Since we love the impressionists, Renoir prints fill the walls. Bring your tea or wine, relax on the love seat, and delight in the gleaming, original cherry pine floors, the intricate fireplace tiles (circa 1886), the Persian rugs... well, everything. The Renoir Room has its own private bath and phone line with answering machine as well as a cable TV.

Dixon Room:

Once Jeanne Dixon’s husband’s study. Framing the king size bed, the antique quilt, an import from a tiny West Virginia town, is gracefully set off against the forest green walls and reflected in the mirror opposite the bed, over the fireplace. Note the early 20th century molded radiators, like others that fill the house - even in the bathrooms! The bed can break down to two single beds. The Dixon Room has its own private bathroom and a private phone line with answering machine as well as a cable TV.

Queen Anne Room:

This charming room was named for its original Victorian rose and yellow Queen Anne windows. As the windows face east, the morning light bathes the room in soft pastels. The quilt (circa 1930) from the West Virginia panhandle, frames a king size bed that converts to two single beds. Comfy terry robes are provided in the room for the walk to the shared bath located just down the hall. The Queen Anne Room has its own private phone line and answering machine as well as a cable TV, and shares a bathroom on the fourth floor.

Country Room:

This soothing room on the top floor of the inn is a quiet haven in the midst of Washington DC. Decorated in soft blues and whites and overlooking our rear garden you'll think your are in the country away from it all. We provide comfortable robes for your short trip to the shared bath located just down the hall. The Country Room shares a bathroom on the fourth floor, has its own private phone line and answering machine as well as a cable TV.

The Nook:

For the traveler on a budget, the Nook is the ultimate find in Washington, since it offers all the Inn's comforts such as the sumptuous breakfast and wine in the evening, but for a very reasonable fee. The Nook has a single bed, cable TV and shares a bath down the hall. This is the only room in the Inn that does not have its own coffee maker and private phone line with answering machine, however guests are welcome to use the office phones. We provide a comfortable robe for trips to the bathroom.

Garden Loft:

This bright, cozy mini-suite, with its white wicker and floral decor, feels like an extension of our garden. It has its own private entrance off our rear garden, a ground level "Florida" room and white spiral stairs that lead to a small bedroom/bathroom loft with a queen size bed. The Florida room has a couch that opens to a double bed to accommodate a third person. Extra touches are the white tile and green marble bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, as well as skylights, which add to its cheerfulness. The Garden Loft has its own private bathroom and phone line with answering machine as well as a cable TV.

Common Rooms:

Dining Room:

Where breakfast is an event. Forget diets. Feast on our homemade bread and cake, smoked fish, imported cheeses, ham, melons, berries and much, much more. Coffee goes on automatic pilot 6:30 every morning for early risers. And choose from our assortment of herbal and English tea, throughout the day.

The Wine Nook:

Wine and nuts are set out in the evening. After a long day bring your wine in to the salon or gardens to relax.

The Salon:

This is where you'll find our most prized possession - an 1879 carved rosewood Steinway 9 foot concert grand. But don't just look. Try it out - the sound is sublime! We know of two others - one in New York's Metropolitan Museum, and the other in the Smithsonian. The room is yours to enjoy - read a book, invite friends over, sip a glass of wine in the evening - a special delight when the temperature drops and the fire blazes.

The Solarium:

The solarium provides a beautiful place to enjoy a delicious breakfast and a cup of coffee. Light streams through the glass dome ceiling providing a relaxing atmosphere. Looking out you can marvel over the delicately manicured garden. Don't worry about the weather as this solarium is fully enclosed and even heated in the winter. This beautiful area of the inn is sure to refresh even the most weary of travelers.

The Location:

Dupont Circle is the heart of Washington. Vibrant, yet relaxed. The Inn, just ½ block from the circle, with its flower stalls, chess players and street musicians, is surrounded by outdoor cafés, fine and casual restaurants, theaters, music and book stores, museums, art galleries, boutiques, institutes, offices, and embassies.

It is a stone's throw from the Columbia Historical Society and garden, and an easy walk to the White House, Phillips Collection, World Bank, IMF, Brookings, Johns Hopkins University's SAIS, the AFL-CIO and international union headquarters.

A 6 screen cinema is 100 feet up the block. Rock Creek Park, one of the country's most beautiful urban oases, is four blocks away with bike and running paths (bikes can be rented nearby).

History:

Marshy fields until the early 1870s, the area around Dupont Circle, then called the "Slashes", was grabbed by a group of western developers, the California Syndicate, who snatched up the land for 60 cents a foot. The group included Nevada Senator William Stewart, who built Stewart's Castle on the Circle, and two mining barons, Curtis Hillyer and Thomas Sunderland.

All this occurred in a flurry during the 3 year reign of "Boss" Shepherd, head of the Public Works' Board. Soon he paved the streets and Washington's wealthy built mansions that are now embassies or offices.

Named in 1882 to honor Admiral Samuel Francis duPont, who distinguished himself in the Civil War, a bronze statue of him was installed in the center of the circle and park.

In the 1920's, when the DuPont family moved the statue to Wilmington, Delaware, it was replaced by a marble fountain, created by Daniel Chester French, Washington's pre-eminent sculptor of the time who was also working on his masterpiece, the statue of Lincoln, for the Lincoln Memorial.

Over the years, the area became a mix of residential brownstones and glass office buildings.

Transport:

The Inn is ½ block from the Dupont Circle metro (a 12 minute ride to Union Station and 25 - 30 minutes to National Airport). Taxis are available at all times. We have very limited parking which must be reserved at the time you make a reservation (a small fee is required for parking). If our spaces are full there are parking garages in the area that we will refer you to.

Directions:

The Inn at Dupont Circle is conveniently located in downtown Washington, DC just ½ block to the Metro. Many of the area attractions are within walking distance.

There are a variety of transportation options available for getting here from the area airports. By cab we are about 15 minutes from Reagan National Airport, 40 minutes from Dulles International Airport and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Baltimore Washington International Airport. We are happy to help you find an affordable and efficient way to get to the Inn.

By Metro:

• Take Red Line to Dupont Circle Metro Station.

• Follow the signs to Dupont Circle South (as opposed to Q St North).

• At the top of the escalators continue walking ½ block, you will be in front of Olsson's Books and Records. We are directly across the street on your right.

• We are located at 1312 19th Street.

By Car From Dulles Airport:

• From Dulles airport, follow Dulles access road to 66 east
• Follow 66 east all the way to Washington, DC, take first exit on left marked E Street. Stay on your right to E Street
• At stop light turn left onto 20^th Street. Follow 20^th Street to Sunderland (just after N Street). Make a right onto Sunderland and turn right at the stop sign onto 19th Street
• We will be the second townhouse on the right.
• We are located at 1312 19th Street

By Car From North of Washington, D.C.:

• From 95 south, take 495 west towards Bethesda/Silver Spring.
• From 495 take Connecticut Avenue south, follow to Dupont Circle (approximately 8 miles).
• At R Street, take ramp to left into the underpass (staying on your right takes you through the circle), and turn right at the light at N Street.
• Turn right at the second stop sign onto 20^th Street. Make the first right onto Sunderland. Make a right onto Sunderland and turn right at the stop sign onto 19th Street
• We will be the second townhouse on the right.
• We are located at 1312 19th Street

By Car From South of Washington D.C.:

• From 95 north, follow 395 north to Washington, DC.
• Follow the signs to Route 1 North (395 veers to your right but you will continue straight ahead).
• Route 1 turns into 14^th Street. Follow 14^th Street to I Street.
• Make a left onto I Street and follow to 20^th Street.
• Make a right onto 20th St and follow to Sunderland (second street after M). Make a right onto Sunderland and turn right at the stop sign onto 19th Street.
• We are located at 1312 19th Street.