Initially designed as private residences in the late 1800’s, three Victorian townhouses, in an area near Dupont Circle known as “Mayfair” were linked to form the Tabard Inn in 1922. The Hotel Tabard Inn, named after the famous hostelry of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, is known to be one of the oldest continuously operating hotels in Washington, DC. It is located off the beaten path, on a tree-lined street, a living tribute to once “small town” DC. Our hotel features 35 rooms, each unique in character and design. Our restaurant features ever-changing seasonal dishes, reflecting global influences with a regional twist. Our bar and lounges are favorite haunts for journalists, lawyers, publishers, and those involved in the arts and congressional intrigue.