Review of Embassy Circle Guest House 4*

My husband and I stayed at the Inn for three nights this month. Laura and Raymond are smart, warm, thoughtful hosts as are their staff, Betty, Irina and Kate. Their attention to detail, friendliness and knowledge of the city (attractions, restaurants, means of travel) is extraordinary. I doubt the finest concierge in the city could match the service provided at the Inn. The Inn itself is spectacular. The Saba’s have renovated the former embassy from top to bottom. All the rooms are gorgeous…gracious, and simple yet luxurious. The common areas are exquisitely decorated and guests are welcomed to make use of them. The Inn is close to restaurants and a 5 minute walk to the Dupont Circle Metro Station – it is very easy to get to the museums, galleries and monuments. It is also great fun just walking in the neighbourhood. The former mansions of the Washington titans (politicians, financiers, masters of industry) now house foreign embassies. Laura will give you a list of favourite restaurants nearby, and her taste is scrumptious. We ate at Pesce (twice) and Mourayo and will go back to both next time in town. We looked forward to the delicious breakfast in the morning. After exploring Washington for hours, it was lovely to return to the Inn in the afternoon and have tea and fresh cookies waiting for us. The evening informal soirée (wine and treats) between 5:30pm and 7pm was filled with laughter and lively, good-natured discussion among all the guests and our hosts. We met guests who have returned to Embassy Circle year after year, and we intend to join that group.