A Secret Stay at Washington, D.C.'s Tabard Inn 

Tabard Inn: 1739 N Street NW., Washington, DC 20036; www.tabardinn.com or (202) 785-1277. Rates: from $158 per night. Rooms with shared baths start at $113.

What a Deal!

A room with a private bath at the Tabard Inn starts at $158. Check out how that compares to other area hotels' midweek rates.

Doubletree Hotel: $199

Four Points by Sheraton: $205

Crowne Plaza Hamilton: $234

The Westin Embassy Row: $299

Hotel Madera: $299

Renaissance Hotel: $339

Courtyard by Marriott Embassy Row: $369