Hotel Helix is a glamorous, hip boutique hotel in downtown Washington, DC, steps from DuPont Circle and The White House, sporting deluxe... more »
Hotel Helix is a glamorous, hip boutique hotel in downtown Washington, DC, steps from DuPont Circle and The White House, sporting deluxe accommodations, specialty suites, meeting/event space, concierge, and Washington, DC vacation packages.
Official Hotel Information
Expect the celebrity treatment at Hotel Helix. Your 15 Minutes begin the moment you enter their chic, ultra-modern "Living Room" lobby. Dramatic, illuminated reception desks, swirl-patterned carpets and pop-art inspired paintings deliver a high-energy welcome. The VIP handling continues each evening in the Living Room, where guests are invited to the Hosted Evening Wine Reception. Guests and DC's fashionable elite give all their senses a treat at the Helix Lounge. Sight, sound, and touch come alive with involving mood lighting, musical grooves and overstuffed chairs. Taste and smell the delightful flavors and aromas emanating from the eclectic mix of cocktails and Chef Stafford Mather's avant-garde menu, featuring sherry garlic encrusted shrimp and russet potato chips covered with melted Maytag blue cheese. Part of Kimpton Hotels, Hotel Helix's 178 deluxe guestrooms feature rich, boldly-colored fabrics. Platform beds surrounded by sheer curtains, cherry-red ottomans, bathrooms with orange porcelain, stainless steel sinks, and holographic shower curtains are just some of the examples of how they stylishly blend form and function. Hotel amenities include: full-service concierge, complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel, business services, complimentary overnight shoeshine, valet parking and 24-hour fitness center, plush robes, Aveda bath products, available in-room spa services, A/C, in-room coffee maker, 2-line phone with voicemail, hairdryer, mini bar, morning paper, room service, CD player and a cable television with on-demand movies. Some specialty rooms include kitchenettes, cafe tables and chairs; others feature bunk beds. Honor bars are stocked with Pop Rocks, Bugles, and other classic snacks. The pet-friendly hotel welcomes pets with a treat and food and water dishes to use during their stay. Walking services are also available. Hotel Helix also features Kimpton's Forgot-It, We've Got It program, where toiletry items that you may have left at home are complimentary provided for you. Hotel Helix also gives serious attention to business traveler's needs, offering a full menu of services and amenities including meeting and banquet facilities, as well as state-of-the-art technical equipment. Our environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare, supports a sustainable world by using non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services, including In-Room recycling bins, non-toxic cleaners, organic honor bar items and water/energy efficient measures. Kimpton Hotels EarthCare products and practices are based on California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Lodging Guidelines.
Orbitz
Guests and DC's fashionable elite give all their senses a treat at the Helix Lounge. Sight, sound, and touch come alive with involving mood lighting, musical grooves and overstuffed chairs. Taste and smell the delightful flavors and aromas emanating from the eclectic mix of cocktails and the avant-garde menu.
Pegasus Solutions
Ready for your 15 minutes? Then hop into the spotlight of the Hotel Helix, where colorful décor and Hollywood style set the stage for a luxurious stay that's anything but ordinary. Step up to our ultra-mod check-in pods and let our elevators whisk you to your oh-so-chic room. Business travelers will find complimentary WiFi connections available in all areas of this swanky Washington DC hotel. Uniquely-styled carpeting and black-and-white glamour shots add a shimmer and shine to our playful, kid-friendly atmosphere. Take a moment to catch your breath and put on your dancing shoes. Our stylish accommodations are close to Logan and DuPont Circles and the coolest clubs in town, including a wide selection of gay bars and hotspots. You won't find a more fashionable address anywhere in the District. And don't forget your shades - the paparazzi are out in full force at this trendy DC boutique hotel. Get treated like a bona fide super star when you travel to our ideal setting Love Hollywood glamour and pop culture? Adore being the center of attention? You've come to the right place. At our Washington DC boutique hotel, guests are not only pampered - they are celebrated. Allow our attentive staff to give you the VIP treatment. Enjoy complimentary champagne at our nightly Bubbly Hour and help yourself to the fun Hollywood-themed treats in your gourmet honor bar. We offer the perfect environment for working travelers, with free onsite WiFi and a wide range of flexible meeting space. Our boutique hotel in Washington DC may be a little unconventional, but it's over the top when it comes to guest services.
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The front desk staff was very nice and
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Posted Jul 09, 2008
Good
The front desk staff was very nice and very accommodating.Parking was $30 a night and mine was parked out by the street.“This is definitely a comfortable place to stay, love the funky decor. The rooms have plenty of space and huge bathroom. Very...
Location and hotel appearance was cool
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Posted Jun 02, 2008
Excellent
Location and hotel appearance was cool.Rooms are kind of small on space.“This hotel was clean, neat, and the decor was totally awesome. Having a cod player in the room along with a cool interior was worth it. The hotel was conviently located to most ...
The sofa was a nice addition; it made
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Posted May 31, 2008
Good
The sofa was a nice addition; it made the room more like home.Animal print is not my style.“Everyone was very friendly and room was fun and different. It was a neat change of pace for people who usually stay at big chain motels...
our stay wasn't necessarily with
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Posted Apr 12, 2008
Excellent
our stay wasn't necessarily with friends, but it was a getaway. We had a house fire, were moving into temporary housing and the electricity went out on the move in date..in August...HOT. Needless to say we were frustrated. We desperately needed a...
Clean.I did no like all the different
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Posted Apr 03, 2008
Excellent
Clean.I did no like all the different colors of the hotel furniture.“I did like the location but the hotel looked a little cheap.i.e. The furniture was a little cheesy plus we asked for something from the front desk and did not get it until the next ...
I liked the funky d�cor.A little walk
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Posted Mar 28, 2008
Good
I liked the funky d�cor.A little walk to the Metro.“A nice hotel, decorated in a funky style. Everything was clean and new. Pretty close to Downtown and most attractions. I would stay here again...
The rooms are slightly bigger than your
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Posted Jan 25, 2008
Excellent
The rooms are slightly bigger than your typical hotel room and have some character.It's a long walk to the nearest Metro station, and by the time you get there, you are better off walking to all the sites.“This was a good hotel to stay in and I...
Jazz room style.Charge money in advance
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Posted Jan 21, 2008
Mediocre
Jazz room style.Charge money in advance for unexpected lost or broken facilities, short of towels.“The location is not so convenient to most famous sights in Downtown. Bus will be the main transportation you use. They charged money first for...