Hotel Helix, Washington DC, Disappoint

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Hotel Helix	Average Price: $319 Check Rates

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1430 Rhode Island Avenue NorthWest

Washington DC, 20006 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 58
Average review rating: 3.93

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: YahooTravel (21) , Travelocity (7) , Expedia (37) , TripAdvisor (575) , BedBugRegistry (3)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. We had several meals at the hotel and were never disappointed in the freshness of the produce and organic, health conscious choices.

"Quirky and Fun " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/2/2012 Vote

2. I love Andy Warhol and pop art and I had my Andy Warhol inspired bag with me on this trip (one of the Smithsonian Museums had an Andy exhibit that I actually visited during my stay) but overall I was disappointed by the decor.

"If you like Ikea... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote

3. We historically stay at Kimpton hotels and like the others, Helix did not disappoint.

"perfect DC hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/8/2012 Vote

4. disappointed by the slow WiFi (which was important as I was on a business trip, hence only a 4-star rating), but everything else was great.

"Perfect location for business " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/4/2012 Vote

5. A HUGE disappointment since they advertise luxurious Frette sheets.

"Great Eclectic Location, Poorly maintained hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

6. However once I looked a little closer it was very disappointing.

"Great Eclectic Location, Poorly maintained hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

7. Decided to try another Kimpton hotel since I loved the first one, and let me say, this one was not a disappointment at all.

"Excellent hotel - bad phone reception " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/7/2012 Vote

8. The only somewhat disappointing thing was the bathroom.

"Cool Staycation Spot " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

9. After expressing my disappointment (I'm an Inner Circle member) I was given the type of room I booked.

"Not my favorite Kimpton. . . " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/16/2011 Vote

10. We love Kimpton & the Helix did not disappoint.

"Love, love, love the Helix " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/26/2011 Vote