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

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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. The new room was much larger, with a great desk set-up and a strong internet signal.

"Great Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/12/2012 Vote

2. The lounge, serving food until late, was relaxed, comfortable and great for hanging out and meeting new people.

"Funky Fun & Relaxed in the heart of DC!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

3. Our dirty towels were not removed after the first day, but new towels added on same rack.

"Washington in April " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

4. Probably one of the smallest city hotel rooms that I ever spend time in, even smaller than new York rooms.

"Washington in April " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

5. The Helix is my new home in DC.

"Great scene, great value, great location, great, great, great " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

6. We were a little leery about not being very close to the Metro, but staying here allowed us to discover the bus system, which is great (the hotel is a half-block from the 14th St lines), and also to explore a new DC neighborhood.

"Fun place to stay in DC " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2012 Vote

7. We were there for my birthday and new Year's so they were serving Hot Toddies (sp?) also.

"My Home Away from Home " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/29/2012 Vote

8. My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel for two days around new Year's 2012.

"Fantastic New Year's! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/3/2012 Vote

9. Our new (and soon to be former) travel agency booked this place.

"How does everyone like this place? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/3/2011 Vote

10. The next day I was moved to a new room -- still not the room I booked and paid for -- and moved again the third day.

"BEWARE " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2011 Vote