Helix, a Kimpton Hotel

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights in Dec 2011. The rooms were huge and spacious especially compared to the Manhattan hotels where we came from prior to this hotel. There is a 7-11 nearby and a few ... more on TripAdvisor

We booked the Helix Hotel as an afterthought. Booked L'enfant near the national mall at first but then thought it would be best to stay near U street. The location of Helix is great!! But I cannot say ... more on TripAdvisor

My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel for two days around New Year's 2012. I love staying at Kimpton hotels in general as they are generally a lot more hip and have great amenities like the social h ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a great hotel to stay at when you visit DC. Its centrally located in a very interesting and safe area. The decor is creative but very functional and friendly. ... more on TripAdvisor

I stayed here Jan. 11-13, 2012 for a second time for a business trip. small hotel located very close to key agencies in DC. Pet friendly, Staff are very nice, diverse and welcoming. No gift shop but l ... more on TripAdvisor

Top Reviews From Orbitz

Funky, imaginative decor, and a staff that treats you like family...Hooray for the Helix! ... more on Orbitz

I really enjoyed myself, I am a hotel manager myself and everything was to my high expectation as far as a warm greeting... more on Orbitz

The Hotel Helix is a fun, comfortable, convenient hotel located in a quiet neighborhood in DC. It is an easy walk to ... more on Orbitz

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Funky trendy boutique hotel (which just means that it offers few amenities and it's small....feels like it used to be an apartment building). You have to take a cab to the tourist sites but the rates are set. Once you're at the tourist ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I loved the decoration, service, and style of the hotel. It was a kind of retro groovy hotel. The employees were literally at your disposition, it was really nice. The lounge was great, it had good music, and was packed with people. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This hotel is very beautiful and luxurious. The design and interior of the hotel is very hip and trendy and there ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Loved the decor of this hotel...kinda surf chic meets urban cool. The beds were very comfy and the tv/stereo set up was a great enhancement. Despite the Aveda toiletries, the bathrooms small size was the main dissappointment. And, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This was not our first choice of hotel but a replacement, the one we should have stayed in was shut and this was supposed to be equal in standard. It wasn't. There were fewer amenities and service was poor.
On arrival ... more on Yahoo! Travel