Hotel Helix, Washington DC, Lobby

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4th

Out of 279

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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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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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Lobby

Appears in 80 comments.

82% wrote positive comments about lobby

The following words were used in comments with Lobby:
complimentary (8) curtain (8) decorate (9) dog (6) free (10) fun (5) guest (5) hotel (18) love (9) music (5) nice (5)

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1. When I arrived I immediately loved the groovy lobby decor, but was a bit concerned because the night club was going strong and it was *loud*.

"I want to live here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

2. Free wine and champagne at 5 and free coffee in the morning, and PLENTY of dog owners passing through the small lobby with their leashed pets.

"Pop Art Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

3. We enjoyed the complimentary beer and wine in the lobby at happy hour everyday.

"pretty good " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/15/2012 Vote

4. Mini-bar, no coffee pots, no newspaper to room but available free in lobby.

"Funky Hotel with great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/14/2012 Vote

5. The lobby was decorated in in pink ribbons to honor the many guests staying at the hotel for the walk, which was a nice surprise.

"So FUN! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/16/2011 Vote

6. The hotel has a very funky vibe with the free wine and coffee hours being served in the lobby accompanied by music and plenty of smiles from the staff.

"Great Rooms in a Funky Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/30/2011 Vote

7. Loved the happy hour and the lobby bar.

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

8. We brought along our 4 year old son and his first comment was 'It's beautiful!' when we stepped into the lobby.

"Highly recommend for anyone travelling to DC " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/8/2011 Vote

9. We loved checking the dog shaped chalk board in the lobby which listed the names of the pets that were staying.

"Fun and Funky! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/29/2011 Vote

10. We arrived just in time for the free cocktail hour in the lobby.

"Cool, Funky Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/7/2011 Vote