Hotel Helix, Washington DC, Minibar

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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: Travelocity (7) , BedBugRegistry (3) , Expedia (37) , 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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100% wrote positive comments about minibar

The following words were used in comments with Minibar:
cool (3) credit (5) free (6) liked (3) love (5)

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1. Also joined the InTouch rewards program (should have done it sooner) and was pleasantly surprised by the free items from the minibar.

"I'm Running Out of Superlatives for Hotel Helix! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/12/2011 Vote

2. We also love love love the minibar.

"The lighter and brighter side of things " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/30/2011 Vote

3. The cool decor, animal print robes, and funky minibar were all big hits with the kids.

"cool, but no cell service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2009 Vote

4. We loved the minibar (although we didn't so much like the prices - $12 for a few cashews!) and our bed was super-comfortable and cool.

"Fun and cute! " Read full review on Expedia 4/30/2008 Vote

5. Didn`t hit the minibar, but loved that it was stocked with retro treats like pop rocks and Pez.

"Worth a look " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/3/2008 Vote

6. The Helix has some of the great features that characterize the chain, including: 1) very friendly service, 2) a non-standard, hip vibe, and 3) free wifi and minibar credit if you join the loyalty program.

"Not quite as nice as other Kimptons, but decent " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/8/2012 Vote

7. That netted us a $10 minibar credit and one night's free parking.

"Fun hotel, excellent value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2011 Vote

8. You get $10 to raid the minibar in the room and get to specify what kind of room and pillows you want.

"Cool area; Great vibe " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/20/2011 Vote

9. or walk to the Metro)The best thing about this hotel is that by joining the Kimpton rewards program, you get $10 in stuff from the minibar.

"Hidden perks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

10. In-room safe, minibar.

"Very Cool Hotel - Good Vibe " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/4/2011 Vote