Hotel Helix, Washington DC, Valet

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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)

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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Appears in 38 comments.

42% wrote positive comments about valet

The following words were used in comments with Valet:
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1. The valet was fast and courteous, so it made paying a bit easier.

"Quirky, fun, and incredibly nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/7/2010 Vote

2. The valet pretended like it was a problem with my car and not his inability to drive a stick shift.

"Don't stay here - If you must, park on the street " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/15/2010 Vote

3. Cleaning staff and front desk/valet staff were great.

"Great location, great price if booked online but rooms are a bit dated. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/14/2009 Vote

4. The valet guys were quick and very nice.

"Huge suite! Great Bar! Lovely Hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/4/2008 Vote

5. Parking is not cheap since it is all valet.

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

6. A laundry cart was allowed to drift down a ramp at the same time our valet was parking our car and ended up denting a back panel.

"Mod Style Decor with Home-style Hospitality " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2011 Vote

7. The date of the ticket was the same time my car was with the Helix valet.

"worst Hotel stay ever!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/24/2011 Vote

8. Then they damaged my car during the time they had it in the valet garage or wherever they put it.

"worst Hotel stay ever!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/24/2011 Vote

9. Since all parking is valet only (as is the case at all hotels in the heart of the city), we were anticipating that the daily unloading and loading might be a bit of a hassle.

"Very pleasant stay - we'll be back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

10. When we asked the guy at the door for the valet he said he was gone for an hour but we could just park in the 'loading zone.

"Just a blah Kimpton " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/12/2011 Vote