Hotel Helix, Washington DC, Damage

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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. , water damage around sink edges, somewhat aged carpets)3) the decor: people seem to love the pop kitsch of the Helix, but it felt to me like a 80s apartment building trying to cover itself up with cheap distracting decor.

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

2. would not pay for the damage.

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

3. 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

4. The Valet damaged our Brand new Honda Pilot by scraping the entire length of the drivers side roof and refuse to accept responsibility.

"Beware of the Valets " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/27/2011 Vote

5. The room itself was small, the bathroom countertop was damaged and painted over.

"Cheesey, Smelly and Clueless... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2010 Vote

6. My mechanics showed me the damage to my clutch and explained how that could never be done in the short amount of time it would take to being your car out to you.

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

7. There was also obvious bumper damage where he had backed into a wall.

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

8. However, my bathroom ceiling was water damaged and fixed wil a very pool patch job.

"Mice! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/13/2005 Vote

9. Our king room was comfortably large and seemed clean, but needed some upkeep, like a chipped tile in the bath/shower that I`m sure will result in some type of water damage or mold problem in the near future.

"Of mice and things that thump in the night... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/26/2004 Vote