Hotel Helix, Washington DC, Rude

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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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1. 1 front desk clerk was quite rude while the other was helpful, so it's a gamble who you get.

"Alot of Fluff, No Substance " Read full review on Travelocity 4/1/2009 Vote

2. There were trash cans nearby, still he said rudely to throw it and that he didnt care if we were guests there.

"Great Room...Poor Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/16/2008 Vote

3. The decor & overall theme was great, the staff couldn`t be any friendlier (the receptionist especially -all of them-, though one of the bar tenders was extremely rude).

"Funky Funky! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/15/2008 Vote

4. Not to mention the hotel front desk staff were extremely rude and incompetent.

"THEY GAVE MY ROOM KEY TO STRANGERS!!! " Read full review on YahooTravel 9/4/2008 Vote

5. The staff there are incompetent and rude.

"THEY GAVE MY ROOM KEY TO STRANGERS!!! " Read full review on YahooTravel 9/4/2008 Vote

6. The front desk staff was rude with the exception of one lady.

"Disappointing Pseudo-Posh " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/17/2006 Vote

7. room service was a bit rude when we asked for ice.

"Not Impressed " Read full review on Expedia 5/24/2006 Vote

8. The valet had a rude attitude when my roommate requested her car.

"Helix not for everyone, travelers beware! Pittsburgh, PA " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/11/2005 Vote

9. There were no 'rude' staff as I was expecting (per the reviews).

"Loved the Helix " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/1/2004 Vote

10. The person checking us in was rude, my request for a room away from the elevator was ignored-it was just an overall horrible hotel experience and I will not be staying there again.

"The worst " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/25/2004 Vote