Hotel Helix, Washington DC, Smell

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4th

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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. The hallways had somewhat of a musty smell.

"Great place..crazy style " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/10/2011 Vote

2. You could smell it while trying to go to sleep.

"4 Nights In the Suite " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/10/2011 Vote

3. While lying in bed each night and at different times, there was the distinct smell of cigarette smoke waifting up from underneath our floor level.

"4 Nights In the Suite " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/10/2011 Vote

4. There were occasional strange smells in the hallway & I was bitten on the ankle/foot by what I think was a flea.

"Long Overdue Review " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/4/2011 Vote

5. Even though they allow dogs, I would have never known (no smell or signs of animal destruction) until I saw a guest in the lobby with a small dog.

"Helix ROCKS " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

6. The Hotel also had a strange smell at times.

"Hated Helix in Washington DC " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/5/2011 Vote

7. Downside was the bad smell in the bathroom, probably from a leaking bathtub as you could feel the water under the bottom when taking a shower.

"Funky but smelly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2011 Vote

8. This is a pet friendly hotel and it smelled like dog.

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

9. The smell must have been in the air conditioning unit.

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

10. As we explored our room, we noticed a smell.

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