Hotel Helix, Washington DC, Tacky

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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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Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
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Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The curtains in the lobby and around the bed in the room were tacky and a nuisance.

"If you like Ikea... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote

2. during the day- no in-room coffee- pets were allowed to roam in the hotel and all around the front lawn; yes, they were on a leash, but it was a little tacky to be riding up the elevator or fighting for hall space w/ Great Danes and other large dogs.

"Great service, but not much else to write home about... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/5/2010 Vote

3. We did not know why but later figured out it was for the paint as the doors were still tacky to the touch.

"Not quite a Kimpton standard " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2009 Vote

4. Although the 'modern' decorations were tacky at best, the place was being paid for by work and I was happy to be there.

"Want FLEAS? Stay here. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/16/2008 Vote

5. Although the 'modern' decorations were tacky at best, the place was being paid for by work and I was happy to be there.

"Care for a room with a view, or one with FLEAS? " Read full review on YahooTravel 8/15/2008 Vote

6. However, I would have gladly traded these in for a good night`s breathing; less, overkill, tacky frou frou; and reliable coffee in my room.

"Great at surface but posh is only skin-deep " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/10/2006 Vote

7. Hotel Helix is tucked away in one of the most charming areas of DC, away from the tacky touristy area.

"Funky & Friendly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2005 Vote

8. However, the hotel is extremely kitsch in that the decor is very retro and in my opinion, a bit tacky (but you may like hip portaits of barbie and ken, faux fur, bright colors like orange & lime green, a mini bar of pez and other such candies, etc.

"Must like kitsch! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/17/2004 Vote