Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel
1430 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US 20005
Location. The Hotel Helix is located four blocks from the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. This property stands eight blocks from The White House and one mile from the National Mall.
Hotel Features. Blue color schemes predominate throughout this stylish hotel. The lobby is filled with mod vinyl furnishings, Andy Warhol prints and registration podiums infused with colored lights. The Helix Lounge features a semi-circular metallic bar, a volcano-shaped settee, lighted ottomans and a patent-leather-lined alcove hidden by gauzy drapes. Chefs serve American fare and host summertime grill-out parties on the outdoor patio. The hotel hosts a daily complimentary "bubbly hour" with wine and Champagne. A business center contains one computer station, and wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. A CD library is located in the lobby area. A complimentary, 24-hour fitness room contains television-mounted cardiovascular machines and weight machines.
Guestrooms. The 10-story Hotel Helix offers 178 guest accommodations that include 18 suites. All rooms feature contemporary décor with bold colors, sleek modern furnishings and retro art prints. Beds are draped beneath premium linens and faux-fur throws. Flat-screen televisions and CD players are mounted on swivels. Rooms include minibars and coffeemakers. Complimentary, laptop-compatible, in-room safes are provided. Tiled bathrooms feature orange pedestal sinks, animal-print bathrobes and massage showerheads. Bathrooms are stocked with designer toiletries. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Expert Tip. Should you place a telephoned request to the front desk during your stay, don't be surprised if Austin Powers' voice responds to your call. Groovy, baby.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property upon service, check-in, or check-out.
Deposit: $100 per nightThe above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Location Description: WHITE HOUSE - 8 BLOCKS
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Room Types
DLX Room 2 Doubles Hosted Wine Reception
Two double beds with triple sheeting and faux-fur throws. 360 square feet. City views. Flat-screen TV and five-disc CD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access, multi-line cordless phone, complimentary premium channels. Minibar, coffeemaker. Tiled bathroom has orange pedestal sink, bathrobes, massaging showerhead, and designer toiletries. Laptop-compatible safe. Nonsmoking.
Helix Suite Hosted Wine Reception
One king bed with triple sheeting and faux-fur throw in separate bedroom. 600 square feet. City views. Expansive livingroom with sectional sofa (seats six), flat-screen TV, and five-disc CD player. Additional TV in bedroom. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Multi-line cordless phone, complimentary premium channels. Minibar, coffeemaker. Tiled bathroom has orange pedestal sink, bathrobes, massaging showerhead, and designer toiletries. Laptop-compatible safe. Nonsmoking.
DLX Room with King Hosted Wine Reception
One king bed with triple sheeting and faux-fur throws. 360 square feet. City views. Flat-screen TV and five-disc CD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Multi-line cordless phone, complimentary premium channels. Minibar, coffeemaker. Tiled bathroom has orange pedestal sink, bathrobes, massaging showerhead, and designer toiletries. Laptop-compatible safe. Nonsmoking.
Zone Specialty Room - Wine Reception
1 king bed. Triple sheeting. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). In-room safe. Cable/satellite TV. Premium TV channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Makeup mirror. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Electronic check-out. Air conditioning. Non-smoking rooms.
Bunk Specialty Room Hosted Wine Receptio
1 bunk bed. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Multi-line phone. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Video games. CD player. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Complimentary newspaper. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Makeup mirror. Bathrobe and slippers.
Eats Specialty Room Hosted Wine Receptio
1 or 2 beds. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Multi-line phone. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Video games. CD player. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Complimentary newspaper. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Makeup mirror. Bathrobe and slippers.
Flex Specialty Room Hosted Wine Receptio
1 or 2 beds. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Multi-line phone. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Video games. CD player. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Complimentary newspaper. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Makeup mirror. Bathrobe and slippers.
Property Amenities
- Business Center
- Fitness Equipment
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Room service (limited hours)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Patio
- Parking (valet)
- Shoe shine
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Parking garage
- Wedding services
- Event catering
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Pets accepted
- Number of rooms: 178
- Number of suites: 18
- Number of floors: 10
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- Audio-visual equipment
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Banquet facilities
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Smoke-free property
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
- Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
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Property Information
3.5 Star Rating.
GuestRooms - 178
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Floors - 10
Area Activities
National Geographic Society: 4 blocks
DuPont Circle: 5 blocks
White House: 8 blocks
National Mall: 1.0 mile
Washington Monument: 1.0 mile
National Museum of American History: 1.0 mile
National Gallery of Art: 1.5 miles
Smithsonian Institute: 1.5 miles
National Aquarium: 1.5 miles
U.S. Capitol: 2.0 miles
Lincoln Memorial: 2.0 miles
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: 2.0 miles
National Zoo: 2.0 miles