Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington, DC

1430 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US 20005 • Show map

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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 complimentary, laptop-compatible, in-room safes. 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.

Location Description: Near National Geographic Society

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Complimentary newspaper. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Makeup mirror. Bathrobe and slippers.

Flex Specialty Room Hosted Wine Receptio

Property Amenities

Business Center
Bar/Lounge
Elevator/lift
Room service (limited hours)
Parking (surcharge)
Patio
Coffee in lobby
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
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
Fitness facilities
Complimentary reception
Accessible path of travel
In-room accessibility
Accessible bathroom
Braille or raised signage
Accessibility equipment for the deaf
Handicapped parking
Roll-in shower

Property Information

3.5 Star Rating.
GuestRooms - 178
u Floors - 10

Area Activities

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre. National Geographic Society - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Washington D.C. Convention Center - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
White House - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Ford's Theater - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Verizon Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Washington Monument - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
National World War II Memorial - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Smithsonian Castle - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Washington D.C. National Zoo - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Lincoln Memorial - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
United States Capitol - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Jefferson Memorial - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Arlington National Cemetery - 4.8 km / 3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel is Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National).

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