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Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel

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1430 Rhode Island Ave Nw
Washington, DC, US 20005

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Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 3:00 PM

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.

  • Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington
  • Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington
  • Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington
  • Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington
  • Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington
  • Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington
  • Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington
  • Hotel Helix - a Kimpton Hotel in Washington

Number of Rooms: 178 Number of Floors: 10

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

In-room massage available , Turndown service (on request) , Shower/tub combination , Blackout drapes/curtains , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Electronic check-out , Makeup/shaving mirror , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic/magnetic keys , Premium television channel(s) , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , LCD television , Frette Italian sheets , Electronic/magnetic keys , Premium television channel(s) , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Electronic check-out , Makeup/shaving mirror , Extra towels/bedding in room , In-room massage available , Turndown service (on request) , Blackout drapes/curtains , Shower/tub combination , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , LCD television , Frette Italian sheets , Internet access (complimentary) , Wireless Internet access , Video-game console , Clock radio , CD player , Desk , Designer toiletries , Cribs (infant beds) available , Voice mail , Pay movies , Housekeeping , Bathrobes , Multi-line phone , Iron/ironing board , Hair dryer , Complimentary newspaper , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Air conditioning , Non-smoking only , Cable/satellite television channels , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , LCD television , Frette Italian sheets , Non-smoking only , Housekeeping , Makeup/shaving mirror , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite television channels , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , Iron/ironing board , CD player , Bathrobes , Hair dryer , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Minibar , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Shower/tub combination , Turndown service (on request) , In-room massage available , Extra towels/bedding in room , Internet access (complimentary) , Electronic check-out , Electronic/magnetic keys , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Cribs (infant beds) available , Premium television channel(s) , Pay movies , Voice mail , Desk , Video-game console , LCD television , Frette Italian sheets , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Speakerphone , Ergonomic chair , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Speakerphone , Ergonomic chair , Shower/tub combination , Blackout drapes/curtains , Turndown service (on request) , In-room massage available , Makeup/shaving mirror , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic check-out , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Electronic/magnetic keys , Premium television channel(s) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Speakerphone , Ergonomic chair , Complimentary newspaper , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Housekeeping , Non-smoking only , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite television channels , CD player , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , Video-game console , Desk , Bathrobes , Multi-line phone , Iron/ironing board , Hair dryer , Wireless Internet access , Internet access (complimentary) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Voice mail , Pay movies , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Speakerphone , Ergonomic chair , Non-smoking only , Air conditioning , Minibar , Complimentary newspaper , Wake-up calls , Cable/satellite television channels , Multi-line phone , Housekeeping , Hair dryer , Bathrobes , Iron/ironing board , CD player , Clock radio , Pay movies , Video-game console , Designer toiletries , Desk , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , Wireless Internet access , Internet access (complimentary) , Non-smoking only , Housekeeping , Ergonomic chair , Speakerphone , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Makeup/shaving mirror , Video-game console , Desk , Voice mail , Pay movies , Premium television channel(s) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Blackout drapes/curtains , Wireless Internet access , Electronic/magnetic keys , Electronic check-out , Internet access (complimentary) , Extra towels/bedding in room , In-room massage available , Turndown service (on request) , Shower/tub combination , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Complimentary newspaper , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Multi-line phone , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Hair dryer , Bathrobes , CD player , Iron/ironing board , Designer toiletries , Clock radio , Cable/satellite television channels , Air conditioning , LCD television , Frette Italian sheets , Non-smoking only , Housekeeping , Ergonomic chair , Speakerphone , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Makeup/shaving mirror , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite television channels , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , Iron/ironing board , CD player , Bathrobes , Hair dryer , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Minibar , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Shower/tub combination , Turndown service (on request) , In-room massage available , Extra towels/bedding in room , Internet access (complimentary) , Electronic check-out , Electronic/magnetic keys , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Cribs (infant beds) available , Premium television channel(s) , Pay movies , Voice mail , Desk , Video-game console , LCD television , Frette Italian sheets , Non-smoking only , Housekeeping , Ergonomic chair , Speakerphone , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Makeup/shaving mirror , Pay movies , Video-game console , Desk , Voice mail , Premium television channel(s) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic/magnetic keys , Electronic check-out , Internet access (complimentary) , In-room massage available , Shower/tub combination , Turndown service (on request) , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Minibar , Bathrobes , Multi-line phone , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Hair dryer , CD player , Iron/ironing board , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , Cable/satellite television channels , Complimentary newspaper , Wake-up calls , Air conditioning , LCD television , Frette Italian sheets

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).

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

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