The Hotel Helix has a mid-1960's hipster design ethos, and it carries it through with a vengance, right down to the leopard print bathrobe and bedspread. The previous reviewer who said neon colors was so right. The Helix is what the Standard hotels in LA would be like if they were reasonably priced and run by nice people. Most of... more

I would probably rate the hotel 4.5 stars if I could... and as far as value for money, it was outstanding. I got the room on Hotwire (hoping it would be a different Kimpton hotel), and was not disappointed. Sure, the hotel is a little tired (only a little), but I and my (21 yr old) son loved the 60's... more

I truly enjoyed this hotel for my fourth stay in DC. The funky edge was a refreshing change to the other chain hotels I've stayed in previously. The staff was amazing. They were curteous and always went above and beyond the call of duty. The rooms were spacious and clean, and a great value for the money. The only thing... more

The Hotel Helix is a fun place to stay at full price; however, if you can catch one of their special deals, this becomes a "must stay" location. The hotel is clearly in an older building which has been renovated. The furnishings are not high-end, but they make up for their price tags with fun, humor and kitsch. In the... more

We had a great time staying at this hotel. The room was funky/cool with crazy furniture and a separate little chill-out TV watching area. The room was so inviting, it was nice just to spend time there or invite friends up. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. The neighborhood isn't great, but I never felt unsafe even walking around... more

I booked this for a December getaway stay, just for fun. The hotel itself is in an interesting neighborhood. It's not my ideal neighborhood, but it's relatively convenient. I walked to all the monuments, the cab to Georgetown was quicky and easy, it's the neighborhood itself is a little dicey, IMO. The decor is so fun, very Austin Powers, In... more

While the service was nice, and the people were courteous, the Hotel will nickel and dime you to death. There was no refrigerator in the room, The TV channels were limited, the internet was slow, and they charged $30 a night for parking, and the valet smashed my glasses in the center console of my car… Also.. the lounge was... more

I was excited after booking the hotel's special $99 TZ rate, because I never stayed at a Kimpton hotel, and heard they were cool and quite nice. So we expected a lot from Helix, and found the experience to be so-so. The Good: Actually being city slicker 20 somethings, we loved the hotel rooms. The decor was funky and retro... more

This is a very cool boutique hotel. If you like to have some variety in your hotels and get away from the typical box hotels this is a cool place. The staff is great, house keeping is top notch, and the location is perfect easy getting around even without a car. more