Hotel Rouge is part of the Kimpton chain and I would highly recommend it to anyone under 30 on a budget. It is in a great location (near Dupont Circle) and is very affordable by DC standards. However, since I am over 30 (not by much), I found the hotel to be a little young for me. For example, during the weekend they serve cold pizza and bloody marys in the lobby--at a certain age, free cold pizza isn't that enticing. The lobby and bar feel like a nightclub and the decor is inexpensive/hip. There is nothing wrong with this and would have felt fun if I were ten years younger. The room we stayed in was on the 9th floor and was very large. It was clean, comfortable and completely fine. The bathroom seemed kind of small given the large size of the room--Aveda products were a plus. The Hotel Rouge is a fine place but when I return to DC, I'll probably choose a different hotel.

We got this room via priceline and saved a couple of dollars off the rack rate. Savings was not mind blowing, but for the price we paid, it was value for money. The front desk was very friendly and helpful, and the room was huge (for 2 people) and clean. There was free wifi and free coffee in the mornings. The room we were in faced 16th st, and thus could get noisy at night with all the sirens. We were sound sleepers though, so that wasn't a problem at all. The elevators were a bit dim, but i guess it's all part of the atmosphere.

The location isn't too bad. The area is primarily residential, so we had to go to connecticut ave (around a 10min walk) to eat and shop. The metro stop is also a good 10-15min walk (farragut north station, not sure about the dupont station though). For tourists going on the trolley tour, 2 stops are nearby. One is at the capital hilton (along 16th st) which is around 10-15 mins away, but this is only a pick-up stop--the trolley only comes by around 9am in the morning (and a couple of return trips in the afternoon). The other is stop #16 (white house), a bit farther down along 16th, in front of the hay adams. There is a regular trolley that comes along on this stop.

This is a great trendy hip hotel for business or holiday.

Even families would love this place and it was a reasonable price.

The staff remembered and called me by name every time they encountered me. The staff was attentive and charming.

The rooms could use some deep cleaning but the decor was great. The location is a few blocks from a metro stop. While you are not in the central place of D.C. nightlife you can stay in the lounge if you need or you can take a short cab to anywhere.

This hotel chain always impresses me.

This hotel was a total find. Price was right, staff was extremely kind and helpful. Location is not super close to Metro, but within an easy 5-10 min walk. We had a 3 year old and a wheelchair-bound family member and had no problems getting around. Rooms were really large and recently updated. In-room honor bar and fridge had all sorts of goodies...candy, munchies, soda, beer, wine...pricey, but available if you're desperate! Restaurant and room service menu is pretty limited but the food is great and the service is outstanding. Area is very safe, we felt comfortable out at night. 20 minute walk to White House on first night...gorgeous! This is not a 5 star hotel, it's not brand new, it doesn't have every available amenity. But it is perfect for travelers looking for a clean, safe, friendly inexpensive place to stay while visiting D.C. We totally enjoyed our stay at the Rouge and would definitely stay here again.