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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.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property upon service, check-in, or check-out.
Deposit: $100 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Number of Rooms: 178 Number of Floors: 10
Business Center, Fitness Equipment , 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
Internet access - complimentary , Internet access - wireless , Cribs (infant beds) available , Voice mail , Desk , Designer toiletries , Video-game console , Pay movies , Clock radio , CD player , Iron/ironing board , Bathrobes , Hair dryer , Housekeeping , Multi-line phone , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Minibar , Air conditioning , Massage - available in room , 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 TV channel(s) , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Pay movies , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , Internet access - complimentary , Internet access - wireless , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , Multi-line phone , Bathrobes , Desk , Video-game console , Designer toiletries , Clock radio , CD player , Cable/satellite TV , Air conditioning , Housekeeping , Minibar , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Electronic/magnetic keys , Premium TV channel(s) , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Electronic check-out , Makeup/shaving mirror , Extra towels/bedding in room , Massage - available in room , Turndown service (on request) , Blackout drapes/curtains , Shower/tub combination , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Internet access - complimentary , Internet access - wireless , 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 , Cable/satellite TV , Premium TV channel(s) , Electronic/magnetic keys , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Electronic check-out , Extra towels/bedding in room , Makeup/shaving mirror , Massage - available in room , Turndown service (on request) , Blackout drapes/curtains , Shower/tub combination , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Non-smoking rooms only , Housekeeping , Ergonomic chair , Speakerphone , Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary , Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary , Makeup/shaving mirror , Non-smoking rooms 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 TV channel(s) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Blackout drapes/curtains , Internet access - wireless , Electronic/magnetic keys , Electronic check-out , Internet access - complimentary , Extra towels/bedding in room , Massage - available in room , 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 , 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 , Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary , Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary , Speakerphone , Ergonomic chair , Video-game console , Desk , Voice mail , Pay movies , Premium TV channel(s) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Blackout drapes/curtains , Internet access - wireless , Electronic/magnetic keys , Electronic check-out , Internet access - complimentary , Extra towels/bedding in room , Massage - available in room , 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 TV , Air conditioning , Designer toiletries , Clock radio , Cable/satellite TV , Air conditioning , Non-smoking rooms only , Non-smoking rooms only , Housekeeping , Housekeeping , Ergonomic chair , Ergonomic chair , Speakerphone , Speakerphone , Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary , Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary , Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary , Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary , Makeup/shaving mirror , Makeup/shaving mirror , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite TV , 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) , Massage - available in room , Extra towels/bedding in room , Internet access - complimentary , Electronic check-out , Electronic/magnetic keys , Internet access - wireless , Blackout drapes/curtains , Cribs (infant beds) available , Premium TV channel(s) , Pay movies , Voice mail , Desk , Video-game console , Pay movies , Video-game console , Desk , Voice mail , Premium TV channel(s) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Internet access - wireless , Blackout drapes/curtains , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic/magnetic keys , Electronic check-out , Internet access - complimentary , Massage - available in room , 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 TV , Complimentary newspaper , Wake-up calls , Air conditioning
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
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.