Hi

I'm looking for hotel recommendations in the central DC area (round Dupont Circle preferably, but wider afield would be fine). Is there a thread? I couldn't see one...

I'm looking for more of a funky 'W' than a 70s Hilton, if you know what I mean...

Cheers
/MHL

The Topaz is a bit funky and might suit your style. They offer in room yoga stuff. It's in the Dupont Circle area on a reasonably quiet street.

I hear the Mayflower Hotel has good, ummm, room service, at least around Valentine's Day!

It's way out of my price range!

try palomar. it's at 21st and P. kimpton has a few properties in the city as well.

Park Hyatt at 24th and M is the place we usually stay and not too far from Du Pont circle. I wouldn't call it funky, but the hotel is far from staid.

I hear lots of good things about the Tabard Inn.

+1 on the Palomar. Its about 1.5 blocks off Dupont Circle (west side) and a nice property.

Mayflower is nice but pricey. They do run weekend specials around this time of year though. Or at least they have in the past.

Palomar is fantastic. Great restaurant off the lobby too - Urbana. Another hotel in the DuPont area is Jury's. Not as funky as Palomar, but worth a look.

Hotel Rouge offers room types that include "Chat Room", "Chill Room" and "Chow Room":

http://www.rougehotel.com/rgesuit/index.html

donovan house (thompson hotels)

ritz carlton georgetown

It's just a few doors down from the Topaz on N St NW. I've never stayed at either, but I have dined at the Tabard Inn numerous times. The menu is constantly changing, wine selection is quite good, and the service is above average.
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Hotel Helix is another Kimpton property that is pretty cheap.

Hotel Palomar is good too.

I'll third or fourth the Hotel Palamar. Funky, fresh, and (sometimes) affordable.

Also great for location is Jury's ... located right on the circle. Though I have not stayed there and I fear it might be a 70s Hilton issue for you.

Tabard Inn is lovely as well - amazing brunch and quaint rooms.

While I haven't been there, I like the look of Hotel Madara (http://www.hotelmadera.com/maddini/index.html). I've eaten at Firefly (their restaurant) and it's very hip and good. Their rooms might be the same. It's right off the circle.

[QUOTE=Uniter;10818234]I'll third or fourth the Hotel Palamar. Funky, fresh, and (sometimes) affordable.

Sorry to hijack this thread a bit but I too have been looking at The Palomar for a DC visit (from Ireland) in April.


One of the great concerns I have is that it is a pet friendly hotel. I believe it has a pet-free floor bt I have visions of dogs and cats running around barking mad.

I have a bit of a phobia when it comes to hygiene and animals. Is this a totally irrational fear? Please tell me that the Palomar is not actually a pet haven. I believe the bar is called The Bark Bar.

If you think I would not be a suitable patron for this hotel please recommend another in The Dupont Area of similiar standards and price range.

Thanks a mil for your help.