The Dupont Circle Hotel

Hotels
9 (2042 reviews)
1500 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest , Washington , us
+1 202-483-6000

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near metro and attractions
Comfortable, high-quality rooms and beds
Friendly, professional and responsive staff
High-end touches (robes, Nespresso, quality linens)
Nice restaurant and patio
Clean and well-appointed rooms
Cons:
Occasional housekeeping lapses (missed servicing, missing towels/toilet paper)
Some noise/poor street soundproofing in certain rooms
Bar staff abrupt for some guests
No self-serve ice; minibar/fridge limitations
Shower leakage reported in one room
Some rooms tight for two beds; limited storage/dresser space

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Rooms are generally described as clean and well-appointed, though several reviews note lapses in housekeeping (missed servicing, missing hand towels/toilet paper) and occasional maintenance issues.
Service
9.2
Staff praise is frequent (friendly, professional, responsive, helpful with recommendations), with a few service issues noted (abrupt bar staff, occasional delays or missed room service/requests).
Location
9.5
Location is repeatedly highlighted as excellent — convenient for metro, walking to sites, close to restaurants and coffee — a consistent strength in the reviews.
Room Quality
9
Rooms are described as comfortable, high-end and well furnished (upgrades, nice beds/linens), with isolated negatives (shower leakage, some tight layouts for two beds, older building in places).
Amenities
9
High-end touches are noted (Nespresso, robes, quality toiletries, water/dates offered, nice patio), though some guests mentioned limited minibar/fridge access and lack of self-serve ice.
Value for Money
8.3
Mixed sentiment: several guests call it great value given quality and location, while others note it feels expensive (e.g., no included breakfast, tight room configurations).
Food and Beverage
9
Restaurant and patio receive positive mentions (lovely cocktails, restaurant as a bonus); however, bar staff abruptness was reported by at least one guest.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall stays are described as very positive and enjoyable (relaxing, comfortable, excellent hospitality), with occasional minor issues that did not dominate guests' impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-03 07:13

Property Description

Prime Location in Dupont Circle
Located at the top of Dupont Circle, just minutes from Washington, D.C.'s historical landmarks, The Dupont Circle Hotel offers a convenient stay with the metro station a mere 120 meters away.

Luxurious Rooms and Modern Amenities
The hotel's rooms feature large windows, marble bathrooms, and modern conveniences like iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary WiFi. Guests can also enjoy designer bathrobes for added comfort.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in farm-to-table cuisine at The Pembroke, inspired by flavors from around the world. For a retro experience, head to Doyle bar for a drink list reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s cocktail culture.

Book your stay at The Dupont Circle Hotel for a luxurious and convenient experience in Washington, D.C.

Important information:

Please note, all rooms booked with a "Breakfast Included" rate will include breakfast for 2 guests only.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DCA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 55 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2042 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Y4470DTpaigeg • Family
10
Great experience
Pros:

Great atmosphere and very nice room

2026-07-25 • via Tripadvisor
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kupra_jr • solo_traveller • ge
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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kupra_jr • solo_traveller • ge
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Safaa • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Bari • couple • us
6
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Yen Hua • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
9
977kendallr • Business
10
Hotel staff excellence
Pros:

The hotel staff was excellent.. they went above and beyond their duties.. will definitely stay agaon or recommend.

2026-07-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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O591GDborist • Family
10
Marisa rules
Pros:

Marisa was a consummate professional. She was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, had great recommendations for local food and nightlife, and was very accommodating. Cannot recommend a person to help me with my stay. This is the only place I stay when I come to DC and I will definitely be back because of Marisa.

2026-07-20 • via Tripadvisor
5
523rickyy • Solo travel
4
Luxury Hotel, Surprisingly Poor Service and an Unacceptable Privacy Intrusion
Pros:

I stayed at The Dupont Circle Hotel from July 17–19 after booking through Chase Travel's The Edit program, expecting a premium experience. Unfortunately, my stay was marked by a series of service failures that fell well below the standards I expected from a luxury hotel.

Before arrival, I called to confirm that my room would have a bathtub and was told that it would. After checking in, I discovered there wasn't one.

Upon arrival, I requested a toothbrush and toothpaste. I was told they would be delivered, but I waited over an hour. During that time, my calls to the front desk went unanswered, and I had to go downstairs twice before finally receiving them.

There were also basic operational issues. The room phone didn't list the front desk or room service numbers, the breakfast reservation I requested at check-in was never made, and hotel staff gave conflicting information about the Chase The Edit breakfast benefit ($90 versus $45).

The most concerning incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on July 18. I was asleep in my room when someone knocked on the door. Since I hadn't requested any service and it was well past housekeeping hours, I didn't answer. Despite receiving no response, a hotel employee unlocked and opened my room while I was inside. I was startled awake and was not properly dressed. The employee then asked whether I wanted ice and chocolate. This was an unacceptable intrusion into my privacy and left me feeling shocked and uncomfortable for the remainder of my stay.

When I checked out, I had to raise these issues myself because no one asked about my stay. I requested that a manager be informed but was told it would be handled internally. As of writing this review, I have not received any follow-up from the hotel.

Because this stay was booked through Chase Travel's The Edit program, I will also be reporting my experience to Chase, as the service I received did not reflect the premium standards that The Edit is intended to provide.

One or two mistakes can happen at any property, but experiencing so many unrelated service failures over a two-night stay was disappointing, especially at a hotel that participates in a premium program like Chase The Edit. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and improves both staff training and operational procedures so future guests do not have similar experiences.

2026-07-19 • via Tripadvisor
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kaleng770 • Business
10
Great Front Desk Service!
Pros:

Estella provided extremely kind and exceptional service and accommodation.

2026-07-19 • via Tripadvisor
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travelcentric103 • Business • Los Angeles, California
4
Basic and Dirty
Pros:

Very, very basic - room was Ok but felt kind of dirty- would not recommend

2026-07-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Renee • couple • us
8
Enjoyed our time and walked to restaurants and bookstores.
Pros:

Hotel is convenient to lots of restaurants and stores.

Cons:

A distance from the museums, although the metro helps.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • couple • us
7
In general nice hotel. Shower was very loud and the rooms are small. Location was very convenient
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

They charged my card I had on file for incidentals the cost of the stay nightly after it had already been paid for. It was corrected though after I had to ask for a manager.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • couple • at
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Lamykin • couple • il
8
Good place to stay in Washington
Pros:

Good rooms, location and service

Cons:

Food in the restaurant is overpriced and not tasty

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Audrey LAFONT • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Randall • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

A gorgeous room with so many wonderful amenities

Cons:

Didn't have a fridge that I could use, there was a mini bar only

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee