The Dupont Circle Hotel

“Five + Stars for The Dupont Circle”

My husband and I came to Washington DC for a four night getaway. Certain expectations are to be met when staying at a Five Star hotel, but our stay at The DuPont Hotel was above and beyond our expectations. Every staff member greeted us with a welcoming smile and gave us top notch service. Our room… more

My husband and I came to Washington DC for a four night getaway. Certain expectations are to be met when staying at a Five Star hotel, but our stay at The DuPont Hotel was above and beyond our expectations. Every staff member greeted us with a welcoming smile and gave us top notch service. Our room had all of the amenities that you would expect at a nice hotel and then some. Small details like a vanity kit with hair bands are hard to come by these days, and there are heated floors in the bathroom! Turn down service was always appreciated, giving me extra Nespresso pods for myself, chocolates, and anything else that we needed. Our request of a room away from the elevator was granted along with an extra fridge for our dietary needs. We booked through the AMEX platinum Hotel Collection and received complimentary breakfast everyday, $100 credit and a free room upgrade. We ate at the onsite Pembroke restaurant every day, trying various dishes, and they were all delicious! Service was perfect and prompt. I am picky w/ details with my family being in the industry and have high standards for value (you get what you pay for). Gorgeous surroundings with up-to-date color pallets and design. The food had original flavors and nice presentation. All dietary needs were available on the menu. Beds and linens were comfy along with a layout that optimized functionality and space. The built in large screen TV was one awesome for a movie night. Room service was quick and came hot. The gym was well equipped, especially for a fitness center in a hotel. They had extra machines that often do not exist that my husband appreciated. They once again had little touches such as breakfast bars, headphones, and plenty of water. The design and ambience from the lobby to the hallways was cozy yet sophisticated. We enjoyed having a drink and reading a book in the lobby one evening next to the fireplace. Cortez, the manager, ensured that our stay was perfect and he and I discussed our next visit as we were so impressed with the experience. It’s conveniently located, had a beautiful holiday market outside for the season, and there were plenty of cute bookstores, restaurants, and shops to check out. Museums are 15 minutes away and same with Georgetown. We loved how convenient everything was.

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“Come to The Pembroke - It’s Worth It!”

This review pertains solely to The Pembroke, the restaurant located in the hotel. The meals are excellent, and we want to extend special appreciation to David Nguyen, Tom Murphy, Kyle, Michel, and Adan, and Dwayne. Well-done, gentlemen!

“Perfectly lovely hotel, they make you feel at home but more spoiled. The restaurant food & service was outstanding.”

I've only been here one night and so far I love it. The room is nice and spacious, the beds are comfy, the bathroom is nicely furnished with a glassed in shower that even has a window that you can open. I've been most impressed by the level of customer service here. From the moment you walk in peop… more

I've only been here one night and so far I love it. The room is nice and spacious, the beds are comfy, the bathroom is nicely furnished with a glassed in shower that even has a window that you can open. I've been most impressed by the level of customer service here. From the moment you walk in people are offering to help you. They are friendly and go out of their way to make sure that everyone is taken care of. Most especially, we had breakfast in the dining room here this morning and took our time talking and socializing. Every aspect of the mail came out exactly as ordered. But the staff was just outstanding. There was not a moment where the coffee and water wasn't filled, requests were granted or offered, no one rushed us out. It just made for such a lovely experience and just what we needed to relax and catch up. I may update this again after our second day, but I'm guessing only if it's even better. We are here for a family wedding, but this is also a visit for my dad and I, since we live 1200 mi apart. We are enjoying every minute and so far have not needed to leave the hotel. We spent some time relaxing in front of the fireplace, which was lovely since it's very cold out.

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“Ingenious Design, Great Operation, Terrific Price”

The Dupont Circle Hotel exceeded expectations. At half the price of the other hotels I considered, the room was small but very comfortable for two people. The design of the room was superior: there is no art in sight, but rather, the wall behind the bed is a mosaic of wood and metal leaf. Dropped c… more

The Dupont Circle Hotel exceeded expectations. At half the price of the other hotels I considered, the room was small but very comfortable for two people. The design of the room was superior: there is no art in sight, but rather, the wall behind the bed is a mosaic of wood and metal leaf. Dropped ceilings with down lights at the entrance and window wall ingeniously create alcoves for the coffee maker at one side and a daybed at the other. Striped carpeting complements the leather day bed by the shuttered window, and the headboard is covered in matching leather. The marble bathroom features a radiant stone floor. All controls (for shower, lights, blackout shades, and--most important to me--the thermostat, which turns on and off without the customary delay) are easy to use and intuitive. The room was carefully and thoroughly cleaned and straightened, exceptional in an era of alternate-day cleaning. And when I'd forgotten to remove the "Do Not Disturb" sign, most impressive was the text message asking me whether I wanted the room cleaned. A minor criticism: the sink is unenclosed, and not only does that reduce privacy, but it also means that anyone using the bathroom at night and turning on the light disturbs the other person.

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