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The Dupont Circle Hotel

Washington D.C. • Dupont Circle • OPTIMIZE

avg. $223 / night

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At a glance

A mid-century modernist hotel in Dupont Circle with contemporary interiors and a greenhouse-inspired restaurant.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts exploring mid-century D.C.

Highlights:

  • Mid-century modernist tower with cantilevered entrance canopy
  • Rooms with geometric wallcovering and floor-to-ceiling circle views
  • Doyle restaurant: cognac leather, brass globes, plant-draped greenhouse aesthetic
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PB hotel design editorial

Few Washington addresses carry the particular social charge of Dupont Circle, the neighborhood that has served as the city's intellectual and diplomatic nerve center since the late nineteenth century. The Dupont Circle Hotel sits within that gravity — a nine-story modernist tower in pale brick whose clean horizontal banding and cantilevered entrance canopy, visible in the images, place its original construction firmly in the mid-century commercial idiom. The building's 327 rooms were extensively renovated by the design firm Celano Design Studio, whose work steered the interiors away from the conventions of Washington's dominant federal-classical register and toward something more considered and contemporary. The guest rooms deploy dark steel four-poster frames against geometric diamond-patterned wallcovering in warm taupe, the floor-to-ceiling glazing drawing in broad views of the circle's tree canopy and the low rooftops of the surrounding neighborhood. Suites work a quieter palette — walnut veneer headboard walls, caramel leather upholstery, cowhide ottomans, dark wenge millwork housing the minibar. The restaurant, Doyle, draws the most confident design gesture: tufted cognac leather banquettes curve through a plant-draped interior framed by black-mullioned glass walls and brass globe chandeliers that give the room the feeling of a well-appointed greenhouse. The checkered-tile terrace outside, furnished with woven bistro chairs and emerald velvet lounge seating beneath a steel pergola threaded with ivy, extends that sensibility into the landscape.

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About

With a thrilling position on Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington DC and just moments from the city’s historic National Mall and the Smithsonian museums, the hotel, a landmark in itself, is exceptionally well placed to savor this architecturally striking neighborhood and the city itself. Here international embassies, art and entertainment, quaint boutiques, galleries, museums and an eclectic selection of cafés and eateries collide to create one of DC’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan quarters. Within the hotel, modern design prevails with vibrant décor, original artworks, and classic furniture completing a stylish scene. Spacious guest rooms epitomize of contemporary chic while Level Nine, the hotel’s exclusive Executive Floor, features 15 magnificent suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, some with private balconies, but all offering panoramic views of the city.

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The Dupont Circle Hotel Reviews

4,986 reviews

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

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 21, 2026

"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."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 20, 2026

"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."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 19, 2026

"Estella provided extremely kind and exceptional service and accommodation."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 19, 2026

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

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 19, 2026

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