The Dupont Circle Hotel
Where Dupont Circle's cosmopolitan energy meets a quietly assured place to stay
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The Dupont Circle Hotel
12 Total Rooms
12 Room Types
4.8 (50 Reviews)
The approach sets the tone. You arrive on Embassy Row, where the curve of Dupont Circle opens onto one of Washington's most storied intersections, a neighborhood defined by its independent bookshops, sidewalk cafés, galleries, and the particular energy of a district that has always attracted diplomats, artists, and people who value conversation. The Dupont Circle Hotel sits at the edge of it all, a contemporary property whose clean architectural lines and floor-to-ceiling windows offer a counterpoint to the Beaux-Arts grandeur surrounding it. Inside, the design is modern and deliberate, with warm neutrals, sculptural furnishings, and an atmosphere that feels cosmopolitan without affectation.
The hotel's 327 guest rooms and suites are designed with a residential sensibility that favors space and light. Rooms feature oversized windows that frame views of the circle, the city skyline, or the tree-lined streets below. Marble bathrooms, premium bedding, and a restrained palette of grays and creams give the spaces a feeling of calm sophistication. Suites expand the footprint with separate living areas, and the Penthouse Level offers a more exclusive experience with upgraded amenities and added privacy. Throughout, the design avoids visual clutter in favor of thoughtful details that reward attention.
The Level Nine rooftop lounge is the hotel's social anchor, a space that draws both guests and Washingtonians for cocktails and small plates against a panoramic backdrop of the city. It is one of the few genuine rooftop experiences in this part of the district, and on warm evenings it becomes the kind of place where a drink stretches comfortably into an entire night. For more grounded dining, the lobby-level bar offers a relaxed setting for morning coffee, afternoon meetings, or an evening cocktail before heading into the neighborhood. The hotel also provides over 6,000 square feet of flexible event and meeting space, making it a draw for gatherings that benefit from a central location and a certain understated polish.
Dupont Circle itself is one of Washington's most walkable neighborhoods. The Phillips Collection, the city's first museum of modern art, is steps away. Embassy mansions line Massachusetts Avenue. The restaurants and wine bars along Connecticut Avenue and 17th Street reward unplanned evenings. The Metro station at the circle's center connects you to the National Mall, Georgetown, and the broader city with ease. It is a neighborhood that has long attracted people who prefer their Washington experience with a little more independence and a little less spectacle.
What stays with you about The Dupont Circle Hotel is the proportion it strikes between city hotel and personal retreat. There is enough design and enough service to feel looked after, but enough restraint to let the neighborhood do what it does best. You step out into a district that rewards curiosity, and you return to rooms that reward stillness. The balance is the point.
The approach sets the tone. You arrive on Embassy Row, where the curve of Dupont Circle opens onto one of Washington's most storied intersections, a neighborhood defined by its independent bookshops, sidewalk cafés, galleries, and the particular energy of a district that has always attracted diplomats, artists, and people who value conversation. The Dupont Circle Hotel sits at the edge of it all, a contemporary property whose clean architectural lines and floor-to-ceiling windows offer a counterpoint to the Beaux-Arts grandeur surrounding it. Inside, the design is modern and deliberate, with warm neutrals, sculptural furnishings, and an atmosphere that feels cosmopolitan without affectation.
The hotel's 327 guest rooms and suites are designed with a residential sensibility that favors space and light. Rooms feature oversized windows that frame views of the circle, the city skyline, or the tree-lined streets below. Marble bathrooms, premium bedding, and a restrained palette of grays and creams give the spaces a feeling of calm sophistication. Suites expand the footprint with separate living areas, and the Penthouse Level offers a more exclusive experience with upgraded amenities and added privacy. Throughout, the design avoids visual clutter in favor of thoughtful details that reward attention.
The Level Nine rooftop lounge is the hotel's social anchor, a space that draws both guests and Washingtonians for cocktails and small plates against a panoramic backdrop of the city. It is one of the few genuine rooftop experiences in this part of the district, and on warm evenings it becomes the kind of place where a drink stretches comfortably into an entire night. For more grounded dining, the lobby-level bar offers a relaxed setting for morning coffee, afternoon meetings, or an evening cocktail before heading into the neighborhood. The hotel also provides over 6,000 square feet of flexible event and meeting space, making it a draw for gatherings that benefit from a central location and a certain understated polish.
What we love about this stay
There's a particular calm that settles over you here, one that feels earned rather than manufactured — the kind of quiet that only registers because Dupont Circle's restless energy is right outside the door. The lobby trades spectacle for warmth, with soft lighting and a jasmine-scented air that doesn't announce itself so much as suggest a shift in pace. It's a hotel that understands Washington without performing it: cultured, a little serious, but never stiff. The terrace is the real tell — a green pocket above the city's architectural layers where a morning coffee or evening drink feels genuinely removed from the pace below. Dining at The Pembroke carries that same measured confidence, where the plates are thoughtful rather than theatrical. This is a property for the traveler who wants proximity to everything but demands a convincing retreat to return to — and that tension between immersion and refuge is what stays with you.
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Room types
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- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 4
- Beds:
- 2 × 2 Double
- Room size:
- 301 sq ft
- Room description:
- Frette linens cool against your skin as you settle into 301 square feet of thoughtful refuge at this storied property. Two plush double beds anchor the space beneath a wash of amber light, while the hiss and bloom of your in-room espresso maker fills the air with dark, roasted warmth each morning. Designer bath amenities and eco-conscious details speak to a sensibility that values craft over spectacle. Around-the-clock room service answers every late-night whim. This is where unhurried mornings become the memories you carry home.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 700 sq ft
- Room description:
- Golden light spills through floor-to-ceiling windows, warming 700 square feet of serene sophistication while a lush park canopy unfurls just beyond the glass. In this Park View Suite, mornings begin with the rich aroma of freshly drawn espresso and the whisper of seasons shifting through ancient trees. Frette Italian linens cradle you in cloud-soft comfort, while designer toiletries and an impeccably stocked minibar attend to every refined desire. With 24-hour room service and a living landscape that transforms with each passing hour, this is a stay that imprints itself upon the soul.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 323 sq ft
- Room description:
- Imagine stepping into the Capitol Dream Suite at The Dupont Circle Hotel, where luxury and comfort converge to create an unforgettable retreat in the heart of Washington D.C. As you cross the threshold, you are greeted by a majestic king-sized bed, swathed in the finest Frette Italian linens, designed to offer you an unparalleled sleeping experience. The bed, an epitome of elegance, beckons you to leave behind the day's adventures and immerse yourself in its plush, inviting embrace. Every element in the room is thoughtfully chosen to enhance your rest. The bespoke lighting casts a soft, soothing glow, creating a tranquil atmosphere that eases you into relaxation. Large windows frame striking views of the cityscape—by day, they flood the space with natural light, and by night, they transform into a canvas of twinkling urban stars, perfect for a serene night of stargazing without leaving the comfort of your bed. As dawn breaks, the gentle morning light offers a subtle wake-up call, complemented by the convenience of an in-room state-of-the-art espresso maker. Start your day with a freshly brewed coffee, served alongside spectacular city views, ensuring every morning is as rejuvenating as the last. This suite, with its harmonious blend of luxury and tranquility, is ideal for those seeking a romantic escape or a peaceful solo sojourn, promising not just a place to sleep, but a sanctuary for your soul.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 301 sq ft
- Room description:
- The scent of freshly drawn espresso curls through 304 square feet of quiet refinement, signaling a morning wrapped in Frette Italian linens so impossibly soft they feel like a secret kept just for you. This Classic Room at the property channels urban elegance—a king bed anchored in understated luxury, designer bath amenities that elevate every ritual, and a minibar beckoning as city light spills across polished surfaces. Dial room service at midnight or linger beneath the sheets until noon. Here, comfort speaks fluently, and every hour feels stolen from ordinary life.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 301 sq ft
- Room description:
- Sunlight spills across Frette Italian linens as you wake to the quiet hum of a city stirring below your private terrace. This 300-square-foot Studio Suite enfolds you in refined intimacy—a king bed so exquisitely dressed it feels like a whispered invitation to linger. Pull a fresh espresso, step outside, and watch rooftops shimmer beneath the morning sky. Designer toiletries, a curated minibar, and every considered detail transform this space into a sanctuary of unhurried pleasure. Here, the ordinary dissolves and something luminous takes its place.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 474 sq ft
- Room description:
- Morning light spills across Frette Italian linens as the aroma of fresh espresso drifts through 474 square feet of refined comfort. Step onto your private terrace and let the city reveal itself—rooftop silhouettes, distant hum, golden hour stretching lazily across the skyline. Inside, a king bed dressed in impossibly soft sheets anchors a sanctuary where eco-conscious elegance meets effortless indulgence. Designer toiletries, a curated minibar, and 24-hour room service ensure every whim is met before it's spoken. This is where the everyday dissolves and something luminous takes its place.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 301 sq ft
- Room description:
- Afternoon light traces golden lines across crisp Frette linens, and the day's demands begin to dissolve. Within 301 square feet of quiet refinement, this accessible Classic Room at the property offers a king bed swathed in pristine white, an espresso maker for unhurried mornings, and designer toiletries that elevate the everyday into something sacred. Every detail has been considered for seamless comfort—no threshold too high, no gesture too small. Midnight room service, premium channels, or pure stillness await. Here, true luxury reveals itself in effortless ease.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 398 sq ft
- Room description:
- Crisp Frette linens catch the light as you step into 398 square feet of quiet refinement. The Junior Suite wraps you in understated luxury—a king bed dressed in Italian elegance, an espresso maker ready for your unhurried morning, and eco-conscious toiletries that speak to thoughtful indulgence. Settle into the warmth of 24-hour room service and a curated minibar, each detail designed to dissolve the world beyond your door. This is a stay that imprints itself softly, the kind of retreat you'll carry with you long after you leave.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 4
- Beds:
- 2 × 2 Double
- Room size:
- 301 sq ft
- Room description:
- 2 Double Beds 301 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access Entertainment - 32-inch HDTV, premium channels, and MP3 dock Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water Sleep - Frette Italian linens and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Free long-distance calls, safe, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 657 sq ft
- Room description:
- Morning light spills across Frette Italian linens as the scent of freshly pulled espresso curls through 660 square feet of understated refinement. Step onto your private terrace at the Signature Suite and watch the city reveal itself—a shifting mosaic of rooftops, golden facades, and architectural drama that transforms with each passing hour. Inside, a king bed beckons beneath soft, ambient light, while designer toiletries and eco-conscious details reflect a philosophy where indulgence meets intention. This is the kind of stay that quietly reshapes your definition of luxury.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 301 sq ft
- Room description:
- The scent of freshly pulled espresso drifts through 300 square feet of quietly commanding elegance—your morning ritual begins before you've even left the sheets. Wrapped in crisp Frette Italian linens, the king bed at this Deluxe Room anchors a space where every detail speaks in whispered luxury: designer toiletries, eco-conscious finishes, and 24-hour room service that anticipates your desires. Sunlight catches polished surfaces as the city hums softly beyond your window. Here, refined simplicity becomes the most indulgent thing of all.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room size:
- 366 sq ft
- Room description:
- Morning light spills across crisp Frette linens, drawing you gently into a day unscripted. Within 370 square feet of thoughtful refinement, the Studio Suite at this distinctive property enfolds you in quiet luxury—a king bed swathed in Italian sheets, the low hum of an espresso maker ready for your first unhurried ritual, and designer toiletries that elevate each moment in your private bath. The minibar beckons as dusk settles, while 24-hour room service answers every whim. Eco-conscious details woven throughout remind you that true elegance always travels with intention.
Where you'll be staying
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, Washington, DC, US
Hear it from other travelers
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DEC 2025Great, quite neighborhood
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DEC 2025Best hotel in DC
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DEC 2025Lovely hotel with impeccable customer service
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DEC 2025The staff was friendly and helpful. We were a large party with an infant and they went out of their way to accommodate us. The rooms are spacious and clean. It is in a great location.
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DEC 2025Lovely hotel and staff
What you need to know
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**Standard Refundable Terms**
For reservations that are marked as refundable:
- Guests may cancel up to 48 hours before check-in to receive a full refund
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours before check-in may be eligible for a partial refund
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- For these bookings, cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for a refund, regardless of timing.
**Refund Processing**
Eligible refunds are processed to the original payment method and typically appear within 5–10 business days, depending on your payment provider.Reservation Changes
Changes to reservations, including date modifications, are subject to availability and may incur additional charges and must be made up to 48 hours before check-in
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