I had a wonderful experience here! First, the location is ideal for great food and night life. The staff is exceptional. I let someone at the front desk know that we were staying to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and we were comped a bottle of wine and fruit assortment. This will definitely be our go to hotel anytime we are in the DC area.
Hotel was very nice. Ultra modern with a wine happy hour from 5 - 6. The wine happy hour featured actual wine you'd want to drink which was a nice touch. The hotel had free wifi and a lounge + bar/restaurant attached. The restaurant wasn't anything special but the happy hour was good for a hotel bar.
My experience with the Carlyle Hotel is as a patron of their restaurant, and a neighbor.
My apartment window faces the Hotel Carlyle, and a guest at the Carlyle Hotel deliberately opened his blinds and pleasured himself in front of the window for no less than 10 minutes. I called the police and spoke extensively with the hotel management, including sending them photographic evidence of the incident. I am 100% sure this was a deliberate action on this man's part, intended to intimidate.
I am incredibly disappointed that the hotel's response was to do the absolute minimum. After begging for action over multiple phone calls with the management, Thomas, the GM of the hotel finally agreed to speak to the guest, but take no action to remove the man from the hotel.
I am very sad to write this post, especially since I have had great experiences with other staff at the hotel.
Overall, my message is for the management of the hotel - please step it up. You have a responsibility to this community, and protecting sexual predators to save yourself an awkward conversation isn't OK.
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We were travelling with the in-laws and the hotel staff were obliging and discrete in placing us on different floors. Friendly, helpful and clean with facilities galore, I'd stay there again. Other things to note are free coffee in the morning and free wine on the afternoon. Plus plenty of places to choose from should you wish to eat out. And an excellent cafe just round the corner
a lot of character although the hotel is a bit cramped. The location is great for walking to restaurants and shops but probably top far a walk from the mall. The rooms are nice although a bit small and they have some beautiful views from the upper floors.
As a loyal Kimpton patron I was again impressed with the service and accommodations that the Kimpton Carlyle offered. The valet staff was courteous and very accomodative of the time sensitive scheduling constraints I had. The front desk was friendly and helpful, as were the wine hour hosts. A unique feature of the hotel was its rotating art collection which made wandering the lobby feel like a boutique art show. The restaurant in the hotel was excellent though a little pricey. Would absolutely stay here again.
We were travelling with the in-laws and the hotel staff were obliging and discrete in placing us on different floors. Friendly, helpful and clean with facilities galore, I'd stay there again. Other things to note are free coffee in the morning and free wine on the afternoon. Plus plenty of places to choose from should you wish to eat out. And an excellent cafe just round the corner
Rooms were clean, comfortable, be was kinda hard. Staff was very friendly and they used texts to check on you which is nice and convenient. There was a list of free amenities that came with the room, but almost everything cost money. But luckily it's pretty close to a nice strip of restaurants. Would recommend for anyone staying in DC.
This is a nice title Hotel and the staff is top-notch. However this will be my last stay here due to some odd quirks. Primary amongst them is the design favors funky and original over functional. A bathroom should have a freaking door, not a glass partition on a hinge with a 2" gap on every side. I love my wife, but neither of us want to see/hear/smell each other poop. The shower also only had a half glass wall making it impossible to shower without soaking the bathroom floor.
This is a very nice hotel. It's about a 10 minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station (Red line), but it's well worth it. It's also about a 10 minute walk from Adams Morgan, which is nice part of town that's full of bars and restaurants. The beds were extremely comfortable, room was clean and decent sized. My only complaints would be the exorbitant minibar prices and mediocre front desk service. I asked them to email me my receipt when I checked out but of course they did not. However I would definitely stay here again.
I just spent 4 nights at the Kimpton Carlyle (Dupont Circle) and had a very nice stay. While not overly large, my room was nicely appointed and quite comfortable. The bed was comfy and I had some of my best nights of sleep ever in a hotel. The location made an excellent launching point for excursions to the Smithsonian and surrounding attractions. The walk to the Dupont Circle Metro station was pleasant, and the area looked clean with mostly well-kept yards and buildings. The hotel's restaurant was a little pricey for a quick breakfast, but the food was yummy and of high quality. This stay has set the bar for future visits to D.C.
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The rooms are small but comfortable. Service and staff are top notch. Having to request things like a coffee maker, though free, is annoying. The mini bar is more overpriced than I expected. The location isn't the most convenient, especially to the metro but it's not the worst either. Overall a nice place to stay but wouldn't be my first choice unless you're a frequent flyer with Kimpton.
For being an old-fashioned converted Hotel. They freakin Rock. Rooms may be small but clean and functional. Close to awesome restaurants and Facilities. Tons of nightclubs nearby within walking distance. The restaurant in the hotel has been one of the finest restaurants at 8 at in a long time. The new Chef they've hired is absolutely the best. They could expand the menu a little bit but giving that they are the best restaurant in the area. Overall I give the restaurant and hotel a five point.