A Modern Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the Nation's Capital
May 15, 2015
By Rachel Kapur
History, culture, politics, monuments and museums- our nation’s capital Washington, DC brings a number of images to mind. The city embodies so many historical moments and beauty with its French architecture, it's no wonder that it is a top location for both tourists and business travelers!
On our recent visit to this beautiful city, we were invited to stay at the luxurious and trendy Dupont Circle Hotel. The hotel has been family-owned and operated since 1997 and is a member of the luxurious Doyle Collection from Ireland. It offers guests boutique-style personal service and comfort in one of the capital’s iconic neighborhoods, Dupont Circle. Just steps away from Embassy Row, seven blocks from the White House, close to famed art galleries and museums, and just one minute away from the Dupont Circle Metro Station, this hotel is not only luxurious but conveniently located.
By Rachel Kapur
History, culture, politics, monuments and museums- our nation’s capital Washington, DC brings a number of images to mind. The city embodies so many historical moments and beauty with its French architecture, it's no wonder that it is a top location for both tourists and business travelers!
On our recent visit to this beautiful city, we were invited to stay at the luxurious and trendy Dupont Circle Hotel. The hotel has been family-owned and operated since 1997 and is a member of the luxurious Doyle Collection from Ireland. It offers guests boutique-style personal service and comfort in one of the capital’s iconic neighborhoods, Dupont Circle. Just steps away from Embassy Row, seven blocks from the White House, close to famed art galleries and museums, and just one minute away from the Dupont Circle Metro Station, this hotel is not only luxurious but conveniently located.
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The Dupont Circle hotel boasts 327 guest rooms which include: 201 Superior Rooms, 94 Deluxe Rooms, 17 Grand Deluxe Rooms and 15 Level Nine Executive Suites. All rooms are spacious and embody contemporary sophistication. Each room offers plush bedding, a sitting area, work station, iPhone docking entertainment systems, flat screen TV's, as well as sleek moderns baths that are complete with large walk-in showers. The rooms also offer modern amenities such as heated bathroom floors, complimentary WiFi, and an electronic “Do Not Disturb” button. In addition to quality rooms, the hotel offers a Level Nine experience of fifteen luxurious suites that come complete with a dedicated private concierge, exclusive lounge and a nightly indulgence hour of complimentary cocktails. Most of the Level Nine suites boast private balconies and spectacular views of the city. The Penthouse is 2,058 square feet and contains three living rooms with three bedrooms in a 2-story accommodation with a spacious balcony. |
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From business conferences to cocktail parties, the Dupont Circle Hotel can make any event a success. The hotel boasts 9,000 square feet of newly renovated function space. Inspired by 1960s glam- seven newly designed spaces in three ballrooms provide complete flexibility for a wide array of events. The Dupont Ballroom, Foxhall Ballroom and Glover Park all offer natural light, beautifully-appointed interiors, fully-integrated audio/visual systems and pop-up bars allows for the ability to create venues suitable for any type of event from a wedding to a business conference! Each venue has different levels of accommodation that range from 65 to 350 guests. |
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Besides having excellent accommodations and beautiful event spaces, the Dupont Circle hotel also has two dining venues that offer a range of quality food and drink. Bar Dupont offers lunch and dinner while the modern French brasserie Cafe Dupont serves breakfast, dinner and weekend brunch. Both venues feature modern American style cuisine with French influences from Executive Chef, David Fritsche. Our top picks were the Belgian chocolate waffles and smoothies from Café Dupont and the Truffle Chicken Wrap with Truffle fries from Bar Dupont. Both dining venues offer a wide selection of cocktails to suit every taste. We loved the "Alan's Love" which is one of their most popular cocktails. |
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Washington, DC is home to amazing restaurants, museums and exciting nightlife. Just blocks away from The Dupont Circle Hotel are countless museums that the nation's capital is known for. From the National Botanical Garden to the National Museum of the American Indian, there is a museum that is perfect to suit any interest. One of our favorites is the National Museum of Natural History, it houses dinosaur fossils, gems like the "Hope Diamond", insects and more. The museum also has an exhibition entitled "Bollywood and Beyond' that showcases the culture and history of South Asians living in the US. This museum is free for all visitors. Another one of our favorite museums is the Newseum. This museum is rated as one of the top ten museums in the US, it features the largest display of sections of the Berlin Wall outside of Germany, a 9/11 exhibit, a display of the Pulitzer Prize winning photographs and the top stories in US history including the shoe bomber, the Lindbergh kidnapping, the Unabomber and more. Tickets can be purchased via newseum.org |
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A short drive from The Dupont Circle Hotel is the DC Brau Brewery, which was founded in 2011. DC Brau is the biggest brewery in Washington, DC. They were also the first craft brewery in the city and their beer is distributed across the East Coast including Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. DC Brau manufactures 16,000 barrels of beer a year. They consider themselves a microbrewery since they produce a small batch of beer with quality ingredients. They add hops to the beginning, middle and end of their brewing process. Two friends started DC Brau together and now have 23 employees and 4500 accounts. DC Brau has a weekly event every Saturday which allows customers to come for beer tasting/purchasing and food. They brew a double IPA about 5 to 6 times a year that sells for $20 per six-pack. DC Brau has a strong and loyal fan following. Some customers drive across the country to purchase their unique craft beers. For more information on the brewery visit: DCBrau.com |
We had a memorable stay in Washington, DC and a wonderful stay at Dupont Circle Hotel. From the courteous staff, spacious rooms and convenient location we loved our stay and plan on visiting again soon! For more information on the Dupont Circle Hotel and to book a room and/or event visit: http://www.doylecollection.com/hotels/the-dupont-circle-hotel