The Dupont Circle, WashingtonThe Dupont Circle in Washington, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 40 of 207 hotels we score in Washington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1.The Dupont Circle is a luxury hotel on Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., close to the Metro station and within reach of the National Mall and Smithsonian museums. Rooms are spacious and modern, with minibars, room service and free Wi-Fi, and guests can eat at the on-site restaurant and bar. Valet parking, a business centre and a fitness centre are available, and pets and children are welcome. It suits travellers who want an upscale base near the city's historic landmarks, whether visiting for work or leisure. One point to note: some guests find certain rooms small, and a few feel the decor could do with refreshing in places.What stands out

Central location near Dupont Circle Metro

Comfortable, stylish rooms

Good on-site dining and cocktails

Friendly, attentive service

Watch out for

Some rooms feel small

Rooms occasionally need updating

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