Kimpton Banneker HotelvsHotel Madera
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Madera scores slightly higher than Kimpton Rouge Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Madera scores 82 with praise from 13 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Zagat and Travel + Leisure.
Kimpton Banneker Hotel Show All Reviews
1315 16th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Unabashedly sexy, trendy, high-tech, and, well, red, this hotel on Embassy Row has 137 rooms meant to stimulate, not calm you down."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range property is a few blocks from Dupont Circle, one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Consistent with Kimpton hotels' fondness for excess, Hotel Rouge incorporates shades of its signature color into every facet of its stylishly '60s décor." Full review
Star Service
"In this city with its share of the Big Bad Wolves, this cheerful, color-coordinated Kimpton is Little Red Riding Hood." Full review
i
Coffeemakers must be requested.
BlackBook
"Go ahead and kiss the furniture, your lipstick blends right in. Bright red beds are gorgeous, albeit suited more for romping then sleeping."
Frommer's
"Rooms are spacious enough to easily accommodate several armchairs and a large ottoman... a huge mirror positioned to reflect the living room-like space, and a 10-foot-long mahogany desk." Full review
Gayot
"With flamboyant and downright fiery rooms, this kid- and pet-friendly hotel is a haven of comfort."
Jetsetter
"Playful city stay just five blocks from the White House, with retro fittings and animal print galore." Full review
Fodor's
"You'll be seeing red and loving it; rooms are a sleek postmodern tribute to the color, from the red platform beds to the red velvet curtains, chicly offset with gray and white accent pieces." Full review
i
Families can choose from one of the hotel's newest bunk bed suites; there's also a kitchenette studio suite.
Time Out
"When visiting the capital, you should expect nothing less than presidential service for your animal, which is exactly what the Rogue Hotel offers pets of all shapes, sizes and stripes." Full review
Hotel Madera Show All Reviews
1310 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in Dupont Circle, Hotel Madera is a small Kimpton property that blends contemporary style with an eco-friendly sensibility." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Modern comfort with a stylish twist. This small hotel exudes elegance, sophistication, and power, catering to ladies and gentlemen of classic tastes."
Star Service
"Designed for business travelers, this lodging works equally well for tourists. Anyone seeking out a calm midrange refuge near Dupont Circle will find this to be worth considering." Full review
BlackBook
"First season pilot to younger sister Hotel Palomar but with the leopard print toned down a smidge."
Zagat
3.5
"A "conveniently located" "favorite" just off Dupont Circle, this nonsmoking Kimpton boutique is sought out for its "friendly" vibe."
Frommer's
"The Madera fancies itself a kind of ecoconscious pied-à-terre for travelers." Full review
i
Ask for a back-of-the-house room on floors 6 through 10, where views of Rock Creek Park and the Washington National Cathedral can be seen.
Lonely Planet
"Cozy yet cosmopolitan, this hotel is another Kimpton property, the focus here being more of an intimate, small boutique than large funk-da-house hipster haunt." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel combines the selling point of convenience with the fact that it is just far enough off the main drag to provide a quiet stay." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Just a couple of leafy blocks from always-lively Dupont Circle, the Kimpton-run boutique hotel looks like a 1960s apartment building on the outside." Full review
Fodor's
"Tranquil guest rooms at this intimate inn are nicely done with taupe, charcoal, and indigo furnishings, and some are oversized and have balconies." Full review