The Dupont CirclevsThe Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection is the choice of most writers compared to The Dupont Circle. The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 16 reviews including Michelin Guide, Gayot and BlackBook.
The Dupont Circle Show All Reviews
1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $305/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"Despite its modest 1940s-era exterior, the Dupont Circle Hotel is in the vanguard of modern design among D.C. hotels after a yearlong, top-to-bottom renovation." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A rebranding and extensive renovation of this hotel turned it into a contemporary gem in a can't-be-beat location."
Star Service
"Parked in the midst of D.C.'s most vibrant social scene, it is a scene-stealer in its own right: a midcentury-modern hotel with a theatrical aesthetic that disguises its Irish roots." Full review
Gayot
"Having reopened in 2009, this property overlooking Dupont Circle has made a splash as a moderately-priced property with a modern flair."
Lonely Planet
"Part of the Doyle group, this spot is chic and glamorous, in a more contemporary and sleek fashion than the embassy row it sits near." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Fortunes and friendships change quickly in D.C., but leafy Dupont Circle, with its charming shops and trendy restaurants, has yet to go out of style." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Truly at the center of it all, The Dupont Circle Hotel overlooks all the shops and restaurants around the bustling circle for which it is named." Full review
Fodor's
"With its contemporary furniture, sleek color scheme, and clean lines, the Dupont pulls off Mad Men–chic without so much as a hint of kitsch." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"As slick as a top politician, The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC, is modern and masculine with one of the best addresses in the nation’s capital." Full review
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In full denial that our luxurious weekend was, in fact, ending, we took a chance and requested a late check-out.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Features contemporary rooms, a great location and snazzy renovations at the hands of designer Martin Brudnizki – bringing some much-needed glamour to this corner of DC. " Full review
The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Many guest rooms have their own marble foyers; all have a high ceiling and Italian marble bathroom." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is located near Dupont Circle just a short walk from the White House, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian museums." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A classic hotel with complimentary shoe shines, and multilingual staff."
Rough Guide
"Sumptuous Washington classic featuring a promenade – a vast, imperial hall – and smart rooms with subtle, tasteful furnishings; the terrific Café Promenade restaurant is much in demand."
Michelin Guide
"A perennial favorite of frequent visitors, the Mayflower flaunts the splendor of Washington's golden age along busy Connecticut Avenue."
Gayot
"The block-long lobby boasts a lovely mezzanine level and large skylights, and teems with activity during working hours --- it is an accessible public cut-through from Connecticut Avenue to 17th Street."
BlackBook
"Roaring twenties opulence meets twenty-first century pomp with purpose."
Zagat
3.8
"There's "plenty of history" at this longtime host of presidents (and a few of their mistresses), a "venerable" circa-1925 landmark that "impresses" with an "extremely attentive" staff."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Although not the exclusive enclave it once was, this hotel remains regal in its public spaces, with lots of frills and marble, and a beautiful grand ballroom." Full review
Star Service
"In a prime location three long blocks north of Lafayette Park and the White House, across the street from National Geographic Headquarters and its museum." Full review