Stay there for a night. Got a great deal on Hotwire. Check in was fast and the front desk people were very professional and very helpful. The room was spacious, well lit and clean; it was decorated in a modern style, and it had a separate area with a desk, great for working in the room. Two very comfortable beds, I would have rather had a king size, but I did not even try to ask for a change, since I was just there for the night. Very large bathroom with lots of handle bars for people with disabilities. However to get to the elevators you have to claim a few steps and I did not see a ramp or a different elevator, but I am sure there is access for wheelchairs, etc.

One strange thing, in the bathroom there is something like a closet and you will find there some hangers with night garments for sale (for males and females), which are animal print inspired, and some socks... I thought it was strange, but nothing wrong with that, just not what I expected to see in a hotel bathroom.

Did not check out the restaurant, but it seem quite busy even after 11 pm. The hotel does not have big lobby.

My room faced the inside (as in towards where the air conditioners units were located), which was fine with me, since I imagine you may get some street noise if your room faces the street. Dupont Circle Metro station is less than 5 minutes walk. So Location, Location, Location.

There was a mini bar, for which I did not asked for the key. And when I came home at night after going out, there was a jar of cookies, Oreo like, in the lobby which I thought it was a nice touch. I guess my only disappointing comment would be the fact that I would have liked a little coffee maker in the room. I believe they do have coffee in the lobby, I just did not check it out, since I was in a rush to leave the next morning.

I liked this place, I recommend it and I would come back if I have a chance.

Had a great stay here. Was in town on business and needed something close to Dupont Circle. Staff was very friendly. Room was humongous and, as requested had exercise equipment in it. Complimentary Starbucks coffee in the am, and wine in the evening (though I didn't make it back early enough for this on most nights). Free high speed internet access and papers delivered each day. All in all, everything I needed in a hotel. This is not a large hotel, so you aren't going to have bell hops and valets, but I didn't need these service. Two quirks about the rooms--no full length mirror (gotta make sure the business suit is on properly!) and the lighting in the whole room was pretty dim. But these two things were minor and the rest worked really well for me.

DuPont Circle is the place to be - close to the metro and in a semi-residential, therefore quiet neighborhood. We were offered a large corner room (804) with 2 Queen beds and a balconey - handy for checking the weather each day before venturing out. Using AAA membership we got the price down from $340 to $199. My advice would be to look for their bargin times of the year and jump on their Christmas rate of $98/night. We had to cancel our Christmas holiday plans and rebook at a peak time for the area - Cherry Blossom season. Nicer weather, but twice the expense. We checked out the other Klimpton property nearby, Topaz Hotel, and found Madera to be superior.

This is a fantastic place to stay for a weekend in DC! Check their website for special prices. This was our second stay at this hotel. One of the things I like about it is the non-standard room layout - certainly not a cookie-cutter hotel room! Our room on the 8th floor had a small foyer with a closet (and safe), with a large bedroom area (king size bed, very comfy), a desk with comfortable chair well set up for business use (lots of easy-to-get-to outlets, wi-fi and an ethernet connection), a chair and ottoman for relaxing, a toilet/shower/tub room, and a separate sink area. (The bathroom room is small - the size of the tub and commode, basically, so if you're one of these people that want a large spacious bathroom, this isn't your place). Special kudos for providing a magnifying mirror in the sink area and lighting that really lets you see what your makeup looks like! The room was spotlessly clean and quiet. The hotel offers Aveda amenities. Decor is a little funky - art deco / modern - but interesting decor is one of the hallmarks of the Kimpton chain. The hotel offers a 'happy hour' for wine from 5 to 6 pm daily, cookies and milk later in the evening in the lobby, and coffee and tea in the morning.

Hotel staff was friendly, professional and very helpful in recommending places to eat and providing directions.