4 Best Hotels in Dupont Circle and Kalorama, Washington, D.C.

Despite its tiny lobby, this sophisticated and art-focused Kimpton hotel, just south of vibrant Dupont Circle, provides the perfect respite after an evening of restaurant and club hopping along P Street and Connecticut Avenue. Rooms, some with balconies overlooking leafy New Hampshire Avenue, are comfortable and attractive, outfitted in neutral colors. As part of the refurbishment, many rooms have larger bathrooms than previously, and there is also now a 24-hour gym.

Tucked away on a quiet tree-lined street, this stylish Kimpton property makes for a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the city. Spacious rooms are elegantly understated with plush beds and furnishings in rich woods. The intimate restaurant and lounge serves modern American cuisine and classic cocktails.

Rock 'n' roll palace meets thrift shop in this guesthouse, a funky D.C. landmark that draws celebrities and notables. While the two-story Log Cabin and Lennon suites are extravagantly decorated and priced, even the less-expensive options are unique, like the Safari room, with its leopard-print decor and situated in a quiet corner of the five-town-house complex. All guests have access to common rooms where they might catch a glimpse of the visiting celebrities who prize the inn for its privacy and security.

This hotel is not posh, but it is ideal for families or business travelers staying for a few days, and all rooms have kitchen facilities, including a full-size refrigerator. Sinks outside the bathrooms make it easier for family groups to get ready in the morning, and all rooms have large closets.