The Dupont Circle Hotel
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
7,745 guest reviews analysed
Washington · Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Advisor network
Card travel programme
Member house
EMPTYJET Consensus
74.6 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 7,745 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Priceline, Trip.com and Booking.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- business
- food & wine
- couples
About The Dupont Circle Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel is located in Washington, District Of Columbia. The property features The Pembroke, a restaurant serving modern American cuisine, and Doyle, a lounge-like bar designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. The hotel has been recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award for 2026, reflecting its established reputation in the city.
Guests can expect a central Washington experience with notable dining and bar options. The Dupont Circle Hotel is designated as EMPTYJET, highlighting its standing among quality city hotels in the United States.
Why it stands out
The Dupont Circle Hotel is EMPTYJET and holds a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award for 2026. Its location in Washington, D.C., and the presence of The Pembroke restaurant and the Martin Brudnizki-designed Doyle bar make it a notable choice for travellers seeking a recognised city hotel with reputable dining.
Key facts
- Architecture
- Following a transformative refurbishment in collaboration with world-renowned designers Martin Brudnizki and Clodagh
- Type
- City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Bar — Doyle, designed by the renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, is a warm, lounge-like bar
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key2025
- Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
- VirtuosoMember
- American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
- American Express The Hotel Collection
- Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Location
38.9104, -77.0429 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields