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Book NowWashington, D.C. Map: Topaz HotelTopaz Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
1733 N St. NW
Location Right next to the Tabard Inn btw. 17th and 18th sts, Dupont Circle
Transportation Metro: Dupont Circle (North, Q St. NW exit)
Phone 800/775-1202, 202/393-3000
Fax 202/785-9581
Web site www.topazhotel.com
Room Information 99 units
Prices Weekdays and weekends $149-$369 double; add $40 to rate for specialty rooms. It is very likely that you can get a much lower rate by calling direct to the hotel or by booking a reservation online. Extra person $25. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. Rates include complimentary morning Power Hour, serving energy potions
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/pay movies, CD/DVD player, hair dryer, minibar, MP3 docking station, robes, free Wi-Fi
Parking Parking $35
Pets Pets welcome
Other Nonsmoking property

Frommer's Review

A whimsical decor rules in the guest rooms, where a refurbishment completed in 2007 transformed rooms with splashes of emerald, sapphire, ruby, and other jewel tones on wallpaper, down comforter, armoire, and armchair. The rooms are unusually large, averaging 400 square feet; half have an alcove with a desk and a separate dressing room. The Topaz pursues a sort of New Age wellness motif; note the smooth "energy" stones and horoscope placed upon your pillow. You have the option to book a specialty room: either an "Energy" guest room, which includes a piece of exercise equipment (an elliptical or a stationary bike), fitness magazines, and TV with VCR and CD player; or a "Yoga" room, which comes with an exercise mat, an instructional tape, padded pillows, special towels, and yoga magazines.

The Topaz lies on a quiet residential street whose front-of-the-house windows overlook picturesque town houses.

Facilities:
Bar/restaurant; babysitting; bikes; children's amenity program; concierge; access to nearby health club ($5 per guest); room service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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