Scott Circle
by von.otter
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Down the street from our hotel, the Hotel Rouge (see von.otter’s accommodations tip) is Scott Circle. It is named for General Winfield Scott (1786–1866), known as Old Fuss and Feathers. Scott was nominated for president in 1852 by the Whig Party, passing over its own incumbent Millard Fillmore. Scott lived briefly in New York City, at 24 West 12th Street, across from our own apartment house.
The equestrian bronze of General Scott was erected in Scott Circle in 1874 and cast from cannons captured by the general in Mexico. Designed by sculptor H. K. Browne, the bronze stands on a pedestal formed of blocks of New England granite the largest ever successfully quarried and carried a great distance. These granite blocks weigh four hundred tons.
Funky place
by A TripAdvisor Member
Stayed at Hotel Rouge on the last 4th of July because a friend was having a photography showing in the hotel bar. Got a great deal on the room, and the quality surpassed expectations. We would definitely stay there again...
Funky & Fun
by A TripAdvisor Member
We stayed at the Hotel Rouge in August 2004 and had a fun stay. The rooms are very funky but fun. The rooms are nice and large and gives off a mini-suite feel. The room was very clean!!! Staff was courteous and the bar was fun & hip. Would definately stay here again.
Funky hotel in great neighborhood
by TripAdvisor Member cagirl
Hotel Rouge is funky with many fun surprises! We stayed here 3 nights in June 2004. The lobby has oversized chairs, everything is very modern/boutique. Our standard room was ENORMOUS with two queen beds, chairs, a funky ottomon, oversized lamps, wall-sized mirror, silly things in the minibar like wax lips and gummy bears, and Aveda products in the bathroom. A/C worked great, they have room service, and even manicures in your room! They also have a free bloody mary bar 10-11am everyday, and free wine tasting 5-6pm on weekdays. Only complaint: The beds were so soft we had back pain. We paid $169/night which was very reasonable for what we got, however parking is valet only and costs $22/day. We did hang out at the Rouge bar on a Friday night and it peaked 10-11pm and then kind of died down. Not the loud, smokey place described in other reviews, but we were on the 9th floor. The location is 3 blocks from Dupont Circle, a neighborhood with lots of restaurants and safe to walk around at night, about 20 mins via metro and walking from the Mall. 3 blocks from the subway doesn't seem like much, but if it's wet/hot/cold which it always seems to be in DC, it feels far. Overall great hotel, very fun, I would stay here again if it weren't for those soft beds!
No more Rouge! Needs plastic surgery!
by A TripAdvisor Member
Strange hotel with a difficult to pin-down concept. Sure, we're a clubby, euro-rude affected front desk staff, so don't expect much there.
Halls are narrow, and boxy. I felt very crowded in the hallways and elevator.
The room was funky, but not particularly impressive. It wasn't the most comfortable bed or bathroom. Okay, red. Wow. Thats the rouge part, right?
The bar always appears in travel mags and airline rags...so someone is promoting the place.
You can do a lot better, even if you are straining to be cool in DC.
Dim lighting makes everyone look better
by A TripAdvisor Member
Stayed here a week in June and really liked the hotel. It was funky and hip... red definitely was the theme. A nice change from the usual corporate chains. Loved the zebra-stripped bath robes. Rooms were big, clean and well kept with free internet access. There was a bit of attitude with some of the front desk staff and the guy manning the front door just stood there and watch as I struggled with my bags from the taxi to the front desk, but overall the staff is friendly, efficient and helpful. Both Dupont Circle and Farrugut metro are a short 10 minute walk and even fairly late at night (11-ish) felt safe walking back to hotel from the metro station by myself.
A word of warning though. Don't stay here if your eyesignt isn't good as all that red makes for fairly dim lighting throughout the public areas as well as the rooms.
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Looking for Dog friendly patios
by Havana2K3
Greeting All!
Heading to DC next week with our little mutt.
We will be staying at The Hotel Rouge which is dog friendly.
Are there any dog friendly patios near Dupont Circle or elsewhere in DC?
Looking for a place where our dog could join us on the patio or be lease on the outside beside our table.
Many thanks
RE: Looking for Dog friendly patios
by moosemother
Contact Zorba's Cafe Dupont Circle
1612 20th Street, NW
(at Connecticut Ave.)
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-387-8555
They should be able to tell you if they allow dogs outside on the patio.
