Articles of category "Hotel DuPont"

Dupont is a traffic circle that can be found in the northwest of Washington D.C., at the crossing of Connecticut Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue and 19th Street. It also gives its name to the public park, located within the circle, as well as the surrounding neighborhood. Situated in this area is the Dupont at the Circle, a bed and breakfast inn catering to business travelers and tourists alike and offering an opportunity to refresh your spirit in relaxing homey atmosphere.

Known originally as Pacific Circle, the construction of Dupont Circle began in 1871 at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue and 19th Street of Washington D.C. The subsequent years witnessed many changes and additions to the circle, notably the introduction of the white marble fountain in 1921. Today Dupont is the center of nightlife that boasts a variety of hotels, pubs, restaurants, businesses, shopping and art facilities.