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Though a first-class boutique hotel would fit in well just about anywhere, it’s a pleasant surprise to see one like Donovan House opening in the District of Columbia. This is a town with a slightly staid reputation — but openings like this one show it’s an image that’s much in need of some revision.
And while the Donovan House’s look is as cosmopolitan as they come, it’s not simply a matter of importing some international boutique style to the District of Columbia — it’s steeped in local color as well. The hotel’s got an air of Sputnik-era cold-war cool about it, starting with the hanging chairs and modernist wingbacks in the lobby lounge.
The shiny and swanky public spaces are mid-century chic, and the rooms are half hideaway, half party pad. They come complete with Dean & DeLuca snacks in the minibar and Bigelow bath products in the nautilus-shell spiral shower. Most unexpected of all is perhaps the rooftop pool with accompanying bar, a far more enjoyable place to do a deal than the traditional DC back-room — and Zentan brings Susur Lee's particular brand of Asian fusion (and a bit of sushi) to the nation's capital.
- 193 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 292 Guest Reviews
- Donovan House
- 1155 14th Street N.W.
- Washington, DC, USA
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292 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Casey
- Stayed January 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The concept of the Donovan House is just incredible...walking into my room was a pleasure every time.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Darrin
- Stayed January 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Room was spacious and comfortable, although a little lacking in places to sit.
What the hotel could do better:
The bathroom was high on style but not enough thought was given to functionality (there was very little space around the sink to put things)
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- Daniel
- Stayed January 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The rooms were spacious
What the hotel could do better:
The staff could have been better... had to call down to the front desk 3 times in order to get hypo-allergenic pillows. And the person who finally brought the pillows was rude.
