Donovan House
1155 14th Street N.W., Washington, DC, USA
Neighborhood: Downtown
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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
- Neighborhood: Downtown
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292 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Kathy
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
I liked the location and the ease of parking.
Room was a nice size.
What the hotel could do better:
The lobby was very small. Liked the happy hour but I had to take my wine to my room since there was no room in the lobby.
Housekeeping could be better. Dirty glasses were left in the room.
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- Robert
- Stayed April 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
We were upgraded to a king suite, and the room was lovely. Stylish and comfortable, with great facilities. Staff lost an ice-pack that I left with them to store in a freezer, but otherwise were extremely friendly and helpful.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Dalton
- Stayed April 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The location was excellent. The rooftop pool had a great view of the city. The meal I had at the hotel restaurant was my favorite of the trip.
What the hotel could do better:
The shower looked beautiful but lacked water pressure.
