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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
Donovan House, Thompson Hotels' first introduction to Washington, DC, injects an element of sensuality and sleek sophistication into the Washington hotel scene. Located in downtown Washington, DC, Donovan House is within walking distance to the White House, National Mall and Smithsonian Museums and Monuments, Chinatown, DC convention center and the Verizon center.
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
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Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(92 reviews)
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Hotel address: 1155 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Washington DC
Reagan National Airport is 5 Miles. Dulles International Airport is 28 Miles.
The hotel is located on Thomas Circle in the heart of down town Washington DC with close proximity to both leisure activities and business district. The White House, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, Verizon Center, The National Mall, and the Convention Center are in walking distance.
Famed Chef Susur Lee introduces DC diners to his inventive global Asian cuisine with ZENTAN, located in Donovan House – a Thompson Hotel. Chef Lee’s culinary creations include his imaginative standouts – the Singapore Slaw with salted plum dressing, Szechwan Style Half Duck with djan lotus crepes, and also a wide selection of Asian crudos, sushi, and sashimi. A selection of the menu is also available at the exclusive rooftop pool bar, ADC (Above DC). ZENTAN and ADC are available for private events/parties – please contact us for further information.
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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Jan 22, check-out Jan 25
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
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Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(92 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Donovan House - A Thompson Hotel review
A guest Dec 13, 2009
Overnight. Business. Meets my needs and comfort level. Issues addressed immediately, great way to ensure confidence and ... loyalty. Not Donovan's demo, but will continue to give them business because it works for me. Good for them because I corporate spend.
Traveler type: Business
The restaurant is great for meals and drinks, very comfortable.
Score
3 out of 5
Some nice features, some significant fla
Biz traveler Dec 10, 2009
Bed was very hard. Drapes allow too much glare from stree lights into the room. Shower design is interesting, but the ... shower head delivers only a tiny amount of water.
Traveler type: Business
Score
5 out of 5
Great hotel
World Traveller Dec 2, 2009
Perfectly located for walking to the sites such as The White House & The National Mall. Also only 5 minutes from nearest ... metro station, so easy to visit such places as Arlington & also Pentagon City for the shopping mall. Well appointed rooms, our room was at the front on 11th floor, so good views.
Traveler type: Couples
The restaurant in the hotel is very good, but not cheap. We found the Capital City Brewery which is located on the corner of H & 11th, good food & really good beer, also shows the football, but if you want to watch this make sure you are seated in the bar area. Didn't try breakfast in the hotel as had read it is overpriced, there is a Au Bon Pain on 14th, which does good pastries, perfect to start the day.
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The restaurant is great for meals and drinks, very comfortable.
--A guest, Chicago Dec 13, 2009
The restaurant in the hotel is very good, but not cheap. We found the Capital City Brewery which is located on the corner of H & 11th, good food & really good beer, also shows the football, but if you want to watch this make sure you are seated in the bar area. Didn't try breakfast in the hotel as had read it is overpriced, there is a Au Bon Pain on 14th, which does good pastries, perfect to start the day.
--World Traveller, Texas Dec 2, 2009
The in-room food and mini bar are pricey. We brought our own champagne and Coke and put it in the room's fridge...cold and refreshing when we returned from our metro trip to the museums! Make sure you know the most direct way to the metro...not too long of a walk (maybe three blocks?) but longer and confusing if you go the wrong way.
--Travel Obsessed, Detroit Suburbs Nov 30, 2009
Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(92 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
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Score
4 out of 5
Donovan House - A Thompson Hotel review
A guest Dec 13, 2009
Overnight. Business. Meets my needs and comfort level. Issues addressed immediately, great way to ensure confidence and ... loyalty. Not Donovan's demo, but will continue to give them business because it works for me. Good for them because I corporate spend.
Traveler type: Business
The restaurant is great for meals and drinks, very comfortable.
Score
3 out of 5
Some nice features, some significant fla
Biz traveler Dec 10, 2009
Bed was very hard. Drapes allow too much glare from stree lights into the room. Shower design is interesting, but the ... shower head delivers only a tiny amount of water.
Traveler type: Business
Score
5 out of 5
Great hotel
World Traveller Dec 2, 2009
Perfectly located for walking to the sites such as The White House & The National Mall. Also only 5 minutes from nearest ... metro station, so easy to visit such places as Arlington & also Pentagon City for the shopping mall. Well appointed rooms, our room was at the front on 11th floor, so good views.
Traveler type: Couples
The restaurant in the hotel is very good, but not cheap. We found the Capital City Brewery which is located on the corner of H & 11th, good food & really good beer, also shows the football, but if you want to watch this make sure you are seated in the bar area. Didn't try breakfast in the hotel as had read it is overpriced, there is a Au Bon Pain on 14th, which does good pastries, perfect to start the day.
Score
4 out of 5
Urbanite artist foodies on a budget
Travel Obsessed Nov 30, 2009
We are young professionals who are newly wed. Exceeded our expectations. Great atmosphere. Don't forget to bring your ipod to ... use in the docking station. Other reviewer who mentioned dirty shower was correct, however, they simply need re-chalking and the cleanliness was superior in all other aspects. Wonderful toiletries provided. Fabulous if you have Alexander Wang taste but are traveling on a Forever21 budget. Take the Red Line up to Woodley Park/ Adams Morgen and walk across the Duke Ellington bridge for fabulous food scene and nightclubs if you like eclectic/good design/hole in the wall local favorites. Ate Nepalese food and had amazing bread pudding at The Diner (very budget friendly as well)...just be street smart, urban area.
Traveler type: Couples
The in-room food and mini bar are pricey. We brought our own champagne and Coke and put it in the room's fridge...cold and refreshing when we returned from our metro trip to the museums! Make sure you know the most direct way to the metro...not too long of a walk (maybe three blocks?) but longer and confusing if you go the wrong way.
Score
3 out of 5
Nice hotel but poor service
X&P Nov 24, 2009
The hotel is very well located, close to the White House and to Dupont Circle's restaurants. The design is very modern and ... funky and the staff friendly. Rooms are spacious and very clean, beds are very comfortable. However, we were disturbed twice (in three days) by staff mistaking our room for another one, and room service wasn't professional : a breakfast ordered for 7am arrived at 7:30 after calling twice. Showers are very good looking and original, but the water flow is unconveniently low making hair washing difficult for ladies.
Traveler type: Couples
The restaurant Mio was a great bet, just 1min walk from the hotel (Vermont Ave), serving excellent new style South American cuisine in a pleasent setting.
Score
4 out of 5
Nice hotel, great location
Carol Nov 23, 2009
Housekeeping did not come until late at night(8:30 p.m.). We had to request towels, garbage pickup, etc. or watch them clean ... after we were settled in. The requests were answered swiftly but we felt like pests. They did the room once in 4 days while we were gone.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Great but only for single person
Capitol Traveler Nov 20, 2009
My husband and I selected this hotel because for us it is within walking distance (less than 2 miles) to many D.C. ... attractions. We seek out boutique hotels and enjoyed the Donovan House's stylish, modern interior. Our room was extremely quiet and very clean. The room was well designed for a single person but did not accommodate two comfortably. There is only one difficult to move chair and it is at a desk from which it is impossible to see the TV. One rather unwelcoming detail is that there is a fee for using the in-room coffee or tea.
Traveler type: Couples
The hotel dining room is a very nice spot for breakfast. The atmosphere is attractive and comfortable and the menu is quite varied including a delicious selection of healthy items.
Score
3 out of 5
Good not Great
Bob - Not so picky traveler Nov 17, 2009
Very trendy hotel. But not very high end features. Bathroom was more looks than functionality. Nice helpful staff. Good ... location between Dupont Circle and the monuments. Good price. Would still stay here before the Marriott across the street. Supposed to have a great pool on the roof, but we were there when it was too cold to try it out.
Traveler type: Couples
Get off of 14th street to find a place to eat. We realized on our last day that there were lots of places to eat we'd missed on 12th street and in the China Town area.
Score
4 out of 5
GREAT experience!!!
Pippi T Nov 10, 2009
We went on a last minute romantic getaway and the hotel was the icing on the cake! Super easy to find, reasonable room rate, ... super friendly and helpful staff and the room was unbelievable! Very unique yet ergonomic-plus the platform bed was SUPER comfortable! The service was fast and friendly and the only kind of downer was that they charged for the coffee in the mini bar...otherwise I would definitely recommend it for a couple's weekend!
Traveler type: Couples
Everything is in walking distance from the hotel-every kind of restaurant, museum, monument and attraction possible...but I would recommend checking out the Old Town Trolley tours. We went on the monuments by moonlight and it was worth every penny!
Score
4 out of 5
Okay for a night
Dave Oct 26, 2009
Good spot for sight seeing. Walked everywere. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Elegant, comfortable but distant.
Rick the Scientist. Oct 20, 2009
I traveled to DC for a conference held at the convention center and Renaissance Hotel. The room decor, cleanliness, and ... comfort level were excellent. This hotel had been a Holiday Inn but extensive renovations were apparent. My room was somewhat small and did not have a desk, which was inconvenient. The convention center and National Mall are both 15 minutes away when walking.
Traveler type: Business
Spend some time visiting the national monuments and the incredible museums. The National Archives and National Gallery of Art are absolutely outstanding and both have free admission.
Score
5 out of 5
Extremely helpful and friendly staff
Just me Oct 13, 2009
This was my first trip to DC and the Staff at Donovan house couldn't ahve been more friendly and helpful. They gave me ... directions and tips to start my day and always greated me with a smile and a "well how did it go?" When I got back. The room was very clean and comfortable. It was pretty well located to get around DC. Close to the Metro and really walking distance to most places you'd like to go. I would stay there again.
Traveler type: Single
There is a GREAT Whole Foods Market/restaurant about 4 blocks away on P street. You can suplement all of your needs there.
Score
4 out of 5
FUN -tastic Vacation/Honeymoon
Heavenly Honeymooners Oct 1, 2009
The atmosphere of this hotel was top-notch. Great, helpful staff willing to go to any length to accomdate us. Room was cozy ... enough to cuddle yet BIG enough for some space. GREAT VIEW of Thomas Square.
Traveler type: Couples
City Segway located on Eye (I) Street made this trip worth every single second we were there. Helpful and knowledgable tour guide along with great sense of humor. A +++++
Score
5 out of 5
Perfect synthesis of work and leisure.
DP Sep 30, 2009
As a business traveler I loathe corporate hotels and always look for a boutique hotel that balances my work needs with ... personalized service. The Donovan is in an excellent location, is perfectly appointed, and has the warmest and most professional staff I have encountered in years. From my arrival at midnight to my hurried departure in the late afternoon, they treated me as if I was their highest priority. The gentleman that maintained my room made me feel like he took personal interest in my comfort. I will return to the Donovan each time I am in DC.
Traveler type: Business
Score
4 out of 5
A pleasant surprise, very nice!
Wayne Sep 26, 2009
Pleasantly surprised for a Downtown Hotel within walking distance of White House. Clean with a very nice restraunt and ... extremely knowledgeable and helpful personel. Would stay there again and recomend to others.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Would stay Again
Sgt Pepper Sep 18, 2009
Good Stay, friendly staff, clean rooms ...
Traveler type: Business
Score
1 out of 5
hip if your under 30
jewels Sep 15, 2009
when we walked in at 1030pm , a party was going on.music was loud, and place in lobby had a bad odor.there were too many male ... couple's in the dining aera the room was very small, no view, in the middle of the night it was always hot like the air condition stops working after 1am, i have never stayed where you have to pay for coffee.no bottle's of water in room. no ice machine on upper floors. bed was ok, the pillows were terrible. they had no american beer. i could go on and on, bottom line , if your gay and under 30 this is your place !
Traveler type: Couples
Score
2 out of 5
Eh had better...
unsatisfied couple Sep 14, 2009
The initial check in went ok, but the staff could have been a lot friendlier. The building was far smaller than expected, ... but cute and trendy. The room was smaller as well, but entirely doable. The bad part was the poor quality of the entire place. There were tons of places where paint was splattered, lights were in the wrong place and had wires or wood showing. It felt as though the contractor had the entire building completed in the 1/2 the time it should have taken. This hotel could have been great, but instead it was just cheap. The bathroom is a whole other issue... the sink didn't drain, the shelves are completely in the way and I managed to hit my head about 5 times and i'm not a big person. The shower is also made of plastic, so it is very slippery and also does not drain well. The last complaint is that we had two people in the room and only one robe was given to us. This is a completely simple aspect of the room, but it made us feel like our satisfaction was not their number one concern. Would not stay here again unless it was the only hotel open in the area because location is all it had going for it other than the comphy pool-side furniture.
Traveler type: Couples
Use the metro it's super easy and cheap.
Score
4 out of 5
Good but Wi-fi is extra
Peter Sep 14, 2009
Front desk 10/10; rooms excellent; staffgenerally excellent. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
Donovan House review
Betty Sep 9, 2009
The hotel staff was the nice & friendly. ...
Traveler type: Single
Visit the Smithsonian Institute.
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The restaurant is great for meals and drinks, very comfortable.
--A guest, Chicago Dec 13, 2009
The restaurant in the hotel is very good, but not cheap. We found the Capital City Brewery which is located on the corner of H & 11th, good food & really good beer, also shows the football, but if you want to watch this make sure you are seated in the bar area. Didn't try breakfast in the hotel as had read it is overpriced, there is a Au Bon Pain on 14th, which does good pastries, perfect to start the day.
--World Traveller, Texas Dec 2, 2009
The in-room food and mini bar are pricey. We brought our own champagne and Coke and put it in the room's fridge...cold and refreshing when we returned from our metro trip to the museums! Make sure you know the most direct way to the metro...not too long of a walk (maybe three blocks?) but longer and confusing if you go the wrong way.
--Travel Obsessed, Detroit Suburbs Nov 30, 2009
The restaurant Mio was a great bet, just 1min walk from the hotel (Vermont Ave), serving excellent new style South American cuisine in a pleasent setting.
--X&P, Montreal, Quebec Nov 24, 2009
The hotel dining room is a very nice spot for breakfast. The atmosphere is attractive and comfortable and the menu is quite varied including a delicious selection of healthy items.
--Capitol Traveler, Seattle, WA Nov 20, 2009
Get off of 14th street to find a place to eat. We realized on our last day that there were lots of places to eat we'd missed on 12th street and in the China Town area.
--Bob - Not so picky traveler, Chicago Nov 17, 2009
Everything is in walking distance from the hotel-every kind of restaurant, museum, monument and attraction possible...but I would recommend checking out the Old Town Trolley tours. We went on the monuments by moonlight and it was worth every penny!
--Pippi T, Syracuse, NY Nov 10, 2009
Spend some time visiting the national monuments and the incredible museums. The National Archives and National Gallery of Art are absolutely outstanding and both have free admission.
--Rick the Scientist., Boston, MA Oct 20, 2009
There is a GREAT Whole Foods Market/restaurant about 4 blocks away on P street. You can suplement all of your needs there.
--Just me, San Diego, CA Oct 13, 2009
City Segway located on Eye (I) Street made this trip worth every single second we were there. Helpful and knowledgable tour guide along with great sense of humor. A +++++
--Heavenly Honeymooners, Boston, MA Oct 1, 2009
Use the metro it's super easy and cheap.
--unsatisfied couple, milwaukee, WI Sep 14, 2009
Visit the Smithsonian Institute.
--Betty, Washington D.C. Sep 9, 2009
The restaurant at the hotel makes wonderful sushis. You have to taste it, I recommand you to try the dragonfire rolls.
--marion, Tampa, fl Sep 9, 2009
If you like to see the city from another angle. Rent a Bike at Bike and Roll. Really worth to ride the whole city on a bike. :)
--Tche_Miami, Miami, Florida Sep 8, 2009
Please be aware that the hotel recommends only restaurants which require a jacket and tie. We enjoyed: Posto on 14th street north of P street (reasonably priced Italian the brick oven pizza was to die for), 14K Bar and Grill on the corner of 14th street and K street (expensive but the taste and quality was 1st class), and Logan Tavern on P street west of 14th street (reasonably priced and the menu was very diverse).
--LB & KG, Detroit, MI Aug 30, 2009
Short walks to major attractions.
--Caingaroo, Dallas, Texas Aug 29, 2009
Hotel is very close to an area with some posh nightclubs,attracts a good looking crowd & just a short walk away ,but the hotel itself is on a quite street & restfull if you have an early day.
--Melanie, Charlotte,NC Aug 22, 2009
the mall is roughly 1.5 miles away
--young surfer, san diego, ca Aug 14, 2009
CVS, Chinese Resturant, and Brown Bag nearby. Three blocks from Metro subway. Buy a pass and use it! If you want coffee in the AM, bring your own including your own cup. Cannot use refridgerator in bar with out paying either. Such a beautiful hotel in so many regards, yet LaQuinta has far more ammenities.
--lucaussie, Houston, TX Aug 9, 2009
This was a longer walk to the subway than we anticipated.
--Upset, Houston Aug 2, 2009
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