Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat vs J20
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Kimpton Donovan ranks slightly higher than Jackson 20. The Kimpton Donovan comes in at 81 with approval from 11 reviews such as Afar Magazine, oyster.com and Zagat.
Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat
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1155 14th Street, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20005
From $111 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"It has a racy, after-hours vibe, thanks to dim, mirrored hallways and a loungelike lobby."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Donovan House is a sleek offering that's helping define Obama-era D.C. cool along with hip counterparts like the W and the Dupont Hotel."
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Travel + Leisure
"The sleek 139-room Washington, D.C., hotel is all about clean architectural materials such as limestone and dark teakwood paired with unexpected dashes of olive green and deep purple."
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BlackBook
"DC deemed worthy of Thompson hotels' contemporary inner sanctum. Furniture by NASA floats in mid-air."
Zagat
3.7
"An "ultramodern haven for the hipster business traveler", this property stands out for "welcoming" employees who "aim to please" and a "trendy design" throughout."
J20
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480 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Luxurious guestrooms where traditional Americana takes on a sharp, contemporary look."
Frommer's
"Ideally located in the heart of Old Town's historic district, this 6-story brick building used to house a Holiday Inn Select."
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Jetsetter
"Civil War history meets modern sophistication in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria."
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Star Service
"In the heart of Old Town, 11 blocks east of the metro station, in a six-story redbrick structure with a gabled roofline, this place blends into its historic setting."
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Gayot
"Located on King Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, this 241-room Kimpton hotel is close to local museums, restaurants, and the historic Mount Vernon."
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