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Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban RetreatvsThe Dupont Circle
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Donovan Hotel ranks slightly higher than The Dupont Circle. Kimpton Donovan Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 13 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and BlackBook.
Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Time Out Show All Reviews
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."
OysterUpscale
"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." Full review
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." Full review
BlackBook "DC deemed worthy of Thompson hotels' contemporary inner sanctum. Furniture by NASA floats in mid-air."
Zagat3.7
"An "ultramodern haven for the hipster business traveler", this property stands out for "welcoming" employees who "aim to please" and a "trendy design" throughout."
Lonely Planet "Donovan House is the brash, ultramodern new pretty girl in the DC accommodations scene." Full review
Gayot "With warm colors of eggplant and olive green to complement the hotel's exotic teak wood and limestone, the Donovan House brings sleek and sensual sophistication to the Washington hotel scene."
Afar Magazine "The Donovan isn’t just looks, though; like at all Kimpton hotels, hospitality is key, and the staff here bends over backward for kids, pets, and discerning adults alike." Full review
Jetsetter "Centrally located D.C. gem with a retro vibe, notable Asian-fusion restaurant and chill rooftop lounge." Full review
Time Out "This contemporary hotel features guestrooms in purples and browns with hanging egg chairs, cylindrical-shaped showers and iPod docking stations." Full review
The Dupont Circle Oyster
Michelin Guide
Star Service Gayot Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $305/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"Despite its modest 1940s-era exterior, the Dupont Circle Hotel is in the vanguard of modern design among D.C. hotels after a yearlong, top-to-bottom renovation." Full review
Michelin Guide "A rebranding and extensive renovation of this hotel turned it into a contemporary gem in a can't-be-beat location."
Star Service "Parked in the midst of D.C.'s most vibrant social scene, it is a scene-stealer in its own right: a midcentury-modern hotel with a theatrical aesthetic that disguises its Irish roots." Full review
Gayot "Having reopened in 2009, this property overlooking Dupont Circle has made a splash as a moderately-priced property with a modern flair."
Lonely Planet "Part of the Doyle group, this spot is chic and glamorous, in a more contemporary and sleek fashion than the embassy row it sits near." Full review
Afar Magazine "Fortunes and friendships change quickly in D.C., but leafy Dupont Circle, with its charming shops and trendy restaurants, has yet to go out of style." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Truly at the center of it all, The Dupont Circle Hotel overlooks all the shops and restaurants around the bustling circle for which it is named." Full review
Fodor's "With its contemporary furniture, sleek color scheme, and clean lines, the Dupont pulls off Mad Men–chic without so much as a hint of kitsch." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "As slick as a top politician, The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC, is modern and masculine with one of the best addresses in the nation’s capital." Full review
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In full denial that our luxurious weekend was, in fact, ending, we took a chance and requested a late check-out.
The Telegraph8.0
"Features contemporary rooms, a great location and snazzy renovations at the hands of designer Martin Brudnizki – bringing some much-needed glamour to this corner of DC. " Full review
