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Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat vs The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Donovan Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to The Embassy Row Hotel. Kimpton Donovan Hotel comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 13 reviewers like Star Service, Gayot and Oyster.

Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat
Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat
8 / 10
1155 14th Street, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20005
From $111 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"It has a racy, after-hours vibe, thanks to dim, mirrored hallways and a loungelike lobby."
Oyster 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 BlackBook
"DC deemed worthy of Thompson hotels' contemporary inner sanctum. Furniture by NASA floats in mid-air."
Zagat 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."
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The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
8 / 10
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $129 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Diplomatic visitors favor this luxurious yet reasonably priced hotel, set amid the stately mansions on Embassy Row." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Though we've revisited this hotel to take new photos, we haven't yet had the chance to write our new expert review. Stay tuned!" Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This distinctive lifestyle hotel serves up comfortable stays in D.C."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Tucked between major world embassies near Dupont Circle, the Hilton Embassy Row Hotel is a temporary home to international and domestic travelers alike. But it also plays host to worldly..."
Star Service Star Service
"Located amid embassies and diplomatic mansions, diagonally across from the more refined Fairfax at Embassy Row, less than two short blocks from Dupont Circle and its convenient metro station." Full review
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Tip: Bring earplugs and request a bright high-floor unit facing the Indonesian Embassy.
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