Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat vs The Normandy Hotel
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Kimpton Donovan scores significantly higher than The Normandy Hotel. The Kimpton Donovan ranks #15 in Washington DC with praise from 11 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, BlackBook and Time Out.
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."
The Normandy Hotel
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2118 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20008
From $74 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Tennis Court
- Air Conditioning
Concierge
"Located on a leafy side street within walking distance of Dupont Circle's restaurants and bars, the Normandy has a mellow, tucked-away feel."
DK Eyewitness
"On a quiet residential street, the Normandy has the feel of a bed-and-breakfast."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Offers plenty of perks... this boutique hotel is a good value for the neighborhood."
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Jetsetter
"Go residential and international at this elegant stay on a quiet street just off of DC’s tony embassy row."
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Fodor's
"On a quiet street in the embassy area of Connecticut Avenue stands this small Irish chain hotel."
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