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Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel

4.0 of 5
1155 14th Street, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20005 (Downtown / Chinatown)
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New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2012

The Kimpton Hotels never let my husband and I down. Each hotel is stylish, hip and unique in its own way. While every Kimpton hotel that we have been to offers impeccable customer service, Donovan House is hands-down the best that we have experienced thus far. I would like to say that Janina, Mark and Sean especially made our trip... More

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 11, 2012

Hi NewYorkGina, Best ever??? Yes you are! Thanks so much for posting this first hand account of your stay! You certainly encountered some of our very best in Janina, Mark and Sean. Glad Oscar had a woofin' good time too! See you soon, Abe Abe Liao Assistant General Manager More

Baltimore, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

We really enjoyed this hotel. The front desk staff were excellent. We were able to enjoy the rooftop pool and the bartender was fabulous! We stayed there with a group of friends to enjoy an evening out in D.C. I loved the look of the hotel and location. It is definitely not your typical hotel. It is very retro! We... More

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 18, 2012

Hello MNT0429, Thanks so much for your review! Glad you got a chance to experience our rooftop. Great views, pool and awesome bar service is what you get. I will pass along a good work to the team at the Front Desk as well. Cheers, Abe Abe Liao Assistant General Manager More

Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

My daughters and I spent 3 nights at the Donovan and were generally very pleased with the location, cleanliness and service. It was close to everything we wanted to see along the National Mall, including the monuments, the White House and the Smithsonian; a straight 10 minute walk down 14 th Avenue. A metro stop was also on this street....fabulous... More

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 17, 2012

Hi Jacquie V, Thanks so much for your review! What an awesome stay?!? Looks like we really took care of you for your birthday and the Hotel was to your liking. I agree, we are conveniently located to the National Mall, 14th Street Corridor and other neighborhoods like U Street and Dupont Circle. Our design does to lean towards a... More

Williamsburg, VA
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51 reviews 51 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2012 via mobile

Really funky lobby and very nice staff. Bathroom in the room are also very unique. Stayed at the hotel on a sold out nice due to storms and unfortunately the hotel was very loud. Would stay again to get a better feel for what it is really like.

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 11, 2012

Hi vamel, Thanks for posting about your stay at Donovan House! If you were referring to the derecho at the June, it was kind of crazy! The Hotel and many neighboring locations all sold out. While busy, I'm glad you still encountered our very nice staff. When you're ready to come back, shoot me an email. Talk soon, Abe Abe... More

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2012

When we arrived at the hotel it was crushed with unruly check-in guests. The front desk staff was doing an excellent job dealing with their discontent. No matter what they offered it was unacceptable. We had the good fortune to be greeted by Kevin Powers at the front desk. His pleasant demeanor was not deterred by the haters!!! He took... More

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 18, 2012

Hi djseguy, Appreciate the review about your stay! Thank goodness you encountered Kevin and not those unruly guests first! In addition to Kevin, it appears as if you encountered many people on our team that displayed genuine care about your stay. That's how we roll and shake those haters off! Thanks again, Abe Abe Liao Assistant General Manager More

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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012 via mobile

Stayed at the hotel for a business trip and the rooms were generally modern and tidy. Wifi was available throughout the hotel which was great. Staff were friendly and service was exceptional. There is te added bonus of a rooftop pool/ bar area. It's in a good location close to restaurants an the whitehouse for sightseeing all in walking distance.... More

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 18, 2012

Hello Melbournepsych, Thanks for your review! Overall, I am pleased with your stay but did want to apologize with the lapse in Housekeeping Service. Your comments have been passed along to our Director of Housekeeping, who will in turn use it to train our team for future service opportunities. I do hope you will return to experience it. Take care... More

Nice, France
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2012

I stayed at the Donovan House August 13-15 as part of my honeymoon in the US with my wife. We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel because of the very friendly staff, especially Darryl at the reception. We got to the hotel late at night after our bus was delayed from Philadelphia and there was a problem with our... More

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 18, 2012

Bonjour Equipe_Bleu_France, Thank you so much for your review on TripAdvisor! Darryl certainly did a number to make your experience, exceptional. While impressed, I do have to say that I am not surprised. Stories like yours are heard often as all of our staff try to go above and beyond for our guests. Unfortunately, Monsieur Darryl must stay with us.... More

New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2012

Me and my boyfriend recently stayed at the Donovan house and could not have been happier. The hotel is very modern and clean. The rooftop pool is great, since you can enjoy the view and get a drink without having to go far. The Hotel is pure class, but what made out trip even better was the wonderful hotel staff.... More

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 18, 2012

Hello Flora S, Thanks for your AMAZING review! I really appreciated all the comments about your stay. Janina and Jeanine are pretty awesome, so thank you for recognizing them. The people working inside a Hotel make all the difference, thanks for recognizing because I sure do. Cheers, Abe Abe Liao Assistant General Manager More

VA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2012 via mobile

Recently stayed at the Kimpton for my birthday and was upgraded to the 14th floor in a king suite. The front desk warned me that it could be noisy due the rooftop bar. We did not have a problem, in fact enjoyed a few cocktails and the view with the younger crowd. The restaurant downstairs was fantastic for shushing and... More

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Abe L, Manager at Donovan House - A Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
September 19, 2012

Hello Travel5Va, Thanks so much for completing a review about your stay! I too love the 14th Floor. Kind of feels like having private access to the rooftop! Glad you got a chance to experience both the Donovan House Rooftop and Zentan. Both are awesome locations to hang out. I also appreciated your comment about the condition of the Hotel.... More

Saint Peters, Missouri, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012

I was here about 2-3 weeks ago and I had a fabulous time let me tell you! A gentleman named Darryl from the front desk was so incredibley helpful. We were greeted with such friendliness and sophistication. I was rather impressed with how immaculate the staff and decor was. Anywho, Darry directed us to the rooftop bar where we were... More

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Also Known As:
Donovan Hotel a Thompson
Donovan House Washington Dc
Address: 1155 14th Street, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20005
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Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC > Downtown / Chinatown , Penn Quarter
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Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#37 Business Hotels in Washington DC
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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