The Donovan House provides comfortable-to-luxury accommodations with a client focus. Happy hour beer and wine in the comfortable lobby in front of the fire, great coffee in the same place in the morning, friendly staff and an Asian-fusion restaurant connected to the hotel make a nice starting place for a business trip. I was also happy to receive complimentary room upgrade for no apparent reason except that I am a Kimpton InTouch member and probably looked pretty bedraggled checking in. Other InTouch amenities included a Washington Post at my door each morning and a $10 Raid-the-Minibar voucher. Kimpton properties are a home-away-from home when I'm on travel.

I've had mixed results at a few Kimpton's--dated, small rooms is one common complaint of mine. I really enjoyed this Kimpton, though. The decor in the lobby and rooms is fun and modern, but in a 1970's Bond kind of way. In fact, the hotel played Bond films in the lobby; especially charming during the free wine tasting hour. I also liked that the hostess came around during the wine hour offering a "last pour" and the very good Asian restauran, Zentan, attached to the hotel offered great appetizers during the wine hour. Zentan is also where beakfast is served--it's a basic continental spread but you can order eggs for an extra cost The breakfast is an absurd $19 though so either wait for a special from the hotel or get a coupon for being a Kimpton member (if available) or go elsewhere for breakfast (nearby Dupont and U Street have plenty of restaurants to choose--I still love Kramer's for breakfast/brunch). Zentan is a nice place for dinner too; the sushi is great. Loved the king size platform bed in the room (very comfortable) and the generous towels and amentities. The curtains block out any street light or noise, which is very nice since the hotel is right on Thomas Circle. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My only cons, really, are the expensive breakfast and the very expensive parking.

Excellent bed and pillows. Large two room layout that readily accommodated a rollaway. Great location for exploring DC. Few restaurants nearby (business area) but metro closeby and $10-$15 taxi to Georgetown or the Hill. Decent room rate but watch out for the parking rate. Would stay here again.

Small boutique hotel, staff is friendly and attentive, rooms are chic in a strange 70's way, cocoon showers and ample spaces. their housekeeping service is a little slow but their restaurant Zentan specializing in asian food is very good, the bar at Zentian is excellent as well. A hotel geared for the upscale younger crowds. I didn´t go to the swimming pool and bar on the roof because is winter but was highly reccomended.