my girlfriend and i spent last weekend at the hotel which was wonderful, its got a great atmosphere ,the japanese food restaurant is amazing and the roof bar fun. but it was the staff who made it and especially Jeanine and Mark at the front desk who were so helpful and went out of their way to advise and help and make our stay so wonderful their service was outstanding
because of them we will now only stay at the Hotel and are making plans to return .
chris chappel
Modern well equiped roms with nice large bathrooms. A small rooftop-pool to cool down, but a bit to small for swimming.
Very friendly and helpful staff and afternoon wine tasting (or beer) made my 5 days at the hotel memorable. My room had street view, but the sound isolation was good, and the traffic didn't desturbe my sleep.
The breakfast is better and cheaper at the Plaza across the street.
My wife took a three day weekend in Washington,DC and made reservations at the Domovan House-Kimpton on K Street. Everything about the hotel was very cool! We were met with one of the most enthusiastic greetings ever from hotel staff. They were extremely helpful with all of our requests. The decor has a retro space age look. The roof top bar and pool on the 14th floor was spectacular! We will definitely be back.
My wife and I stayed at the Donovan House in Washington D C this past August. The staff was outstanding. Very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious. The shell shaped shower was good.
Happy hour in the lobby with beer and wine is a nice touch.
Will stay again.
Had a great time staying for almost a week at Donovan House. The service was impeccable, the room was spacious, bright and modern, with everything you need. I loved the seashell shape shower, even if it was too week (darn low flow showers and water efficiency!). Food is great also. Would only say it needs a little bit of repair here and there to make it a true 5* boutique. Also, we booked it mainly for the rooftop pool but the hotel is not making best use of it at all - no food or drinks are served up there most of the day and there are no parasols, which in searing DC heat makes it difficult to hang out there. The bar by the pool at night is fun though. Would probably stay again anyway though, though I do love the Palomar too.
Hello ManhattanDoc,
Thank you so much for posting a review on TripAdvisor.
Seems like you had a good time, along with many of your other colleagues. I appreciate the feedback about your stay as well. I always use it to try and improve on the services at the property. Also wanted to apologize for what you encountered at our Front Desk. Typically, these staff members are our very best service ambassadors. Sorry you experienced differently. Additionally, apologies for the stay over service with Housekeeping. Both issues have been passed on to the respective department managers to be addressed.
Hope you get a chance to come back and stay for leisure!
Until next time,
Abe
Abe Liao
Assistant General Manager
Great hotel....was not a Kimpton when I booked by has converted and is now almost up to Kimpton standards. Great spot and staff have picked up the Kimpton attitude which is refreshing in DC. Did not use spa, pool or dining room as I was attending a meeting. Room service was good. Internet is free and wireless to Kimpton members.
Hi canuck33907,
We appreciate the review.
Short and sweet! Seems like you were also pleasantly surprised that Kimpton has taken over management of the property. You've got to come back next Pool Season to experience our Rooftop. It's not to miss!
Cheers,
Abe
Abe Liao
Assistant General Manager
