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Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban RetreatvsJ20
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Kimpton Donovan ranks slightly higher than Jackson 20. The Kimpton Donovan comes in at 81 with approval from 11 reviews such as Afar Magazine, oyster.com and Zagat.
Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat
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Lonely Planet
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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."
OysterUpscale
"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 "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 "DC deemed worthy of Thompson hotels' contemporary inner sanctum. Furniture by NASA floats in mid-air."
Zagat3.7
"An "ultramodern haven for the hipster business traveler", this property stands out for "welcoming" employees who "aim to please" and a "trendy design" throughout."
Lonely Planet "Donovan House is the brash, ultramodern new pretty girl in the DC accommodations scene." Full review
Gayot "With warm colors of eggplant and olive green to complement the hotel's exotic teak wood and limestone, the Donovan House brings sleek and sensual sophistication to the Washington hotel scene."
Afar Magazine "The Donovan isn’t just looks, though; like at all Kimpton hotels, hospitality is key, and the staff here bends over backward for kids, pets, and discerning adults alike." Full review
Jetsetter "Centrally located D.C. gem with a retro vibe, notable Asian-fusion restaurant and chill rooftop lounge." Full review
Time Out "This contemporary hotel features guestrooms in purples and browns with hanging egg chairs, cylindrical-shaped showers and iPod docking stations." Full review
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Frommer's Jetsetter
Star Service Gayot Zagat Lonely Planet Fodor's
480 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
From $0/night
Fodor's "Luxurious guestrooms where traditional Americana takes on a sharp, contemporary look."
Frommer's "Ideally located in the heart of Old Town's historic district, this 6-story brick building used to house a Holiday Inn Select." Full review
Jetsetter "Civil War history meets modern sophistication in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria." Full review
Star Service "In the heart of Old Town, 11 blocks east of the metro station, in a six-story redbrick structure with a gabled roofline, this place blends into its historic setting." Full review
Gayot "Located on King Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, this 241-room Kimpton hotel is close to local museums, restaurants, and the historic Mount Vernon." Full review
Zagat3.8
""Right in the thick of things" near Old Town's shops and restaurants, this "glamorous" yet "quirky" Kimpton boutique is staffed by a "well-trained" crew and boasts "comfy, stylish" quarters."
Lonely Planet "Free goldfish on request and a geometric, deco-inspired interior help polish the 1930s, cool-daddy-o vibe at this marble temple to stylish glamor." Full review
Fodor's "Here's a perfect marriage of whimsy and elegance." Full review
