Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban RetreatvsWaldorf Astoria Washington DC
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Donovan Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Trump International Hotel Washington D.C.. Kimpton Donovan Hotel comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 13 publications including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat Show All Reviews
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." 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."
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."
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
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2501
From $595/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Trump’s D.C. outpost offers luxury accommodations in a historic setting."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The transformation of the historic 1899 Old Post Office from condemned building to 263-room luxury hotel would have been big news at any time." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of the coolest things is the fact that guests and non-guests alike can visit the iconic, 315-foot Clock Tower, which offers soaring city views." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The hotel maintains much of its historic feel, thanks to 16-foot ceilings and period detailing like hardwood floors, original windows and doors. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The hotel maintains much of its historic feel, thanks to 16-foot ceilings and period detailing like hardwood floors...hotel also offers an indulgent spa; luxurious velvet, marble and gilded finishes" Full review