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Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban RetreatvsThe Normandy Hotel

Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Kimpton Donovan scores significantly higher than The Normandy Hotel. The Kimpton Donovan ranks #15 in Washington DC with praise from 11 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, BlackBook and Time Out.

Hotel Zena, A Viceroy Urban Retreat
8/10
1155 14th Street, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20005
From $111/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"It has a racy, after-hours vibe, thanks to dim, mirrored hallways and a loungelike lobby."
Oyster 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 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 BlackBook
"DC deemed worthy of Thompson hotels' contemporary inner sanctum. Furniture by NASA floats in mid-air."
Zagat 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 Lonely Planet
"Donovan House is the brash, ultramodern new pretty girl in the DC accommodations scene." Full review
Gayot 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 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 Jetsetter
"Centrally located D.C. gem with a retro vibe, notable Asian-fusion restaurant and chill rooftop lounge." Full review
Time Out 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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The Normandy Hotel
7/10
2118 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20008
From $74/night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Business Center
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Tennis Court
  • Air Conditioning
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Concierge Concierge
"Located on a leafy side street within walking distance of Dupont Circle's restaurants and bars, the Normandy has a mellow, tucked-away feel."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"On a quiet residential street, the Normandy has the feel of a bed-and-breakfast."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Offers plenty of perks... this boutique hotel is a good value for the neighborhood." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Go residential and international at this elegant stay on a quiet street just off of DC’s tony embassy row." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"On a quiet street in the embassy area of Connecticut Avenue stands this small Irish chain hotel." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The look is disceetly elegant, rooted in tradition but with some lively modern touches. Rooms have duck-down duvets, entertainment systems and in-room Nespresso machines. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This boutique hotel is charming, it’s Parisian, and it’s pretty... the clientele is an international mix." Full review

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