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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
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Time Out 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
"It has a racy, after-hours vibe, thanks to dim, mirrored hallways and a loungelike lobby."
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
"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
"DC deemed worthy of Thompson hotels' contemporary inner sanctum. Furniture by NASA floats in mid-air."
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."
"Donovan House is the brash, ultramodern new pretty girl in the DC accommodations scene." Full review
"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."
"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
"Centrally located D.C. gem with a retro vibe, notable Asian-fusion restaurant and chill rooftop lounge." Full review
"This contemporary hotel features guestrooms in purples and browns with hanging egg chairs, cylindrical-shaped showers and iPod docking stations." Full review
The Normandy Hotel
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Time Out
Frommer's
2118 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20008
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Tennis Court
- Air Conditioning
"Located on a leafy side street within walking distance of Dupont Circle's restaurants and bars, the Normandy has a mellow, tucked-away feel."
"On a quiet residential street, the Normandy has the feel of a bed-and-breakfast."
Mid-Range
"Offers plenty of perks... this boutique hotel is a good value for the neighborhood." Full review
"Go residential and international at this elegant stay on a quiet street just off of DC’s tony embassy row." Full review
"On a quiet street in the embassy area of Connecticut Avenue stands this small Irish chain hotel." Full review
"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
"This boutique hotel is charming, it’s Parisian, and it’s pretty... the clientele is an international mix." Full review