The Kimpton Donovan

1155 14th St NW | Washington, DC 20005-4111 [SEE MAP]Washington, DC [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Home to one of the few rooftop pools in Washington, D.C

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Perched just off Thomas Circle in downtown D.C., The Kimpton Donovan earns major props from recent guests for its modern decor, rooftop pool and mouthwatering Asian fusion cuisine offered at the in-house restaurant, Zentan. But those aren't the only reasons to stay here; recent guests were also wowed by the Kimpton Donovan's central location, situated within walking distance of the White House and the National Mall. Also praised were the hotel's swanky lobby and sleek accommodations, which feature LCD flat-screen TVs and minibars stocked with Dean & DeLuca gourmet goods. The only downside, according to some guests, was that the property's rooms felt smaller than other D.C. accommodations. For additional space, previous guests suggest springing for a suite.

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Location: Washington, DC

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Boutique hotel, 193 rooms

Primary View: City center, Neighborhood

Style: Modern

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Critic Reviews

Frommer's

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The Donovan is a good pick for couples and solo travelers, but not so much for families, especially in summer when the rooftop pool closes at 5pm and the rooftop bar opens.

Travel + Leisure

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The rooftop pool and lounge bar are the hotel's best assets.

AFAR

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Situated along Thomas Circle, this centrally-located Kimpton boutique hotel mixes urban chic with a bit of James Bond cool to a vibrant crowd.

Oyster.com

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From its dark-purple-and-white color scheme, to its pod-shaped "cocoon" showers, to its mod lobby, and rowdy rooftop pool parties, the Donovan House offers a sexy night in the nation's capital.

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 2056 have reviewed the The Kimpton Donovan, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 2056 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Guest rooms at the Donovan Hotel offer a modern vibe with brown leather canopy beds, custom white linens, Studio Gaia club chairs, and large flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms feature walk-in spiral showers and luxury bath amenities.

Room service with healthy options from Zentan, the on-site restaurant
Overnight shoeshine is complimentary
Resort fee is $20 (plus tax) per day

Nightly resort fee: $28.74

Standard room size: 250 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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The Donovan Hotel is centrally located on Thomas Circle on 14th Street between L and M streets Northwest. Situated in a quiet neighborhood, the property is within walking distance of Dupont Circle, the White House, the Convention Center, historical attractions and other popular tourist sites. Featuring a rooftop bar and pool area, along with futuristic decor, the hotel appeals to couples and solo travelers.

Multiple metro stations and bus stops within five-block radius
Union Station is 2 miles southeast of hotel
Located 5 miles north of Reagan National Airport and 27 miles southeast of Dulles International Airport

24-hour valet parking ($48)
24-hour self-parking
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The poolside DNV Rooftop Lounge is open seasonally and offers artisinal cocktails, brunch and small plates with views of the city. Breakfast is available in the lobby from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekends

Many dining options near the hotel

Number of restaurants: 1

Cuisine Types: Asian

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

The Donovan Hotel is home to one of the few rooftop pools in Washington, D.C. The small plunge pool offers a place to cool off during the day, and enjoy crafted cocktails in the evening with expansive city views.

Pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Swimming ends at 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. depending on the day; DNV Rooftop Lounge opens in the evening

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Fitness

There is a small fitness center at the hotel, with cardio machines, bikes and free weights. Plus, the hotel provides in-room yoga baskets and complimentary bikes available to explore the city.

24-hour fitness center
Also offer $10 per day passes to Balance Gym, only a block away

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The Donovan Hotel is equipped to host business meetings and events, with both indoor and outdoor spaces available. The indoor Woodward and Bernstein function rooms can be combined for a total of 1,325 square feet of event space that can accommodate up to 100 guests. In addition to the five meeting spaces, the rooftop is also available as an outdoor venue with reception space for up to 100 attendees.

24-hour business center and advanced A/V equipment
On-site event planning professionals
Wi-Fi available in all meeting rooms and public areas
On-site catering available

Number of meeting rooms: 5

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

The pet-friendly property welcomes animals of all shapes and sizes. Hotel staff can arrange pet-sitting, dog-walking and pet spa services.

No additional fees for pets
No size or weight restrictions

Pets allowed (free)
Dog walking (with fee)
Pet-sitting (with fee)

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Wedding

The hotel can host smaller indoor and outdoor wedding events. The modern and sleek Woodward and Bernstein rooms can be combined to accommodate indoor events with up to 100 guests. For outdoor ceremonies or receptions in the summer months, the rooftop offers a poolside venue with views of the capital city for up to 100 people.

On-site event planner
Sustainable and environmentally friendly planning
Room blocks available for wedding guests
Custom menus and catering from on-site restaurant, Zentan

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 100

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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