Great but only for single person

Capitol Traveler Nov 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

My husband and I selected this hotel because for us it is within walking distance (less than 2 miles) to many D.C. ... attractions. We seek out boutique hotels and enjoyed the Donovan House's stylish, modern interior. Our room was extremely quiet and very clean. The room was well designed for a single person but did not accommodate two comfortably. There is only one difficult to move chair and it is at a desk from which it is impossible to see the TV. One rather unwelcoming detail is that there is a fee for using the in-room coffee or tea.

Good not Great

Bob - Not so picky traveler Nov 17, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very trendy hotel. But not very high end features. Bathroom was more looks than functionality. Nice helpful staff. Good ... location between Dupont Circle and the monuments. Good price. Would still stay here before the Marriott across the street. Supposed to have a great pool on the roof, but we were there when it was too cold to try it out.

GREAT experience!!!

Pippi T Nov 10, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We went on a last minute romantic getaway and the hotel was the icing on the cake! Super easy to find, reasonable room rate, ... super friendly and helpful staff and the room was unbelievable! Very unique yet ergonomic-plus the platform bed was SUPER comfortable! The service was fast and friendly and the only kind of downer was that they charged for the coffee in the mini bar...otherwise I would definitely recommend it for a couple's weekend!

Okay for a night

Dave Oct 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good spot for sight seeing. Walked everywere. ...

Elegant, comfortable but distant.

Rick the Scientist. Oct 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I traveled to DC for a conference held at the convention center and Renaissance Hotel. The room decor, cleanliness, and ... comfort level were excellent. This hotel had been a Holiday Inn but extensive renovations were apparent. My room was somewhat small and did not have a desk, which was inconvenient. The convention center and National Mall are both 15 minutes away when walking.

Extremely helpful and friendly staff

Just me Oct 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This was my first trip to DC and the Staff at Donovan house couldn't ahve been more friendly and helpful. They gave me ... directions and tips to start my day and always greated me with a smile and a "well how did it go?" When I got back. The room was very clean and comfortable. It was pretty well located to get around DC. Close to the Metro and really walking distance to most places you'd like to go. I would stay there again.

FUN -tastic Vacation/Honeymoon

Heavenly Honeymooners Oct 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The atmosphere of this hotel was top-notch. Great, helpful staff willing to go to any length to accomdate us. Room was cozy ... enough to cuddle yet BIG enough for some space. GREAT VIEW of Thomas Square.

Perfect synthesis of work and leisure.

DP Sep 30, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

As a business traveler I loathe corporate hotels and always look for a boutique hotel that balances my work needs with ... personalized service. The Donovan is in an excellent location, is perfectly appointed, and has the warmest and most professional staff I have encountered in years. From my arrival at midnight to my hurried departure in the late afternoon, they treated me as if I was their highest priority. The gentleman that maintained my room made me feel like he took personal interest in my comfort. I will return to the Donovan each time I am in DC.

A pleasant surprise, very nice!

Wayne Sep 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Pleasantly surprised for a Downtown Hotel within walking distance of White House. Clean with a very nice restraunt and ... extremely knowledgeable and helpful personel. Would stay there again and recomend to others.

Would stay Again

Sgt Pepper Sep 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good Stay, friendly staff, clean rooms ...

hip if your under 30

jewels Sep 15, 2009

when we walked in at 1030pm , a party was going on.music was loud, and place in lobby had a bad odor.there were too many male ... couple's in the dining aera the room was very small, no view, in the middle of the night it was always hot like the air condition stops working after 1am, i have never stayed where you have to pay for coffee.no bottle's of water in room. no ice machine on upper floors. bed was ok, the pillows were terrible. they had no american beer. i could go on and on, bottom line , if your gay and under 30 this is your place !

Eh had better...

unsatisfied couple Sep 14, 2009

The initial check in went ok, but the staff could have been a lot friendlier. The building was far smaller than expected, ... but cute and trendy. The room was smaller as well, but entirely doable. The bad part was the poor quality of the entire place. There were tons of places where paint was splattered, lights were in the wrong place and had wires or wood showing. It felt as though the contractor had the entire building completed in the 1/2 the time it should have taken. This hotel could have been great, but instead it was just cheap. The bathroom is a whole other issue... the sink didn't drain, the shelves are completely in the way and I managed to hit my head about 5 times and i'm not a big person. The shower is also made of plastic, so it is very slippery and also does not drain well. The last complaint is that we had two people in the room and only one robe was given to us. This is a completely simple aspect of the room, but it made us feel like our satisfaction was not their number one concern. Would not stay here again unless it was the only hotel open in the area because location is all it had going for it other than the comphy pool-side furniture.

Good but Wi-fi is extra

Peter Sep 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Front desk 10/10; rooms excellent; staffgenerally excellent. ...

Donovan House review

Betty Sep 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel staff was the nice & friendly. ...

Very nice hotel

marion Sep 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

My husband and I really liked the hotel. Its location is ideal to visit Washington, you don't even need a car ! However, the ... room we had was a bit small. The fact that we had such a deal with Orbitz made it worth but it would be overpriced if we had to pay the full price per night.

MY Weekend Trip to DC

Tche_Miami Sep 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very Friendly Staff. The Hotel have a very decent location and the roof top bar is very trendy. ...

Only pretending to be upscale

LB & KG Aug 30, 2009

Although the location was nice for sight-seeing (the purpose of our trip), we were not impressed. When we initially pulled ... up, we followed the directions on the building to wait for the valet to come out to park the car. However, after waiting a good five minutes, I went inside to see what the holdup was. The Front Desk attendant was not paying attention to the monitor of the outside of the building and had not seen us. Hence, we had to wait an additional 15 minutes for the valet and bellhop to appear (they told us they had been sleeping). Additionally, when we went to lie down, there was only a flat sheet wrapped around the mattress and comforter on the bed. I feel this was truly unsanitary (the comforter had a big black stain) and requested a bed-pad and fitted sheet be added the next day. A bed-pad was added but not a fitted sheet (we slept between the sleet and comforter). It appeared that the comforter cover was changed daily (it was white cotton and the black stain disappeared) but it was 90 plus degrees outside and an additional sheet would have been nice. We got up in the morning and went down to the cafe for the tail end of the continental breakfast. There was little left, so we picked out what appeared appetizing and sat down. Unfortunately, my bagel was stale and we shared the two tablespoons of fruit that was left on the self serve bar. When we got up to leave, an attendant chased us down and handed us a bill for $30. Had I known the continental breakfast was $15 per person, we would have walked the two blocks down to Starbucks instead. It didn't really bother us that the pool closed at five pm (to transform into a club) but it was irritating that the bottom was slimy and dirty. I asked an attendant if they could skim out some paper (?) that was floating around in chunks, but they never returned. Don't expect to swim laps in this pool either, it is far too small. After returning to the room from the pool we noticed that new towels had been delivered. It was quite sad at that point to have one more thing go wrong, but after taking a shower, we noticed the towels had the all-too-distinct musty smell of sitting in a washer overnight. All in all the service at this hotel was nothing to brag about. They may be an international hotel but they don't act as upscale as they proclaim to be. Business travelers and international guests received preferred treatment over sight-seeing couples and families. There was only ONE Front Desk attendant who gave us practical and helpful information when we requested it (she went as far as to print detailed maps of when to get on and of the metro); all others glared at our jeans, mumbled two word answers, and waived us off.

Great Place to Stay

Caingaroo Aug 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This is a very trendy hotel that has been recently renovated. The rooms are great, but small. But most hotel rooms in DC ... are smaller than other rural areas. The staff is very service oriented and go out of thier way to make your stay comfortable. There is a bar on the top floor that is very popular on nights and weekends.

Donovan House - Aug 2009

Madisoniem Aug 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Overall, the hotel suited my needs, and was in the perfect location. The bed was clean and comfortable. Check-in was easy. ... I was in a "superior queen" room, and it was a decent size for one person, but potentially could have felt small for two. The shower did not have much water pressure, and didn't even heat up to a comfortably warm temperature either morning (not a fun way to wake up!) The "feel" of the hotel is very chic, swanky and cool. It's well decorated, and it seems that the rooftop bar draws a cool crowd. However....the downside of the bar is that I could hear the "thump thump" of the base in my room till like 10:30pm at least. Overall, I would likely book in this hotel again -- especially with the rate that I found on Orbitz.

Eclectic Vibe/Great location

Melanie Aug 22, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The atmosphere is sophisticated but simple in a Zen like manner.Rooms were comfortable in size,nice flat panel TV,spacious ... bath- well lit,clean,quite,on a semi- residental side street & thus off the busy tourist track but just right near the White House.Easy walk to major sites & the bus convient. Not to far from a subway access.Staff was excellent.Small pool on roof top opened at 7AM-5PM,nice bar there as well,good view.