The hotel is a good hotel, in a great location - close to transport links and sights - easy walking distance to the White House for example and shops, bars and restaurants close by. The room we had was very nice, good views, plenty of amenities etc. Friendly and helpful staff did what they could to make our stay enjoyable.... more

Loved this hotel. Went to DC with my 8 year old daughter and wanted a cute hotel, luxurious but not too expensive, centrally located. The hotel is fantastic, super clean, I mean you can eat off the bathroom floor. Beds super comfy, quiet, you can sleep and hear nothing, no other person flushing their toilet, etc. The personnel is super... more

Donovan House lured me in with promises of a hip and trendy hotel with a rooftop bar and pool. The pool closes early (10 PM), and the bar and restaurant were closed for private parties during my stay. The AC in the gym was broken, but the equipment and setup was nice. The price per night figures in all these... more

This hotel obviously aspries to coolness, but the weekend we were there, it was hot -- really hot. Because the air-conditioning was broken. They couldn't move us to another room because they were already full, so we asked for some fans. They took an hour and a half to arrive, as did the extra pillows and blankets we requested. In... more

Nice, new, well-appointed hotel by the trendy Thompson lot. I loved the rooms but they are very modern, very white with nice ambient lighting etc, so if you're a traditionalist don't bother. I'm not, and thus I liked it. Rooms are a good size too, and have all the usual nice trendy bathroom amenities that you find at Thompson hotels.... more

The Donovan House used to be the Holiday Inn on Thomas Circle in DC, but the address is the only thing it has in common with the Holiday Inns of year's gone by. This property is really trying very hard to be spa-like or boutique-y, but it falls ever so slightly short of that goal. The rooms are appointed in... more

If you're a fan of clean lines, minimalist colour schemes and ultra-hip accents (from the chairs to the faucets and shower head), you'll go gaga for the rooms in this hotel. Add to that a convenient location @ Thomas Circle, great staff, a sinfully-tempting mini-bar, and ... did I mention the rooftop pool? Yeah... I'm in love, and you will... more

Donovan pitches itself as a trendy urban hotel. It is NOT. 50% of rooms look out solely on a nursing home patio. We all love our grandparents, but this is not what you pay 4-star prices for. Famed pool roof-deck closed for private parties (2 consecutive nights). Staff not terribly helpful. NO AC in gym. Cable TV broken. I've been... more

The Donovan House was a great place to stay. It was absolutely immaculate. From the rooms, to the lobby to the pool...The staff was so friendly, courteous and personable. They were always asking if they could do something for you. The rooms were very modern but also very fun, with a funky shower and a great plasma tv. I would... more