Donovan House
A new hotel from Jason Pomeranc's Thompson Hotels. This DC hotel will open up February 2008. But we all know Pomeranc's calendar is different from the rest of the world's.
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Hotel Coverage: Donovan House
Here's How Kimpton Will De-Thompsonize The Donovan House
It's official. The Donovan House in DC is now a Kimpton Hotel.As we reported the changeover from Thompson happened on April 10 (apparently, the hotel was not up to brand standards.) Initially. we didn't think that Kimpton would be changing too much about the hotel (aside from going 100 percent...
April 16, 2012
Donovan House to Turn into a Kimpton on April 10 But Where Will All the Smokers Go?
As we mentioned the other day, the Donovan House in DC will go from a Thompson Hotel to a Kimpton Hotel and thanks to a recent and frequent guest, we've learned that the changeover will happen on April 10.We've also learned that the Donovan House will be entirely 100 percent...
March 29, 2012
Donovan House to Get De-Thompsonized by Kimpton as Well
After we got word that Thompson Hotels was dropping the Hotel Sax from its collection for "not being up to brand standards", we heard that the Donovan House in Washington, DC is getting dropped as well for the same reasons.And just like in the case with Hotel Sax, the Donovan...
March 27, 2012
DC Hotel Help: Where To Send A Stylish Teacher This Weekend
Donovan House HotelChatter Questions: In which, the intrepid HotelChatter editors and our hotel maven readers answer hotel questions that pop into our inbox. Have a question for us? Send it along. Think you have a better answer than we gave, or better yet, want to give a vote of...
February 08, 2011
'Smoosh' in Style at Thompson Hotels with Designer Condoms
Yes, you read that headline right. Thompson Hotels will now be selling limited-edition designer condoms at their hotels. Fashion designer Charlotte Ronson (sister to Sam and Mark) has teamed up with Proper Attire condoms to create stylishly packaged condoms so that ladies will feel comfortable reaching for protection that...
September 20, 2010
Nanette Lepore to Put Her Feminine Designs on Thompson Hotels
The latest fashion designer to make her mark on hotel uniforms will be Nanette Lepore, whose girly, feminine designs we've always admired (and when feeling especially spendthrift, purchased.) Lepore will now outfit the cocktail servers at Thompson Hotels' rooftop bars at Thompson LES and Donovan House in DC as well...
June 01, 2010
Dinner and Sake at Donovan House is Our Pick for NYE in D.C.
Looking to say goodbye to the craptastic year that was 2009 and still in need of a hotel room somewhere? We've already told you where to book in Miami, New York and the important timezones but we'll be hitting up more cities today for New Year's Eve. Did we...
December 29, 2009
The Five Best Hotels in D.C. For Under $150
With the opening of the W and Jefferson Hotels in DC this summer, we’ve had downtown luxury DC hotels on the brain. But for the expense account-free folks in our midst, we thought we better take a moment to remind everyone it actually can be affordable to stay in the...
November 05, 2009
Donovan House's Pool Looks Like More Fun Than Thompson LES's
Thompson's track record has been not so good with their outdoor pool scene. Well, back up: that's kind of a vast generalization based on the issues the NYC Lower East Side neighbors have (quite vocally) had with the pool crowd at the Thompson LES — namely, it's loud and...
July 30, 2009
Donovan House's Zentan Restaurant Menu Revealed
As we announced somewhat exuberantly Monday, the Donovan House in DC has finally officially opened its embattled restaurant Zentan by chef Susur Lee. We’ll spare you another rehashing of the details, but needless to say, we’re all a little shocked the place finally seems to be up and running...
June 11, 2009
Zentan at Donovan House Opens Today
An older rendering for Cha restaurant; now called Zentan. Alright, restaurant at Donovan House: let's try this again, shall we? The restaurant formerly known as Cha was soft-opening for a while and had Todd English's name all over it, but then English went bye-bye and Susur Lee, the Toronto...
June 08, 2009
The Thompson Dudes Form 'Do Not Disturb' Restaurant Group
Big news out of Thompson today. First up: remember how we reported on some cha-cha-cha changes at Cha inside the Donovan House, near and dear to our hearts because of a Hanson sighting and some delish sushi? We knew Todd English was out and Toronto chef Susur Lee was...
May 01, 2009
Cha-Cha-Cha Changes at DC’s Donovan House
Loyal readers know that we’ve been keeping a pretty close eye on the Donovan House in Washington DC — in particular the hotel’s trendy Asian fusion resto, Cha. And every time we’ve reported a delay, Hanson sighting, or soft opening, we’ve mentioned diligently that the place boasts chef Todd...
April 29, 2009
What the Rooms at Thompson Toronto Will Look Like
It seems as if it's always one step forward, one step back for Thompson Hotels, except this time around it's one step back, one step forward. We were crushed to hear that the free WiFi we so depended on from Thompson Hotels is gone. Out the window with the boom...
March 06, 2009
In Which We Meet Hanson at Donovan House's Cha Restaurant
We went on a quick jaunt to D.C. this weekend and took some time to check out Cha, the new Asian-fusion restaurant/bar in Thompson Hotels' Donovan House featuring a Todd English-designed menu and sushi bar. We'd heard the restaurant was undergoing a soft opening, although we couldn't really find...
February 09, 2009
Donovan House's Restaurant Finally Open for Business
No question about it, Jan. 21 was a day of hope in Washington, D.C. Skeptics and optimists alike found common ground in the ushering in of a new era. We speak, of course, of the looong-awaited opening of the Donovan House’s restaurant by Todd English. Apparently, Cha quietly opened...
February 05, 2009
Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock Fake Nice at Donovan House
We aren't quite sure how rocker Sheryl Crow ever went from dating Owen Wilson to Kid Rock then to Lance Armstrong. And apparently, Sheryl probably wonders what she was thinking dating the Detroit wild child as well. Page Six reports that the former lovers had an "awkward run-in" at...
January 21, 2009
Sleep Over at The Donovan House for Only $98 on Quikbook
DC’s Donovan House is running a nice rate deal through Feb. 28. (Maybe as recourse against the New York Times’ less-than-flattering review?) Inauguration weekend notwithstanding, Quikbook users can score rooms from $119 a night — or, even better, rooms from just $98 a night if you stay three or...
January 15, 2009
Will the Donovan House Ever Open its Restaurant?
Maybe the rendering of the Donovan House's lounge should be updated to include cranky, hungry guests wondering if the restaurant will ever open. On the heels of the NYT’s abrasive write-up of the Donovan House in D.C., we thought we’d do a little checking of our own to see...
January 06, 2009
The Five Best Hotels in D.C. for the Politically Apathetic
In our continuing coverage of all things political at Washington hotels, we realized we're -- to put it politely -- sick as hell of all this political nonsense. And contrary to popular belief, D.C. is actually a totally fun place to visit, especially if you're looking to avoid the...
October 01, 2008
HotelChatter Reader Deals :: Very Last Chance for a Free Island Hotel Stay
In which, HotelChatter readers are treated to exclusive hotel deals dug up by us. All deals have a limited amount of rooms attached to them and may sell out quickly. Today's Hotel Deals Time is Almost Out!$FREE!If you enter the Layover Nation Contest where you suggest a layover stop...
July 31, 2008
Donovan House: Best Bet for Cheap and Chic in DC This Summer
Note: Teddy bear not included.Washington, D.C. has been slow to the boutique/design/lifestyle hotel game so Thompson Hotels' Donovan House stands out amongst travelers looking for a chic stay in the city.It's also kinda cheap too. Tablet Hotels has rooms listed at the Donovan for $149 a night from July 1...
June 17, 2008
Thompson's Donovan House Set to Open Rooftop Bar ADC This Weekend
Listen up, Washingtonians of the DC kind (not of the total abstinence society kind): you will be getting a Thompson Hotel rooftop bar and pool this weekend. ADC at Donovan House. As with other Thompson rooftops it's only for hotel guests yet will eventually open up to invited guests who...
May 23, 2008
How the Cocoon Spiral Showers at Donovan House Work
Pretty much all we've ever cared about in the opening of the Donovan House, the newest hotel from Thompson Hotels in D.C., is what the heck these cocoon spiral showers look like and how they work.In the first extensive review of the hotel, which we got from Hotel Maven Flying...
April 24, 2008
Snapshot: More Donovan House Pictures
Our hotel mavens must be loving the Donovan House in Washington, DC. Flickr member ScottMichaelNash dropped in a few photos of the hotel into our Flickr pool, including this shot of the bed. Just in case you were wondering: that bear is NOT included. ...
April 10, 2008
Donovan House Gets Its First Review and Photos
The newest hotel from Thompson Hotels, Donovan House opened last weekend and today we have the first review from The Flying Mermaid who spent two nights at the place. Her review is generally positive although the hotel did have some issues like no hot water in the guestrooms one night....
March 31, 2008
What Does The Just-Opened Donovan House Look Like?
Thompson Hotels newest location, Donovan House in Washington DC, officially opens today (at $179 a night) and we're dying to see what the place looks like.But apparently, getting a picture of this place is just as hard as getting a job in the CIA. So we're asking any of you...
March 28, 2008
HotelChatter Reader Deals: Who Doesn't Want to Go to Hawaii?
In which, HotelChatter readers are treated to exclusive hotel deals dug up by us. All deals have a limited amount of rooms attached to them and may sell out quickly. Today's Hotel Deals Springtime Hawaiian Getaway$495 a night Hana-Maui is offering two nights in an Ocean View Sea Ranch...
March 20, 2008
Hotel Opening Rates :: $179 for Donovan House's Opening Weekend
The Donovan House is set to open in Washington DC on March 28th and while its sister property in NYC--60 Thompson--might go for a minimum of $300 a night in the darkness of winter, this CIA-inspired hotel will be a lot cheaper. At least on the weekends.We found a King...
March 18, 2008
Donovan House Staff to Get CIA-Inspired Gear
The Thompson Hotel gang's newest hotel, The Donovan House is set to open on March 28 and Budget Travel has some new info on the CIA-themed hotel. Among the hotel's gimmicks: staff will be equipped with wristwatch communication devices. We're eager to take a peek at the promised perks in...
March 14, 2008
Thompson Hotels Donovan House to Open in March
Now we're not sure it will actually open on exactly March 3rd (which is what we heard) but we do expect Thompson Hotel's newest hotel--The Donovan House in Washington, D.C.-- to open sometime in March.Quikbook already has a listing for this hotel along with this description:. The hotel's unique guestrooms...
February 05, 2008
Introducing The Thompson Hotels Map
Click to go straight to the Thompson Hotels MapAs we head into the new year, we are bracing ourselves for the onslaught of Thompson Hotels that are "scheduled" to open in 2008.We are betting that the men of Thompson have learned their lesson from the long-delayed Six Columbus which took...
November 26, 2007
What's Next for Thompson Hotels? Apparently, A Lot
Gild Hall, New York: Opening December 1, 2007.Just because Six Columbus opened doesn't mean we here at HotelChatter are through with Thompson Hotels. While 2006 and most of 2007 wasn't a very good here for Jason Pomeranc and his boutique hotel group, things are looking up.· Thompson Beverly Hills is...
October 02, 2007
Partner Reviews: Donovan House
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Parking staff here can be VERY rude and combative. They like to park their personal cars in the one load/unload space available so they can chat with their friends. -
The hotel is great but some of the parking staff are extremely rude! Also the employees like to hang out with their cars in the one loading/unloading space making it difficult to check in/out easily!
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The conference wifi signal has free access. -
Check out the very mod lobby! -
Stay somewhere else - this place is the worst. -
Be prepared to pay for your entire reservation upon check-in, not check-out. -
The free Internet code previously mentioned is invalid. They change it weekly FYI. -
Skip the whole damn shebang, hotel, lounge and all. -
Great hotel. Nice room quiet -
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The Woodward and Bernstein Meeting Rooms are perfect for groups from 10 to 80 people. -
Donovan House is named after Wild Bill Donovan, the father of the CIA.
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Sleek decor at this happening hotel. The rooftop pool lounge boasts DC's most fashionable crowd. -
Great room. Great view. Horrible parking, $40 valet only option. No free wi-fi in your room. Bit snobby. -
Awesome hotel. Great staff too. Had an issue with my first room and got upgraded to an amazing room. -
Nice hotel, however the pool closes at 5 pm so they can open the rooftop bar which is a little bit of a bummer. -
Free Internet access code is: 1H1D4D. Wireless network name: IBAHN -
Dragon roll kicks ass. -
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tuna tartare is awesome
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