On the topic of D.C. travel our friend B, who’s from D.C., turned to us and said, “Oh you HAVE to go to Donovan House, it totally reminded me of you.”
So, we did.
The Donovan House is a case example of an extraordinarily marketed, well-photographed property with extremely good web presentation. The hotel’s public spaces (the lobby, rooftop, pool, Zentan restaurant) appear much larger on the site than in person. Both the rooftop and lobby are shallow, essentially the same six-step width, and a bit claustrophobic despite the glass doors and open air.
After viewing the roof, we grabbed a quick dinner at Zentan, an Asian fusion restaurant with a solid sushi selection.
Our order:
- 2 Spicy Tuna Roll, cut
- Yellow Tail (2pc)
- 1 Lobster Asparagus Roll, cut
- 1 Lump Crab (2pc)
Yes, we ate everything!
View from the Donovan House Rooftop:
The Donovan House Lobby and Rooftop Pool (A.D.C.):
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