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02.17.09
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PRESIDENTIAL PAD
In honor of President’s Day we’re featuring our favorite new hotel in the nation’s capitol – Donovan House. The District of Columbia’s slightly staid reputation is getting an overhaul now that Obama in the White House — and new hotels like this one show it’s an image that’s much in need of some revision. And while the Thompson hotel group is probably best known for their work in New York, Donovan House is a lot more than just Manhattan style transplanted to DC — it’s steeped in local color as well. The hotel’s got an air of Sputnik-era cold-war cool about it, starting with the hanging chairs and modernist wingbacks in the lobby lounge. The shiny and swanky public spaces are mid-century chic, and the rooms are half hideaway, half party pad. They come complete with Dean & DeLuca snacks in the minibar and Kiehl's bath products in the nautilus-shell spiral shower. Most unexpected of all is perhaps the rooftop pool with accompanying bar, a far more enjoyable place to do a deal than the traditional DC back-room. Rates from $129 US nightly on weekends (Fri-Sun nights) & $199 on weekdays. Valid now through Feb 28.
While you’re in town… 
DONOVAN HOUSE 1155 14TH ST N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. WWW.THOMPSONHOTELS.COM |
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