The Donatello

May 6, 20242 min read

SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- Pleasant reception staff & efficient checkin. The valet were also very professional.

The Spa staff (supervisor I believe?) did not seem organized, aware, nor helpful.

The lobby orientation/layout is a bit unusual & elevators are very in-your-face. Cleaning standards are exceptional. This felt like an elevated experience walking through the building.

ROOM (walkthrough) -- Very spacious, aromatic, & well-lit.

A modern design with a luxury feel to it, reminiscent of that old-world glamour but not at all stiff. Functional windows get so much natural light during golden hour. The workspace fell short in ergonomics , nevertheless it was an inspiring space. Storage was generous & the room was very clean.

BED -- HEAVENLY!!!

You sink in this one & just never want to get up. Surrounded by an excellent brand of pillows & linens.

Simply wow!

BATH -- Small bath space with a toilet of dread.

These low toilets are a bane. The rest of the installations are more than satisfactory.

Bath products (ROOTS) were premium quality & the shower experience was pleasant: a spacious glass walk-in with a fair shower head.

TV & ENTERTAINMENT -- Amazingly functional TV solution. A ~50" wall mount capable of all the gymnastics you can imagine.

Spa services are also offered.

The concierge is a great resource for other activities + coupons.

WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- A decent level of thoughtput, adequate for you day-to-day typical activities

--Performance--

Video streaming - average

Online gaming - average

Video chatting - average

--Nerd Stats--

25-32 Mbps download

22-32 Mbps upload

0% packet loss

28 ms latency

38 ms jitter

FOOD & DRINK -- The best part!

The adjoining Italian restaurant, Zingari, is my favorite in the city. Pricey but incredibly well-prepared & filling. The roasted wild boar dish is my goto.

Kitchenette / wet bar is equipped with microwave & wet bar. Everything was clean and primed for use.