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Hotel Zena Washington DC

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • CityCenterDC
    10 min walk
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    10 min walk
  • White House
    13 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    19 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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GIA Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

GIA Suite

  • 1230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

  • 650 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

  • 310 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

  • 575 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Zena) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility/Hearing)

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Washington

A stay at Hotel Zena Washington DC places you in the heart of Washington, within a 15-minute walk of White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. .This boutique hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Smithsonian Institution and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from National Mall.

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 10 min walk
  • White House - 13 min walk
  • Capital One Arena - 18 min walk
  • National Mall - 18 min walk
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Cafe & Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arepa Zone - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Via Sophia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Green Lantern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near White House
Hotel Zena Washington DC offers 191 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and smart speakers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 191 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Satellite programming and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services.
At Hotel Zena Washington DC, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 4360 square feet (405 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hedy's Rooftop - Onsite rooftop bar.
Figleaf Bar & Lounge - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 59 per night)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Figleaf Bar & Lounge
  • Hedy's Rooftop

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,360 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 125
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 125
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 8 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 125 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 for adults and USD 20.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 59 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 59 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 125 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 125 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Donovan House Hotel
Donovan House Hotel Washington
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Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1103 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very professional and courteous staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Jo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique Hotel Experience
Overall the hotel was really cool. I didn’t look anything up about it, but it is very pro-feminine with the artwork and decor. The rooms were very aesthetically pleasing. Valet was overpriced. My biggest issue was that on my second night, my room wasn’t cleaned. I was gone all day until 4pm and had indicated via the door tag that I needed tidying, but when I got back they hadn’t gotten to my room yet. That was super suboptimal. Otherwise, solid property. I would probably stay here again.
RBG
View from the room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marjan

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
There were bugs in the room. Also, the bathroom faucet was not working. Overall I wasn’t happy with cleanliness. Needs more attention!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Greenville

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and interesting property. Social conscious theme was thought provoking. Cool place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tian

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it , just the parking situation that was complicated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay an reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place to stay friendly staff I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarisha

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chonte

Liked: Staff & service
I stayed here as a "staycation" during 4th of July holiday. Room was cozy. The overall theme of the hotel is cute, I'm all about women's empowerment. Hotel pool was small and crowded so i wouldn't stay here if you are looking for a luxury pool experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruddy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The decorative throw blankets that lay across the bed are a nice touch but dirty. There were obvious stains on ours that were a bit appalling to see. The showers have a unique design but generally not convenient to use. Not my favorite room/room setup ive stayed at but hotel does have positives. Very unimpressed with the food from the rooftop bar but the view was amazing! The complimentary store where you can checkout items is convenient and useful! The hotel also offers activities and spaces that make it easy to have a good time. The art and history around the hotel gives the guest something to enjoy in downtime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the bright, creative and modern atmosphere! Staff were very attentive and kind. I would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If the welcome was warm it would have been 5
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024