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Hotel Zena Washington DC

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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GIA Suite | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

GIA Suite

  • 1230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

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

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 650 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 575 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Hotel in Downtown Washington D.C.
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, WiFi in public areas, and valet parking.
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.

Hotel Zena Washington DC features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge).

Event facilities measuring 4360 square feet (405 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2020.

Hotel Zena Washington DC is a smoke-free property.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

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

  • In-room 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
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • 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 at the property

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. 814 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1187 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

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were VERY helpful and friendly! My only complaint is that it’s in a noisy area, but would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near everything, great customer service, and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY NICE ROOMS AND STAFF
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No one is here! How do I access my room?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RJ

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay. The Gentleman at the front desk was very welcoming and accommodating. My room with the city view was dope. Decent bathroom loved the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosangela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in the heart of DC. My room was clean and pleasant. Only complain is they did not allow me to check in a couple of hours early, even though the room was ready. They wanted to charge a $75 early check in, which I did not agree to pay. Never in all the countries I have traveled to, a hotel would refuse to let me check in early if the room was ready. They definitely need to improve in this regard.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in DC I’ve stayed at in this price range
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Analysts a cool stay and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, I would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill, Lincoln

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, but tiny. The view was great. The main issue was the shower. The water would not keep the temperature and the shower was a cheaper installed room addition in the middle of the room. It’s great for one, but not really comfortable for a family. Still, the room was clean and the atmosphere was welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zena is an awesome boutique hotel. Great location, central to many things. The staff are kind helpful and informative. The theme of the hotel is done with such creative insights representing the history and current women’s movements. Inspirational and chic at the. same time. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ahmad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t like the front desk and the overnight security guard
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasiah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025