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Hotel Zena Washington DC

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Rooftop terrace
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

  • 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) | 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, 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) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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

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)

  • City view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 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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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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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)

  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 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 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 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

Donovan House
Donovan House Hotel
Donovan House Hotel Washington
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Donovan Hotel Washington
Donovan Hotel
Donovan Washington

Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 814 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1189 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

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

4/10 Poor

Reshmi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Fairfield

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

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful but the buy in for me is the themed property dedicated to dope ass women!! I truly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend staying at hotel zena! The property is very nice, the staff (especially Ezekiel at the front desk) was so kind and make check in and check out very simple. The location was perfect and close to many dining options including my office! Great experience overall :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

EDWARD

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
For a non-smoking facility, we couldn't stand the smell of pot in the hotel. Even in our room on the 8th floor, the stench permeated our room. The staff however was polite and our room was very nice. Wonderful location. Not sure if we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

8/10 Good

jebreh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is central to touristic attractions and most neighborhoods for restaurants. The shower is a bit awkward as it takes up a fair amount of space. The water temp can be hard to modulate. There's no vent in the bathroom for the shower/ toilet. You will have to wait or physically dry the mirrors to do makeup, etc. The hard 3pm check in is annoying, but maybe it's a staffing thing and not a cash grab. Overall, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great solo trip location

Beautiful hotel room with a great view of the city. Comfortable king size bed. Great location and valet parking was great. Second time staying at the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed myy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, Richmond

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davon

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ralphael

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