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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
Rooftop terrace
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 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
(15 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
(21 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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

Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 832 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1216 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

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I had an amazing time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

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

Hotel Zena Experience

The staff was friendly and the hotel was clean. The only disappointing thing I experienced was that I had a hotel credit on food and drinks upon my arrival that I was not informed about when I checked in during my 3 night stay. I did have a meal at the restaurant during my stay but did not charge it to my room. I was not alerted about the credit until I was checking out and did not have time to use the credit as I was headed to a meeting where breakfast was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sevice was very good. It was walkable to most monuments and famous buildings. The room was ver comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce

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

6/10 Okay

Lori

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Business Women's Hotel

I loved the theme. Staff was very friendly. Coolest hotel shower ever. A female themed hotel in DC right now seems like a great idea. I would stay at a ZENA hotel in other cities. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yevgeniy, Langhorne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robald - absolutely the rudest host I ever seen, not accommodative, very short and rude to all guest, absolutely not helpful, and on top of all when you stay at that level hotel, y out would expect: good morning , thank you and good bye - nothing like that was ever said or mentioned - if I’m the manager and reading this my next step is to fire Ronald immediately !! Would never suggest or stay at this property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Camila

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely recommend

Very clean and cute hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were well decorated, clean, very pleasant, tho the front desk was small and casual. Dining & bar areas in the lobby are very well designed. The room staff is excellent. They were the most attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ed

Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t believe the hype

Stayed at lots of hotels “Oh there’s a $40 a day guest amenities fee” What? For cheap water and a gym. The in and out valet fee was nice. But fur an average of $280 a night. I can do better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Disappointing – Not Recommended for Families I recently stayed at Hotel Zena in Washington DC and had one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve ever had. I would not recommend this place, especially for families. We booked this hotel based on the pictures and amenities listed online, but what we got was nothing like what was advertised. The rooms were much smaller than they appear in the photos, and ours wasn’t even properly cleaned. On top of that, the air conditioning didn’t work, which made it really uncomfortable, especially with kids. One of the main reasons we booked this hotel was for the rooftop and pool, which they claimed were available—but upon arrival, we were told neither was open. That was incredibly frustrating, especially with children who were looking forward to it. The service was a disaster. The staff seemed lost and uninterested in helping. When we raised concerns, they either ignored them or gave vague excuses. The restaurant was the final straw: overpriced, very poor quality food, and some of the rudest staff I’ve encountered. Save your money and stay somewhere else. This place is all about the image, with zero follow-through on what they promise. A total letdown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Disappointing – Not Recommended for Families I recently stayed at Hotel Zena in Washington DC and had one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve ever had. I would not recommend this place, especially for families. We booked this hotel based on the pictures and amenities listed online, but what we got was nothing like what was advertised. The rooms were much smaller than they appear in the photos, and ours wasn’t even properly cleaned. On top of that, the air conditioning didn’t work, which made it really uncomfortable, especially with kids. One of the main reasons we booked this hotel was for the rooftop and pool, which they claimed were available—but upon arrival, we were told neither was open. That was incredibly frustrating, especially with children who were looking forward to it. The service was a disaster. The staff seemed lost and uninterested in helping. When we raised concerns, they either ignored them or gave vague excuses. The restaurant was the final straw: overpriced, very poor quality food, and some of the rudest staff I’ve encountered. Save your money and stay somewhere else. This place is all about the image, with zero follow-through on what they promise. A total letdown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Miklos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Loud music in the lobby, super slow check in time, confronted with an additional $35/night amenity fee but it was absolutely unclear what that fee was meant to cover for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very clean space with super friendly and efficient staff. The rooms are very small but well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025