Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, CityCenterDC
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

GIA Suite

  • 114 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre 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 laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay-per-view films and smart speakers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Zena Washington DC's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Embassy Row. You'll find features such as a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and White House
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hotel Zena Washington DC offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Event space at this hotel measures 4360 square feet (405 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Zena Washington DC. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Hedy's Rooftop – On-site rooftop bar. Open daily.
Figleaf Bar & Lounge – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 cot
  • 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.
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 films
  • 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
  • Heating
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 20.00 for adults and from USD 20.00 for children
  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 990 out of 1426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1426 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

chris

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Stores and restaurants close by, really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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Great staff and a super location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Amazing view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really welcoming and accommodating. We had everything we needed and loved our accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly, and was close to a lot of things that were dog friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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The decor in hotel is Beautiful, it’s very clean, it has great amenities, the bar and lobby area is a nice place to meet up with friends. The views from the hotel rooms are great and it’s easy to walk to restaurants and close to museums. I’ll stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

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We loved our stay here. Super friendly staff, wonderful decor and atmosphere. Clean comfortable room. Close to metro and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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Room was clean, service was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean and it’s in an amazing location. I would definitely stay here again. Their drink menu is also creative
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Great room, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with this hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable bed, well equipped bathroom. Nice convenient location. Fun decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tabot

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Decent room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Branislav

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Had a pleasant stay, the staff is courteous, forthcoming and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike

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great clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful! Staff were excellent friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was okay, some more variety would be good. Some nearby restaurants and a CVS pharmacy is right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sevana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk person Ezekiel was awesome! I really appreciate him.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kreshelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This my second time staying at this hotel.I always have an exceptional experience when I stay here.10/10 always.The cleaning ladies are the sweetest!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MUNTEHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ezekiel at the front desk was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dashawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Customer service and the hotel was amazing. This was in a great location. I will recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KayLeigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025