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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
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Relax with a drink at the rooftop bar, surrounded by a city view and unique sculpture.
Experience a dynamic atmosphere with abstract art, modern lighting, and a patterned floor.
Relax in a stylish space with a digital art piece, pool table, and modern seating.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV, offering a city view.
Relax on the rooftop with a comfortable seating area, fire pit, and city views.

Popular amenities

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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

GIA Suite

  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

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

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

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

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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

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

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About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and rooftop terrace
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 iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 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 espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. 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 cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • 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 eco-certified Hotel Zena Washington DC. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Zena Washington DC was completed in October 2020.

This 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.
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 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

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 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
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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)
  • 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).

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 847 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1241 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

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely, comfortable room, and had a great time walking around this cute neighborhood. We especially enjoyed the rooftop bar and pool, which were opened early and were so lovely even though the pool was way to cold to swim in in April
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property with well designed rooms and amenities. The decor is very feminist-friendly so it may not be a good fit for MAGA folks, but I really loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and small hotel with a convenient location. My only complaint is that parking. We had a larger SUV and valet wasn’t able to accommodate our car. Ultimately, we had to park at a nearby hotel and walk back. Aside from that, great location, close to food and other locations. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
There was no concierge. They had no connection to a car service. The curtains were not blackout. Take your eye masks. Even though they say it’s a non smoking property, it smelled like smoke & pot. It was clean, but the smell was offensive. I would not stay there again. It was over priced.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people, nice space, loved the rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Faik, Bayside

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I tried to cancel my stat due an emergency that ı canceled my trip , but could not. I been member Expedia gor years and expedia did not do anything to to cancel the stay. I may not be using Expedia again , since they are just concerned about he commission they are making , not their costumers!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The fit and finish of the common areas were average. Front desk wanted to charge an early room fee. This was at 1:30pm and the room was ready but their terms are to check in at 3pm. I didn’t want to pay the $25 early check in fee for two rooms. So I left the bags and went for lunch. They called me at 2:15 to say I could check in. Was some what inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Franklin

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Teicher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Everything was so close
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s is an amazing property. The staff was very accommodating. Ezekiel the Manager was amazing. I am looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony

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

All amenities not open until May 1

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spiridoula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

TAYLOR

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carnesha

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

10/10 Excellent

McKenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel - fabulous art, fun games, nice rooftop pool, courteous and helpful staff. My only complaint is that they used disposable cups for coffee and tea - it would have been so much nicer to enjoy my morning beverage in a real mug. Otherwise, everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Clean. Safe location. Very nice hotel. Modern. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden fees and breakfast is not included! No parking on site, only 60/day underground. Watch out for those extra charges. Other than that a great place, nice stuff, clearn and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadee

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

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

Travelled 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