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Hotel Zena Washington DC

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, White House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 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 (Zena)

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

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

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

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing Accessible)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

GIA Suite

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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near White House
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 business-friendly 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 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.
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.

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

  • 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
  • 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 Washington
Donovan Hotel
Donovan Washington

Reviews

Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 943 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1357 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bilhissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I’ve always had a great experience booking at Zena for my D.C. stays. However, this time around, I was a bit disappointed with the conditions of my initial room. Then there were issues with the toilet handle in the room we moved to, and the staff seemed a bit unpleasant. I’m a bit disappointed, but I hope things are better when I visit next.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michala

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff all around. Valet parking attendants were great but a little expensive to have a vehicle parked. Roof top was an amazing way to wind down after very hot days walking around DC. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Brooklyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience!! Staff provided excellent service! Room was clean and had everything we needed. Location was close to everything. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayanna

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

8/10 Good

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Whitesboro

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean. The dining options were delicious. Everything was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The suite had a strong odor. We called down to management. They found a Tanqueray mini bottle connected to a pvc pipe. Once removed a large amount of stinky moldy gunk came out. Hoping we don't get sick w/ Legionaires.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ronald at the front desk is amazing!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and room were super modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryanna

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

Roof top spectacular 👌 🙌 delivers as promised

Was super happy with the ambiance. Extended pool hours would be nice. Lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family

Okay-ish but cool

Shower was of poor design, pooled water after a shower. Loved the art downstairs. Food is expensive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were vendors over at the Walter E Washington, far enough away from the event that we had some quiet time to rest. Eclectic and fun decor, very comfortable beds and showers
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

susanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying here and was very impressed. The location is perfect. The staff was amazing, especially David at the Fri t desk. The rooftop pool and bar is a very nice touch. I’d highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so cool. The staff was helpful, from front desk to the bar. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatyma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful. Location was key. My room was amazing and clean. The staff was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Miranda, Dorchester

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointing for the price. The building itself is nice, but the amenities and service don’t match the cost. You have to call down for ice and wait for someone to bring it, and I didn’t find out until my last night that you also have to request a microwave. The pool closes at 8 p.m., which is far too early. Parking is $70 a night plus a resort fee on top of nearly $200 per night for the room. My total came to $783.32 for the stay. For that price, I expected more convenience, better access to amenities, and fewer extra charges.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025