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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel near White House

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace
Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)
Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • CityCenterDC
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

  • 56 sq m
  • 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)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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GIA Suite

GIA Suite

  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

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

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

  • 21 sq m
  • 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)

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Washington

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel, you'll find White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. National Mall and Smithsonian Institution are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 10 min walk
  • White House - 13 min walk
  • Capital One Arena - 18 min walk
  • National Mall - 18 min walk
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Cafe & Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arepa Zone - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Via Sophia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Green Lantern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Boutique hotel near White House
Hotel Zena Washington DC offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center 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 meters) 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 Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 191 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 4360 sq ft of conference space
  • 405 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.00 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0.00 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured covered extended parking on site (USD 59 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: USD 20.00 for adults and USD 20.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Art gallery
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Smart speaker

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Turndown service

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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 center 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: 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)

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

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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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Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 759 out of 1102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1102 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

Kimberly Ann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in great location
A hidden gem in a great location. The rooms are small, as to be expected in a large city boutique hotel; but they are fantastic. Comfy bed. Great little restaurant downstairs. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very nice and comfortable. Bartender not real friendly. Would not switch gin out for vodka on request. Was told it was a theme or vibe drink and couldn’t do it. For as high as cocktails cost there shouldn’t be any debate to do this. Overall very good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of this place. The view from our room was amazing and we had an unexpected huge tub in our bathroom. Very beautiful hotel. We used our VIP credit on brunch which was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot and very friendly staff!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. Front desk guy incredible! 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and excellent view. Really great place to stay in the city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, fun atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently positioned for tourists visting DC
Lovely hotel in very convenient position, half a mile walk from the White House and so only a mile from the Washington Monument and The Mall. Limited restaurant offering but plenty of options close by. Check in was great, as was the maid service, but we gave 3 stars overall for service as the breakfast service was very poor, even though there were only 6 other people eating, and 4 of those arrived after us! The cooked food was fine, but no tip on the breakfast tab as a result of the slow and indifferent bar staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love hotel Zena
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shweta

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHI-KEETA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an wonderful experience for my foster girls. It showed being a woman is powerful and didn't have to feel awkward.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Zena for sure has its pros and cons. Overall, it was a decent stay. The staff though, that’s where this hotel excels!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very new, clean and unique with great city views. If is in walking distance to some restaurants and short drive to points of interest. The hotel restaurant was open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. The food was good but overpriced. We were disappointed that the roof top area and pool was closed for the season. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zena Is The Real Deal
The hotel is excellent, the front desk staff along with everyone else were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and cool, I had a wonderful stay at Zena. The staff, each and everyone of them, was outstanding. I can’t recommend this hotel enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful and spacious. I will definitely book a stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024