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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
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Rooftop terrace
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena) | City view
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, View (Zena Circle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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GIA Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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, View (Zena Circle View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, View (Zena Circle View)

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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 duvets, pillow-top 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) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, View (Zena Circle View)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Zena) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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 duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

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

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About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, 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 dressing gowns, 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 VSA Washington DC. 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 and extended 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, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and White House
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • 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 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.

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)

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

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
  • 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

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 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 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
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1090 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1090 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1090 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1090 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1090 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

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in the heart of DC! Well located hotel near metro, CVS, Franklin Park, and more. Clean property with great service. We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruchi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a central location, the staff is wonderful. I booked online and messed up my booking. Front desk ironed it out and was great. Cleanliness is top notch, valet is wonderful, they have a restaurant and bar downstairs and a convenience store. Havent checked out the pool but truly happy with my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

clara, Irvine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, beautiful room overlooking the Thomas circle. Nice rooftop and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and courteous. The room looked pretty clean. The only thing we didn't like was the setup for the bathroom. Specifically the sliding door to the bathroom was kind of difficult to move. And the frosted glass wall let out a lot of light at night if someone has to go to the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza Hakim

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel room was very spacious. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 Excellent Experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

PeTrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and spacious. The rooftop pool was small but not too crowded during the week. On the Saturday night it was very busy as was the bar/lounge. A dress to impress young crowd that was fun to watch. The hotel location was perfect to get into and out of tbe city abd the valet parking made it a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel. The rooftop pool was so nice and refreshing. The staff was nice also and the hotel is in a walkable area. The only reason i am not giving it 5 stars is because when I showed up at 12 to see if my room was ready they said yes its ready but its $50 to check in early. I was like so the room is ready but i have to pay to get it a few hours early? I thought that was not cool although I know a lot of hotels do that now but that was a turn off for me. Also there is parking across the street that is $20 cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just love the place and the stuff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a hotel credit that they didn’t tell me until checkout time and couldn’t use it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Panayiota

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooftop pool and bar was fun. I didn’t realize the pool cabanas could be rented hourly/daily by non hotel stayers, so was busier than I was expecting and the pool is small (about 4.5 ft deep). Nonetheless, had a good time and talked to folks from all over. Room was clean, shower was unique, coffee/tea in room was a nice perk. Filtered water on every floor was great for refilling water bottle as needed. Staff was nice and check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean comfortable room, nice pool area and bar staff, well situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. I also loved the different lights in the room. Staff was great. Location is great. Near major monuments. Also near restaurants and CVS. Only issue was mixup with my breakfast order. Maybe double check if you order in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not as shown online. It is overpriced and the rooms are not as expected. The water in one of our rooms would not stop running. The ac in the other room did not work. The parking is too expensive. Staff was so unfriendly when I asked a simple question about the bar hours. The bathrooms were horrible with toiletries that were expired and filled with water. Overall it was way too expensive and the stay was not a pleasant one! I would not be staying here in the future and do not recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Trent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Hotel Zena. We had a suite on 11th floor, very comfy, large and quiet room. We enjoyed the high quality breakfast options at Fig Leaf each morning.Also the dinner menu in the evenings was delicious, the staff were very nice and gave great service. The staff were also great in reception and Rooftop pool bar. Location is perfect for all the attractions and sights. We loved it here and will definately return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon, Bronx

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family and I spent five wonderful days at Hotel Zena Washington DC. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with any requests. The hotel was clean, and while the bedrooms were a bit small, it didn’t matter much as we spent most of our days exploring the local attractions. The rooftop pool was the highlight for my children, providing a perfect spot to unwind after a busy day. Overall, our stay was comfortable and enjoyable, making it a memorable part of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Libero

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024