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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
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Rooftop terrace
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Rooftop terrace
Meeting facility
Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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)

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 (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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GIA Suite

GIA Suite

  • 114 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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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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
(24 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
(22 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 a 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop terrace
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center 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 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center 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 like a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like 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 RV/bus/truck 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations 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 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 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 on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Hedy's Rooftop - Onsite rooftop bar.
Figleaf Bar & Lounge - This restaurant specializes 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 October 8 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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 cribs (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 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
  • 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

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. 850 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1244 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 family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice lobby. Room was spacious. You can walk to all the main attractions really enjoyed this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s good but kind of old , the shower is slow and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer care and service was exceptional, from check-in to check-out! Well done Team Zena!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nihar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Hidden fees and charges

The hotel is sneaky on service charges. First of all there is no information on guest aminity fees while booking. No one mentioned about it while checking in. While checking out they charged us $40 per night for guest aminity fee. While asking they mentioned this is for free tea and coffee which we never used. On asking to waive it they said its mandar
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The staff was friendly and the hotel was very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anisha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cassidy

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

10/10 Excellent

Dymond

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

Great service!

I gifted my daughter and new som in law a one stay for their honeymoon and they loved it. Thanks so much for the added touches in the room to celebrate them on their special night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

José Luis

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Younan

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool boutique vibe hotel. Busy street but hardly heard street noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cyana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I asked to extend d my stay and was told to come down and they wouid issue a new key - when I went down they had no record of that and I had to scramble and find a new hotel — I asked twice if she had it in computer answer was yes — called at 7am the day before departure ..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone is so helpful and friendly! The property is beautiful and in a good location. I love the shower—it's so cool! And the drinks and food at the bar were excellent. I especially enjoyed meeting Ronald, Malik, Shanaya (I'm not sure if that was spelled correctly ), and Baltazar. I have been to this hotel a few times, and it is one of my favorites.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

ushma

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Don’t stay here!

Ozone machine left running in the room And caused us server coughing issues
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was such a pleasure to interact with. The Hotel's theme and decor was so appealing and fun. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for all the best restaurants & LGBT spots!! My wife and I loved it! The bed was super comfy, room was incredibly clean & beautiful and the shower & bathroom products were amazing for a hotel. Its the little things, and they check all the boxes. The ambiance of the female empowerment artwork was absolutely stunning throughout this hotel.....it will make you stop, and look closely!!! I highly recommend Hotel Zena!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latesha, Bellevile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Really cute lobby and rooftop. Amazing views. Walkable to all DC attractions
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suleiman

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Amazing!!!

Amazingly beautiful room with a great view. Plenty of amenities. We will definitely stay here again on a trip to D.C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025