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Hotel Zena Washington DC

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, K Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, CityCenterDC
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬
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Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

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

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

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

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City view

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

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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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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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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

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 laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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 comfy beds, cleanliness, and overall comfort
  • 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 business-friendly Hotel Zena Washington DC. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available.

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 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.

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
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • 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
  • Heating
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • 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

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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. 995 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1423 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Earlena

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1. Mice . Seen a mouse 1am Saturday by the pool table and 6 am Sunday by the couch in the front lobby . 2. The shower is small and there is standing water when you enter the shower . No telling how long it’s been there . 3. 1 light on the ceiling was pushed in and facing the other direction . 4. The staff with long hair leaves strands of hair every where after they clean . On the floor and in the towels . 5. For $700 on a 3 day stay i expect a complimentary breakfast 6. There is a WaWa across the street and the police were called every night for fighting and loitering. 7. They have private events like speed dating and fashion shows causing all guests to not be able to use the amenities or even sit in the lobby. The areas are blocked off .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

christy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, we had a very good stay. The hotel was very clean and the staff friendly and helpful. I do not think the hotel lives up to a 4-star rating, however. The carpet in the hallways was very worn in some places and the furniture in our room was cracked and scuffed. Also, the design of the shower made it so that if you turned on the bathroom light the whole room lit up - not ideal if someone else is trying to sleep. We also found the location a little bit inconvenient for the events we were attending downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The first room had a flag banging against the window. The 2nd room when they moved us had no air or heat and a maintenance man was working in our room until after midnight. The staff was great though
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding stay! Room was clean, quiet, and comfy and view of city. Love the art in the hotel lobby, and the staff at check in/front desk, housekeeping were all kind, friendly, and always helpful. Hotel is close to the McPherson Metro stop, and super easy to figure out and there was a stop near everything we wanted to do & see. Hotel is located in a great central DC area and within 10-20 min we could get to all the major sightseeing areas, places to eat, etc. There was also a 24hr Wawa across the street, DD around the corner, CVS across the street, lots of restaurants within walking distance - check out Barcelona tapa restaurant nearby - so good! Great stay and would choose this hotel over other hotels in the area hands down. Thank you for the lovely stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Eclectic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Takia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronnell

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ezekiel at the front desk was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keyimani

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, great bed, decor, and overall good vibe. The staff was extremely friendly and personal. I appreciated that they remembered my name. Very good location with things around. Having a CVS across the street is a god-send!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tysheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Great people and amazing women power!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

XIUQING

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Mansfield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT GREATEST excellent. Excellent service at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonjii

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025