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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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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, National Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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
(23 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
(16 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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City view

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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 the area

Washington

A stay at Hotel Zena Washington DC places you in the heart of Washington, within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and White House. .This boutique hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Smithsonian Institution and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Capital One Arena.

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • White House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capital One Arena - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Mall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stan's DC Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arepa Zone - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Lantern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near White House
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 191 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Satellite programming and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services.
At Hotel Zena Washington DC, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 4360 square feet (405 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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.

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 October 8 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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
Donovan House Washington
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. 921 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1327 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lavern

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good stay , the pool was just too small for that many people .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atiba

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

Love downtown DC

Love love, love love love five thumbs up must stay will be returning soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atiba

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

That’s hotel stay in a long time

I love to stay beautiful place everything about it the room the atmosphere the area just love love love love 10 thumbs up will return soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor at the property is stunning. The staff were welcoming and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misako

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the RGB artwork!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexsis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Double billing for parking

I got billed twice for parking and it still isn’t resolved after calling and emailing at least 8 different times. The management doesn’t care. They just pass the buck. Be careful because if the billing is wrong you will never get it resolved. My stay was in May 2025 and it is July 2025 and things are still not resolved after 3 months.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I tend to stay here because it’s near my office. I can never get an invoice emailed to me after a stay and it drives me crazy and requires numerous follow up calls. Sadly have to find a new weekly place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine, Dover

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and different hotel with beautiful art work! Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khilola

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. The service was great and the staff were attentive. We had a 9-year-old child with us. he liked to play in the lobby. The only thing I didn't like was that we couldn't use the pool on the rooftop. Please, keep in mind that on Fridays and Saturdays, the hotel is open to the public, and there are a lot of young people who come to chill at the bar near the pool. I mean a lot. You can join them if you don't have a child with you.But since we were traveling with our son, we could'nt go to the rooftop to enjoy the pool. Other then that we had a great time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for single or romantic staycation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of theeee best hotels I’ve ever stayed at when visiting DC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

roneasha

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel I ever stayed at.

My stay was exceptional everything there from my room to host there customer service was phenomenal. And the area and view was a plus. I definitely will be staying at the hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia Grace

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love love loved. Very warm and helpful crew. The room was spacious and immaculate. Great bed, amazing pillows. The rooftop pool vibe was fun and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the kitchenette
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the hotel is gorgeous. I love the photo booth
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

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