Hotel Zena Washington DC

Property class: 4
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near White House

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Hotel Zena Washington DC features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and White House. After having fun at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the pool and comfortable beds. Public transportation is only a short walk: McPherson Sq. Station is 5 minutes and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is €204
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Why we love this property

Culinary treats on site
Enjoy American dishes at the hotel restaurant or relax at the bar. Start days with fresh breakfast. End with in-room champagne service.
Seasonal pool bliss
This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool for refreshing aquatic enjoyment during warmer months. Sun-seekers will love the poolside relaxation.
Plush sleep paradise
Wrapped in Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding, this hotel elevates rest. A pillow menu and down comforters create the perfect sleep sanctuary.

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

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

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a large window.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility/Hearing Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a large window.

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility/Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a wall with a red abstract painting.

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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A modern living room with a large window, a bookshelf, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

GIA Suite

  • 114 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white armchair, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

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

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Bathtub (Mobility/Hearing Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a large window.

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

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

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About the area

Map
1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005

What's nearby

  • K Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • CityCenterDC - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Capital One Arena - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 30 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 35 min drive
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 35 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 37 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 47 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 56 min drive
  • Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
  • Lanham Seabrook Station - 18 min drive
  • McPherson Sq. Station - 5 min walk
  • Farragut North Station - 10 min walk
  • 7th St. Convention Center Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crown & Crow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Via Sophia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stan's DC Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

  • Hotel Zena Washington DC features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and White House. After having fun at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the pool and comfortable beds. Public transportation is only a short walk: McPherson Sq. Station is 5 minutes and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 191 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site valet parking (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Secured covered on-site extended parking (USD 59 per night)
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (5758 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1972
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart speaker
  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Special features

Dining

Hedy's Rooftop – On-site rooftop bar. Open daily.
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 125 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness centre access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for an extra charge
  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20.00 for adults and USD 20.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 125 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 125 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 8 September to 31 May:
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 59 per night with in/out privileges
  • RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge
  • Covered extended parking costs USD 59 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.

Also known as

Donovan Hotel Washington
Donovan Hotel
Donovan Washington
Kimpton Donovan
Hotel Zena
Donovan Hotel
Hotel Zena Washington DC Hotel
Hotel Zena a Viceroy Urban Retreat
Hotel Zena Washington DC Washington
Hotel Zena Washington DC Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Zena Washington DC offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Zena Washington DC does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 59 per night. Extended parking costs USD 59 per night. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 125 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 125 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Zena Washington DC and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Yes, Hedy's Rooftop offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Zena Washington DC like?

Hotel Zena Washington DC is in Downtown Washington D.C., a short 5-minute walk from McPherson Sq. Station and 9 minutes' walk from Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel restaurant offered excellent food with diverse and good quality options. (67 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool was a nice amenity with a clean and well-maintained area, offering a fun and chill vibe. (65 reviews)
  • Internet service was fast and dependable. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, able to walk to several restaurants, a great ice cream shop and beautiful view from our room and the rooftop lounge. Staff was very friendly, and hotel was very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so helpful and friendly. The hotel and our room were both beautiful and comfortable. You can’t beat the view and I really enjoyed the fitness center and rooftop pool. The room service breakfast and mocha lattes were delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property and staff, wonderful hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, friendly helpful staff. Good food and beautiful art.
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10/10 Exceptional

Verry nice and comfy room
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10/10 Exceptional

I love staying at this hotel. Great location, progressive vibe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and views.
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10/10 Exceptional

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful stay! The room was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything I needed. The breakfast was fresh with a nice variety of options to start the day. I also appreciated having a kitchen, which made the stay even more convenient. Overall, everything exceeded my expectations, and I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spacious clean room, Staff was friendly and restaurants/shops not too far from the hotel. Enjoyable week end!
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8/10 Very good

It’s convenient location
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10/10 Exceptional

Stores and restaurants close by, really great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a super location
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great staff, close to many restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Corner Rooms have great view
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8/10 Very good

Property was nice. Deck pool was enjoyable. Hotels is a bit small but clean and neat.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Friendly staff, clean rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently located. Great decor
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. The hotel rooms are nice and spacious. The views were beautiful. Will stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

My first time staying here, great location great staff and a really cool hotel omg also it hold so much history I can wait to go back when the pool is open
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10/10 Exceptional

Sardia at check in was amazing! Gave me the energy to start the weekend. Will definitely come back to stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable! Very cool vibe!
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was really welcoming and accommodating. We had everything we needed and loved our accommodations.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Zena is fantastic. The staff were beyond helpful and were always super friendly. They refreshed the room daily with water, coffee, and fresh towels. The beds were very comfortable and the room was super clean. Loved the rooftop pool. We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pet friendly, and was close to a lot of things that were dog friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the experience. The room was clean, pretty and decorated masterfully. The front desk staff was very kind and helpful- he also recommended a few DC spots to check out. The Ruth Bader Ginsburg art is the star of the hotel.