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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
  • Gym
The current price is $213
$184 nightly
$213 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, CityCenterDC
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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

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
  • 575 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

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
  • 310 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 310 sq ft
  • 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
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for GIA Suite

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

GIA Suite

  • 1230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 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
  • 325 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 National Postal Museum and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Capital One Arena.

What's nearby

  • K Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • CityCenterDC - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Park at 14th - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Via Sophia - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 191 guestrooms featuring espresso makers 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 concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon 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 5758 square feet (535 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.
Hedy's Rooftop - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered, secured valet parking on site (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered, secured extended parking on site (USD 59 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon 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 crib
  • 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

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 5,758 square feet of conference space

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.
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite premium channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • 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
  • 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 September 8 to May 31:
  • 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • 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

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Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1030 out of 1475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1475 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing time, very friendly staff. Definitely recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and staff, wonderful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel in a great location for DC. The pool was nice and clean too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The decor and architecture is amazing !!! Simply beautiful I love the rooftop pool and bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this hotel! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Location is centrally located to so many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and the hotel was very trendy. Everyone was extremely friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was amazing definitely will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The best part of the hotel was the location. He was very centrally located to the main attractions in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and large comfortable rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean and quiet room, kind of small but good for 1 person.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the atmosphere , the hotel was staffed correctly , the hotel Is right in the center of downtown dc views are everything I’d comeback
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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My stay was very satisfactory!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, friendly helpful staff. Good food and beautiful art.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was very clean and neat. The pool was small but it was a cute and chill vibe. The staff was very customer friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love staying at this hotel. Great location, progressive vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was absolutely beautiful, spacious corner suite on the 8th floor, could not hear any noises from other floors or hallway. Really cool lobby, good food, rooftop pool and bar!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Great location, need a little upgrade for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, friendly staff, nice pool area and close to CVS and other convenience stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love this place. They make be feel so comfortable and unbothered. Location is also great. I want to only stay here when I have to come to DC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Verry nice and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great & clean hotel 5 star for-sure ! Staff was really nice and respectful. One con I will say is still parking staff really did give me any detail about the parking but other than that , A great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026