Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
Hotel with 24-hour fitness, near White House
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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed, View (Zena Circle View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is $180
$244 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Map
1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Popular LocationWalter E. Washington Convention Center10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhite House13 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Mall18 min walk
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)35 min drive

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Room options

Zena King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, View (Zena Circle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

GIA Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 1230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, View (Zena Circle View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 650 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 310 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

8.4/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, View (Zena Circle View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 575 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mobility/Hearing Accessible Zena Accessible Queen with ADA Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

8.1/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Hotel Zena Washington DC is located in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighborhood in Washington, and is near the airport and near a metro station. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for National Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours and hiking/biking trails in the area.

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 10 min walk
  • White House - 13 min walk
  • Capital One Arena - 18 min walk
  • National Mall - 18 min walk
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Arepa Zone - 1 min walk
  • Green Lantern - 2 min walk
  • Soho Cafe & Market - 4 min walk
  • Lady Madison - 4 min walk
  • Via Sophia - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Boutique hotel revitalized in 2020 and located near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Located close to White House and Capital One Arena, Hotel Zena Washington DC provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 191 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 56 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 56 per night)

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free 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

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 4,360 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
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Smart speaker
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • 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

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 125 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 34.79 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 56 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 56 per night
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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
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Donovan Hotel Washington
Donovan Hotel
Donovan Washington

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Zena Washington DC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 8 to May 27.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

As of May 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Zena Washington DC on Jun 21, 2024 start from $180.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Zena Washington DC pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Valet parking is available for USD 56 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 56 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 125 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 125 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Zena Washington DC located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of VSA Washington DC, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and White House. Smithsonian Institution and Embassy Row are also within 15 minutes. McPherson Sq. Station is 5 minutes by foot and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the roof top pool and lounge & the decor in the hotel was extremely lavish
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Charging $75 to check in a few hours early is unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raiyona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and the food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall cleanliness and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARDAY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and Loved the rooftop pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0