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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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Rooftop terrace
Creator video
Meeting facility
Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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GIA Suite

GIA Suite

  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

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

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

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

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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Washington

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel, you'll find Walter E. Washington Convention Center and White House. Smithsonian Institution and Capital One Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • ‪Soho Cafe & Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arepa Zone - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Via Sophia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Green Lantern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Boutique hotel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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 eco-certified Hotel Zena Washington DC. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Zena Washington DC was completed in October 2020.

This Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 191 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 4360 sq ft of conference space
  • 405 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered 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 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

Things to do

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

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

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: 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)!

Property payment types

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
  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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).

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Hotel Zena Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 815 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1190 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel!! Fun vibe and very nice overall. The king suite with a door to separate the two areas was a great option for our family. Plenty of space and very comfortable. I appreciate the hard floors in the suite (no gross carpet). The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The food at both restaurants was outstanding. My only complaint was that the bathroom lacked counter space and hooks for towels. We made it work for four nights. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The female centric theme was appealing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aklok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location good service high-quality rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Cherry Blossom weekend

Really enjoyed this hotel... friendly staff, edgy artwork, location, etc. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliannette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was amazing. They do provide vallet parking. It can be costly for oversized vehicle vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sering Omar Faty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and comfortable. Staff were super friendly. Special thanks to Ezekiel. I love that they had travel size deodorant, toothbrush and paste, floss, shaving cream, and razors in case you forgot about them. The pool was closed and I did not get to use the gym even though it was well equiped. I hope to enjoy on my next trip. The place was walking distance to the White House and World Bank. Shopping is also walking distance and nice restaurants in the area too. Overall, I will visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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

Nice hotel

We had a very nice 3 day stay here. Love the woman power theme. Very clean and friendly service. It’s quite a few blocks from mall but we were able to walk everywhere .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were VERY helpful and friendly! My only complaint is that it’s in a noisy area, but would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near everything, great customer service, and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY NICE ROOMS AND STAFF
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No one is here! How do I access my room?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RJ

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay. The Gentleman at the front desk was very welcoming and accommodating. My room with the city view was dope. Decent bathroom loved the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosangela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in the heart of DC. My room was clean and pleasant. Only complain is they did not allow me to check in a couple of hours early, even though the room was ready. They wanted to charge a $75 early check in, which I did not agree to pay. Never in all the countries I have traveled to, a hotel would refuse to let me check in early if the room was ready. They definitely need to improve in this regard.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in DC I’ve stayed at in this price range
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Analysts a cool stay and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, I would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill, Lincoln

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, but tiny. The view was great. The main issue was the shower. The water would not keep the temperature and the shower was a cheaper installed room addition in the middle of the room. It’s great for one, but not really comfortable for a family. Still, the room was clean and the atmosphere was welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025