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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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Rooftop terrace
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Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

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 comforters

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 comforters

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 comforters

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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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
  • 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 comforters

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 comforters

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 comforters

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

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

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

4-star 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 4-star 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.

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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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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. 908 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1309 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Fargo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Good location and a pool

This hotel has an amazing vibe. Rooftop pool is a bonus, but tile is hot!!! Rooftop bar and food is also great. Workout area great as well. Only issues were staff friendliness were hit or miss.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kira, Somerset

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Service was good & accommodating when we arrived. The room was very outdated so they offered an upgrade. The younger guy w/braids who checked me out on Saturday was very rude unnecessarily. A credit wasn't deducted & he blamed me for not telling the kitchen, although I confirmed upon check in & wasn't told I had to do anything else. Liked that we could walk to Wawa & CVS across the street & the location was close to everything, e.g. African American museum, etc. Parking addl $60 + tax p/night. Not worth the price. Rooms are basic. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony, Brooklyn

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ZIERRA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bachelorette Crew

BEAUTIFUL LOCATION!!! PRICEY but BEAUTIFUL! They elevators took longer then expected and it took me to wrong floor twice but I didn’t really mind. THE FOOD IS SMACKKKKKKKKK!!!! Jerk wings and that chicken sandwich OH and the Paloma made by Dave the lobby bartender. Very pleasant, he will be apart of our Washington DC trip memories for sure. The food was AMAZINGGGG if yall don’t know what smack mean lmao.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Armando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to Metro and Bus Stops to see most DC major attractions. Walking distance to White House. Cant complain about anything. ( except lack of coffe at night ). Had to go to WAWA across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

zoi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great modern hotel with friendly staff. The location is convenient and close to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

shadea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was okay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

Travelled with partner
Terrible customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pool is tiny and crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nat

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Valet got me a flat tire
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very modern-style hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are spacious, quiet and clean. The rooftop pool and bar is very nice and with a great view over the city, The breakfast is to order from a menu card, so if you prefer continental breakfast from a buffet this is not the right place. I did get some tasteful avocado toast with scramble egg and an overnight oatmeal, which tasted very well. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Perry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The overall stay was majorly disappointing. We were expecting to enjoy the rooftop pool and a relaxing atmosphere. Instead there was a huge private party for the two nights we were there. The second night we returned after a show to find multiple police officers and activity. My wife and I both felt very uncomfortable and were reluctant to access the elevator. As you can imagine we will never stay there again nor recommend the hotel to anybody.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location,room was very clean. Loved the shower and the view. Planning another trip to DC and plan on staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marian, Federal way

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025