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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near White House

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
In the heart of Washington DC, Hotel Zena offers a vibrant retreat with an art gallery and rooftop terrace. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool, enjoy coffee in the lobby or take advantage of dry cleaning services while connecting to high-speed WiFi. With helpful staff and first-rate property condition previous guests rave about their stay.
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$221 nightly
The total price is $257
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Connecting rooms available

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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Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 575 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

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

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

  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing Accessible)

  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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GIA Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

GIA Suite

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • White House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capital One Arena - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 30 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 35 min drive
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 35 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 37 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 47 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. 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

  • ‪Wawa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crown & Crow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lady Madison - ‬4 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 center and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the pool and comfortable beds. Public transportation is just a short walk: McPherson Sq. Station is 5 minutes and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 191 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite valet parking (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Secured covered onsite extended parking (USD 59 per night)
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM 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 rentals nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (4360 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 center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart speaker
  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (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 - Onsite rooftop bar.
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.

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.

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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms 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 check-out 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 October 8 to May 27:
  • 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/truck 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

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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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 to 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 50 lbs 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. RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle 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 onsite 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 practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 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 10 minutes' walk from Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

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 rooftop pool was a highlight for many guests, providing a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the city views. (31 reviews)
  • The property's deep soaking tub and rooftop bar with a great bartender made for a relaxing and enjoyable spa-like experience. (3 reviews)
  • The property gym was well-equipped and quiet, with water and towels provided. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a super location
Steven, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The decor in hotel is Beautiful, it’s very clean, it has great amenities, the bar and lobby area is a nice place to meet up with friends. The views from the hotel rooms are great and it’s easy to walk to restaurants and close to museums. I’ll stay here again.
Cynthia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a pleasant stay, the staff is courteous, forthcoming and helpful.
Branislav, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was beautiful! Staff were excellent friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
Gladys, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Customer service and the hotel was amazing. This was in a great location. I will recommend this hotel
Dashawn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was amazing. What a surprise when I walked in and observed all the amazing art work featuring woman empowerment! The staff was amazing ; friendly and helpful. The hotel restaurant was one of the best I have experienced. Can’t wait to return in the summer and experience the rooftop!
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel concept and inclusive philosophy.
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, nice large room and amenities. Love the woman-centric vibe, whimsical details and location!
Favorite shero Shirley Chisholm
Great art in lobby
Adriane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It's one of if not the greatest hotels in DC. The staff is always friendly and are willing to accommodate you.
Evral, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

GREAT GREATEST excellent. Excellent service at the front desk.
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Nidia, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was amazing and beautiful, staff was great definitely be back
Nevada, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Clean room, felt a little tight for a 2 bed room. 2 adults 2 littles. Cute decor. Breakfast was a sitdown menu in the morning. Not a quick stop & go.
Iria, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel it's so cute !! Staff was so helpful and welcoming ♡ would definitely stay here again and recommend to others !!
love the interior design
great view from the rooftop w pool !!
anyae, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cleanliness, great bed, decor, and overall good vibe. The staff was extremely friendly and personal. I appreciated that they remembered my name. Very good location with things around. Having a CVS across the street is a god-send!
Keyimani, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, friendly staff.
Jamara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property and staff
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean Rooms - Friendly Staff GREAT Restaurant!!!
James, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean, staff was nice, quiet environment
Makira, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was beautiful and clean. The food was delicious. The drinks were on point. The staff was very attentive and helpful. The location is in the heart of everything in downtown DC. I definitely recommend staying at Hotel Zena. I will be back!
Latashia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall enjoyed the stay here. Convenient location in DC.
Braden, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Clean room and friendly staff
Jasmine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff and excellent rooms ! I also really enjoyed a quick dip in the roof top pool between meetings Will look to book again when I return to DC
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Maico, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great modern hotel with friendly staff. The location is convenient and close to restaurants.
zoi, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Service Excellent Staff
Jorge L, 4-night trip