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Hotel Zena Washington DC

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near White House
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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1155 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, K Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, CityCenterDC
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪48 min drive‬
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  • 575 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.6 out of 10
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  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 310 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

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

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

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  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Hotel Zena Washington DC places you in Downtown Washington D.C., within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Walter E. Washington Convention Center and White House. This 191-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace.

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
  • White House - 12 min walk - 0.7 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

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

About this property

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near White House
Guests staying at Hotel Zena Washington DC enjoy a 24-hour gym, a rooftop terrace, and WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for USD 59 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include conference space, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
55-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Frette Italian sheets and pillow menus ensure a restful night. IPod docks, espresso makers, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities.
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.

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

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

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

  • 4,360 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

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
  • 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 premium satellite 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
  • 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
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 October 8 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers valet parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Hotel Zena Washington DC offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Zena Washington DC on Dec 15, 2025 start from $152.0, 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.

What is there to do near Hotel Zena Washington DC?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Washington D.C. within a short 13-minute walk of White House and also 14 minutes on foot from Smithsonian Institution. You'll also find National Mall and Capital One Arena less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 59 per night with in/out privileges. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Zena Washington DC feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Zena Washington DC doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

Is Hotel Zena Washington DC good for couples?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Hotel Zena Washington DC have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Zena Washington DC have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Zena Washington DC serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Hedy's Rooftop.

Does Hotel Zena Washington DC allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Zena Washington DC for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Hotel Zena Washington DC?

The closest major airport to Hotel Zena Washington DC is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 5.2 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 12.1 mi away (35-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Zena Washington DC?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Zena Washington DC.

Does Hotel Zena Washington DC host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Zena Washington DC if that's in your vacation plans.

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