Name: Hotel Zena Washington DC
Address: 1155 14th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, US
Price range: $231–$937 per night
Rating: 8.68

What guests think

At Hotel Zena Washington DC, travelers praise the central location, friendly staff, and modern vibe, while noting small but lively rooftop amenities, variable room sizes, and complaints about pricey valet parking, daily amenity fees, and occasional service or maintenance lapses.

Most reviews describe clean rooms and public spaces, though some report stained linens, odors, or dust. Food gets praise for taste, but prices and slow or inconsistent breakfast service are common critiques. Some guests experienced noise from rooftop events or the surrounding streets. Best for travelers who prioritize style and atmosphere over full-service perks.

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Facilities

Rooftop pool and bar are a popular highlight, though the pool is small, can get crowded, and events or limited hours sometimes restrict use. Gym is solid, but valet parking and daily amenity/resort fees are expensive.

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Steve

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff all around. Valet parking attendants were great but a little expensive to have a vehicle parked. Roof top was an amazing way to wind down after very hot days walking around DC. Thank you for a great stay!

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Brian

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A funky hotel, with a rooftop pool as a highlight. Front desk staff were very helpful on arrival and answered all our questions. We were not impressed by the hotel bar/ restaurant service, QR code menus and paper cups for breakfast coffee was not a four star standard. Hidden costs for breakfast on checkout!! When hotels.com said it was included! Not impressed! Overall it was an average stay for one night however I would not choose to stay for longer with a young family.

10

Sveinbjörn

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staid for 4 nights with my wife and we were very happy with the hotel. The location is great with most attractions in walking distance. The room was spacious and comfortable with an awesome bathtub. My only complaint about the room was the coffee machine which didn't seem to be able to brew hot enough coffee but maybe I misunderstood the directions. The staff was exceptional and super friendly which just made our stay even better. The abundant free water was also a plus. The hotel gym was really good with a few treadmills, elliptical machines and a peloton bike as well as some free weights.

4

Miranda

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointing for the price. The building itself is nice, but the amenities and service don’t match the cost. You have to call down for ice and wait for someone to bring it, and I didn’t find out until my last night that you also have to request a microwave. The pool closes at 8 p.m., which is far too early. Parking is $70 a night plus a resort fee on top of nearly $200 per night for the room. My total came to $783.32 for the stay. For that price, I expected more convenience, better access to amenities, and fewer extra charges.

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Robert

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Peter

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and clean rooms, Good service, nice rooftop

10

Maico

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

8

Norrinda

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooftop made this hotel! The views, food, drinks, service- were really much nicer than the pictures suggest.

10

susanne

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My first time staying here and was very impressed. The location is perfect. The staff was amazing, especially David at the Fri t desk. The rooftop pool and bar is a very nice touch. I’d highly recommend staying here.

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Steven

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Location was great for sight seeing. Room although small was nice. A/C was not great (couldn't get the room very cold). Pool location was cool but very small and closes early. Fees and parking were outrageous. Parking garage across the street $12 a night vs the $59 Zena charges.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the hotel and rooms very clean, but several noted lapses such as stained linens, hair in bathrooms, odors, dust, and occasional pests.

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Ashley

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is beautiful - like a livable museum! The staff are very professional, attentive, and friendly. The rooms are beautiful, modern, and clean. I will be sure to stay in this hotel anytime I travel to Washington DC!

10

Kristen

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ezekiel was so kind and efficient!. Honestly, everyone was wonderful and the room was amazingly spotless.

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Edwin

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. Only unfortunate thing was that the sheets were a bit stained and dirty. Other than that, i highly recommend this hotel! Great time!

10

Kiana

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The decorative throw blankets that lay across the bed are a nice touch but dirty. There were obvious stains on ours that were a bit appalling to see. The showers have a unique design but generally not convenient to use. Not my favorite room/room setup ive stayed at but hotel does have positives. Very unimpressed with the food from the rooftop bar but the view was amazing! The complimentary store where you can checkout items is convenient and useful! The hotel also offers activities and spaces that make it easy to have a good time. The art and history around the hotel gives the guest something to enjoy in downtime.

10

George

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming and modern. Very clean and well located in DC. Staff was friendly. Convenient amenities.

6

Marjan

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

There were bugs in the room. Also, the bathroom faucet was not working. Overall I wasn’t happy with cleanliness. Needs more attention!

8

Kimberly

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was beautiful, the rooms were a bit small but it was just me. The bathroom had hair on the floor as if it hadn't been cleaned

10

Christopher

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wife and I picked Zena based on price, rating and pictures. We were not disappointed. Hotel was conveniently located within walking distance of the Mall and the museums. Hotel and rooms were very clean, update and contemporary. Service was amazing - the manager left a bottle of Prosecco in our room to celebrate our anniversary. We had an amazing experience.

10

Makira

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean, staff was nice, quiet environment

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Heather

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Unfortunately, the first issue was a toilet that didn't flush properly. After 24 hours, this became a bit of a biosecurity issue. I asked why we hadn't gotten cleaning service, and could someone take a look at the toilet. When we got back from the day's festivities, the toilet was fixed (albeit very slow and hard to push), but the toilet itself was still disgusting. The room had not been serviced. The next day, the room was serviced but there were no towels. When I asked at 9 pm to get towels, I was shocked to come back to the room and find over 20 towels. The pile of clean towels was so high and took up so much room in the bathroom that we had no room to place our clothes. I wasn't angry but it was definitely weird, and I also felt guilty because now they all had to be washed again. Finally, there was hair behind the bathroom sink and lots of cracked grout in the bathroom. The room was beautifully designed, it just felt like it hadn't gotten any love and respect in ages. The shower water scalds you randomly like an old house. The handles on the sink go in the opposite direction. We also ordered the chocolate covered strawberry extra to the room upon arrival, and it was good, but covered in mold within 2 days and housekeeping left it still sitting there. I told the manager about the toilet and sent a pic of the strange towel delivery, expecting a response and perhaps a removal of my $35/day room "processing fee" but alas, no response.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern with comfortable beds and distinctive showers, and some offer nice city views; sizes range from compact to spacious suites. Recurring issues include temperature control, less-private/slippery shower design, and noise from rooftop events or the street.

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Jennifer

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and very nice lobby. Room was spacious. You can walk to all the main attractions really enjoyed this hotel.

4

Joyri

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The suite I booked lacked air conditioning. I was advised that this was a building wide issue, and offered a downgrade and 3 fans.

6

Sara

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It is not worth it for this price, very simple medium class hotel Room was clean but very smaller than pictured in the advertisement

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Mohamed

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s good but kind of old , the shower is slow and the bed was comfortable

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Jill

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Morgan

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved my stay at Hotel Zena! The rooms were simple but clean and efficient. The bed was comfy and the huge TV was nice! Our favorite part was the location. Lots of dining options close by, and everything is walkable or a scooter ride away. Will be back. Thank you everyone for the amazing hospitality!!

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John D

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Zena is a gem. The lobby is filled with artwork celebrating powerful women. The Zena reminds you that the women are indeed smarter. Front desk is very professional, thoughtful. Rooms are absolutely dope. Mood lighting, nautilus shower (you'll thank me), wonderful views. We'll be back.

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Helene

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Heat did not work properly. Bathroom shower water temp was very difficult to regulate. Bathroom trim needs updating. RM 709

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Steven

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Location was great for sight seeing. Room although small was nice. A/C was not great (couldn't get the room very cold). Pool location was cool but very small and closes early. Fees and parking were outrageous. Parking garage across the street $12 a night vs the $59 Zena charges.

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Anndee

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our check in was a very bad experience. We had requested early check in but were never told if we got it. We dropped our bags then walked a hot humid city for 4 hours and came back at regular check-in time. After waiting in line with only one service person at the desk (at 3 their own check in time) they told us the room would be 15 mins. We waited and hour and a half! Soaked with sweat and no info from them. At 4:30 we were given our key. We were not the only ones to experience this. The room was beautiful, we were in the 12th floor. However in the 14th floor roof top they play deep beats all night long. It was very very loud. Even on a Sunday night.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Some guests reported inconsistent experiences, including slow or problematic check-in/checkout, billing and receipt issues, and uneven restaurant/bar service.

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Daria

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay. Quiet, convenient, great staff. Perfect for a business trip.

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Ashley

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is beautiful - like a livable museum! The staff are very professional, attentive, and friendly. The rooms are beautiful, modern, and clean. I will be sure to stay in this hotel anytime I travel to Washington DC!

10

Tonaya

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I absolutely adore Hotel Zena!! This was my second time staying there and it did not disappoint!! The hotel staff is very accommodating and professional. I definitely plan to stay again when I do a staycation in DC.

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Brandon

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They will never send you a receipt. Do not stay if you need to expense the stay for work.

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Min

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has an excellent location and the room was very clean. However, the common areas were quite cramped and the service was subpar. The check-in process took about 30 minutes. Breakfast was mediocre and not worth the price—definitely not recommended. Most surprisingly, the wait for breakfast was around 30 minutes, and even after finishing the meal, the coffee still hadn’t arrived. At checkout, I had to remind the staff to remove the undelivered coffee and bread from the bill. Overall, I strongly do not recommend this hotel.

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Christopher

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wife and I picked Zena based on price, rating and pictures. We were not disappointed. Hotel was conveniently located within walking distance of the Mall and the museums. Hotel and rooms were very clean, update and contemporary. Service was amazing - the manager left a bottle of Prosecco in our room to celebrate our anniversary. We had an amazing experience.

6

Kira

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Catalina

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

My recent stay was unfortunately marred by a frustrating check-in process that left much to be desired. Despite having made a reservation and notifying the hotel of my late arrival, I encountered significant issues upon arrival. Upon reaching the hotel, I was informed that my room was not ready and was initially told it was considered a no-show. This was surprising as I had made a reservation for the previous night and had promptly called the hotel to notify them of my late arrival. Despite providing proof of payment for my reservation, I was informed that the payment did not go through and that I needed to resolve this matter with Expedia, through whom I had booked the room. After a considerable delay and escalating the issue to a manager, the situation was finally resolved. The manager intervened and acknowledged the error, eventually ensuring that I was accommodated in a room. While the manager's intervention was appreciated, the overall experience was disappointing and marred the beginning of my stay. The confusion regarding my reservation and the insistence that payment issues needed to be resolved elsewhere were particularly frustrating. In conclusion, while the hotel eventually rectified the situation, the initial check-in process was unnecessarily complicated and left a negative impression. I hope that future guests do not encounter similar issues and that the hotel can improve its communication and handling of reservations to provide a smoother check in

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Rebecca

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

They are charging a $65 "resort fee" every day you stay. A resort fee. On 14th street nw. There is no resort. I never left my hotel room. But here i was coming back after a 13 hr day just for them to keep my hotel room belongings while i spent the next 3hrs crying in the lobby while your managers mostly just went out of their way to be smug and keep me from my room and the items within. For 3 hours. I'm going to post this everywhere.

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Brandon

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I tend to stay here because it’s near my office. I can never get an invoice emailed to me after a stay and it drives me crazy and requires numerous follow up calls. Sadly have to find a new weekly place to stay.

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Location

Central, walkable base near the White House, museums, Metro, and many restaurants. The area can be lively and occasionally noisy, and a few guests found walks to the Mall longer than expected.

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Latesha

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Really cute lobby and rooftop. Amazing views. Walkable to all DC attractions

10

Monique

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed the stay. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Room was modern and clean. Hotel is in walking distance to many restaurants.

10

Mauro

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly environment and very clean hotel. 5 min walk from the White House

8

Alysia

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique hotel. Close to the metro and bus transportation. Staff is very friendly and go out of their way to help you.

10

Marlene

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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 .

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Ivan

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

8

Braden

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall enjoyed the stay here. Convenient location in DC.

10

Jennifer

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay in the heart of DC! Well located hotel near metro, CVS, Franklin Park, and more. Clean property with great service. We enjoyed our stay here!

10

Aniyah

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is right in the middle of everything, and a lot of places are walking distance

10

Alaa

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is perfect

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Dining

Food is generally tasty at the restaurant and rooftop, but prices are high and breakfast is à la carte rather than buffet. Several guests reported slow or inconsistent service and occasional order problems or disposable cups.

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Sonya

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the decor and cute touches. Housekeeping was exceptional every day of our stay. Food was very good, but drinks were outrageously expensive. My review would have been 5 stars if it weren’t for the snippiness of 2 bar staff when I questioned mistakes on my bill. The mistakes were corrected but it doesn’t make up for the rude reactions when I politely questioned the errors.

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Brian

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A funky hotel, with a rooftop pool as a highlight. Front desk staff were very helpful on arrival and answered all our questions. We were not impressed by the hotel bar/ restaurant service, QR code menus and paper cups for breakfast coffee was not a four star standard. Hidden costs for breakfast on checkout!! When hotels.com said it was included! Not impressed! Overall it was an average stay for one night however I would not choose to stay for longer with a young family.

10

James

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean Rooms - Friendly Staff GREAT Restaurant!!!

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Laura

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was not as shown online. It is overpriced and the rooms are not as expected. The water in one of our rooms would not stop running. The ac in the other room did not work. The parking is too expensive. Staff was so unfriendly when I asked a simple question about the bar hours. The bathrooms were horrible with toiletries that were expired and filled with water. Overall it was way too expensive and the stay was not a pleasant one! I would not be staying here in the future and do not recommend!!

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Karina

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was just great experience with my son who loved the pool! Food was excellent even thou little bit pricey but worth it! Breakfast excellent! For kids is WaWa cross the street which is BIG help). Kids don’t get it what fancy food is)) Staff super friendly and very accommodating. Manager is fantastic

10

Rachel

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was comfortable and clean. The dining options were delicious. Everything was amazing.

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Norrinda

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooftop made this hotel! The views, food, drinks, service- were really much nicer than the pictures suggest.

6

Min

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has an excellent location and the room was very clean. However, the common areas were quite cramped and the service was subpar. The check-in process took about 30 minutes. Breakfast was mediocre and not worth the price—definitely not recommended. Most surprisingly, the wait for breakfast was around 30 minutes, and even after finishing the meal, the coffee still hadn’t arrived. At checkout, I had to remind the staff to remove the undelivered coffee and bread from the bill. Overall, I strongly do not recommend this hotel.

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Charrise

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a very comfortable one night stay. The decor was beautiful and the location was convenient for my trip. The downside was ordering room service. I was told that they don't take pre-orders for breakfast, which was surprising. Posted hours for breakfast were inconsistent (some said 6:30 am and others said 7 am). I placed my order online when the website finally went live shortly after 7, which I thought would be enough time before my 9 am meeting a few blocks away (the website said to allow 30 minutes for processing and delivery). 30 minutes came and went, and after an hour of waiting, I called the front desk to check on my order. After being on hold for a few moments, the person asked what my order was, and then asked how I wanted my eggs. This suggested that my order had not been made at that point so I asked to cancel my order and for the charges to be removed from my account (which they did) so I wouldn't be late for my meeting. Maybe I should have checked on my order after waiting 30 minutes and I would have received food before I had to check out and leave? Who knows if that would have changed anything but it's odd that they don't have a system for taking breakfast pre-orders in 2024 (either online or through a door hanger). Not sure if this would prevent me from staying there again, but it was disappointing, especially because I had a food/beverage credit that I was unable to use because my french toast and eggs weren't prepared an hour after I placed my order.

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John Gregory

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel in very convenient position, half a mile walk from the White House and so only a mile from the Washington Monument and The Mall. Limited restaurant offering but plenty of options close by. Check in was great, as was the maid service, but we gave 3 stars overall for service as the breakfast service was very poor, even though there were only 6 other people eating, and 4 of those arrived after us! The cooked food was fine, but no tip on the breakfast tab as a result of the slow and indifferent bar staff.

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Month	Average price
January	$149
February	$155
March	$229
April	$253
May	$247
June	$244
July	$201
August	$147
September	$193
October	$235
November	$177
December	$153

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $437	18 $266	19
20 $231	21 $355	22 $937	23 $585	24 $278	25 $261	26 $264
27 $261	28 $275	29 $490	30 $275

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $250	2 $255	3 $250
4 $255	5 $271	6 $307	7 $280	8 $250	9 $257	10 $333
11 $483	12 $405	13	14 $503	15 $247	16 $238	17 $249
18 $243	19 $298	20 $429	21 $805	22 $336	23 $366	24 $294
25 $247	26 $263	27	28 $307	29 $247	30 $248	31 $247

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Zena)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena)

Room, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

Studio, 1 King Bed (Zena Circle View)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Zena)

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Zena)

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