Hotel Zena Washington DC
United States
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Character and identity
Hotel Zena sits on Thomas Circle at the base of 14th Street and Logan Circle, a seven-storey property wrapped in a Miss Chelove mural of two women warriors. The 193 rooms occupy a 2020 Viceroy reimagining of the former Donovan, with more than 60 commissioned artworks throughout, including a portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg built from 20,000 painted tampons. Figleaf, the lobby restaurant and lounge, leans Latin-Mediterranean and pours from women-owned spirits brands. A seasonal rooftop pool with cabanas hosts Hedy's Lounge in summer. Service is friendly and theme-forward.
Who's it for
Best for:
Girls' trips, bachelorettes, milestone birthdays, and groups gathering around the "future is female" concept. Design-curious solo travellers and couples who want a walkable base for 14th Street shopping and dining, with quick access to the National Mall. Families are catered for too, via the V Team Kids art scavenger hunt and Saturday baking classes.
Should look elsewhere:
The feminist art programme is the entire point of the property, and guests who find the styling heavy-handed (pink pool table, high-heel-filled front desk, slogan hangtags) will not warm to it. Travellers wanting a quiet, neutral luxury hotel or a classic D.C. address closer to the monuments should look elsewhere.
Bottom line
This is a concept hotel first and a luxury hotel second, and your enjoyment turns entirely on whether the theme delights or grates. For those it suits, the art, the rooftop, and the Logan Circle location deliver real value. Book a Circle View room for the Thomas Circle and skyline outlook, or a studio king if a soaking tub matters. Summer maximises the rooftop.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Front desk
- Elevator
