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    Tongela P.

    Soooo, it's the last day of March, and I couldn't close Women's History Month without reviewing Hotel Zena, a woman centered experience. The ambience is incredible! From the moment the valet took our car to stepping into the lobby, I was already impressed. The staff was helpful and courteous, and there was so much to take in. The hotel is gorgeous and in a walkable area. There is a restaurant/lounge/bar inside the hotel, and I really enjoyed breakfast/brunch. There is art on display throughout, a selfie station, and a gift shop on site. The room was very clean and comfy, and my favorite feature was the unique shower. I would definitely stay again whenever I'm in DC!

    Tiffany W.

    I had a great 6 day stay. Such an intentionally curated space filled with art reflecting women advocates and feminists. The room, food , and service was great. I would absolutely recommend especially if you like more boutique style experiences. The food in the restaurant was also great. I ate during happy hour twice.

    Hannah H.

    Hotel Zena is part of the Viceroy Hotels & Resorts group, and they describe themselves as part hotel and part art gallery. You can totally tell, as when you walk in, the space is well-decorated, super tasteful, and fun to just checkout the artwork. They have guestrooms and suites, inclusive of accessible rooms, a bar & lounge and a rooftop area, a fitness area, as well as a calendar of events that one could partake in. I came here for the event, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Metered and restricted street parking in the area. +art gallery +friendly service +metered and restricted street parking available

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    Asha S.

    Can we say sexy! I've stayed at so many hotels in DC for daycations and I can't believe it's taken me this long to check out hotel zena! It's right next to Farragut north station! Down the street from SHŌTŌ which is the sexiest sushi spot in DC and the st Regis isn't far as well if you want to check out their bar!!! I love the pink lighting I love the super white bathrooms , I will definitely be back

    Everyone has their favorite spot in a hotel!
    Susan S.

    An update: The front desk clerks, valets, and bartenders were all wonderful. The sole blip in service was in trying to use cash to purchase breakfast at the Figleaf bar: They had no cash to make change.

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    Kyle Lee H.

    My wife decided to spend our 10-year anniversary at Hotel Zena. After she arrived to decorate, she noticed that is was a woman-centric, women-empowerment type of vibe. If that turns you away then I understand, but I will tell you that I had an amazing stay, OVERLY amazing brunch + mimosas at FigLeaf Bar, and I enjoyed the art and architecture. This place was very well thought out. From the lobby to the room to the rooftop, the art and design was exceptionally thought out and executed. Overall, my stay was a 4.5/5! I would stay here again!

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    I recently stayed here the staff was welcoming and the rooms were clean I will definitely stay here again thank you!

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    I came here for an Afternoon Tea Etiquette Class and It was beautiful!…read more The interior was gorgeous and elegant! And they also had a cherry blossom tree w/ a bench inside for you to take pictures. They also have a restaurant that does Tea Service at 1pm and 3pm which I recommend my ladies to check out if you haven't already. In regard to parking, they have a parking garage in the basement but It is VALET ONLY. I asked the receptionist and she Indicated that room prices vary depending on the season but on average they are about $700 - $800 per night.

    My husband and I were chasing a Home Alone 2 fantasy. Lost in New York energy, but in DC. Christmas…read morerobes. Snacks packed. Jenny Lind Suite booked. That jetted tub was supposed to earn its keep. The room: genuinely beautiful. The technology: aggressively dated. The vibe: a 90s time capsule, complete with missing doorknobs. There was effort here, but it felt like the hotel was holding its breath, afraid any real investment might trigger the next recession. What they got right: The bellhops were fantastic. Warm, personable, fun. Truly the highlight. Most staff we interacted with were polite and willing to help, which made the gaps elsewhere even more confusing. What they got wrong (beyond the dated room and tech): For a hotel that loudly advertises luxury service, the customer experience fell flat. Outside of the arrival bowl of fruit, nothing felt elevated. Night two, we ordered pizza and planned a cozy Home Alone movie night. The technology made streaming impossible. Fine, cable it is. We called the concierge and asked for two plates. Just two. The answer was a flat no. We were told to walk down to the lobby restaurant and see if they might have plates "to spare." I'm sorry, what? The next morning, room service arrived... with someone else's order. It was corrected, but for a luxury hotel, that kind of miss is surprising. Housekeeping came through, but only halfway. The coffee and minibar were never restocked. In a suite. At a luxury hotel. This is table stakes. At 9:30 PM we stopped by the lobby circle bar. It was immediately clear the bartenders did not want to be there. I get it, service work is hard. Still, opening our interaction by warning us about last call at 11 set a strange tone. By 10:00, one bartender disappeared for 45 minutes. No refills. No check-in. No bill. Breaks are important. Coverage is also important, especially when you're selling a premium experience. Beyond the bellhops, much of the staff felt irritated to be present. Front desk to concierge, the energy was less "historic luxury hotel" and more "counting down the minutes." The hotel was also clearly prioritizing weekend tea and brunch revenue, to the point that the historic lobby was clogged with extra tables and largely unusable for actual hotel guests. Bottom line: this was not a luxury experience, and I would not recommend it. I'm only posting this publicly because I reached out directly to hotel management and never received a response. At that point, a review feels necessary.

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    I was here for my child's Scripps bee. Everything about this hotel is stellar from the check-in to…read morethe amenities. Everything is within walking distance. I would definitely come here whenever I visit DC

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