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Willard InterContinental Hotel vs Hotel Zena Washington DC

Which is fresher? A side-by-side of build year, last completed renovation and Chrono Score — every date sourced.

9.3
★★★★★Willard InterContinental Hotel

Washington, D.C., United States

Built1901

Last renovation2025

Chrono Score9.3/10 (Fresh)

StatusOpen

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5.8
★★★★Hotel Zena Washington DC

Washington, D.C., United States

Built1974

Last renovation2020

Chrono Score5.8/10 (Ageing)

StatusOpen

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Verdict

Willard InterContinental Hotel is the fresher choice — higher Chrono Score (9.3/10), last renovated 2025.

Freshness only — not price, location or service. An under-renovation hotel's score reflects its last completed state.

Frequently asked

Is Willard InterContinental Hotel or Hotel Zena Washington DC more recently renovated?+

Willard InterContinental Hotel — Renovated 2025 (Chrono Score 9.3/10). Hotel Zena Washington DC — Renovated 2020 (Chrono Score 5.8/10). Willard InterContinental Hotel is the fresher choice — higher Chrono Score (9.3/10), last renovated 2025.

What is the difference between Willard InterContinental Hotel and Hotel Zena Washington DC?+

On freshness: Willard InterContinental Hotel was last renovated in 2025, and Hotel Zena Washington DC was last renovated in 2020. Every date is sourced on each hotel's page.

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