The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property
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Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - Landmark View)
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - Landmark View)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Smithsonian Institution
    4 min walk
  • Union Station Shopping Center
    4 min walk
  • Capital One Arena
    10 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    17 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium Gallery View)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - Capital City View)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Capital City View)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - Landmark View)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill- City View-Mobility)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental-Capital City Vw-Mobility)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - DC Landmark View)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - City View)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom - Atrium Galleria View)

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental - Capital City View)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental-Capital City Vw-Rolln Shwr)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (DC Landmark View)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental - DC Landmark View)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom-Atrium Gallery-Mobility)

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Capital City)

  • 43.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - Capital City)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Capital City)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental-Capital City Vw-Hearing)

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium Gallery Vw Mobility Rolln Shwr)

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (DC Landmark View)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Capital City View)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 5-minute walk of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from United States Capitol and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from National Mall.

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian Institution - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • United States Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 5 min walk
  • Judiciary Square Station - 9 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Capitol Crossing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quickway Japanese Hibachi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Luxury Washington hotel in Northwest with a 24-hour fitness center
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: USD 20-30 for adults and USD 15-25 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike parking

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (11000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 10

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 106
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 101
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Children's slippers
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 37.10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 30 for adults, and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Washington
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Hotel Washington

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 537 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Talan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were not very comfortable. All else was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was comfortable and the staff was excellent. The only issue I had was that I selected a room with the atrium view and the light remained on, so it looked as though it was SUNNY all day, even with the curtains shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

fay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was phenomenal . The hotel is gorgeous and the waitstaff front desk and the cleaners who monitor the rooms do a beautiful job. The area is super safe you do see some vagrants but is extremely close to food vendors and walkable by two blocks to union train station. It’s also walkable to the capitol about 20 blocks to the smithsonian’s It’s close to pubs. we will come back every year. it’s a wonderful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Feels safe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big room, comfortable bed and high quality bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lilia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akisch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Vera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Resort fees???
The stay was great until I checked out and was told I owed $111 in resort fees. I wasn’t aware of the fees, no amenities were provided and this needs to be revealed during booking and check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel! Customer service was excellent from the time I arrived until the time that I left! My room was beautiful and large!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianpiero

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favoloso
Hotel favoloso, moderno, comodo ai mezzi (la linea circolare e la stazione sono a 2 passi). Personale fantastico e disponibile. Servizio parcheggio ottimo e rapido.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the Sonesta
Love the Somesta. Stay everytime I can.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vrinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely clean and modern hotel. well located to walk all sites. hotel provides water bottle to use. only minor gripe is poor water pressure in shower. highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ameet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well-appointed hotel in a good location in DC, right next to Union Station. The staff were very friendly and happily accommodated an early check-in, and held on to my bags for a few hours after check-out. The Atrium-view interior rooms look out at a hallway, so I'm not sure you could ever open the curtains in those rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Oakland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were celebrating our anniversary and it was a fabulous trip. The hotel and staff were absolutely excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Wan

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is such a beautiful hotel, modern and fresh! Staffs are super professional and friendly. The French restaurant was such a delightful experience, night desserts and blunch food were just amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, clean room good food. I will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the property is good. It’s hard for me to gauge the quality for the price as I’m not used to staying in the DC area so I don’t have a good gauge of that. To me and in my experience, this seems pretty expensive for what you get.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GALICANO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from Union Station and close to Capitol, Washington Monument and White House. Will defintely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel 5 stars in every department
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room! Clean and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

BariLynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is beautiful and my room was amazing - clean, spacious and well appointed. Unfortunately, the people at the front desk need more training and the woman that was “helping” the new hire assisting me was rude and extremely condescending. I would have left if my reservation was not prepaid.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raeneesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in every department was very nice! Anytime we had a question they answered it. No one had an attitude. I'd to point out Alejandro, Aseef (sorry if i spelled your name wrong) and RJ who really made us feel comfortable and happy. Thank you so much..This hotel is very beautiful and quirky. 10/10 would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rosilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024