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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

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A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and hanging floral decorations.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with a city view.
A modern lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a staircase.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A table set for dining with chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a flag.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a built-in shelf, and wall-mounted artwork.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Gallery View, Roll-In Shower)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Gallery View, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Jenkins Hill Suite)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a coffee maker, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Jenkins Hill Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe)

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View (Mobility Features)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View (Mobility Features)

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Jenkins Hill Suite, Mobility)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a coffee maker, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Jenkins Hill Suite, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Olmstead Suite)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Olmstead Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom, Mobility)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a TV.

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom, Mobility)

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe)

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a built-in shelf, and wall-mounted artwork.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Roll-In Shower)

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a built-in shelf, a small table, and wall-mounted lighting.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Hearing/Mobility)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Hearing/Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, valet parking, and conference space.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Smithsonian Institution. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Smithsonian Institution and 10 minutes by foot from Capital One Arena
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • High chair
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (11,000 square foot of space)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2023
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 34.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 34.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 1268 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1569 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, rate and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel, strongly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay - great location and everything was new and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, confortable bed, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room amazing staff I truly enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast, superb meals
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and terrific restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel. Staff was very attentive and rooms are massive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel was clean, stylish, and well-run.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying, we love the hotel, kids don’t want to stay anywhere else, the staff is amazing!!! Location, great restaurant, big rooms, everything is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was exceptional. Lovely staff and beautiful hotel. Breakfast was delicious. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location for walking the city!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tigran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The French restaurant at the hotel was amazing. All staff at the hotel were super helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Utterly fantastic hotel staff - this is a wonderful property all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice location, accommodating staff. Everything is perfect - highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel! Great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and good friendly prompt service. will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , spacious room , friendly staff, short walk to national mall
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious room with great style. Restaurant has great food, 24 hour market was helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iyona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and welcoming. Very accommodating in checking in early.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, well decorated, had lovely staff and a great restaurant and a really nice gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026