The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Lobby
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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 4-minute walk from Smithsonian Institution and 4 minutes by foot from Union Station Shopping Center
  • 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.

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 transport

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

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
  • Highchair

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2023
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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: 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 at the property

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 30 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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 30 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.

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. 728 out of 895 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 895 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 895 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 895 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 895 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JANE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jose is the absolute best! He is an asset and was the best part of our stay. The greeters at the door and in the lobby were also super helpful and always friendly. The French restaurant was a plus, but no microwave in the room so we couldn’t heat up and enjoy our leftovers. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintina

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much noise in the room from the lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay at The Royal Sonesta any time we visit Washington DC. Clean, friendly, close to the train station. Wonderful hotel. Just wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay. Close to public transportation, Union Station, US Capitol, and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anitra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind. Stacy was amazing. She was very welcoming. I loved the cleanliness of my room. The entire hotel was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Jersey City

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and crisp. Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Paul, Windom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel on Capitol Hill by union station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, The Woodlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price for the area and the quality of the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant experience at the Royal our first room was properly cleaned but after that smooth sailing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! 5 stars 🌟!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and attractive. The staff was friendly and helpful -front desk Mr Christopher, restaurant...everyone...housekeeping. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osnat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Convenient clean and beautiful. Valet parking is crazy expensive though
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
New, modern-detailed, spacious rooms with clean lines, carpet- free floors. Quite comfortable king bed! A calm, quiet vibe throughout our stay. Very welcoming and accommodating staff providing an efficient check-in and complimentary upgrade. Union station a short distance away along with easy access to US Capitol, popular sights, and good restaurants. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff are amazing. The omelette at Bistro Du Jour is crave worthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent property

The Royal Sonesta is a chic modern hotel. The location is excellent. It is 1 block away from Union Station, making it accessible to many modes of transportation. The staff is very pleasant from the doorman to the hotel reception. Willie in the front desk was awesome. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vania

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my staying at the Sonesta, and will probably stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025