The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Meeting facility
Lobby
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 405 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 545 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 440 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 690 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 795 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 525 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 760 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 685 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 545 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 525 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 685 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 535 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 440 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5-star hotel in Northwest
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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
  • High chair

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 center (11,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator (42 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 movies

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 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

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. 748 out of 916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 916 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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10 out of 10 - All Round

Extraordinary.....The staff was incredibly kind and helpful Dannyboy, Joseph, Angel, the "basketball playerl Wonderful dining, and excellent rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! Great location and amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colleisha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beat expectations

Staff was friendly and attentive - scoured the room for something I left behind and had it waiting for me at the front desk. Room was clean and large. Creature comforts of a 4+ star hotel. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully decorated, very clean, and feels very luxe. The staff was very accommodating and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Horiza

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eliza

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We stay here about once every other month. First time our room wasn’t made up and it took an hour to get fresh towels when we came back at 10pm and saw our room hadn’t been made up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

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

10/10 Excellent

Max, Mesa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.! Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JANE

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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