The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property

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Experience the sleek, modern entrance of The Royal Sonesta hotel, featuring a prominent entrance and large windows.
Enjoy expansive city views from the large windows and skylight in this stylish room.
Relax in the spacious lobby with sofas, armchairs, and a central coffee table, surrounded by large windows offering a city view.
Enjoy the expansive views of the surrounding landscape from the large windows in this stylish venue.
Enjoy a city view from the large window in this stylish room, featuring a sofa, armchair, and dining table.

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
(29 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 760 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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. 823 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 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

Emanuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and a great area for transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleton, Lisburn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to take in the monuments, memorials and museums.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Traveled with family and small children
On Tuesday, 4/15, Jose checked myself, my daughter and my two granddaughters in after a day of travel. He was a pure delight from the moment we approached the desk. He welcomed us personally and professionally with warmth and caring; taking extra time to give us all the information we would need to enjoy the hotel amenities. He escorted us to our beautiful room, explained the lighting and sent for two extra robes for the girls. He gave us a list of recommended restaurants with directions to get there. We were only sorry we could not say goodbye in person. Kudos to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Latifah

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the cleanliness, respectful and helpful start (Jose is the best), and I enjoyed the art they have displayed around the hotel. Beautiful views of the city. The gym is also 24 hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location-Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in safe walking distances to get to the museums & other tourist areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern hotel with a very spacious room. Close enough to everything where we can explore DC and go back to the room to relax before going out again. Hotel staff were really nice. We could leave our car with the parking attendant in the front and text him when we were ready to go back out. A short walk to the corner and you could see the capital building
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Loved the hotel, one night we had 2 separate disturbances outside of our door and I had to call security, the last night we were there our room wasn’t cleaned very well, trash in bath not dumped, toilet not cleaned and coffee supplies not replenished correctly, not what I expected after the money I paid for the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern & clean hotel. Staff was very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Very welcoming

We had a great time. The front desk staff was kind and let out kids select room key cards, which they loved. The hotel was very clean, the lobby, elevators, our room too. I noticed housekeeping out different times of day. They did a great job of keeping everything clean. The doorman held the doors, everyone smiled and it was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, White Plains

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and very nice! Staff was sure kind and helpful and restaurant was really great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, clean and spacious rooms friendly staff, and great breakfast and food options. Great choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamone

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I’ve stayed in so far in DC
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Wonderful restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really nice. My room was beautiful. I loved the accent touches and the huge TV. Check in was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025