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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Smithsonian Institution

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Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Washington

City center retreat .At this Northwest hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Capital One Arena is within half a mile (1 km) and National Mall is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capital One Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • United States Capitol - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 5 min walk
  • Judiciary Square Station - 9 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quickway Japanese Hibachi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪District Rico - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Love, Makoto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crepe Lena - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5-star luxury hotel near Smithsonian Institution
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.

  • 274 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1022 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2023
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • High chair

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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 30 per night.

Property payment types

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 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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. 1047 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1285 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, FORT MYERS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes great Hotel and stay. Location perfect for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Curt, Clearwater

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t changed in 2nd day, tv did not work, $32 a day charge for WiFi and water, and $12 meal voucher is a joke. Restaurant was ridiculously expensive. Staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exceptional. Very clean, modern, and had all the amenities needed. The staff were very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jiaxin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the hospitality!

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raynisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and helpful! The only con was the a/c unit in the gallery view room. Even when set to on it would turn off and make the room feel stuffy. Besides that I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is nice and staff were friendly but they charge $32 + $5 tax per day as a destination fee, which gets you wifi (should be free), water (should be free), a water bottle (don't want it), 4 pods of hotel room coffee (should be free) and $12 per day to spend at the restaurant (if you don't use it each day you lose it). For 4 days it cost me $148 in destination fees which was the cost of 1 night. I used the $12 on 3 days (3 x 12 = $36) which means I was charged $136 for pod coffee and water. I like the Hotel but the destination fee is a dishonest money grab..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Business traveller
Good newly remodeled hotel and comfy rooms. Audio quality in Atrium needs help. Surprised by the $100 fee for early arrival. Disappointed that restaurant gives no preference for seating hotel guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Armand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was awesome and the restaurant staff was very accommodating. The hotel staff for the most part were very accommodating depending on who you dealt with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the board the hotel was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely stay. My room was nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. Its walking distance from Union station (about 5mins-7mins). The restaurant has happy hour from 3pm-6pm. I will be returning to stay again. Thank you for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodelle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I’ve stayed in thus far
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marque

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff for both the hotel and restaurant bar area were both friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel. I would highly recommend staying here. It’s centrally located to stores and restaurants, it’s very clean and aesthetically appealing. I had a king city view room. It was gorgeous and nicely designed. The day shift valet guys were so friendly and welcoming. The front desk staff Dayshea and Hung were so polite and friendly. They even helped me with an issue that I had unrelated to my hotel stay. I plan on visiting DC again soon and I’ve already decided to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

YIFAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They left a half full bottle with water in the refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Windom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly staff and great location close to Capitol Hill and Union Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very comfortable felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025