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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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Exterior
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Lobby
Meeting facility
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Olmstead Suite)

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop 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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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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
  • National Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Capital One Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 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) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Capitol Crossing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quickway Japanese Hibachi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Union Station Food Court - ‬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.

Languages

French, Spanish

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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: 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.

Property payment types

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

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. 753 out of 922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 922 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

JOHN T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant, helpful, and courteous. The rooms were unusually large and clean. Even the coffee maker made great espresso! The restaurant was excellent and attracted patrons from outside the hotel… Always a good sign.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff was extraordinary!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADEKEYE

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

Amazing hotel and location.

It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Grad trip to DC

The hotel staff and accommodations were fantastic. There was one issue with the room and they were helpful and polite and it was rectified. We had a couple special requests and they were at took care of them. The room size was good for our needs would recommend this Without reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Great stay

Staff from arrival at valet, front desk and cleaning staff are all friendly and helpful. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Sonesta is a lovely property. Wonderful staff, terrific food, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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