The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

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

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 545 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

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

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Northwest, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. This 274-room, 4.5-star hotel has a 24-hour gym along with free in-room WiFi and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • United States Capitol - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a conference center, wedding services, and a water dispenser.
65-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free long-distance calls, and free local calls.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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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: 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-3:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill on Apr 5, 2026 start from $205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

This hotel is situated in Northwest within a 10-minute walk of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. You'll also find National Mall and Capital One Arena less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 65 per night with in/out privileges. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill feature a casino at the property?

No, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and proposal/romance packages.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

The closest major airport to The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 6.3 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 11.7 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill.

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill.

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1039 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1275 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent huge room, very clean, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Armand

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Britney R

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Portland

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was upgraded to a bigger room kind like always
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Port Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Brianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee. When a majority of the adult population wakes up, what do they reach for? Coffee. This is a well known fact. The mediocre machines in the room make a cup of brown water that somewhat resembles coffee. The machine downstairs does about the same, only on a larger scale and then has the nerve to charge $6 a cup. Not to mention, it was broken on our 3rd day there. I was given a brochure upon check-in that boasts room service as well as a line at the bottom stating "If you need anything else, please feel free to reach out to us." This is a wonderful sentiment, but at a somewhat luxury hotel in the heart of a major metropolitan area and you can't offer decent cups of coffee to your already-paying guests?? I called the restaurant to try to request coffee sent to the room, and I did not care what it cost, I just wanted decent coffee, and preferably more than one cup. You would have thought I was requesting a pony be sent to my room; it was as if I had just invented coffee. Nevertheless, I told them to forget it because they made my request seem unreasonable. If hotels could provide this one basic amenity, it would go SO FAR. It is so minor in comparison to what they are charging. And speaking of charges, the "destination fee" of $30 a day is highway robbery. While it may be somewhere in fine print, I was unaware of it. When I asked the receptionist, I was told it is to cover amenties like wi-fi, waters, and.....COFFEE. I would laugh if it were funny..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dashawn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther, brooklyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025