The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

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Royal Sonesta
8.9 (1746 reviews)
20 Massachusetts Avenue , Washington , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
High parking fees
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
The hotel is very clean and seems to have been newly decorated.
Service
9.33
Staff were super friendly and professional.
Location
9.37
Fantastic hotel so central to all visitors attractions and a short walk to key locations.
Room Quality
8.82
The rooms are spacious, modern, and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.85
Includes good service offerings and nice facilities.
Value for Money
8.31
Prices for parking were considered high.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast options are good but not buffet-style, which some might find limiting.
Overall Experience
9.33
Phenomenal stays and positive experiences noted by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-17 16:14

Property Description

Luxurious 5-Star Stay in the Heart of Washington

Fitness Centre and Fine Dining
Indulge in a workout at the on-site fitness centre and enjoy exquisite meals at the hotel's restaurant and bar.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Benefit from private parking, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs.

Prime Location near Top Attractions
Explore nearby landmarks such as the National Gallery of Art, National Museum of the American Indian, Supreme Court, and The Capitol.

Experience elegance and convenience at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

The pet fee is $75 per stay.

Destination fee of US$37.10 per room per night isn't included in room rates.
Destination Fee includes following services:
-Basic Wi-Fi for unlimited devices,
-2 bottled waters in-room, replenished daily,
-In-room coffee and espresso offering,
-$12 daily F+B credit,
-Local and long-distance calls,
-One eco-friendly Royal Sonesta water bottle to take home after your stay.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 65 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1746 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 9.33
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Ericka • extended_group • us
10
Great location, beautiful accommodations, and accessible to all parts of DC
Pros:

The hotel is in the midst of the Capitol area of DC, walkable and easy access to Union Station. Staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful. Everything was exceptional.

Cons:

Need more staff in the bar/restaurant. They seemed overwhelmed on Saturday night, but they were doing the best they could given it was busy and they appeared to be doing all the jobs at once.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • couple • us
8
Exceptional
Pros:

Clean and spacious, close to restaurant and tourist attractions

Cons:

None

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • jm
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • us
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Logan • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Mykola • couple • us
10
Had a great stay in this place, really enjoyed the room
Pros:

Room was clear, lobby looks fabulous

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Akena • couple • us
10
Wonderful visit, I will be back
Pros:

It over exceeded my expectations. My room
was everything. I did order DoorDash and they messed up my order but one of the male workers was so helpful in trying to get it to me and even offered other places to get food,
They get 5 stars ✨

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Coffee • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Edin • extended_group • gt
10
Bonito hotel, agradable atención!!
Pros:

Las instalaciones bastante agradables, una ubicación muy buena para el capitolio y estación de trenes. El personal agradable y atento a solucionar detalles. El servicio de restaurante muy bueno, la atención del personal de primera.

Cons:

Deben aclarar de mejor manera cómo funcionan los desayunos incluidos y el plus de 12 dls. es sumamente confuso para aprovecharlo.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
Overall it was a good stay.
Pros:

I liked that everything was new

Cons:

Only one person at the front desk so check in was slow.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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perla • couple • es
7
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Hotel impersonal y poco acogedor para mi gusto.
Cargo de 35 dólares obligatorio por dos botellas de agua y el café de bienvenida.
Un cinco estrellas sin categoría.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Qiaoqian • couple • us
10
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Gontzal • family_with_children • ae
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Eid • couple • qa
7
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Cristiana • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • us
9
Pros:

Location room and cleanup.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • us
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee