The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

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

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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Noam solo_traveller us
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Bikanda solo_traveller ug
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Surbhi family_with_children gb
10
Loved it, and I’m booking again two months later to visit family
Pros:

The room was great spacious the staff was very friendly. The room was super clean. The bedding was comfortable. The bathroom was clean.
And the restaurant downstairs: the best breakfast I’ve had in years

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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FroxSox family_with_children gb
7
Nice hotel but some things lack lustre and basic.
Pros:

Clean & new hotel. Beds comfy. Food good.

Cons:

Don't like junk taxes - don't charge me for the coffee pods in the room and WiFi and water... if breakfast is included then don't impose budgets and credits which are confusing. Overly complicated check in. STATIC electric shocks when touching things!

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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FroxSox family_with_children gb
7
Carefully check the room description and what you think you're buying.
Pros:

Newish hotel, clean, bright. Rooms were quite basic in design but comfy. Bathroom a good size, big tv.

Cons:

Package bought was for a king size room with DC monument view. Requested high floor with good views, (subject to availability this would be considered) yet got standard king, small room with city view (looking straight in to offices opposite with no view) despite the hotel only being full to 30% capacity. Room descriptions vary achieving to what website you're using. Seems the same room is defibrillator in different ways and I'm unsure how any could have an actual monument view since it's not tall enough or opposite anything of mention. Room charges are very confusing: we paid extra for breakfast included but then told we had to stick within a budget and this did not include most drinks so with a pricey a la carte menu and a couple of coffees, this would exceed that. (The menu was good though). Destination taxes of 37 dollars per day for stuff (like basic WiFi and a bottle of water/ coffee) that's normally standard and free in most hotels is a steep addition to the bill that is not made completely evident at purchase point. Customer services a bit hit and miss. Tips expected, be aware and carry cash.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple us
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Jakub family_with_children cz
10
Pros:

Everything was great. I loved the breakfast. The food was delicious. The hotel staff was really nice and kind. A very pleasant place to stay.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Dasia couple us
10
Great stay!!!
Pros:

Nice size rooms!

Cons:

The view of my room was nice but there were homeless people on the property that we could see directly outside our windows

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Beth couple nl
9
Excellent new hotel in perfect location
Pros:

Great location, excellent service, price and category of hotel. On-site restaurant/breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Valet is expensive, but street parking wasn't too difficult on holiday week.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Marcus couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Tom family_with_children us
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
9
Clean and convenient location to stay close to the train station
Pros:

Very spacious room. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant is pretty good. Convenient to Union station and several attractions are close by. Hotel lobby is bright and facility is clean.

Cons:

While the shower has good water pressure, the water flow of the sink is on the low side.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Lola solo_traveller fr
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
9
Gutes und modernes Hotel für einen Kurztrip nach Washington DC!
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Celine family_with_children gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Almarita family_with_children us
9
Pros:

I didn't have breakfast there but was able to find places to eat because of the location.

Cons:

Grab bars in restroom and cleaning of floors in room.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mohamed Amine family_with_children ma
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Reji family_with_children au
7
Cons:

I have presented my debit card associated to Mastercard for booking and presented the same card at the hotel. But the payment came out of my visa card which was not with me. No satisfactory explanation given by the hotel

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children gb
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Amazing, we loved the hotel

Cons:

I couldn't fault it,

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple us
8
Stay was fantastic. I give it an 8/10. 2 points off for the issues stated above.
Pros:

The speed of us arriving and getting to the room was amazing. No longer than 5 minutes between handing the keys off to the valet to inside the room.

Room was quiet, clean, and spacious. Wish it was higher than the second floor, but not deal breaking. Bathroom was very clean, and amazing.

Television was actually amazing. Great sound and picture. Great channel selection.

Wife loved the bed. I have a hard time sleeping in Hotels always, but she loved the bed.

Cons:

We wish the room was located a little higher on the floors to get a better view of the City.

The biggest negative is the driveway coming into the Hotel. You gotta either eliminate the concrete curb or make it wider. We scuffed one of our 1,000 dollar rims trying to pull into the Hotel. That by far is the biggest complaint from both of us. Please consider trying to fix this please as we would like to return to your Hotel in the near future.

Room Service was ok. Not great not disappointing. I would like to say when your employees say they will deliver towels or something in 15 minutes please make it no longer than that. It took about 30 for us to get extra towels.

The restaurant room service could use some work. Food was bland, and when we ordered breakfast the next morning we got no utensils, and didn’t want to wait 30 minutes to get a fork and let the food get cold.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee