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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Malikah couple us
10
Absolutely Amazing.
Pros:

Upon arrival the Valet Parking Workers greeted us with a warm welcome. Checking in the front end representative was very polite,friendly and greeted us with a smile. The stay was fabulous and the food at the restaurant on the property was excellent.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Jason couple ie
10
Superb stay, simply one of the very best.
Pros:

Stunning property. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. Superb location , facilities and staff. This place deserves the highest possible rating. Superb is an understatement.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was perfect.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Yolanda solo_traveller us
9
Excellent facility!
Pros:

The breakfast was very good. Excellent location.

Cons:

No dislikes.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Murtaza family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Liked the location from Union Station, fantastic rooms and nice facilities

Cons:

Room was a little dark.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Heather couple us
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Jaime couple us
10
Pros:

Clean large room

Cons:

Nothing it all was amazing . But if o had to say one thing is the restaurant the food needs to be more up to date . Need to jar more things to eat for breakfast

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Twinetavia couple us
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Beverly family_with_children us
9
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple us
10
Highly recommend for your stay in DC!
Pros:

Let’s start from the beginning:
The property was easy to find. I loved the drive up valet. We were greeted right away. Inside was clean and welcoming. The staff were exceptionally helpful. The restaurant is amazing. My accommodations were outstanding. I booked a standard queen. It was lovely. Clean, comfortable and quiet. You’ll have a robe and slippers in the bathroom closet. All the amenities you’d find in an upscale hotel! I can’t forget to mention the beaver pillow. So cute! It was exactly as shown online. It’s in a fantastic spot if you are attending an event at the arena as it’s in walking distance.

Finally, staying in DC can be expensive. I didn’t break the bank staying here and was thrilled with everything. I would recommend staying at The Royal Sonesta for all of these reasons and more!

Cons:

This gets a zero. I loved everything!

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Tenayah couple us
9
Very comfortable, loved the breakfast food.
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Sheri couple us
9
Overall stay was good
Pros:

Room nice and spacious
Hotel has really nice decor

Cons:

No microwave in room had to request one never got it
Front counter guy wasn't customer service savy
Had to wait 20 mins for $65 valet to get the car twice after being texted to say it will be available in 5mins

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Callel solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Clean respectful place...

Cons:

The food it need things like burgers fries etc ,(finger food)

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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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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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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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
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