The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

I never imagined this would be the hardest hotel review I would ever write. Our trip to Washington, DC, at the end of May and beginning of June 2026 turned out to be the last happy journey of my husband’s life, making this stay a memory I will treasure forever.

We decided to travel to US only four days before our departure date from Egypt and booked the Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle which proved to be an excellent choice two days before our flight. We enjoyed our stay so much that we even discussed returning to this hotel in case we decided to revisit Washington, DC in the future. Public transportation like buses and metro station are in a walking distance zone. Pharmacy and supermarket are very close too. Several dining options are available in the neighborhood.

Upon arrival , Keanu the Front Desk Officer warmly welcomed us and allocated a high floor room with excellent amenities. Then we explored the pool and fitness center where all facilities were available including towels and water. I would only suggest to keep pool warm or heated because that day the pool was really cold. I am grateful that we passed by upon arrival as I captured several wonderful videos of my husband enjoying the pool after long flights and practiced at the gym; those precious memories, I will cherish forever.

The hotel’s décor is elegant, modern, and beautifully maintained, creating a fresh and welcoming atmosphere. During our stay, the hotel was undergoing renovation work in the reception area. Despite this, the construction never disrupted our experience, and the staff continued to provide outstanding service throughout our visit.

The room was spacious, modern and comfortable, had all amenities and facilities. Thanks Martha our Housekeeping staff who did an excellent job every day, keeping our room clean and tidy and consistently restocking the coffee, tea, and milk capsules. My only suggestion would be to provide more toilet paper as backup.

The only disappointing aspect of our stay was breakfast. We ordered two omelette dishes and croissant through room service, and unfortunately the croissant did not taste good. If I was not feeling lazy that morning, I would have preferred my usual morning walk to Le Pain Quotidien which is few minutes from the hotel to enjoy freshly baked pastries and coffee latte.

Finally, my sincere thanks to the Front Office team Keanu, Ray and Elias, the door and bell staff who used to greet us everyday and Martha our Housekeeping member for their professionalism, kindness, and dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

That trip to DC, our stay at Royal Sonesta hotel, and the entire experience became one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. I had the privilege of spending the last few happy days with my beloved late husband Dr Mahmoud El Shennawy before returning home in Egypt in such beautiful and welcoming surroundings, creating memories that I will cherish forever. Thank God.

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The room was spacious and comfortable, and the staff were consistently friendly and responsive. The location is convenient, making it easy to get around Washington. The gym was well equipped, and the à la carte breakfast was excellent.

Beds were comfortable, staff was nice. Rooms were large, especially for a family of four.

This property was amazing! From the time of our arrival until departure!
Check in was great. They did only have one person checking everyone in but it wasn’t too bad.
The most amazing experience was with the bellman. He was so hardworking. It was unbearable hot! He did service with a smile! No matter what time it was. Took our luggage to our room, helped us with our bike rentals and even with issues that we had with the bikes. He was amazing!!! He seriously made our stay so worth it.
The location of this hotel was perfection! Safe area, close to metro and if you don’t have kids definitely walkable to many sites.

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The front desk staff were extremely helpful. The bellman team went above and beyond helping me in a stressful situation.

The location and staff were great, and the price reasonable.

We had a very pleasant stay overall. The room was very spacious, the beds were extremely comfortable, and it was very quiet. The location is excellent: most of Washington's main attractions are within walking distance, and the nearest Metro station is only about a 5-minute walk away. During our stay, some work on the roof caused our room to fill with dust, probably through the air conditioning vents, but the staff handled the situation very professionally and immediately moved us to another room. Everyone was kind, helpful, and attentive. I also injured my ankle during the trip, and they even brought a bag of ice to our room without hesitation. Overall, we had a great experience.