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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Meeting facility
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Olmstead Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Jenkins Hill Suite, Mobility)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Jenkins Hill Suite, Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Jenkins Hill Suite)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Jenkins Hill Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Gallery View, Roll-In Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Gallery View, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001

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
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 5 min walk
  • Judiciary Square Station - 9 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Capitol Crossing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quickway Japanese Hibachi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Luxury hotel near Smithsonian Institution
Located close to Union Station Shopping Center and Capital One Arena, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a water dispenser
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 274 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's slippers, and art supplies
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 65-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

French, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 37.10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill located?

Located in Northwest, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. Capital One Arena and National Mall are also within 15 minutes. Judiciary Square Station is 9 minutes by foot and Washington Union Station is 5 minutes.

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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 877 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 877 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 877 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 877 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 877 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great and easy stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful accommodations and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

10/10 most definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

great service, location and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Amazing property and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay to take in the monuments, memorials and museums.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, exceptionally clean, large rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Luxury hotel, friendly staff and excellent dervice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Spacious rooms, super clean, great staff and wonderful restaurant. I am an expert extensive traveler, stayed at over 100 hotels, mostly premium level, and this is one of the best.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good hotel. Large rooms and very well located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great in room coffee & water - good restaurant & location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It was a great stay and I will be returning here in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Location is awesome convenient and extremely close to night life when ubering or whatever your choice of ride share is.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Front desk Jose was the best I have experienced in more than 10 years of traveling! Hotel was beautiful and Bistro was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location-Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location amazing personal great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel, clean, nice hotel restaurant with quality food, great gym and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

great hotel in a central area. Amenities were top notch and the onsite restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The property was extremely clean and smelled great. The French restaurant was an added bonus. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Hotel was clean and very nice! Staff was sure kind and helpful and restaurant was really great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful hotel! Great location and amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025