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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Lobby
Meeting facility
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Olmstead Suite)

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

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

  • 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)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 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)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 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)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 5-minute walk of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Capital One Arena and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from National Mall.

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Capital One Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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
  • ‪Union Station Food Court - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • 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
  • Highchair

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 centre (11,000 square foot 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
  • Lift (106 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (101 centimetre 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

  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 films

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

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

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 742 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 910 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 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully decorated, very clean, and feels very luxe. The staff was very accommodating and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Horiza

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eliza

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We stay here about once every other month. First time our room wasn’t made up and it took an hour to get fresh towels when we came back at 10pm and saw our room hadn’t been made up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max, Mesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.! Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JANE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jose is the absolute best! He is an asset and was the best part of our stay. The greeters at the door and in the lobby were also super helpful and always friendly. The French restaurant was a plus, but no microwave in the room so we couldn’t heat up and enjoy our leftovers. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintina

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much noise in the room from the lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay at The Royal Sonesta any time we visit Washington DC. Clean, friendly, close to the train station. Wonderful hotel. Just wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay. Close to public transportation, Union Station, US Capitol, and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anitra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind. Stacy was amazing. She was very welcoming. I loved the cleanliness of my room. The entire hotel was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Jersey City

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and crisp. Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Paul, Windom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel on Capitol Hill by union station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, The Woodlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price for the area and the quality of the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant experience at the Royal our first room was properly cleaned but after that smooth sailing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! 5 stars 🌟!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025