The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

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Lobby
Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Outdoor wedding area
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 0.7 mi (1 km) from National Mall and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from United States Capitol.

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
  • United States Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 5 min walk
  • Judiciary Square Station - 9 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quickway Japanese Hibachi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Love, Makoto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crepe Lena - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Article One - American Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 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: 3:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 40.58 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. 1127 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1397 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very very helpful. Place was spotless and well appointed. Restaurant was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, FORT MYERS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes great Hotel and stay. Location perfect for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Earth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the hotel and will definitely stay there again when we're back in DC. The Beaver mascot is my favorite ✨
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Aijia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amity

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The gym is very nice. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NUNO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Curt, Clearwater

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Santa Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous Staff. Clean room!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anick, Orlando

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and very comfortable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Shen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, $12 credit a day we could use in the restaurant, and staff was very kind and accommodating. This is our second time staying here and it feels like home away from our home. We love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located by Union Station. A beautifully appointed hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025