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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Premier City View)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2121 P St Nw, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Place, Embassy Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dupont Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Washington University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite King)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Mobility Tub CityView)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Mobility Tub CityView)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Tub)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Roll in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Roll in Shower)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Mobility/Hearing Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Mobility/Hearing Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View)

Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Premier City View)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Premier City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Junior Suite King)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Studio King)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Studio King)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Spa Suite King)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Spa Suite King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Spa)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Spa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Cityview)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Cityview)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Washington

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle is centrally located in Washington, a 4-minute walk from Dupont Circle and 12 minutes by foot from George Washington University. .This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kennedy Center and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from White House.

What's nearby

  • Embassy Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mansion on O Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dupont Circle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Washington University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • White House - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Dupont Circle Station - 4 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balos Estiatorio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fireplace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

Luxury hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Dupont Circle
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offers 335 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 335 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a 24-hour fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Certo! serving guests of The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 11 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Certo! - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 71.98 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Certo!

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 11,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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 (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 9 2026 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 71.98 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 30
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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

Hotel Palomar
Hotel Palomar Washington DC
Hotel Washington DC
Palomar
Palomar Hotel
Palomar Hotel Washington DC
Palomar Washington DC
Palomar Washington DC Hotel
Washington DC Hotel Palomar
Washington DC Palomar Hotel

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 883 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1447 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Early check-in and late checkout for a small fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great: housekeeping, front desk, door people, restaurant--helpful and friendly. Clean quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. All of the staff were nice. The room was really nice and extremely spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a gracious size, clean, staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a hidden treasure. I stayed in a clean, large room with modern decorations. The staff was courteous and so professional, and the food was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was comfortable and perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice & clean, didn’t really interact with the hotel staff. The big issue was soundproofing. We could hear the people talking or watching TV in the two rooms next to ours. One group was chatting until 2am.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly & courteous. The room was clean with an appealing decor. However, the coffee machine was a pain to operate. It would serve guests well if there’s a simple electric kettle!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room, ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes all was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samuil

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

gary, SAN JUAN CAPO

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom ceiling collapsing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

WENDY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that when my husband went to eat breakfast, it was reserved for a group. We wanted the continental breakfast. There was no prior notification about this.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very pleasant stay. Room was clean, spacious and quiet. Bathroom counter a little small. All in all a good stay. Many food options around the neighborhood within walking distance and a CVS and metro a couple of blocks away from the hotel. If there was one thing negative is that they do charge a “resort or destination fee” on top of your room rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded all of my expectations. The area around the hotel was very nice and we felt safe at all times. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my family and I had an amazing time. They made everything so easy and enjoyable for us. We will definitely be staying here the next time we are in Washington.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025