See all properties

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Property class: 4.5

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and hanging floral decorations.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with a city view.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a staircase.
A table set for dining with chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a flag.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
The current price is $223
$192 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Explore the area

View in a map
20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Smithsonian National Postal Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 440 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a built-in shelf, and wall-mounted artwork.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a coffee maker, and a mirror.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 760 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 530 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a coffee maker, and a mirror.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 795 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 690 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 440 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 545 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 405 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a TV.

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

  • 685 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a built-in shelf, and wall-mounted artwork.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a built-in shelf, a small table, and wall-mounted lighting.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 545 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a TV.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 685 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

An outdoor dining area with a glass ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
Arlo Washington DC
Northwest
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 2,191 reviews
$196 nightly
The price is $227
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Arlo Washington DC

About the neighborhood

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 National Postal Museum and Union Station Shopping Center. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Capital One Arena and 0.7 mi (1 km) from National Mall.

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian National Postal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • United States Capitol - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Article One - American Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Love, Makoto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crepe Lena - ‬6 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 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
  • Built in 2023
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 satellite premium 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
  • 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 34.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 34.0 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. 1414 out of 1743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1743 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the hotel is very nice and well maintained. The onsite restaurant offers good options and their staff is also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel Located near Union Station which was a plus traveling via train Great Irish Pub around the corner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was well maintained and the staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. Staff was amazing and the food was outstanding at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the decor, the staff, the bed was so comfortable, the room was beautiful and I loved the French restaurant right at the hotel. All was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great and conveniently well located. The staff (especially L. Vargas) was AMAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the finest properties I've stayed anywhere in the US. The whole hotel is spanking new, rooms are very spacious and the service is outstanding. We stayed here twice during the same trip and would be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome time staying at this hotel for 4th of July weekend. We loved out room and the great service! We already planned another weekend in DC in October!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well designed and maintained. The staff was especially warm and friendly, Though our staff was short (3 nights) we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Capitol Hill Quiet, good location, great restaurant, Excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay. The room was so clean and modern. Then staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean spacious rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, rate and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location around the corner from union station. Comfortable clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is so clean and the staff were so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was absolutely awesome! Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff friendly and helpful, amenities are top notch, very clean builing, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to Capital and train station
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. People were friendly and the hotel was right by the metro which was a plus for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Beautiful spaces. Large, comfortable rooms with great coffee makers. Excellent, close in location. Easy access to the city and Capitol. And the staff is top notch. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a clean and spacious room. The best hotel we have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel provided just outstanding accomodations just a five minute walk from Union Station and a few blocks from the Capitol. Room was spacious and exceptionally clean. Restaurant and bar were very comfortable, food was excellent and staff very friendly. Highly recommend this hotel for a stay on Capitol Hill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026