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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Exterior
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $223
$192 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27

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.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)

  • 530 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)

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

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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)

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 440 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

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

View all photos for Premium 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

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
  • Free WiFi

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)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 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 - 0.2 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
  • United States Capitol - 14 min walk - 0.8 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

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

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 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: 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

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. 1219 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1509 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Utterly fantastic hotel staff - this is a wonderful property all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Excellent hotel! Great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and good friendly prompt service. will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , spacious room , friendly staff, short walk to national mall
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iyona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, well decorated, had lovely staff and a great restaurant and a really nice gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great staff and location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Very Nice and highly Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ganny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff I will be back thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Arykah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property , nice stay. Most of the staff were welcoming and gave great suggestions on what to do and where to eat while being in the city.
King Room with Gallery View
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and value. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will use this hotel for future family travels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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Staff was wonderful, rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean and great,the customer service was great ,I will be returning soon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kasey

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Always enjoy my stay at royal sonesta I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

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Yes great Hotel and stay. Location perfect for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and pillows. Bathroom had good counter space for toiletries. Good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very polite & informative. The room we had was very clean, spacious & also has high ceilings. This is one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Location, care of the property & Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sajjad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, great for business travel and family travel. have done both
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful clean room. Amazing staff ! Will absolutely visit again !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evangelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome to pets. Large room. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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