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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$202
$174 nightly
$202 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite King)

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive)

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View)

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Premier City View)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Junior Suite King)

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Studio King)

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

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

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

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

  • 720 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed (Spa)

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Cityview)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Mansion on O Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dupont Circle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Washington University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • White House - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

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
  • ‪Spot of Tea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC 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, slippers, and designer 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 transportation

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

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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 885 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1458 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room and very friendly clean service staff
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
rooms were fine -- one had a decent view the other did not; but both were kind of stuffy. the a/c/fan didn't work well so we were unable to adjust the temperature .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Theroom was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

I can’t knock the hotel as I inadvertently picked the wrong hotel. I tried to get in touch with hotels.com to no avail. Ultimately my fault but would have liked to at least been given an option to try for a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Facility was great. Bed was super comfortable. Room was very clean and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole stay feel warm and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great location, helpful and friendly staff. Wish they had filling stations for water instead of water bottles.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and close enough to main DC attractions!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lusby

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff was very friendly, the service was great, and the room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Great location! Hotel parking was incredibly expensive at $64 a night so we parked in nearby Palladian parking garage for $25 a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

WenChing

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I reported that my bed sheet was stained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ziyuan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious room in nice hotel located within easy walking distance of Dupont Circle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not eat breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Business traveler, Traveled with family
The rug on the 6th floor smell horrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025