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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Smithsonian Institution

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Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
Meeting facility
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - Landmark View)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Capital One Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium Gallery View)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - Capital City View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - Capital City View)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Capital City View)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - Landmark View)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - Landmark View)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill- City View-Mobility)

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill- City View-Mobility)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental-Capital City Vw-Mobility)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - DC Landmark View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - DC Landmark View)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - City View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - City View)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom - Atrium Galleria View)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom - Atrium Galleria View)

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental - Capital City View)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental - Capital City View)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental-Capital City Vw-Rolln Shwr)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental-Capital City Vw-Rolln Shwr)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (DC Landmark View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (DC Landmark View)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental - DC Landmark View)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental - DC Landmark View)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom-Atrium Gallery-Mobility)

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom-Atrium Gallery-Mobility)

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Capital City)

  • 43.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - Capital City)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Monumental - Capital City)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Capital City)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental-Capital City Vw-Hearing)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Monumental-Capital City Vw-Hearing)

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium Gallery Vw Mobility Rolln Shwr)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium Gallery Vw Mobility Rolln Shwr)

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (DC Landmark View)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (DC Landmark View)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Capital City View)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

City center retreat .At this Northwest hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Capital One Arena is within half a mile (1 km) and National Mall is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian Institution - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Capital One Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • United States Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Mall - 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) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Capitol Crossing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quickway Japanese Hibachi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5-star luxury hotel near Smithsonian Institution
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 274 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1022 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2023
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Highchair

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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

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: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 37.10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 555 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 699 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple water issue
The shower door did not close correctly, causing significant water flow on to bathroom floor. Room 222. Shocking to see because The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5+ Stars
Our stay at the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill was incredible. Everyone was friendly and professional, the room was exceptional, and the restaurant service was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked our room and the excellent/friendly staff as well as the hotel's location. We strongly object, however, to the "resort fee" that was tagged on to the reservation. It may prevent us from coming back to a Sonesta hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Deshawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean. The staff was kind

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would stay here again.
Very clean and modern hotel with friendly and professional staff. I also appreciated the security of the elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well-located and overpriced
Beds soft, inside room without good natural light, inefficient check in with Southern hospitable smile. Gym fair.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chukwudi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk service was very poor and unfriendly. The destination fees were not communicated properly, and for a total of $3,200 plus taxes, the value received does not justify the cost. These fees are especially frustrating given that they cannot be effectively used for food or beverages due to the limited availability and high pricing of the onsite restaurant. Furthermore, the $32 fee feels excessive, unnecessary, and akin to a hidden charge. Lastly, I requested to have my receipt emailed to me upon checkout at the front desk, but it has still not arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Loooove
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and new, the service was good, and they even let us check in early. Unfortunately, our room was quite warm, and did not cool down much even when we lowered the temperature on the A/C. Also, parking is valet service and about $65 a night. The hotel also charged a destination fee that I think was about $35 a night, so beware of hidden fees at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincenza

Great hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margrit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great front desk crew.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024