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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Smithsonian Institution

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Outdoor wedding area
Meeting facility
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - Landmark View) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
In the heart of Capitol Hill, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC offers a luxurious retreat with dry cleaning services, a bar, and 24-hour gym. Explore nearby Union Station Shopping Center and Capital One Arena or unwind at the restaurant where guests rave about the dining options.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $178
$243 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium Gallery View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Capital City View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Capitol Hill - Landmark View) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 49 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 (DC Landmark View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Capital City)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001

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

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 33 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 37 min drive
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 37 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 50 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 54 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 57 min drive
  • Washington Union Station - 5 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 12 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 21 min drive
  • Judiciary Square Station - 9 min walk
  • Dirksen Station - 11 min walk
  • Hart Station - 12 min walk

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

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, just a 5-minute walk from Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Capital One Arena and United States Capitol. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant. Public transportation is just a short walk: Judiciary Square Station is 9 minutes and Dirksen Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 274 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Art supplies

Working away

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (11000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2023
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 65-inch Smart TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's robes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free long-distance and local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 37.10 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 30 for adults, and USD 15 to 25 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 65 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill like?

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill is in Northwest, a short 9-minute walk from Judiciary Square Station and 4 minutes' walk from Smithsonian Institution. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Will stay at The Royal Sonesta any time we visit Washington DC. Clean, friendly, close to the train station. Wonderful hotel. Just wonderful!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will book here again!
This was a great location and my family loved staying here. The staff was very helpful and very nice and accommodating.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great front desk crew.
Margrit, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From we checked in until checked out was excellent the hotel is beautiful
Yolanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

excellent hotel, rooms extremely comfortable and clean, great location as well
juan carlos, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was beautiful and conveniently located for what we were doing in the city. The staff were all pleasant and the room was spacious, CLEAN and comfortable.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lovely stay
Dylan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best Hotel Stay!
The stay surpassed all our expectations. The staff are kind and extremely helpful, the room was clean and well cared for, and the restaurant was perfect in every way. We would definitely recommend this hotel.
Karina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable hotel, rooms are spacious, restaurant is great, staff is very friendly and responsive.
JoAnn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the place Amazing restaurant
Abdullah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property!
Arriann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked everything about the hotel
Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
marina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property
The Royal Sonesta is a chic modern hotel. The location is excellent. It is 1 block away from Union Station, making it accessible to many modes of transportation. The staff is very pleasant from the doorman to the hotel reception. Willie in the front desk was awesome. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable.
Guillermo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious, comfortable! Would totally stay there again!!
Tessa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant within was fantastic
Valerie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would stay here again.
Very clean and modern hotel with friendly and professional staff. I also appreciated the security of the elevator.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Treated like royalty
Great newer hotel. Excellent service and very friendly. Very good self-service parking. Onsite French restaurant was a little overrun with business and the service was slow, but the food was good.
Jay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a perfect stay and very convenient!
Huy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a beautiful hotel in a great location! The room was very nice, the beds comfortable, and everything was top notch!
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean, spacious rooms. Friendly staff.
Tricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderful stay; the room was wonderful and the bathroom was perfect! Nice water pressure and great lighting.
DANICA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Great location, just a short walk from the union station. Clean room and great shower stall.
Than, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was very clean and staff was very helpful and polite.
Diane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it for business and pleasure. Beautiful views, great restaurants and close to government buildings.
Ginger Lynch, 1-night trip