Washington D.C. – The newly opened Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill is attracting attention as a luxury accommodation option within steps of the U.S. Capital’s most significant landmarks. The hotel, which officially opened its doors recently, is offering a range of amenities and services aimed at both leisure and business travelers.
Located at 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, the 10-story hotel features a sweeping glass façade and a curated art collection, according to hotel materials. It is positioned close to the White House, the National Mall, and the Smithsonian museums, making it a convenient base for exploring the city. The Dupont Circle location, at 2121 P Street NW, offers a more boutique experience, nestled within a cosmopolitan neighborhood.
The Capitol Hill location boasts 297 rooms and suites spread across ten floors, accessible by elevator. Rooms are designed with a calming aesthetic, featuring plush accommodations and a choice of views, including the hotel’s atrium or city landmarks. Standard rooms offer either a king-sized pillow-top bed or two queen-sized beds, with options for street or atrium views. All rooms include a 65-inch HDTV with webcasting capabilities, a rainfall shower, and full-sized Anatomicals spa toiletries.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offers spacious guest rooms and specialty suites ranging in size from 520 to 2,600 square feet. Both hotels provide a 24-hour front desk service with English and German-speaking staff, and round-the-clock check-in and check-out. Both locations offer a range of services including concierge assistance, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes.
Beyond accommodation, the Capitol Hill hotel emphasizes wellness and convenience. A state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio are available for guests seeking to maintain their routines. The hotel also features a penthouse conference center, catering to business travelers and events. The Dupont Circle location offers onsite fitness facilities, an outdoor pool, and 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
Dining options are available at both hotels. The Dupont Circle location features Certo!, an onsite restaurant serving housemade pastas and pizzas inspired by Coastal Italy. The Capitol Hill location’s dining options were not detailed in the provided materials.
Both hotels cater to a variety of needs, offering amenities such as WiFi access, laundry services, and business centers. The Capitol Hill location provides a 24-hour security service, babysitting services, and a shuttle service. The Dupont Circle location offers government and U.S. Military employees a special per diem rate.
The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill also offers accessible rooms with roll-in showers and other features designed for guests with disabilities. Both hotels allow pets, though fees may apply.
The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill has received recognition, including a 2025 Magellan Gold Award. The Dupont Circle location was recognized with the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and a 2024 AAA Best of Inspected Clean award, and is also Gay Travel Approved.
For travelers arriving by car, parking is available at the Capitol Hill location for a fee. Both hotels offer a range of payment options, including American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa.
The hotels are also promoting special offers, including a “Royal Explorers on the Hill” package celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and a “Winter Knights on Capitol Hill” package offering welcome drinks, breakfast, and parking. The Dupont Circle location is offering a “Suite Love for Royalty” package, including a suite stay, sparkling wine, a food and beverage credit, and late checkout.
TUI, a travel company, is offering a “Zug zum Flug” (Train to Flight) ticket for customers booking package tours with international flights, providing convenient rail connections to German airports. This service is not available for standalone flight or hotel bookings.
The information regarding the hotels was current as of July 21, 2025, according to GIATA GmbH.
