The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

The Royal Sonesta was the perfect hotel for our mother daughter trip! It’s perfectly located within 10 minutes of walking from union station, and has a beautiful lobby with great natural light. We arrived way before check-in time so we weren’t expecting our room to be ready, but Dayshea at the front desk gave us a pleasant surprise by upgrading us and letting us check in early. She was also super sweet with my daughter, answering all her questions and letting her choose her favorite animals for our room cards. Our double queen room was super spacious with huge windows facing the street, though you couldn’t hear any noise. The decor was whimsical and the bedding was clean. There was plenty of storage space and amenities, they had a regular iron plus a steam iron, and even a souvenir water bottle for us to bring home. We had our dinner at the hotel restaurant, Du Jour, whose staff were also super friendly and helpful. The food was a bit salty and heavy for my taste but my daughter loved her beef bourguignon and macaroni au gratin. Now on to the negatives: While the room appeared generally quite clean, I was surprised to find pieces of hair on the walls of the walk-in shower, a few longer pieces and a few very short ones. The shower stall itself was quite clean so perhaps the hair came from rags the cleaning staff used. I was also repulsed by the tiny pieces of hair stuck on one of the bathrobes. The robe definitely looked like it was freshly laundered so it was a mystery why there was hair stuck on it. Additionally, the water pressure of the shower was quite weak, definitely not what you’d expect at a four star hotel with royalty as its theme. Finally, I was woken up multiple times by noises coming from neighbors closing their doors, I had to get my ear plugs out. I’m a light sleeper so it’s probably not an issue for everyone, my daughter had no problem sleeping through the night. But it was definitely noticeable. I wish their door had the same level of noise cancellation as their windows. Overall though we still had a lovely stay, thanks to the friendly staff. Hope some of the issues can be fixed by our next visit!

Loved my stay here! The staff were super friendly and went out of their way to help. The room was spotless and really comfortable. Great vibe, great service — I’ll definitely be back!

My recent stay at the hotel was excellent, thanks largely to the outstanding service provided by the Assistant Front Office Manager Nerrissa . From check-in to departure, She was professional, attentive, and accommodating, ensuring every detail of my stay was smooth and comfortable. The warm hospitality and quick problem-solving truly elevated the overall experience. I appreciated the genuine care and commitment to guest satisfaction — a real asset to the hotel team. I stayed 10/18- Ms. Van Thank you again Nerrissa

What a fabulous hotel. Modern, quiet, comfortable rooms, excellent restaurant. What’s not to like. Situated close to the capitol building and Union Station metro was easy to get toThe Mall . However the best thing about this hotel is the staff who were all wonderful. Regardless of their job, they were all very professional, friendly and made you feel very welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely stay here again if I was ever back in Washington.

Jamar Samuels, a part of the check in team went above and beyond for me and I greatly appreciate him! I arrived to the Royal Sonesta Capital Hill late and some of my luggage was lost in route to DC. Mr. Samuels allowed me to use his belt for my early morning meeting and made my experience so much better. I will return to the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill becuase of Mr. Samuel's and his effort to help me.