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The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States · Sonesta · Near Luxury
Sonesta called this the first new luxury hotel on Capitol Hill since 1984 when it opened on September 1, 2023, at 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, across from Union Station. A ten-story atrium rises through the lobby, hung with portraits of Supreme Court justices and clippings from the political news. Two hundred seventy-four rooms average about 480 square feet, and KNEAD Hospitality runs Bistro du Jour, the French restaurant on the main floor.
- 372 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
About The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill
- The penthouse holds a 3,100-square-foot ballroom and a 2,400-square-foot conference center, each with a private terrace.
- The house mascot is a beaver called the Knight of Capitol Hill, a Potomac native the hotel treats as its builder.
History
Opened 2007, about 372 rooms, now Royal Sonesta on Capitol Hill.
The setting
At 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, across from Union Station, a short walk from the Capitol and the Supreme Court.
Restaurants and bars
- Bistro du Jour — Restaurant · Parisian bistro (traditional French fare)
Experiences
- Guided tours of the U.S. Supreme Court — Guided tour covering the Court's past, operations and future, arranged nearby.
- White House tour — Tour of the White House and its gardens, arranged nearby.
- Smithsonian Institution tour — Tour of the 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park.
- Georgetown University tour — Campus, buildings and academic facilities tour.
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
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