Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) announced today the opening of The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill, the newest addition to The Royal Sonesta portfolio. The first new luxury hotel to open on Capitol Hill since 1984, The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill introduces an elevated hospitality experience with a modern, high-touch approach to service.
Opened on September 1, 2023, The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill welcomes guests with a dramatic, light filled 10-story atrium and art installations that reference the hotel’s surroundings, including portraits of Supreme Court Justices, news clippings and political motifs. The hotel’s 274 guest rooms, some of the largest in the city with an average room size of 480 square feet, are well appointed with rich tones and natural elements. Extensive guest amenities include a large fitness center and private yoga studio, filtered water stations, EV charging stations and a pet friendly experience.
Some rooms at the Royal Sonesta Wdc Capitol Hill Washington are appointed with a trouser press and air conditioner along with self-catering options such as coffee and tea making facilities. Guests can use a separate toilet together with hairdryers and slippers.
Enjoy Irish dishes in bar Dubliner Restaurant and Pub, set just a 6-minute stroll away.
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The accommodation is set in Northwest, which is home to many major landmarks, including Smithsonian museums and the White House, within short walking distance from Union underground station. National Portrait Gallery is 1.4 km from this Washington hotel, while Minute Man Statue and National Postal Museum are both nearby. There is US Capitol 1.4 km away, and BoltBus bus station a short way from the property. The nearest underground station is just a 5-minute stroll away.
This hotel also features the multi-purpose Sonesta Work Suite, an experiential meeting space concept that provides a multi-zone and tech-enabled meeting experience, as well as a 3,100 square foot ballroom and 2,400 square foot conference center, both located on the penthouse level with private terraces and panoramic city views overlooking several national monuments. KNEAD Hospitality + Design will provide food & beverage services in the new 200-seat French restaurant Bistro Du Jour on the hotel’s main level with a stylish bar and lounge and outdoor café serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and happy hour.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill is located at 20 Massachusetts Avenue (20 Mass), a LEED Gold Certified and WELL Certified Core/Shell property redeveloped by The RMR Group. Conveniently situated for business travelers, the hotel is across the street from Union Station and close to landmarks such as The Capitol and Supreme Court, with a surrounding neighborhood that has many fine dining options and upscale shopping.