Great location and lovely spot to stay in DC

Great

Cool digs

The hotel gave me a large room on an upper floor and a daily food credit. I also made use of one of the bikes on two days. Great way to get around DC. Staff was helpful over all. Restaurant is a bit expensive but good. Gym is solid.

I would stay at Royal Sonesta again

Liked the color scheme of the room- however, could not figure out the thermostat-room was cold! Water pressure in the shower was low

Very comfortable bed!

Recommends to others

Mr

All was well

It fit my need for a Dupont Circle hotel very well.

Booked this location from Fri thru Mon. But midway thru our stay we realized how terrible the road conditions would be as DC was expecting 10 inches of snow beginning Sunday night. So I went to the front desk and asked if we left early, could we get a partial refund for the unused night? The front desk told me yes if we were out by 4pm. That heavily influenced our decision to leave early and we packed and checked out. After checking out, we were THEN told that a refund wasn’t possible since we used a 3rd party site. Hotels.com chat said that wasn’t true and it lead to a huge back and forth that resulted in 0 results. Terrible to not help your customers when a severe winter storm was coming. Not staying here again and I’m hesitant to ever use Hotels.com again.

The hotel is smartly renovated as a modern with a historic twist. The staff is super friendly. Front desk folks genuinely smile (and even taught me how to use an elevator lol).

Sort of Like Staying in a Kennel

Lots of dogs. Big dogs. Barking dogs. The property was in a good location and was a good value at the time I booked, although the resort fee is a ripoff. Just charge a fair price for the room.

It is clean, and the location is excellent. When I arrived, I struggled with my luggage at the door and there was no employee around for assistance. It was noisy at midnight in the rooms surrounding me but those occupying those rooms did settle down not long after that.

Great value & incredible location

Room was clean, spacious, bed and linens sumtuous, bathroom lovely. Coffee and bottled water provisions were provided in abundant proportions. We were disappointed with the 11:00am check out which I found to be especially early. I'd stay here again gladly, even not withstanding my disappointment being kicked out so early.

The staff was very friendly

nice

Amazing place sneaky prices

Loved the Royal Sonesta but man they snuck on so many fees that my stay costed double what we were estimated. Thought I had a good deal but ended up feeling burned in the end. This ain’t to say it wasn’t worth the money but we maybe have looked at other places knowing the end cost.

Conveniently located. Clean.

Property is quite dated and not up to scratch for a Royal Sonesta.

Me gustó lo amplia de la Habitación, la limpieza, y lo cómoda de sus camas y el aroma agradable

I love it! Breakfast was amazing! Beautiful room and great location!

Room was dirty, jetted tub did not work. We asked maintenance to come and fix it but was unable to. Begged for another room that was fully functional and were given another room but the tub had the same issue. Was charged a resort fee which we asked to be removed for at least one night due to the issues with the first room but nothing was done besides moving us to a room with the same issues.

Poor condition. E had to change rooms because heat didn’t work, temperature control on shower didn’t work correctly, remote for tv had to be replaced and lights were so dim you couldn’t shave.

Nice rooms, great staff, prime location.

The room was amazing. Hotel is in a nice area. Would definitely stay again

Excellent and staff was really friendly

Good location

Nice hotel in central location

Very quiet, safe and convenient location.

Fees and Parking to expensive. I paid the same amount for stay

Iiked everything about the property

Be prepared to be blindsided by an $100 *daily security deposit. Stayed on 6th floor, the rooms smell like wet rug. The room above me had a hot tub leak so I was moved, but then that room had no heat, maintenance man couldn’t fix it after a 2 trips back n forth. I’m hoping to get refunded for the last day, we shall see. Rooms do look nice, hot tub is nice and restaurant attached is nice inside, wouldn’t come back though

Room are very spacious and clean.

Coveient and Classy Royal Sonesta

We went to DC to view the Impressionist Exhibit at the National Gallery. Staying just off Dupont Circle made our excursions easier. We enjoyed breakfast at the Royal Sonesta every morning and found the food and service excellent throughout our stay.

Fantastic place

Lovely property. With some of the biggest rooms arround

Huge room in a quiet corner of the hotel in a lively neighborhood. It was the perfect setting for a weekend getaway. One small detail...a lounging chair was missing...for next time. A buyout prevented me from enjoying Certo! their restaurant.

DuPont gem

Fantastic room, comfortable beds, easy DuPont Circle location. It was a great spot for our five night trip. The free breakfast was a hit as well.

It was really nice.

Great place to stay.

Water is slow to come out of tap.

The host, David, offered excellent customer service!

The staff were exceptionally polite and gracious. The room we got was spacious and well equipped, however there were some spots between the bed and night stand that didnt seem to have been cleaned in a while (dirt, paper, garbage from a previous stay). Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. The restaurant service was top tier with tasty breakfast that we enjoyed daily. Additionally, the bar was well stocked and the bartenders well-trained and courteous. I enjoyed my stay and will return in tbe future!

The only issue we encountered was a staff member let himself into our room "looking for keys he left." He knocked and entered immediately without waiting for us to open the door. It was extremely invasive and unprofessional.

Nice rooms and great location. Staff was A

The property was ok, but we stayed at the royal sonesta in downtown a couple of months back and we expected this royal soonesta to be at the same level as that one and it was not. The lobby and resturant we not what we expected at all

Nice stay

Hotel was nice and we would stay there again.

The parking is ridiculously priced and vallet "misplaced" our keys

I really enjoyed our stay. Our King sized bed was extremely comfortable.

It was great. The cleanest hotel stay I’ve had. Bathroom was beautiful and spotless. I also appreciate that the hotel room didn’t have a musky smell.

Great stay for business and solo trip combined.

My go to hotel in DC.

Mediocre expensive room.

The room was clean and spacious. When the heat came on and turned off, the unit made a really loud noise. The bathroom amenities weren’t great. I didn’t feel it was worth the nightly room rate of $839.

poor service

What I found unique was the email sent to me from this establishment stated valet parking cost was one price plus tax and did not expect the tax to be so much. This hotel should be ashamed of how much tax they charge for parking.

I upgraded to a more expensive room and the walls are paper thin. Heard conversation from the room to our right, and from midnight to 3am heard the room to our left having “adult relations”. Not mad at the guest more so found it insane that the walls were so thin especially for an upgraded room. Also the heat would go on every 5 minutes and when the furnace kicked on there was a very loud bang.

Good

It was a convenient location and very large room.

Wonderful! Great staff and restaurant. Perfect location!

Spacious rooms, great hotel staff and amenities, superb Dupont Circle location

Well maintained, clean rooms, great location, no noise.

I Loved the size and character of my room and the location

Took great care to make the stay pleasant. Excellent value

My visit at the Royal sonesta hotel was great,.the staff I s nice and clean hotel.i will stay here again.

Like the size of the rooms. Very clean

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle has a great location and stylish design. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Overall, a solid choice for a central DC stay.

Nice rooms

The room was well appointed and very clean.

Great spacious rooms in a hotel that is less than 10 minutes away from the DuPont circle metro station

It was a wonderful stay,and everything that you need is walking distance from hotel....

Not what we signed up for!

The room was not clean and properly prepared for the accommodation for suggested guests. The futon was very old with black stains and bedsheet/blankets were not provided.

I stayed at the hotel before in 2022 at a staff retreat with my company. I loved my room then but the hotel gas clearly gone a little downhill. I had to change rooms because my 1st room was cold, the stopper in the tub didn't work, and there were strange noises. My second room was better for warmth, but tub stopper still didn't work and one of the lights in the bathroom kept flickering. Still, the hotel is in a great neighborhood.

Pleasant little cozy stay.

A nice small room. It's not like I planned to do anything besides relax after my day and sleep. I could have used a tv guide as the channels and numbers change from region to region. I would have liked a Sonesta discount for the bar/restaurant. I would have like to go there more but it was so expensive I went elsewhere.

Pet Friendly Hotel in Downtown DC with a fabulous Thai Restaurant right across the street.

It was modern, clean, spacious and well-designed.

Staff was great, location was convenient to the metro, walkable to good food options and to the museums.

One of my best hotel experiences in recent years. I was allowed to check in four hours early without an extra fee; the rooms were huge (city view king ), and you could see Dupont Circle when you stepped out to the sidewalk; rooms themselves were clean and well maintained. The best doner kebab place in DC is next door.

Friendly staff who were more than willing to accommodate any request we had. Easy check in and out process. Would definitely stay here again.

Great hotel

I got begbugs from them a few days ago. I stayed on the fifth floor

All the staff were welcoming and kind. The only minus was the twitchy hot water which took a long time to reach the tap and was occasionally only tepid. But the location was excellent and extremely walkable.

Love location

Exceptional couple relaxation.

Absolutely wonderful. The service we received during our start was exceptional. Though the spa tub in the room needed a jet cleaning (I’m slightly OCD) I overall had no complaints. Room service arrived about 10-15 minutes after we order and that, to us, was a couple pluses. Love this place will definitely be back upon our next trip to DC

Great location.

Great location, clean but a bit outdated. We had hot water issues.

Not happy

From no microwave to a dirty shower and stained furniture, and the water temperature was playing pick a boo, I’m just happy the bed was comfy and our stay was short. Hoping it will be better next time.

Dont let them scammed you like they did me

I wont spend my money here again. They had construction going on outside my window on a saturday at window level. Also the room next door had a party going on and from 3am to 5am it was loud music and ppl screaming and talking loud till the police showed up. They charge $60 for a breakfast for 2 ppl we order 2 breakfast with 2 coffees nothing more and it came out to $64 what a robbery. And lets not mention the $61 a day for parking. NEVER AGAIN! Dont waste your money here.

One of the nicest hotels I've stayed at in recent years. The service is simply superb: without exception, every staff member was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

There was some trouble controlling the temperature in the room was hot. Otherwise, it was a great stay.

Hotel Convenent Review I recently stayed at Royal Sonesta and had an overall pleasant experience. The location is incredibly convenient, being close to the metro train station, making it easy to get around the city. There are also plenty of dining options nearby, which was a big plus. The rooms were clean and spacious, offering a comfortable environment to unwind after a busy day. The front desk staff stood out for their friendliness and accommodating attitude, always ready to assist with any requests. The only downside was the bed, which was much too soft for my liking. I found myself sinking into the mattress, which made it difficult to get comfortable and led to a restless night’s sleep. Despite the issue with the bed, I would still recommend Royal Sonesta for its prime location, great service, and clean accommodations. Just be mindful if you prefer a firmer mattress!

Great staff

This was my second stay at the Royal Sonesta. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You absolutely know that customer service is a priority. This time, I stayed in a smaller room as it was a quick business trip. I did notice a difference in sheet quality in the smaller room: not as soft. I suspect lower thread count which for me doesn't make for the best of sleep.

Great Hotel in great part of DC, great Staff and clean. Cleaning staff is excellent, restaurant cireto is great as well.

Staff was excellent; room was larger than expected, conveniently located

Gem of hotel and service

Royal Sonesta DuPont Cir is a great hotel. I was slightly hesitant about making a reservation because of some of the previous reviews. However my experience was exceptional. Amazing large room, comfortable bed and all the staff I encountered were very welcoming and friendly. I appreciate the security swipe feature for the elevators and front doors later in the evenings. The only minor issue I encountered was the features of the television wouldn’t allow me to stream or access hotel services.

Lovely rooms. Comfortable beds.

November 2024 Stay

Lovely people - great location. At checkout was told there a $35 destination fee added. Maybe I missed that when I was making reservation but certainly changes the price of my stay.

The hotel was satisfactory, but the elevators were excessively small, and the morning queue was lengthy.

Amazing stay for just 1 night while attending an event at Cap One Center. The Front desk staff was friendly & helpful, the 1 Bedroom Suite exceeded our expectations. We will be back again.

Beautiful hotel

This was a good place for me and 2 dogs.

The location very convenient; near the subway station and nice restaurants around