The Royal Sonesta hotels are known for their commissioned art collections, and a thought-provoking homage to D.C. history is on display at The Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill, which opened in September 2023.
Swoops of gold-toned metal—inspired by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s collar—hang behind the front desk, light fixtures evoke cherry blossom branches, and a piece of word art is inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Explore the hotel’s common spaces for much more.
Once home to government offices, the building was taken down to the studs and transformed into a 274-room hotel, with spacious standard guest rooms ranging from about 400 to 550 square feet. (Suites are even larger.)
Each room includes a pillow-top mattress (or two), 65-inch high-definition TV, bathroom with rainfall shower, robe and slippers, mini fridge, L’or coffee and espresso maker, and handheld garment steamer.
Cheerful elements, such as a hair dryer bag with the words “have a good hair day” and a pillow depicting The Knight of Capitol Hill—the hotel’s dapper beaver mascot—also grace each room. (The Knight’s large-scale image hangs in the lobby, too.)
Walk the rooftop terrace alongside pollinator-friendly plantings for beautiful views of the city. Off the lobby, Bistro du Jour, a Parisian bistro from Knead Hospitality + Design, serves traditional French fare, from croque madame and salade nicoise to steak frites. The National Postal Museum is a short walk down the street. Hotel rates begin at $275. Valet parking is available.
The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill, 20 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 202-888-1850