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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Dupont Circle

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Premier City View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2121 P St Nw, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Place, Embassy Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dupont Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Washington University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite King)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 720 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Mobility Tub CityView)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Roll in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Roll in Shower)

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Mobility/Hearing Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View)

Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Premier City View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Premier City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Junior Suite King)

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Studio King)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Studio King)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Spa Suite King)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Spa Suite King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 720 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

  • 720 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Spa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Cityview)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Cityview)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Washington

City center retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of this Northwest hotel, you'll find Dupont Circle and George Washington University. White House and Kennedy Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Embassy Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cosmos Club - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dupont Circle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Washington University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • White House - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dupont Circle Station - 4 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balos Estiatorio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Admiral - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

4.5-star luxury hotel near Dupont Circle
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 335 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1022 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offers 335 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 71.98 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 9 2026 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 71.98 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 01 and close September 30.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Palomar Washington DC
Palomar Washington DC Hotel
Washington DC Hotel Palomar
Washington DC Palomar Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle to the airport?

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle is 7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle on May 25, 2026 start from $202, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle.

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but MGM National Harbor Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 71.98 per night.

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle have a pool?

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle have a restaurant?

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle is home to Certo!, which features Italian cuisine, happy hour, and brunch. The property will be renovating the dining venue(s) from January 9 2026 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle to downtown Washington?

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle is 1.4 mi away from Washington.

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 893 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1487 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The expensive valet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We were unaware of the renovations being carried out prior to arrival either from the hotel or booking platform. It would have been better if this information had been sent prior to arrival - having experienced the ambience of public areas in other royal sonesta hotels this is something we were looking forward to enjoying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Karoline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our brief stay at the Royal Sonesta. Staff was friendly and always greeted us whenever we returned. Hotel location was great as well, close to the subway station and restaurants. We took off one star because we felt like the bathroom could've benefitted from either more hooks or racks (for towels, clothing, etc ) and the regular space could've used perhaps a bench or couch or sitting chair by the door to put clothes or belongings on. Overall, we wouldn't mind returning to this location, especially once they finished the renovations. Hopefully the rooms can be slightly upgraded as well with more accommodating features.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Trent

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unhappy with the hotel, poor water pressure in bathroom, house keeping only cleaned the room once and to get that done I have to bug the front desk 3 times. And after that they did not clean it until after 8:00 pm. There was dog poop in the hall that I also needed housekeeping to clean. In the restaurant the breakfast oatmail was pure water and after asking to replace it with a simple bacon and eggs. When that came out there was hair in the food and they had to redo that item. Also the room a was not like to photos, I know there doing a remodel. But the photos are miss leading. Also check in was in a hallway, Not. Happy stay, expected a lot higher standards from this location and hotel chain
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ronisha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Room was outdated and ragedy also had a smoke smell to it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Staff are great! Rooms are huge. I like the playful decor. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms were very spacious and well outfitted.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cicely

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Crawford

Ended up having
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and very comfortable.well located. Great attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, NY

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chimalang

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The thermostat was not working but Moises the staff at the restaurant was great and kind and the food was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, love the vibe here !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the ataff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was incredibly spacious, clean and faced the street with a nice wide window. Staff was very polite and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jalen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025