The first new luxury hotel to open on Capitol Hill since 1984, The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill is located across the street from Union Station and near landmarks such as the Supreme Court and Smithsonian. The hotel’s 10-story atrium features art installations that reflect its locale, such as portraits of Supreme Court justices, news clippings, and political motifs. Corporate groups convening in the hotel’s penthouse-level 3,100-sq.-ft. ballroom and 2,400-sq.-ft. conference center can enjoy private terraces with panoramic views of several national monuments. As part of its 11,000 sq. ft. of function space, The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill also offers the multipurpose, high-tech Sonesta Work Suite. The space accommodates up to 10 participants and features four self-contained areas devoted to work (meetings, presentations, etc.), collaboration (including whiteboards, flipcharts, etc.), socializing, and recharging. The Sonesta Work Suite also offers its own food and beverage programming designed for business groups. KNEAD Hospitality + Design provides F&B services in the 120-seat French restaurant, Bistro Du Jour, which includes a stylish bar and lounge and outdoor café. The hotel’s guestrooms are some of the largest in the city, averaging 480 sq. ft. Guest amenities include a large fitness center and private yoga studio, filtered-water stations, EV charging stations, and a pet-friendly experience. The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill is a LEED Gold Certified and WELL Certified Core/Shell property redeveloped by The RMR Group.
At First Glance
- Opened: September 2023
- Rooms: 274
- Owner/Operator: Sonesta
