WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill, the newest addition to The Royal Sonesta portfolio.
“Capitol Hill is the heartbeat of our city, and the neighborhood has inspired us to create a singular DC destination,” said Meade Atkeson, area general manager of the brand’s regional portfolio which also includes The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Dupont Circle, and The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court, Baltimore. “The hotel has a clean modern design, and combines localized individuality with impeccable service, qualities for which the Royal Sonesta brand is known.”
Opened on September 1, 2023, The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill welcomes guests with a 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 guestrooms, sized 480 square feet, have natural elements. Guest amenities include a fitness center and yoga studio, water stations, EV charging stations, and a pet-friendly experience.
This hotel also has the 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. KNEAD Hospitality + Design will provide food and beverage services in the 200-seat French restaurant Bistro Du Jour on the hotel’s main level with a bar and lounge and café serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and happy hour.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill was redeveloped by The RMR Group. 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 dining options and upscale shopping.
“This exciting new Royal Sonesta hotel… in the Capitol Hill submarket of Washington boasts extensive meeting and event space and modern guest rooms all with phenomenal views of the city,” said John Murray, Sonesta president and CEO. “This centrally located hotel provides travelers with another Sonesta at which to enjoy memorable experiences.”
