The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
Property description
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a 24-hour fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the l...
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8.1
Very good
Based on 1,443 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
26%
Couple
37%
Family
23%
Group
7%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle earns praise for its walkable location, very spacious rooms, and friendly staff, while recurring critiques cite maintenance and cleanliness issues, slow elevators, and high parking and add-on fees.
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robert
6 days ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Honestly, a disappointment….for the $$$. Room was very average (except for LARGE screen TV). I’ve stayed at many Holiday Inn Express’s where rooms were equally good. In fact, Inns often have a sofa/chaise/comfy chair. Sonesta only had the bed or desk chair for relaxing. Dining was a disaster. Temporary room had as much ambiance as an Inn/included breakfast area (except for a linen napkin)….& my coffee was served in a Cardboard Cup? Dinner was almost $100 and only a tad above average (shrimp tough & fries soggy) and, again, the only amenity was the linen napkin. I skipped their brunch on Sunday and went to a better hotel before saying goodbye to DC
Honestly, a disappointment….for the $$$. Room was very average (except for LARGE screen TV). I’ve stayed at many Holiday Inn Express’s where rooms were equally good. In fact, Inns often have a sofa/chaise/comfy chair. Sonesta only had the bed or desk chair for relaxing. Dining was a disaster. Temporary room had as much ambiance as an Inn/included breakfast area (except for a linen napkin)….& my coffee was served in a Cardboard Cup? Dinner was almost $100 and only a tad above average (shrimp tough & fries soggy) and, again, the only amenity was the linen napkin. I skipped their brunch on Sunday and went to a better hotel before saying goodbye to DC
10
Debra
6 days ago
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Stayed 6 nights
When we booked, we knew this hotel was undergoing a renovation. It took awhile to get used to a makeshift lobby and restaurant, but boy does the staff deliver! They are helpful, positive and take care of any issues - FAST. A few maintenance issues were handled within 15 minutes. The room is beautifully decorated, comfortable, with closet storage. A second chair request was handled immediately. Food quality, presentation and service at the restaurant is stellar. Actually after 6 days in DC, we agreed the food was better here than anywhere else. Ask for slight modifications (I like more vegetables) and the chef complied. They offered discounts for effects of renovation on the dining experience. I will be back and look forward to seeing the newly renovated Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle.
When we booked, we knew this hotel was undergoing a renovation. It took awhile to get used to a makeshift lobby and restaurant, but boy does the staff deliver! They are helpful, positive and take care of any issues - FAST. A few maintenance issues were handled within 15 minutes. The room is beautifully decorated, comfortable, with closet storage. A second chair request was handled immediately. Food quality, presentation and service at the restaurant is stellar. Actually after 6 days in DC, we agreed the food was better here than anywhere else. Ask for slight modifications (I like more vegetables) and the chef complied. They offered discounts for effects of renovation on the dining experience. I will be back and look forward to seeing the newly renovated Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle.
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Sharon
6 days ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel is under renovation and understaffed. Basically paid to wait. The worst experience ever! Thankfully we only there for 2 nights.
Hotel is under renovation and understaffed. Basically paid to wait. The worst experience ever! Thankfully we only there for 2 nights.
6
bradley
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel lobby was under construction no access to elevators, had to walk up to 2nd floor and around
Hotel lobby was under construction no access to elevators, had to walk up to 2nd floor and around
10
Gretchen
last week
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful spot. Loved everything. Rooms were huge. Staff - so nice. Great gym. Great setup. Great location. Will return for sure.
Beautiful spot. Loved everything. Rooms were huge. Staff - so nice. Great gym. Great setup. Great location. Will return for sure.
2121 P Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Location
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle is centrally located in Washington, a 4-minute walk from Dupont Circle and 12 minutes by foot from George Washington University. This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kennedy Center and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from White House.
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From 16:00 to 23:59
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