The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
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About this property
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle is a 4.5-star hotel in the heart of Washington, DC, positioned just a 4-minute walk from Dupont Circle. This 335-room property, including 38 suites, anchors the city's central business and cultural district, making it an ideal base for both leisure and corporate travelers.
Guest rooms are appointed with complimentary wireless internet, cable television, and private bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each room includes a desk and safe for convenience. The property maintains a guest comfort rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting consistent quality in accommodation standards.
Dining is centered on Certo!, an on-site restaurant serving the hotel's guests. The property also features a bar and lounge for evening refreshment. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for an additional fee.
Recreational and wellness facilities include a 24-hour fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, and complimentary bicycle rentals. The lobby features a fireplace, and the hotel maintains 11 meeting rooms totaling 11,000 square feet, along with a business center. High-speed wireless internet is available throughout public areas.
The hotel sits 1.2 miles from the Kennedy Center and 1.3 miles from the White House, with George Washington University and Embassy Row within walking distance. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is approximately 5 miles away, a 15-minute drive. The property has earned a 4.2 out of 5 overall rating across more than 1,100 reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming up to two dogs or cats per room at no additional fee. The property also offers valet parking (surcharge), electric car charging, and provides eco-friendly toiletries and cleaning products throughout.
Location & nearby attractions
Embassy Row - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Dupont Circle - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
George Washington University - 1 km / 0.6 mi
George Washington University Hospital - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
World Bank - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
K Street - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Lafayette Square - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Watergate Complex - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Smithsonian Institution - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Georgetown Waterfront Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Potomac River - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
White House - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Ellipse - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kennedy Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
U.S. Department of State - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 11.3 km / 7 mi
College Park, MD (CGS) - 21 km / 13 mi
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 39.8 km / 24.7 mi
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 38.3 km / 23.8 mi
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 44.5 km / 27.6 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets allowed (no fees)
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- We are pet friendly!
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 15 for children
- Valet parking fee: USD 54.00 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 25.00 per night<
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 30.
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).