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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.)
    ‪32 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Junior Suite King)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Studio King)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Spa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Cityview)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

Luxury hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Dupont Circle
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and conference space are on-site.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offers 335 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Embassy Row. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Certo!
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Dupont Circle and 12 minutes on foot from George Washington University
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre 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 metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Certo! – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Certo!

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 11,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 9 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise 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.

Payment types at the property

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 centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre 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: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 30 September.
  • 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

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

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 883 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1448 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. All of the staff were nice. The room was really nice and extremely spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a gracious size, clean, staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a hidden treasure. I stayed in a clean, large room with modern decorations. The staff was courteous and so professional, and the food was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was comfortable and perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice & clean, didn’t really interact with the hotel staff. The big issue was soundproofing. We could hear the people talking or watching TV in the two rooms next to ours. One group was chatting until 2am.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly & courteous. The room was clean with an appealing decor. However, the coffee machine was a pain to operate. It would serve guests well if there’s a simple electric kettle!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room, ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes all was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samuil

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

gary, SAN JUAN CAPO

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom ceiling collapsing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

WENDY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that when my husband went to eat breakfast, it was reserved for a group. We wanted the continental breakfast. There was no prior notification about this.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very pleasant stay. Room was clean, spacious and quiet. Bathroom counter a little small. All in all a good stay. Many food options around the neighborhood within walking distance and a CVS and metro a couple of blocks away from the hotel. If there was one thing negative is that they do charge a “resort or destination fee” on top of your room rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded all of my expectations. The area around the hotel was very nice and we felt safe at all times. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my family and I had an amazing time. They made everything so easy and enjoyable for us. We will definitely be staying here the next time we are in Washington.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay with friends for HU Homecoming! Love my DC! Enjoyed the stay and convenience of being close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility, renovated hotel, staff very polite and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hetal, Chester

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025