The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

United States , Washington D.C. - DC
WASHINGTON, 2121 P St Nw
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

Nishith

Good location

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

John

The hotel was under construction, very dirty and disorganized and the rooms were very unsanitary.
All area smelled of mildew.

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Lynda

Staff

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Lauren

Staff barely acknowledge you at the desk (except for one person named Bruce, who was lovely)

4/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

faith

First room was musty and smelled bad also the ac didn’t work. And the bathroom was like a closet when I would open the door it would hit the toilet and not open all the way it was ridiculous. I requested a room change so they moved me to the 6 floor which was better but they gave me two beds although I only needed one which I thought was weird. This room was right by construction so I had been listening to loud drilling and banging since 7am. This was very irritating and I only slept for 4 hours so I asked to be moved again which was frustrating. I paid $1300 which wasn’t even made clear prior to arrival online it said $790 and I was already upset about that so having 2 horrible room experiences after paying all that wasn’t worth it and I had enough.

The front desk lady was rude when I told her about the construction when I told her I need to go to another floor if the 6th floor has construction and she said “well I haven’t gotten any complaints from other guests about construction” as if I’m lying about it, I found her response to be weird and unnecessary. After going back and forth she finally said I can get moved and it would take an hour if I want to wait and move my stuff or I can leave and people would move it for me. Immediately I said no I’ll wait because I don’t want people packing up and moving my stuff so she said and I’ll need a refund asap if I can’t get an appropriate room so I can go elsewhere. Got another nice room but she was so rude and weird never staying

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2026

Les

Rooms smelled musty; hotel under construction; coffee is bad.

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Paul

Lobby and reception undergoing major refurbishment which we were not notified about either at the time of booking or subsequently. There was a makeshift reception and you had to enter the building through a side entrance which was quite tight and easily filled up during peak check in and check out times.

Our booking included $15
oom meal credit per day but this wasnt explained to us in any great detail and front desk staff were quite abrupt and seemed stressed due to the refurbishments and temporary set up.

We didnt bother using the meal credit as the restaurant menu was extremely limited and very expensive as well as the room itself being quite dark and dingy and not appealing at all.

Due to repairs we had no water from 1am to 7am on our first morning in the hotel and then there was no hot water as a result with several complaints to reception. We were told they were working on it and the water got hotter intermittently throughout the day which was very frustrating.

The rooms themselves were large with comfortable beds and clean but without basic amenities such as running hot water it really ruined our stay.

Location is decent and about a 10-15 min walk to the main tourist attractions and lots of coffee shops, cafes and restaurants nearby.

We didnt use the valet parking as again this is not included in your room rate and is expensive so we used a nearby parking garage.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

John

Staff was great. Room was wonderful. Restaurant ok

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Jane

Yes

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

Kevin

It was fine but we didn’t have hot water and couldn’t shower ahead of the event we were in town for

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

Edward

Front desk staff were excellent - friendly and efficient, but they should have a seat to sit on instead of standing all day. They didn’t complain, but I noticed it and thought they deserved better.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Sharraine

Good

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Gabriel

lobby smells like weed

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Thomas

Yes. Very nice staff.. would stay there again

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Amor

The room was super cute, lots of thought put into the decor, bed was comfy, room was clean and staff was very helpful. Love that there's a few walkable places to eat and grab coffee.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Jerome

The expensive valet

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

Naomi

We were unaware of the renovations being carried out prior to arrival either from the hotel or booking platform. It would have been better if this information had been sent prior to arrival - having experienced the ambience of public areas in other royal sonesta hotels this is something we were looking forward to enjoying again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

Karoline

We enjoyed our brief stay at the Royal Sonesta. Staff was friendly and always greeted us whenever we returned. Hotel location was great as well, close to the subway station and restaurants. We took off one star because we felt like the bathroom could've benefitted from either more hooks or racks (for towels, clothing, etc ) and the regular space could've used perhaps a bench or couch or sitting chair by the door to put clothes or belongings on. Overall, we wouldn't mind returning to this location, especially once they finished the renovations. Hopefully the rooms can be slightly upgraded as well with more accommodating features.

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Trent

Very unhappy with the hotel, poor water pressure in bathroom, house keeping only cleaned the room once and to get that done I have to bug the front desk 3 times. And after that they did not clean it until after 8:00 pm.

There was dog poop in the hall that I also needed housekeeping to clean.

In the restaurant the breakfast oatmail was pure water and after asking to replace it with a simple bacon and eggs. When that came out there was hair in the food and they had to redo that item.

Also the room a was not like to photos, I know there doing a remodel. But the photos are miss leading.

Also check in was in a hallway,

Not. Happy stay, expected a lot higher standards from this location and hotel chain

Business

2/10

Poor

27 Jan 2026

Ronisha

Staff was great! Room was outdated and ragedy also had a smoke smell to it

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Patricia

Staff are great! Rooms are huge. I like the playful decor. Great location.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Clare

The Staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms were very spacious and well outfitted.

2/10

Poor

22 Jan 2026

Crawford

Ended up having

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

David

Clean and very comfortable.well located. Great attentive staff.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

Chimalang

The thermostat was not working but Moises the staff at the restaurant was great and kind and the food was good

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

kiara

Staff was amazing, love the vibe here !

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Margaret

The room was clean and the ataff friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Monica

Room was incredibly spacious, clean and faced the street with a nice wide window. Staff was very polite and accommodating.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Jalen

Good service and cleanliness

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Deborah

clean room, nice staff. room needed chairs!!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Nancy

Great place for myself and 15 year old granddaughter

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Cassandra

We did not know about the lobby and restaurant renovations . Other than that everything was great!

4/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

Robert

Room was not cleaned regularly. Limited towel service building is under construction/remodel. Left early could not handle it more.

4/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

Garry

The building was under construction with loud noise
Backing dog wake me up
The staff was ok and friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

nhat

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Royal Sonesta Washington DC – Dupont Circle

Even in the middle of a major renovation, this property carries itself with grace and professionalism.

Yes, the lobby and restaurant are currently under construction, with guests entering through temporary side doors and a provisional check-in area—but none of that takes away from the experience that truly matters.

The room was very spacious, modern, and impeccably clean—quiet, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Exactly what you want after a long day in the city.

What stood out most was the staff. From valet to front door, front desk, restaurant team, and housekeeping—everyone was warm, professional, and genuinely attentive. That level of hospitality isn’t staged; it’s culture.

It’s clear this hotel is investing in its future, and if this is the experience during renovation, I can only imagine how impressive it will be once everything is complete in a few months. I’ll absolutely be back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Antonio

Staff very attentive. Clean room very good.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Hazel

The room is very clean, and the staff are all very courteous, friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Charles

Tr8

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Samuel

All good

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Mark

Quick checkin, free upgrade and room was clean and nice.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Lydia

Staff ok, the room clean, the bathroom need to be renew, under the paper cockroaches.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Kimberly

excellent hotel. I would definitely go back again

Business Family

2/10

Poor

13 Dec 2025

Claudy

The main desk staff was rude, spoke over me and was simply unkind. I had to move my room twice because of heating issues in both rooms.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Myong Joo

Clean room

Business

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2025

Olga

Room was ok - clean, but not sparking clean. Guest services staff was very to the point, no extra niceties.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Victor H

Good location and service

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Miguel

Great service

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

CARLOS

Everything good, check in we had an issue but the hotel fixed it, its a good hotel

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Netty

Great room, very clean, excellent service, nice restaurant

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Patrick

Excellent stay all in all. Very kind and helpful staff. Beware that rooms with doors connecting directly to other guest rooms (mine was 1027) can transmit a disturbing amount of noise from the adjoining room.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Mitra

Room was clean,staff very nice and helpful.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Alya

Clean spacious room and very friendly clean service staff

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

wendy

rooms were fine -- one had a decent view the other did not; but both were kind of stuffy. the a/c/fan didn't work well so we were unable to adjust the temperature .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Cecilio

Theroom was very clean.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

David

I can’t knock the hotel as I inadvertently picked the wrong hotel. I tried to get in touch with hotels.com to no avail. Ultimately my fault but would have liked to at least been given an option to try for a refund.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Danell

Facility was great. Bed was super comfortable. Room was very clean and pleasant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Mai

The staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole stay feel warm and welcoming.

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Bridget

Nice room, great location, helpful and friendly staff. Wish they had filling stations for water instead of water bottles.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Anastasia

Amazing stay and close enough to main DC attractions!

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Jerry

The staff was very friendly, the service was great, and the room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Great location! Hotel parking was incredibly expensive at $64 a night so we parked in nearby Palladian parking garage for $25 a night.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Nov 2025

WenChing

I reported that my bed sheet was stained.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Sean

Very spacious room in nice hotel located within easy walking distance of Dupont Circle.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Ann

Did not eat breakfast

Business

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2025

Gabriela

The rug on the 6th floor smell horrible

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Melanie

The staff was very friendly. The room was spacious and nicely decorated. The value was great. Would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2025

carol

The electrical socket in the bathroom didn't work so we asked for an extension cord so we could dry our hair in the main room and see ourselves in the mirror. On the last night, water started coming into the room through the hvac area and the carpeting was soaked before we left. One day we came back to the room in the afternoon and when the cleaning people came to straighten up, we asked if they would come back at 4 when we were leaving. They said they would but didn't so the room wasn't cleaned when we returned. They did bring replacement coffee and cups when we asked. The hotel seems nice enough but our specific room was not a good experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Alma

Everything was great , it was very clean and petite. I ordered a deluxe room and deluxe king bed . I didn’t receive either of them . And by the time I changed rooms , they gave me a very small one compared to what I had already paid for .

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Nov 2025

Hideyoshi

The hotel was overall acceptable, the problem is that the room they assigned to us was too small and the view was to the rear of parked cars. This was very different tham the photos posted in Expedia. Maybe Expedia should check the rooms before posting the photos. When we asked for a room change they told us it was all they had available.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Vaughn

No breakfast consumed, however bagel spot across the street was fire. Haile so warm so friendly good peoples. Shout out to Maxwell getting us all situated.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Yira

Clean and spacious room. Amazing location, very friendly staff- super accommodating. The greeters that take your bags are super nice, the bar tenders at the bar also great. Would highly recommend.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Kenidra

The staff was very professional. Quick story I ordered food didn't know couldn't be delivered to room. Staff was very understanding and brought it to me. She was very nice about the situation. That's what I call great customer service.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

michelle

Quick to address any concern; extra pillows and blanket. Courteous and helpful.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Donald L

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle presents in the style of a smallish boutique European hotel, with an intimate vibe, great location, bustling lobby, attentive staff, top to bottom, front to back. Guests arrive from all points in the world, speaking their many languages: the epitome of cosmopolitan.

The Sonesta is welcoming, elegant yet unstuffy, playful and charming, made manifest in each property’s Royal Mascot depicted beautifully in detailed oil portraits: the Vicountess of Dupont Circle keeps watch over all the lobby comings and goings, the first thing seen by guests each day upon descending from their rooms.

Though not overly large, nor need they be, the rooms are unfussy, well designed and chic. DC is extremely dense: so less is more. All amenities are just right.

Certo, the in house restaurant and bar, bistro, serves wood fired pizzas, pastas, salads and more. As a single traveler, it’s my preference to sit at the corner of the bar, chatting with the bartenders, and guests. I’m amazed by the people met, conversations had, perspectives shared, all around easy congeniality and conviviality: it’s downright engaging. A guest could run up quite the tab, depending. This guest assigns $$$, but hey, it’s Georgetown. ★★☆☆

The surrounding area street scene is packed: small restaurants, cuisines of many nations, coffee shops, and small storefronts. A favorite of mine is the Thai restaurant directly across the street. Phad Thai Gai: $18.

I’m out of words!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Alan

Room needs maintenance. Coffee machine was filthy. No ice bucket. Lights flickering Needs a refresh

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Matthew

The AC in my room was not working so we were moved to an equal room but I didn’t feel it was equal, I felt it was a down grade.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Hampton

My experience was exceptional. The staff demonstrated remarkable friendliness and attentiveness. Furthermore, the upgraded room and the spacious jacuzzi-style bathtub significantly enhanced my stay.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Laura

Very friendly staff and large, clean rooms.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Allison

Early check-in and late checkout for a small fee.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Joseph

The staff was great: housekeeping, front desk, door people, restaurant--helpful and friendly. Clean quiet room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Brittany

We really enjoyed our stay. All of the staff were nice. The room was really nice and extremely spacious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Abby

Very friendly staff!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Jeff

The room was a gracious size, clean, staff helpful.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Ann

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!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Dorothy

Excellent

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Meghan

Everything was comfortable and perfect.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Nov 2025

Teresa

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

Ashok

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!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

SARAH

Courteous staff, clean room, ideal location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Carla

Amazing hotel

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

JAMIE

Yes all was great

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

gary

Bathroom ceiling collapsing.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

WENDY

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Ann

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.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Ana

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Keli

Wonderful stay with friends for HU Homecoming! Love my DC! Enjoyed the stay and convenience of being close to campus.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

patricia

Very clean facility, renovated hotel, staff very polite and friendly.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Megan

Clean and easy.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Jack James

This was an amazing staff. They were very polite and hospitable! Can’t wait to go back again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Nadishani

The room and facilities were great. Service was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
The location is awesome, surrounded by cafes of all types of cuisines and a short walk away from the Dupont Circle and a20 min walk away from places such as the World Bank.

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Susan

Quiet work space. Many add on expenses. Such as each night was more expensive. Staff was friendly

Friends_and_family Friends