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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

4.5 star property

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View)
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2121 P St Nw, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Place, George Washington University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, White House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Smithsonian's National Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite King)

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

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive)

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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Suite, 1 King Bed (Presidential Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Presidential Suite)

  • 104 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Mobility Tub CityView)

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

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Tub)

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

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

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Mobility Roll in Shower)

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

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View)

Studio, 1 King Bed (Premier City View)

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)

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)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Junior Suite King)

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

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)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens)

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Studio King)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Studio King)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Spa Suite King)

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)

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

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Spa)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Spa)

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

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Cityview)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About the area

Washington

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle is centrally located in Washington, a 4-minute walk from Dupont Circle and a 2-minute drive from George Washington University. .This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kennedy Center and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from White House.

What's nearby

  • George Washington University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • White House - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Georgetown University - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Washington Monument - 9 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Dupont Circle Station - 4 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spot of Tea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bier Baron Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fireplace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bagels Etc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chiko - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offers 335 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs 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 phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 335 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
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 lobby, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Certo! serving guests of The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 11 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Certo! - This restaurant specializes 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)

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
  • ATM
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

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

Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1338 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicholas A

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alice

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The light in the room flickered the entire time everytime you used it. There weren’t any main lights in the room only lamps which made it very dim. Other than that the room was nice. You get robbed on a destination charge & parking on top of the hotel price. It was close to $800 for 3 nights and an additional $375 for everything else. Then tips on the valet as well. I would have rather the holiday inn inside of DC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bell and restaurant staff were exceptional. Front desk service with the exception of two people were a marked declie from my previous stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annastacia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious however bed was not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annika

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tewodros

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is much older than it looks in pictures, elevators were out of order most of the weekend sometimes with only one was working (took forever), one night a massive leak sprung in our bathroom ceiling around 3 am and poured water down for a couple hours which kept us up and soaked everything in and around the bathroom (and no concierge was there to help so had to deal with it ourselves), then the hotel would only refund me $50. Breakfast service was incredibly slow. For how expensive the hotel is, it is dingy and critically understaffed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for exploring DC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diamond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is ok. King size room have queen size beds in them. Have caution when parking in their garage they’ll be no sense of urgency or care if damage/theft was done to your vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean A

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location, staff and room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mai Anh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

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

8/10 Good

John, ADDISON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The restrooms didn’t have a fan and felt super muggy. The rooms we saw online were different than what we got and the carpet looked dirty. Room service was fast and on time. Appreciated the accommodation to get our unit earlier than the check in time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEYONA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Royal Sonesta was conveniently located to DuPont Circle and within walking distance to the Metro. Our large double queen deluxe room was roomy and kept clean on a daily basis. There was a small refrigerator but no microwave. When asked if one was available to use for guests, one was delivered to our room. The safe in our closet did not work, and various ice machines in the building were not working. All the staff we encountered was friendly and helpful and was quick to provide everything we asked for. There was a Kuerig machine in our room. I did not notice any coffee, cookies, or fruit in the lobby—only dog treats. Even though there are updates that probably are needed, we felt our stay was very comfortable and the cost affordable. We would stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025