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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

4.5 star property
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Exterior
Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Premier City View) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
A restaurant with booths and tables, warm lighting, and framed pictures on the walls.
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
A dimly lit lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a bar area with stools.

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.)
    ‪54 min drive‬
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Room options

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

One Bedroom Spa Suite King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lobby

Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite King)

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite King)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Executive)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Junior Suite King)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Two Queens)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Executive Cityview)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Spa Suite King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC 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, slippers and designer 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 Dupont Circle. 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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
  • Slippers
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
Palomar Hotel
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. 906 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1515 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Nishith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, love the vibe here !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and very comfortable.well located. Great attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. Room was wonderful. Restaurant ok
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms were very spacious and well outfitted.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and close enough to main DC attractions!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Very nice staff.. would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole stay feel warm and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Netty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, very clean, excellent service, nice restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Staff are great! Rooms are huge. I like the playful decor. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel. I would definitely go back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the ataff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was incredibly spacious, clean and faced the street with a nice wide window. Staff was very polite and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and large, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for myself and 15 year old granddaughter
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mitra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean,staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Les

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms smelled musty; hotel under construction; coffee is bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room, ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, nice location, always a vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Lynda

Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lauren

Staff barely acknowledge you at the desk (except for one person named Bruce, who was lovely)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean, and the staff are all very courteous, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victor H

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, and great location, and near several restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025