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Reviews of The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle 4 stars

2121 P Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, DC 20037, United States

#128 of 152 hotels in Washington

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 590 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful neighbourhood and great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Studio with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pillows were too firm and “high”.

    The room was enormous, bed was very comfortable, loads of hot water. The staff were great. Great location with lots of places to eat nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Two Queens Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant was closed

    Location and condition

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    It is a really nice place to stay. I dont think you could get a better location than Dupont Circle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spa Junior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    there is this weird extra charge of 35 dollars a day, per room, so that was an extra $70 a day for me and my son. For amenities -i dont understand this at all and was already paying ALOT of money to stay there. They may have removed the charge when i questioned it i am not sure, i was confused about it

    it is a great location. Staff were very good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    The staying is great!
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Studio with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Phone Customer service was not helpful and kind of rude. I wanted a bassinet in our room so I called them before 2 weeks of our staying and I had a minor problem with the reservation, they couldn’t find my reservation and being unhelpful when we asked if we could have a bassinet.

    It is a great place to stay, close to subway, many great restaurants, cafe, staff are friendly, kindness and helpful. The room is big, and clean. Really good price

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    overall good but a few drawbacks that could have been avoided.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    2 days scalding shower water, room would not cool enough, CHEAP TP

    location, quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Great lobby staff & location. Rooms need some renovation & housekeeping could be more consistent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Two Queens Studio CityView
    • Stayed 6 nights

    My sink fixture leaked and housekeeping was inconsistent. The regular coffee was not replaced until I left a note.

    I liked the location and the front desk/ lobby staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King Studio with City View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was an issue with the hot water one day, but it was fixed in a day, and guests were compensated for the inconvenience.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great location, very comfortable room, restaurant on site, room delivery service from restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    The food was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Two Queens Studio CityView
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and hotel restaurant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Two Queens Studio CityView
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was an issue with the hot water and we didn’t have hot water for over 24 hours so we moved hotels but otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

    The staff was great, especially Chase!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Ver disappointed of this hotel misleading marketing strategies
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spa Studio King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was broken glass in the bathroom from previous guess and we had to call to be cleaned. The toilet flush was broken and not repaired until the 3rd day of our stay. Check in process was slow and I had to wait an hour after the check in time. The destination fee of $30 a day is outrageous and not a value for what you supposed to get (water, a glass of wine if you use the restaurant). You think you are reserving the room for a daily rate and get a final price with the addition of the destination fee once you get to the hotel that ends up about 30% more. Nobody speaks openly about the fee which is only in the fine print and a letter you get at check in with no explanation. In addition, I had to ask them to remove an additional charge of valet parking (I didn’t have a car) which it is charged also automatically.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Overly perfumed lobby - really hard to take. The water in my shower was not hot enough one of the days. The bed sheets did not fit well in terms of the undersheet and was lumpy - did not tuck in well. Breakfast was great for two days but on the third, the fruit was not very fresh and the bread was mediocre. There were no instructions as to how to use the safe and we asked a few times with no one able to help us. I called for a wake-up call and was put on hold for 5-10 minutes and I finally gave up.

    Location was perfect, room was comfortable, spacious and clean. The staff was very nice and restaurant very good. The wait staff were very kind, flexible and helpful. Most of the minor problems I needed to report were taken care of immediately.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Preferred King Studio with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very pricey with the extra fees the hotel charged as well as the $64 per night parking fee.

    The location to the metro was great. Rooms were clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Perfect spot! Safe & easy access to city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Studio with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location! Huge room and very enjoyable stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two Queens Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't understand why I was charged in the restaurant when the breakfast was included.

    I like the location! It's close to 2 metro stations. Walking around was great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Spa Studio King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water never seemed to be steamy hot. It was warm, but I like to soak and rinse with water that is slightly uncomfortable until you get used to it

    Spa tub!!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Studio King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower-head in the bathroom is fixed not convenient. Breakfast is a la cart, not buffet, expensive and not the best.

    Good location. The studio room is very spacious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    Overall it was a good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking situation.

    It’s spacious and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay in DC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Preferred King Studio with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the bathroom was nice and clean the toilet was literally right next to the tub. It was a very tight space. Overnight valet parking at the hotel was very expensive. It cost us $64. just to park (daily).

    The agent, Tyreek at the front desk was professional and very friendly. The room was spacious and quiet. Close proximity to other retail stores and restaurants in Dupont Circle. Certo the restaurant onsite had a delicious brunch and the service was great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    we chose smallest room -- no view and no access to window. next time we will get larger room. but very nice hotel. convenient location if you need/want to be near du pont circle. good value!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spa Studio King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were several instances that we had to call down and complain about certain things. I will not go into detail. The staff did their best to meet our needs, but some things were very questionable and made us feel rather uncomfortable.

    I liked almost everything with the property. It was lovely, comfortable stay. The King sized bed and the Spa tub were very nice and the staff was very pleasant and accommodating.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    7.0
    Location was great but hotel needs a little updating and better amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spa Junior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not as many amenities as expected

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spa Studio King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No room service. Difficult to find parking.

    Our room was large and comfortable. The location isn't far from restaurants, bars, and the train station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Studio Two Queens bathtub with City View - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like how i had to pay for valet un full when they didn't roll up the windows during the rain received car and seats were soaked..

    The size of the room & workers were great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Good stay, would consider again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee cups No plastic trash bags in cans $30 amenity fee for nothing

    Valet’s excellent Staff great Nice restaurant Good location Pet friendly no charge

    Stayed in September 2023

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