Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 32 min drive
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 34 min drive
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 35 min drive
College Park, MD (CGS) - 42 min drive
Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 43 min drive
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 63 min drive
New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
Lanham Seabrook Station - 20 min drive
Washington Union Station - 20 min drive
Dupont Circle Station - 4 min walk
Farragut North Station - 15 min walk
Foggy Bottom Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Swingers Crazy Golf - Dupont Circle - 5 min walk
The Admiral - 3 min walk
Sweetgreen - 4 min walk
About this property
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
At The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle, you'll be a short five-minute drive from National Mall and White House. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Certo!, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Dupont Circle Station is 4 minutes and Farragut North Station is 15 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
335 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 2 total)
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
On-site valet parking (USD 54.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Microwave (on request)
Children's dinnerware
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Certo! – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
Phone calls (may be limited)
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 15 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 54.00 per night with in/out privileges
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May 26 to September 05
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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).
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 is professionally cleaned.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 54.00 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle and nearby?
On-site recreation at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle includes fitness classes. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle?
Yes, Certo! offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle like?
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle is in Northwest, a short 4-minute walk from Dupont Circle Station and 19 minutes' walk from George Washington University. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2025
Tomasena
Tomasena, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Jan 2025
Paolo
Paolo, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Jan 2025
Mr
All was well
Thomas
Thomas, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
Naveen
Naveen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
6 Jan 2025
Booked this location from Fri thru Mon. But midway thru our stay we realized how terrible the road conditions would be as DC was expecting 10 inches of snow beginning Sunday night. So I went to the front desk and asked if we left early, could we get a partial refund for the unused night? The front desk told me yes if we were out by 4pm. That heavily influenced our decision to leave early and we packed and checked out.
After checking out, we were THEN told that a refund wasn’t possible since we used a 3rd party site. Hotels.com chat said that wasn’t true and it lead to a huge back and forth that resulted in 0 results.
Terrible to not help your customers when a severe winter storm was coming. Not staying here again and I’m hesitant to ever use Hotels.com again.
Ananias
Ananias, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 Jan 2025
Sort of Like Staying in a Kennel
Lots of dogs. Big dogs. Barking dogs. The property was in a good location and was a good value at the time I booked, although the resort fee is a ripoff. Just charge a fair price for the room.
Lee
Lee, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Jan 2025
Great value & incredible location
Room was clean, spacious, bed and linens sumtuous, bathroom lovely. Coffee and bottled water provisions were provided in abundant proportions. We were disappointed with the 11:00am check out which I found to be especially early. I'd stay here again gladly, even not withstanding my disappointment being kicked out so early.
Steven
Steven, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Amazing place sneaky prices
Loved the Royal Sonesta but man they snuck on so many fees that my stay costed double what we were estimated. Thought I had a good deal but ended up feeling burned in the end. This ain’t to say it wasn’t worth the money but we maybe have looked at other places knowing the end cost.
Bryant
Bryant, 3-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
31 Dec 2024
Poor condition. E had to change rooms because heat didn’t work, temperature control on shower didn’t work correctly, remote for tv had to be replaced and lights were so dim you couldn’t shave.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Chris
Chris, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Ariel
Ariel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Excellent and staff was really friendly
Ricsrdo
Ricsrdo, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2024
Good location
Nice hotel in central location
GEORGE
GEORGE, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Dec 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2024
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Dec 2024
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Coveient and Classy Royal Sonesta
We went to DC to view the Impressionist Exhibit at the National Gallery. Staying just off Dupont Circle made our excursions easier. We enjoyed breakfast at the Royal Sonesta every morning and found the food and service excellent throughout our stay.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Gaitang
Gaitang, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
DuPont gem
Fantastic room, comfortable beds, easy DuPont Circle location. It was a great spot for our five night trip. The free breakfast was a hit as well.