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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC, USA, 20037
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HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS • Centrally located in Washington D.C.’s trendy Dupont Circle neighborhood • 335 tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites featuring contemporary colors and design patterns • In-room spa treatments available • Certo!, featuring flavorful Italian cuisine, craft cocktails and al fresco dining • Outdoor, heated swimming pool with spacious sundeck and cabanas (seasonal) • Expansive 2nd floor fitness center, located adjacent to the swimming pool, with state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment • 24/7 Valet parking available • Concierge services available to assist with local attractions, restaurants and entertainment • Sonesta Travel Pass evening wine reception • Tesla and universal electric car charging stations • Pet friendly MEETING AND BUSINESS SERVICES Connecting people in beautiful, design-conscious spaces is what we do best. From scene-stealing events and eco-friendly seminars to successful business meetings, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC, Dupont Circle provides the smart, spirited setting and personalized attention to make any event run smoothly and enjoyably. • 10,000+ square feet of flexible space • Can host 10-200 guests • State-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities • Distinctive catering from the beloved Certo! AREA INFORMATION The Royal Sonesta Washington DC, Dupont Circle pulsates with energy from the moment you enter. Our guests remain loyal to the everunfolding Dupont Circle neighborhood, and they covet our central location near the Metro, universities, Georgetown, Embassy Row along with a bounty of shops, restaurants, and bars. • Lincoln Memorial • National Mall • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History • National Museum of African American History and Culture • Washington Monument • National Gallery of Art • The White House • Warner Theatre • Capital One Arena

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1968
Renovated2016
Total meeting space11,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms335
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
-2025 Conde Nast Readers Choice Award - 2024 Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Award - 2022 AAA Best of Housekeeping Award - 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels in Washington DC, Silver Medal

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Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Oct 9, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027
Apr 18, 2027 - May 9, 2027
May 23, 2027 - Sep 12, 2027
Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2028

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Oct 31Apr 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Mar 31Nov 01 - Nov 30Jul 01 - Aug 31
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
11,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,268 sq. ft.
Space (private)
10,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
2,268 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
220

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National
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
335
Single (1 bed)
214
Double (2 beds)
95
Suites
26
Tax rate
10%
Occupancy rate
15.95%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $61.00/day )

Local Attractions

Union Station

2 mi

Catholic University

University
2 mi

American University

University
1 mi

National Mall/Smithsonian

Museum
1 mi

White House

Historical landmark
1 mi

Georgetown University

University
1 mi
3700 O St NW
Washington, DC, US 20057
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George Washington University

University
10 mins
2121 I St NW
Washington, DC, US 20052
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Embassy Row

2 blks
Embassy Row is where 50+ embassies are located. Embassies are within walking distance of the hotel and open to the public during select dates throughout the year.

Washington National's Park

Recreation
4 mi
Nationals Park is a baseball park located along the Anacostia River in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is the home ballpark for the Washington Nationals, the city's Major League Baseball franchise. When the Nationals franchise relocated to Washington, D.C., they temporarily played at RFK Stadium until Nationals Park was completed. It is the first LEED-certified green major professional sports stadium in the United States.[11] The facility hosted the 2008 season's first game (in North America), when the Nationals hosted the Atlanta Braves on March 30, 2008. The first game played there was a collegiate baseball game.
1500 South Capitol St SE
Washington, DC, US 20003
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United States Capitol Building

Historical landmark
2 mi
The United States Capitol Building is located in Washington, D.C., at the eastern end of the National Mall on a plateau 88 feet above the level of the Potomac River, commanding a westward view across the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument 1.4 miles away and the Lincoln Memorial 2.2 miles away. The Capitol Building is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. It has housed the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives for over two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol Building has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Washington, DC, US 20510
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Walter E Washington Convention Center

Convention center
1 mi
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an extraordinary 2.3 million-square-foot conventions and meetings facility, is equipped to handle events of all sizes, from small groups and break-out meetings to events for 500 to 42,000 attendees. One of the most energy-efficient buildings for its size, the Convention Center includes a range of mixed-use exhibit spaces, 198,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with a total of 77 break-out rooms and the largest ballroom in the region. Whatever the size of the event, the service of the Convention Center staff is unparalleled.
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC, US 20001
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Washington Monument

Historical landmark
2 mi
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first American president. The monument, made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk, standing 555 feet 5+1⁄8 inches (169.294 m). Taller monumental columns exist, but they are neither all stone nor true obelisks.

Georgetown

Shopping
7 blks
Lined with quaint cobblestone streets and 18th and 19th century architecture, the neighborhood is a perfect blend of old and new. Georgetown, founded in 1751, predates Washington. In fact, DC’s oldest neighborhood was established 40 years before Washington as a tobacco port town in Maryland. Georgetown also housed a lumber yard, a cement works, and the Washington Flour Mill. Two of Washington’s oldest buildings, the Old Stone House and the City Tavern Club are Georgetown landmarks, and the neighborhood has served as home to a long list of famous residents including former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John F. Kennedy- making Georgetown a true historic destination.
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Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

Theater
6 blks
The Kennedy Center, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility. Touring Kennedy Center productions and its television, radio, and Internet broadcasts reach more than 40 million people around the world each year. As part of the Kennedy Center's Performing Arts for Everyone program, more than 400 free performances are offered each year featuring international, national, and local artists. These include daily 6 p.m. concerts on the Millennium Stage—now in its 16th year—which are streamed live over the Internet and digitally archived on Kennedy-Center.org.
2700 F St NW
Washington, DC, US 20566
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Dupont Circle

Nightlife
1 blk
Dupont Circle is a cosmopolitan neighborhood with some of Washington, DC's finest museums, historic homes and foreign embassies as well as a variety of ethnic restaurants, bookstores, and private art galleries. This neighborhood is the heart of Washington, DC’s nightlife. The Dupont Circle community is home to many recent college graduates and is also popular with gays and lesbians. There are lots of high-rise apartment buildings and many rowhouses have been converted into apartments. The Circle itself is a gathering place with park benches, grass and a unique fountain in the center.

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Our hotel features state-of-the-art meeting spaces with contemporary — chic design, outstanding leisure amenities, and close proximity to the nation's capital's countless cultural attractions. Situated in the lively Dupont Circle neighborhood, our Washington DC hotel puts guests within minutes of major points of interest.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Not only do we focus on sustainability within our hotels, but also through local company partners, charities, and associate time donation. Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels while giving back more efficiently to
Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Our parent company, the RMR Group, focuses on reduction of emissions, energy, water, and waste within its portfolio.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
www.sonesta.com

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
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