The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill is a hotel destination wedding venue in Washington, United States, hosting 0 to 200 guests. Best months: June, July, August, October.

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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC CapitolHill

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill is a modern, elegant urban hotel that hosts ceremonies and receptions for up to 200 guests, whether seated for dinner, seated for the ceremony, or standing for a cocktail-style celebration.

01 · In a sentence

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill in Washington, open JuneOctober.

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill is a modern, elegant urban hotel that hosts ceremonies and receptions for up to 200 guests, whether seated for dinner, seated for the ceremony, or standing for a cocktail-style celebration.

Meeting and banquet space, in-house catering, and both indoor and outdoor options sit alongside a wide range of accommodation, from Standard King rooms for two to the Olmstead, Jenkins Hill, and Lady Freedom suites sleeping four.

Wedding pricing starts at USD 220 per head, and we estimate it can reach around USD 350 per head depending on your plans.

The property is accessible, offers parking, and sits roughly 18 minutes from DCA by our estimate.

02 · On record

What The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill has put in writing.

Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.

Capacity
Seated dinner
200 guestssource

Banquet rounds Up to 200 guests

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Standing reception
200 guestssource

Cocktail rounds Up to 200 guests

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Ceremony, seated
200 guestssource

Theater Up to 200 guests

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Staying over
Room types
34 listedsource

Standard King - City View

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Food and drink
Kitchen on site
Yessource

Our expert team crafts exquisite menus tailored to your taste, from elegant plated dinners to festive buffets and indulgent dessert stations.

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Money
Price
US$220 to US$350 per headsource

Choose from our three exquisite wedding packages, starting at $220 per person.

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Getting there
Nearest airport
DCA, 18 min by carestimate
Parking
Yessource

25% parking discount (daily and overnight)

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Step-free access
Yessource

Discover our charming mascot and commitment to accessibility and pet-friendly policies.

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The spaces
Event spaces
Banquet roomsource

Meeting/banquet facilities

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Indoors or out
Bothsource

With a 20-foot ceiling and a 380-square-foot private terrace, this versatile venue can accommodate up to 250 guests.

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Setting
Urban, modern, elegantsource

Newly opened, The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill welcomes you to our stylish hotel with elegantly appointed rooms, spacious suites, and the best of the nation’s capital right outside our doorstep.

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03 · What sets it apart

4 our own notes.

Note 01

Capacity for 200 guests seated for dinner, seated for the ceremony, or standing

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In-house catering and dedicated meeting and banquet space

Note 03

Indoor and outdoor options in a modern, elegant urban setting

Note 04

Suites including the Olmstead, Jenkins Hill, and Lady Freedom, each sleeping up to 4

04 · The season

Best held in June, July, August.

The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill.

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Peak · booked earlyOpen · typically availableShoulder · quieterClosed to weddings
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06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Weather window

June – October

4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.

Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.

08 · Questions

Asked along the way.

How many guests can the venue hold?+

Up to 200 guests for a seated ceremony, 200 for seated dining, and 200 standing.

What does a wedding here cost?+

Pricing starts at USD 220 per head. We estimate the upper range at around USD 350 per head, depending on your selections.

Is catering provided by the hotel?+

Yes, catering is handled in-house. Wedding details and packages are listed at https://capitolhillroyal.sonesta.com/weddings.

Are accessible guest rooms available?+

Yes. The venue is accessible and offers several mobility and hearing accessible rooms with roll-in showers, including Premier Two Queen and Standard King Gallery View options, plus mobility-equipped Jenkins Hill and Lady Freedom suites.

Can we hold the ceremony outside?+

The venue offers both indoor and outdoor space. Call +1 202-888-1850 to discuss which setup suits your guest count.

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A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.