The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill is making room for a new kind of upscale hotel and wedding venue. A cleansing palette of neutrals with artistic accents sets a calming tone in our lobby and well appointed rooms. Our French bistro restaurant promises a sophisticated, savory dining experience. Embodying the fusion of green, wellness, and chic, our hotel is LEED Gold Certified and boasts an on-site fitness center, yoga studio, and stunning event spaces. Our penthouse conference center and ballroom with private terraces offer a breathtaking backdrop for celebration. Located in one of DC’s most walkable intersections, guests can reach the city’s upscale dining scene, and iconic national landmarks in just minutes. This gorgeous hotel offers an upscale wedding experience that couples will love. Featuring a sleek, modern design and a selection of tastefully decorated event spaces, The Royal Sonesta has everything newlyweds need to create the wedding celebration of their dreams.

Seated guest capacity

25-250

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

Indoor

20 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20529

Our event spaces

Crown Ballroom & Terrace

The Crown Ballroom with Crown Terrace

The Crown Ballroom and Terrace offers stunning views and an abundance of natural light. Combined, the ballroom and the terrace provide a chic indoor-outdoor experience for weddings of up to 250 guests.

Guest capacity

1-170 Seated

1-250 Standing

Square footage

3,100

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Sapphire Room & Terrace

Say I Do With A View!

Say “I Do“ with a view in the Penthouse Sapphire Room, where the floor-to-ceiling windows and private terrace create a spectacular atmosphere, perfect for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hour receptions.

Guest capacity

1-60 Seated

1-100 Standing

Square footage

1,615

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Jewel Ballroom

The Jewel Ballroom

The Jewel Ballroom consists of three smaller event spaces: Jewel A, B, and C. The Jewel event rooms are ideal for smaller and mid-sized weddings.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-250 Standing

Square footage

2,680

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour