Royal Sonesta was a great pick for our “in the city” DC experience. The room was stylish, comfortable, clean, and fairly spacious. The whole hotel has a great upscale luxurious feel to it (without breaking the bank). My daughter loved the gym and dance studio. Staff was friendly and flexible. Location was perfect for sightseeing— we rented bikes and rode from the hotel to the various Smithsonian museums, monuments, etc. The only downside is that parking can be a challenge here. The hotel’s valet / parking was way too expensive. I looked for street parking before finally using SpotHero and finding a more reasonably priced garage a 10-minute walk away. But otherwise, we had a great time and would stay at the Royal Sonesta again…