Just a couple blocks from Union Station, The Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill is a great option central to the Hill and National Mall. I was impressed with the generously-sized rooms on a recent weekend stay, and the massive bed was fitted with plush linens that made sleeping dream-like. Truly, I was shocked at how large the room was, especially for a hotel in Capitol Hill.
While I suspect this is a popular spot with business travelers, there are plenty of small touches that elevate this hotel above others and make it a worthy spot no matter why you're in D.C. The large bathrooms include large walk-in showers with strong water pressure. The entire property is very accessible too, with plenty of elevators, wide hallways, and few stairs. Each guest gets a reusable water bottle they can use at the numerous fill stations scattered around the hotel, and there's a well-equipped gym with Peleton bikes. The only knock here is that there is no room service.
And for food? The sumptuously decorated French bistro just off the hotel's lobby, Bistro Du Jour, serves a menu filled with rich dishes for breakfast and dinner, including a nice Steak Frites. Be sure to perch at the marble-topped bar and order something strong.