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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

5.0 star property
Luxury Beaux Arts hotel, walk to White House
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Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Lobby
Separate tub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
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  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Popular LocationWhite House5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Mall11 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of African American History and Culture13 min walk
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)35 min drive

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Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility and Hearing Accessible)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10/10 Exceptional
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 602 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as White House and National Mall. This 237-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • White House - 5 min walk
  • National Mall - 11 min walk
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 13 min walk
  • Capital One Arena - 15 min walk
  • Washington Monument - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 10 min drive
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 15-min drive, 5.1 mi/8.1 km<br /> College Park, MD (CGS): 34-min drive, 15.4 mi/24.8 km<br /> Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton): 31-min drive, 22.8 mi/36.8 km<br /> Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark): 37-min drive, 24.5 mi/39.4 km<br /> Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD): 35-min drive, 27 mi/43.5 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Ebbitt Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Off The Record - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Park at 14th - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Luxury Beaux Arts hotel, walk to White House
Guests of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a 24-hour business center. Valet parking is offered for USD 65 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Smart TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with wired internet and free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Other amenities include iPod docks, minibars, and coffee makers. Change of towels is available on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (USD 16.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 45 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Opaline Bar
  • Opaline Brasserie

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,500 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Pet weight must not exceed 50 lbs per pet
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 34.79 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 45 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 500 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sofitel Lafayette
Sofitel Lafayette Hotel
Sofitel Lafayette Hotel Washington DC Square
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Sofitel Washington Dc Hotel Washington Dc
Washington Dc Sofitel
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel
Sofitel Lafayette Square Hotel
Sofitel Lafayette Square
Accor Washington Dc
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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

As of Jun 9, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square on Jun 30, 2024 start from $199.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Washington D.C. within a 10-minute walk of White House and Smithsonian Institution. You'll also find National Mall and National Museum of African American History and Culture less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 65 per day with in/out privileges. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square include a casino at the property?

No, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

This historic hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a bar and a restaurant with some guestrooms featuring in-room massages.

Are there hot tubs at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Opaline Brasserie.

Will Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square.

Are there connecting rooms at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

The closest major airport to Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 5.1 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 15.4 mi away (34-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

No, at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1017 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1017 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1017 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1017 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1017 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Reza, new york

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Namir

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhashida C

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, amazing staff and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location, professional staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best Place to Stay
This hotel has everything. I came for my birthday. Everyone was nice and helpful from the time I arrived at the property until I left five days later. The room was amazing. The ambiance of the hotel was great. The location is impeccable. I will stay at this hotel from now on.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff and valet parking were all very professional and kind! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay here, and everything at the hotel room was very clean. Perfect location as well because we were able to walk to the best restaurants in DC. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sion

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024