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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • White House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility and Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 44.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (2271)
The price is AU$627
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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About the area

Washington

With a stay at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, you'll be centrally located in Washington, a 5-minute walk from White House and 11 minutes by foot from National Mall. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from National Museum of African American History and Culture and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Capital One Arena.

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
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

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
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Luxury Washington hotel in Downtown Washington D.C. with a 24-hour business center
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offers 237 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 237 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Opaline Brasserie serving guests of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 5500 square feet (511 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.
Opaline Brasserie - Onsite brasserie.
Opaline Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends: USD 45 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Opaline Brasserie
  • Opaline Bar

Things to do

  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (5500 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 6

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 107
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 74
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • TV channels
  • iPod dock
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Heated floors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sofitel Lafayette
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Sofitel Lafayette Hotel Washington DC Square
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Washington Dc Sofitel
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel
Sofitel Lafayette Square Hotel
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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angel Alberto Leyva

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Deja

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great DC location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Homer, Waldo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location! Easy check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fabio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

RANDY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to stay in D.C.
Recently stayed at Sofitel in D.C. and had a wonderful experience. The room was great and the service inside the hotel was top-notch especially the front desk staff. The restaurant breakfast team had food ready in short time, good portions and the croissants were exceptional. However, I believe there’s room for improvement in the external entrance area. First inpressions last a lifetime. It could be more inviting, and a bit more attention to detail from the valet staff in welcoming guests would enhance the arrival experience. Overall, I still had a fantastic stay and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Room was clean and tidy. Service was excellent and location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Agnes

Travelled with group
Convenient location. Room dark and expressive machine not working
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn’t have room ready and was not ready until 19:30. Unacceptable. VIP perks is rubbish was given nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Service Exceptional, Rooms Need Attention
Exceptional service from the staff at the hotel. Impressive lobby. The rooms are in desperate need of some TLC. We weren’t happy with our first room, and were given a second room instead. Although that room was an upgrade and bigger, same of the issues remained. There were stains/markings on a lot of the walls, the air conditioning was loud and clunky and running a tap in the bathroom was loud. The location is super and close to the White House, with easy access to the Washington Monument and walking distance of Capitol building. One of few hotels I’ve managed to get ‘Chromecast’ to work for Netflix. The bar/restaurant downstairs is brilliant and I really can’t underplay that the service from every individual at reception was exceptional. I just wish the rooms were as good as the service. I would stay again, and would recommend. Please just consider that your rooms need some work, and hats off to everyone at Reception!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan Christian

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Anissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in relationship to Washington DC sites. Easy to walk. Food at the hotel was great! The restaurant Bobby Van’s across the street from the hotel was excellent too. Both had outdoor seating which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Catharine M.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel - Restaurant staff not as nice
When I visit DC, I stay at the Sofitel. Since 2012, my partner and I choose the Sofitel as our preferred hotel. The hotel common space and rooms are consistently clean and well maintained. The rooms are very comfortable. The front desk and housekeeping staff are friendly and accommodating. I've noticed that some of the the Opaline staff come across as unwelcoming. It's in their body language and how they speak to guests. Some Opaline are curt in their interactions with guests. I experienced it, and I witnessed it with others. I noticed this shift in restaurant staff since 2022. It's disappointing and off-putting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ange-Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah, fontana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very close to the Mall so walking to museums and other historic sites is fairly easy. Several great restaurants are located nearby as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maciej

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, RACINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024