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4.9 out of 5

"The location is amazing and we were able to walk to the mall and White House with ease. The valet parking was an easy way to have our car available if ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 25 Jul 2021

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near National Mall

Downtown Washington D.C. stay

Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel, you'll find White House and National Mall. National Museum of African American History and Culture and Capital One Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Business services

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities and in-room childcare. WiFi in public areas is free.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$289* Per night/room Apr 7 - Apr 8

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square ratings based on 7 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.9 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Everyone (4) Couples (1) Family (2)
5 out of 5
The location is amazing and we were able to walk to the mall and White House with ease. The valet parking was an easy way to have our car available if needed. The room service was excellent. The first room we were in was not up to par (the toilet ran and the room was warm with temp set on 69) but we were immediately moved to a new room. The staff was very nice and accommodating.

Posted by on Jul 25, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 31, 2021 by The Sofitel Washington D.C. Team

Thank you for taking the time to share your review and feedback about your recent stay. We are sorry about the room experience, but happy we could quickly resolve the matter. We hope to welcome you back to the Sofitel next time you are in DC!

5 out of 5
The staff is wonderful, despite the Mayor’s oppressive restrictions, we have had a great stay.

Posted by on Jan 6, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 6, 2021 by The Sofitel Team

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 14, 2020

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Dec 15, 2020 by The Sofitel Team

Thank you so much for the good ranking! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

5 out of 5
All was excellent except no newspaper as I expected on Sunday, a disappointment!

Posted by on Mar 3, 2020

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Mar 3, 2020 by Karla

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am very pleased to hear that you had an excellent stay with us. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as excellent as the previous one. A bientot! -Karla Erales General Manager

5 out of 5
In a great location at a reasonable price with super nice and helpful staff from the lounge to the front desk to the doorperson staff.

Posted by on Jan 15, 2020

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Jan 16, 2020 by Karla

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am very pleased to hear that the team was super nice and helpful and that you liked our prices and central location. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. A bientot! -Karla Erales General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 8, 2019

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Dec 9, 2019 by Karla

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, We hope you next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. A bientot! -Karla Erales General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 24, 2019

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Nov 25, 2019 by Karla

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, We hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one A bientot! -Karla Erales General Manager

About the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Location 806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5500 square feet (511 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. For a fee, parking is available. This 5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 237 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 5500 sq ft of conference space
  • 511 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wired internet access (surcharge) , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Washington Union Station (2.8 km / 1.7 mi)
  • Metro station: McPherson Sq. Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • IPod dock
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Local calls (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.

Opaline Brasserie - Onsite brasserie.

Opaline Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet

Policies

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

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 11
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 40 for adults and USD 20 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Sofitel Lafayette
  • Sofitel Lafayette Hotel
  • Sofitel Lafayette Hotel Washington DC Square
  • Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
  • 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
  • Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel
  • Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Washington
  • Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel Washington

You should know

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, 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.

  • Green Key Global
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.