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Hotel Description
City center retreat
Your stay at this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Washington Monument and International Spy Museum. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Business services
This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. A terrace, limo/town car service, and a library are also on offer.
Free WiFi, comfy beds
Boasting comforts such as pillowtop beds and premium bedding, the 237 guestrooms offer thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers. Other amenities include free WiFi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square ratings based on 66 Verified Reviews
Guest reviews for Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Jan 23, 2019 by Karla
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We hope your next visit is as pleasant as the previous one A bientot! -Karla Erales General Manager
Jan 7, 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
Dec 7, 2018 by Karla
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am very pleased to hear that you loved everything about your stay and that you found the team helpful with all your questions. I am also very happy to hear that you found your accommodations quiet and comfortable, and that you found our central location perfect. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a comment and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Merci! -Karla Erales General Manager
Nov 12, 2018 by Karla
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We hope your next visit is a pleasant one Merci! -Karla Erales General Manager
Sep 27, 2018 by Karla
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We look forward to your next visit! A bientot! -Karla
Business Trip to DC
Sep 24, 2018 by Karla
Thank you KThaigal for leaving such a detailed and informative review. We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay with us I am very happy to hear that you found the rooms beautiful, and the beds to be really comfortable, and thank you for the pun, the beds are SO nice. I am also delighted to hear that you liked our location, as you mentioned, were are centrally located and near many restaurants and local attractions. 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. Merci! -Karla
Beautiful hotel close to EVERYTHING!
Mar 1, 2018 by Patrick Vincelette
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay as well as our restaurant. We hope to welcome you back soon.
A nice short stay
Feb 14, 2018 by Alexandra Byrne
Thank you for your review and photos!
Not Bad but Not Great
Jan 8, 2018 by Alexandra Byrne
Thank you for your review. We will share your comments with our team.
About the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Location 806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005Property 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 limo/town car service. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. Parking is available for a fee. This 5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.
- 1 building
- 237 guestrooms or units
- 12 levels
- Built in 1999
- Dining venue
- Bar or lounge
- Business center (24 hours)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Staff is multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Car service
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Library
- Terrace
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- ATM
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Property
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wired Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
Transport
- Airport: Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) (8.1 km / 5 mi)
- Train station: Washington Union Station (2.9 km / 1.8 mi)
- Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offers 237 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
- Pillowtop beds
- Minibar
- IPod dock
- In-room dining (24 hours)
- Flat-screen television
- Cable channels
- Premium channels
- Movies for purchase
- Luxury bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Separate shower and tub
- Cribs (free)
- Rollaway beds (surcharge)
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Nightly turndown service
- Local calls (free)
- Massage in room (surcharge)
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Designer toiletries
- Telephone
- Iron and ironing board
- Desk
- Blackout drapes
- Climate control (air conditioning)
- Ensuite bathroom
- Connecting rooms available
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Opaline Bar and Brasserie - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Spa Services
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
- Check-in time ends at midnight
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out
- Check-out by noon
Payment types





Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 3 children stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per day.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pets
- Pets are welcome and stay free
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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. 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 cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are 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.
- Pets allowed (no fees)
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Resort fee: USD 28.70 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
- Fitness center access
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- In-room bottled water
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD 30 and USD 50 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 64.90 per day (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 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
You should know
- 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.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
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