Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near National Mall

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, White House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Washington

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).

What's nearby

  • White House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 10 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dua Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near National Mall
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
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Library

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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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 (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

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 provided

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • 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 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 fee: USD 150 per pet, 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.

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
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. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square to the airport?

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is 4.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square on Dec 7, 2025 start from $179.1, 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.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 45 for adults and USD 23 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 65 per day.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have a pool?

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square does not have a pool.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square to downtown Washington?

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is 0.6 mi away from Washington.

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1098 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CECIL

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Panayotis

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we wanted to see while in town was in walking distance. Loved every minute of being in DC! The staff were very friendly, room was immaculate, and the hotel was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting DC with children. Very clean and great service. Breakfast was great for us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, walkable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, very courteous staff! Breakfast and evening cocktails were amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter R.

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
there is no in hotel store to purchase toiletries, drinks etc. i was advised where to find a CVS at 10 pm?....hotel concierge is nor knowledgeable about the area : ei : directions, restaurants. menu is very eclectic....foo foo french stuff. refrigerator did not work. can be noisy . had better stays at Hampton inns. will not be returning waste of money.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LaShun

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hotel Good-Breakfast Bad

Very poor, overpriced breakfast-coffee cold-two mornings-same thing-took 10 minutes after seated to get attention, took 15 minutes after we finished eating to get a check. $101.24 for two eggs Benedict, coffee, one order of pancakes…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dominique

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aika

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad water in room taste like ink, very dark too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a great location, the rooms were nice and cold. Entire hotel was in very nice shape, well maintained. All staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, I arrived early and they let me check in on time, The only thing I would complained is that when I asked for room cleaning, they didn’t change new towels for me everyday, some days they did refill new towels and some days they didn’t, I guess it depends on the person who do the cleaning bc I noticed it’s someone different everyday.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality deserves 5 stars! Room was exquisite!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Salman

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Same price as jw marriott or watergate but offers nothing besides location. The room was terrible. It had no ceiling lights and only three lamps in 400sqft. It was probably north facing so had no sun light. There was constant noise of some motor whizzing near our room - probably room specific. The curtains are tedious to close. All in all just a terribly designed room. Staff are also not polite. If you enter the hotel at night without a key a guy interrogates you with disdain. I saw them nearly shout at a young woman who who asked for a replacement key. Parking is $65 - more expensive than the local parking. Gym is excellent and room size was big for conparable options. There is no warmth in this place. Do not book for non work reasons ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karyn And Shawn

Summer time and the flower boxes around the outside area were empty and looking shabby No promised bottle of wine upon arrival. Check in clerk had a horrible attitude to the point it was comedic Manager- Get your hotel in order
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel maravilhoso

Hotel maravilhoso, execelente localização, café excepcional!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SONIA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jiyoung

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay at the hotel. The breakfast experience could have been better but the food was great. The shower head at the bath tub could improve water pressure. Overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and in a great location for tourism
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alecia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Sofitel! Perfect location, great food, staff, drinks….what more could you want? Will definitely stay there again.
My eggs Benedict at Opaline
Wonderful smash burger at their restaurant
Great French onion soup
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025