Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

5-star property
15th Street NW, Washington, DC 1-855-201-7819
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4.6 out of 5
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"This is a very sophisticated, upscale hotel with modern furnishings that is in walking distance to the Washington monuments and museums. The room wa ... " More

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Washington awaits you at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, a recipient of the prestigious Travel & Leisure 500 award in 2013. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like White House and Ford's Theater. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center.

Flat-screen TVs with cable channels are featured in all 237 rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, iPod docks, and wired Internet. Minibars provide refreshments, and 24-hour room service makes dining in an option. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes and slippers, while pillowtop beds and premium bedding invite a good night's rest. Separate bathtubs and showers, free local calls, and free bottled water are also available.

A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The brasserie, Opaline Bar and Brasserie, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Within a 20-minute walk of this 5-star Downtown Washington D.C. hotel, attractions include Washington Monument and Verizon Center.

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square ratings based on 60 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0
5 out of 5
This is a very sophisticated, upscale hotel with modern furnishings that is in walking distance to the Washington monuments and museums. The room was quiet and extremely clean. However, breakfast is not included and valet parking is a staggering $65 per day. That said, I felt that the room price was a reasonably good value, just park elsewhere.

Posted by on Apr 17, 2018

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5 out of 5

Beautiful hotel close to EVERYTHING!

We had a 3 night stay. We were in DC for college tours Loved the hotel and all of its accommodations. Staff was very pleasant. Food was delicious! Will definitely stay again!

Posted by on Feb 26, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

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.

5 out of 5

A nice short stay

It was my first time to DC and I picked this hotel due to its proximity to my office. It came out the hotel is nice and clean. Good breakfast served in the bistro. Also it's short walk to White House and the town center for shopping. It's close to blue metro line and is easy to commu to museums. I will stay here again next time here.

Posted by , from Vancouver on Feb 8, 2018

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Feb 14, 2018 by Alexandra Byrne

Thank you for your review and photos!

3 out of 5

Not Bad but Not Great

Pros: Location, free wifi,
Hotel Staff is very friendly as most hotels are. Building was conveniently located for all the tourist attractions as the white house is right around the corner. I purchased a room with a city view. The view was of a dumpster in an alley and the rooms on the other side of a U shaped building. Not appealing at all. Not worth the extra money. Nice mini bar and they claim to restock it everyday. I was there 3 days and it did not get restocked once. It does not have a bar with a tv if you like to get a cocktail and watch news or game while wife or kids get ready. Not a deal breaker but good to know. If you like a shower with water pressure this is not the place. Trickling rain effect with luke warm water just didnt cut it for me. I dont know if it was because it was very cold out but the water never got hot the way I like it. My daughter likes hot baths and they did have a tub so thats nice but I do not think it was cleaned at all while we were there. Hair was still in tub when we got back from sightseeing. I paid like $55 extra a night for free breakfast. What they dont tell you is that it only includes breakfast for one and its only $28 value even though they know you have a guest. Math didnt add up. All in all nice hotel but not worth the money in my opinion.

Posted by , from NC on Jan 2, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 8, 2018 by Alexandra Byrne

Thank you for your review. We will share your comments with our team.

5 out of 5

Washington DC Trip

Pros: Friendly staff
Location: Loved the location, within walking distance to over 75% of the major attractions...
Everything was great: staff was very friendly and always willing to help, the food was good and the location excellent.

Posted by , from Florida on Aug 8, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 14, 2017 by Alexandra Byrne

Thank you for your review. We're so glad you were able to take advantage of our central location and were thrilled with our services!

3 out of 5
Pros: Location
Cons: Housekeeping. Also had to ask for an in-room coffee machine and then every day to ask for more coffee and cups
Location was perfect. Staff said all the right things but didn't follow through. Had lots of difficulty getting the room cleaned ...maybe because we didn't leave early but even when we mentioned to staff that we were going out and wanted it cleaned within next few hours, it was not done. We expect a hotel of this caliber to work around our schedule - not theirs. We stayed in Sofitel Paris and thought it was fabulous. Disappointed with this one

Posted by , from palm springs on Jan 3, 2017

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4 out of 5

The Hotel Staff was very kind and helpful.

Pros: Comfy and quiet and clean.
Cons: I like a real door on a bathroom, not a sliding door.
Location: Mostly a business area but easy to walk a few blocks to the monuments and White House.
The Hotel was nicely located in DC and you could walk to everything. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very attentive. The young lady that came to turn our bed down at night didn't understand that we wanted an extra blanket, but it was okay. I would caution the breakfast is super expensive, so I would plan to go elsewhere. Additionally Sunday night in that business section of town will have fewer food choices available as they cater to the work week customers. The concierge did get us an earlier reservation at a local steak house that was delicious.

Posted by , from Milwaukee, WI on Dec 7, 2016

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5 out of 5

Great place to stay close to the White House!

We stayed at Sofitel in downtown DC for the weekend and really enjoyed it. The room was very updated and comfortable with a large flat screen tv and Bose music. Room service was good (a bit expensive, but it is DC). The location is perfect for sightseeing and good restaurants. Very close to Metro.

Posted by , from Trophy Club, TX on Feb 1, 2016

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4 out of 5

Don't order room service

Room service over billed me. I ordered $25 worth of food and was billed $50. I ordered the same thing the next day for lunch in their restaurant and it was just under $30, including tip.

Posted by on Dec 7, 2015

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5 out of 5

Great hotel

Excellent staff and perfect sized room for us. Only complaint no top sheet on beds just fitted sheet and comforter next time we will request top sheets.

Posted by on Nov 24, 2015

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About the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Location 806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. This 5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 237 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 6 conference rooms
  • Built in 1999
  • Dining venue
  • 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) (7.4 km / 4.6 mi)
  • Train station: Washington Union Station (2.9 km / 1.8 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 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

Guests can enjoy full breakfast for a fee.

Opaline Bar and Brasserie - This brasserie 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 need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

  • 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 11 years old and younger 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.

  • Pets allowed (no fees)

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 22.96 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

  • Up to 3 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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is listed in the 2013 Travel + Leisure 500.
  • The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.