Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near National Mall

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Experience the classic charm of Sofitel's elegant entrance, complete with a grand arched doorway and inviting outdoor seating area.

Enjoy meals under the shade of our outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the street.

Experience the elegant lobby, featuring a symmetrical design with a reception desk and decorative ceiling pattern.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Laundry
Pet friendly

Explore the area

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005

White House
‪6 min walk‬
National Mall
‪12 min walk‬
National Museum of African American History and Culture
‪14 min walk‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪7 min drive‬

Room options

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Exceptional

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

602 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Good

473.6 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Exceptional

452 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Wonderful

398 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Exceptional

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Exceptional

398 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

Exceptional

602 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

Exceptional

431 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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
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
Washington Monument - 17 min walk - 0.9 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

‪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

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

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Spanish

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Spa
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Free WiFi
Restaurant

$267 nightly

Aug 3 - Aug 4

Total includes taxes and fees

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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 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 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

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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square on Jul 26, 2025 start from $206.1, 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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Donald Lee

Traveled with family

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice set up and location to the White House.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Enna, Southampton

Traveled with family

Jun 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Service and attention were very good. I didn't like that guests' pets were allowed in the restaurant. I love animals, but it's unsanitary that pets are in an area where they shouldn't be.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Traveled with family

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

We were so excited when we found the Sofitel was close to our venue, however it was disappointing compared to the New York Hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Apr 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Apr 22, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Apr 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Traveled with partner

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Only downfall was the parking. We were $75 a night and it was parked in an alley covered with dirt dust and some form of sap. Almost like someone dumped pop / soda or alcohol all over the brand new vehicle. At one point when we walked by there were people sitting on the car. Very frustrating. Hotel, staff and everything else was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara Lee

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Giuliana

Traveled with family

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Restaurant not child friendly

Everything was quite up to par except for the restaurant was NOT child friendly and if one has a picky child like I do, not having a child friendly restaurant is challenging.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with partner

Apr 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Apr 18, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Traveled with partner

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff are all top shelf.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Front desk was fantastic

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David Cameron

Traveled with family

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

We were in DC for 5 days and 4 nights- and literally ONLY spent time in the room to sleep, which met our needs. For this property to be called luxury, well, it doesn’t live up to that standard in my opinion. Staff is very friendly and nice, but the property just feels worn and in need of a good clean and update. The room was adequate, the furniture looked worn, the plugs were loose and sometimes didn’t allow for electronics to charge, the bathroom fixtures esp the sink were cloudy, the mirror was peeling, towels were thin ish and not soft on the skin. The bed was fine, and yes they do not use a top sheet, just a duvet. It was adequate and VERY central, close to Metro stations, restaurants, and shopping. I might think twice about spending the $ for a “luxury” stay here- there are many other places around. Again STAFF WAS VERY NICE!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Traveled with family

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was the perfect size if looking for something that’s not a massive chain hotel. The ambiance was cozy and professional. The French theme was welcoming and all staff were friendly. The valet team was awesome and provided first class service. The shower was amazing!!! They had coffee and water in The room which was perfect. The Opaline restaurant was a pleasant treat for breakfast. They had the best bacon!!!! Staff was friendly and very helpful. The location was perfect for sightseeing in DC-less than a half mile from Mall. The hotel is in an old building that has its own charm. However, the rooms need to be refreshed - minor, but annoying plumbing issues like a running toilet and leaking sink faucet. Mirrors with lights were peeling from the inside exposing bulbs. The fitted sheets don’t seem to get changed…found someone else’s sequin in the bed…hmm…. Also they don’t place a flat sheet between the bed and the duvet - I hope the duvet is changed for every user - if so, this would be ok. The doorbell outside the rooms don’t always work. Also, it looked like there was work being done in the bathroom so there was exposed picture hangers and markings on the wall. Also, when we arrived only a few outlets worked, which made charging electronics difficult!! This was reported to the front desk and immediately they responded with staff to make an assessment. They were eventually able to get some outlets to work, but not all. I would consider this hotel again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

RAFAEL, SAN GERMAN

Traveled with family

Apr 17, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bad mattress. Service not good

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Payam

Traveled with family

Apr 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was clean, well-maintained, and featured exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline M

Traveled with partner

Apr 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice property. No frills or extras.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Apr 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannen

Business traveler

Apr 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was an amazing place in downtown DC. It felt safe and quiet. Staff were very kind. The atmosphere was fun and filled with French charm.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Apr 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Apr 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Anniversary To DC

It was nice. The staff inside were very friendly and helpful, outside I couldn’t say the same. The only real problem we had was the mattress and pillows, they seemed old and worn, maybe need to be replaced. The location was excellent as we were able to walk everywhere.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Apr 15, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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