Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near White House

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Restaurant
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Bar (on property)
VIP Access

Reviews

8,8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • In-room childcare
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
The price is R3 912
R5 169 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Room options

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 43.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005

What's nearby

  • White House - 5 min walk
  • National Mall - 11 min walk
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 13 min walk
  • Capital One Arena - 15 min walk
  • Washington Monument - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 15 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 31 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 34 min drive
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 35 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 37 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 48 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 54 min drive
  • Washington Union Station - 10 min drive
  • Lanham Seabrook Station - 19 min drive
  • Lorton Station - 23 min drive
  • McPherson Sq. Station - 3 min walk
  • Farragut West Station - 7 min walk
  • Center Station - 9 min walk

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

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of White House and Smithsonian Institution. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of National Mall and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: McPherson Sq. Station is 3 minutes and Farragut West Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 237 rooms
  • Arranged over 12 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets stay free (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Secured covered onsite valet parking (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (5500 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1999
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet (surcharge)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Opaline Brasserie - Onsite brasserie.
Opaline Bar - Onsite bar. Open 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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 34.79 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • 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 (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 45 for adults and USD 23 for children

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 500 per stay

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 65 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.

Also known as

Sofitel Lafayette
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Yes, pets stay free, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. A deposit of USD 500 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include White House (5-min walk) and National Mall (11-min walk), along with National Museum of African American History and Culture (13-min walk) and Capital One Arena (0.8 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Opaline Brasserie.
What's the area around Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square like?
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is in Downtown Washington D.C., a short 3-minute walk from McPherson Sq. Station and 5 minutes' walk from White House. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

8,8

Excellent

9,2/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

8,4/10

Amenities

8,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Fabio, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location to stay in D.C.
Recently stayed at Sofitel in D.C. and had a wonderful experience. The room was great and the service inside the hotel was top-notch especially the front desk staff. The restaurant breakfast team had food ready in short time, good portions and the croissants were exceptional. However, I believe there’s room for improvement in the external entrance area. First inpressions last a lifetime. It could be more inviting, and a bit more attention to detail from the valet staff in welcoming guests would enhance the arrival experience. Overall, I still had a fantastic stay and would recommend this hotel.
RANDY, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Service Exceptional, Rooms Need Attention
Exceptional service from the staff at the hotel. Impressive lobby. The rooms are in desperate need of some TLC. We weren’t happy with our first room, and were given a second room instead. Although that room was an upgrade and bigger, same of the issues remained. There were stains/markings on a lot of the walls, the air conditioning was loud and clunky and running a tap in the bathroom was loud. The location is super and close to the White House, with easy access to the Washington Monument and walking distance of Capitol building. One of few hotels I’ve managed to get ‘Chromecast’ to work for Netflix. The bar/restaurant downstairs is brilliant and I really can’t underplay that the service from every individual at reception was exceptional. I just wish the rooms were as good as the service. I would stay again, and would recommend. Please just consider that your rooms need some work, and hats off to everyone at Reception!
Gary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dan Christian, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thomas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel - Restaurant staff not as nice
When I visit DC, I stay at the Sofitel. Since 2012, my partner and I choose the Sofitel as our preferred hotel. The hotel common space and rooms are consistently clean and well maintained. The rooms are very comfortable. The front desk and housekeeping staff are friendly and accommodating. I've noticed that some of the the Opaline staff come across as unwelcoming. It's in their body language and how they speak to guests. Some Opaline are curt in their interactions with guests. I experienced it, and I witnessed it with others. I noticed this shift in restaurant staff since 2022. It's disappointing and off-putting.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ange-Marie, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Maciej, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good experience but it needs to have the bar open to get drinks outside until at least to midnight for staying guests -all good but this is the one negative which is a easy thing to fix
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

guillermo, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Ashvini, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

okyun, 2-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Leonard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it. Great location, so many things within walking distance. Rooms were so spacious and very comfortable, would definitely recommend.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thumbs up
Amazing location. Would recommend and stay here again. Only fault was the bar early closing time - and we were there over the weekend…
Ciaran, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Large, comfortable room.
Bruce, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Jamal, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jenny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

George, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Qusay, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Don’t make this your first luxury experience
This was my first time staying at a nicer hotel. I understand my family and I don’t look or dress like the usual customers but we were met with a tone of judgment and indifference I found insulting. The girl that helped me check out was very sweet but no one else explained any amenities or gave us any instructions or assistance to make our stay a smooth experience. When we did figure out room service on the provided QR code no one answered the phone.
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Patrick, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Roddy, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Anupama, 4-night family trip
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