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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
5.0 star property

Luxury historic hotel, walk to White House

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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)
Restaurant
Lobby

Overview of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Popular LocationWhite House5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Mall11 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of African American History and Culture13 min walk
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)35 min drive
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Room options

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Washington

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is located in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighbourhood in Washington, and is near the airport and near a metro station. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Capital One Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

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

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 10 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 15 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
  • Starbucks - 4 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Luxury historic hotel near White House
Located close to National Museum of African American History and Culture and Capital One Arena, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square provides a terrace, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Opaline Brasserie, the on-site brasserie. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 237 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and childcare services
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate baths/showers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

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

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Comprehensive food waste policy
Locally-sourced food (80% minimum)
Organic food (80% minimum)
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • 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–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends; USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Opaline Bar
  • Opaline Brasserie

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5,500 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Building
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 50 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 34.79 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 40 for adults and from USD 20 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
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

Is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square pet-friendly?

Yes, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet. There's a deposit of USD 500 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square on 7 Apr 2024 start from €309.90, including 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.

How much is parking at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square located?

This family-friendly Washington hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of White House, National Mall and National Museum of African American History and Culture. Capital One Arena and Washington Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km). McPherson Sq. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Farragut West Station is 7 minutes.

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1011 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emma, garland

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette Louise, Graford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and solitude. Very quiet. We were charged for room service which we did not use but it was taken off the bill. Very friendly and kind staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jing

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very nice staff and service , but food is not well good and everything is old.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sofitel is located right where you want to be in DC. It was a lovely stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, not sure I agree 5 stars the beds can be more comfortable and the bathroom needs upgrading: shower and bath tub. Overall nice place and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning in the room did not work. Had to call multiple times to get it fixed. Also no fan in the bathroom, and the shower leaked over the floor each time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room bottle of wine with room Wonderful service Best location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos, Venetia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast wasnt on top, could be better and the personnel more attentive. Anyway an very very good hotel in Washington's downtown.

10/10 Excellent

Rhashida C

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, amazing staff and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024