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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

5.0 star property

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

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

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, you'll be centrally located in Washington, a 5-minute walk from White House and 11 minutes by foot from National Mall. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from National Museum of African American History and Culture and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Capital One Arena.

What's nearby

  • White House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capital One Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Washington Monument - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Garden Inn Breakfast - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 237 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Opaline Brasserie serving guests of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 5500 square feet (511 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.
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.

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Opaline Bar
  • Opaline Brasserie

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 (107 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 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
  • 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 provided

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
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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

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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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel
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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1062 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1062 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1062 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1062 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1062 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Berimin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and very clean, right in downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great walking distance to all attractions in the area. Staff was friendly and courteous. Bartender Marlos is a drink-making genius.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

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

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Review of Sofitel Hotel – A Comfortable Stay with Room for Improvement Overall, our stay at the Sofitel was very pleasant. The room itself was comfortable and well-maintained, and the housekeeping staff did an excellent job keeping it clean and tidy throughout our visit. However, there were a few aspects that could be improved. The duvet comforter was used as the main cover with no top sheet provided, which was not ideal. Additionally, the curtains in our room were in need of repair, and the refrigerator was not working during our stay. Service was a bit inconsistent. While the bar offered a great happy hour with a nice selection of drinks, the bartenders were not particularly welcoming. We also had some difficulty communicating with the front desk—phone calls from our room to request extra towels and a sheet went unanswered, and even after speaking directly with staff in the morning, our request was still forgotten. The hotel's outdoor bar and restaurant seating area could use some attention as well. It has potential but currently feels neglected; for example, hanging flower pots along the fence contained trash instead of flowers, which created a cluttered and uninviting appearance. Despite these issues, we appreciated the efforts of the housekeeping staff and enjoyed certain amenities. With a few updates and improvements in service, the Sofitel has the potential to offer a truly exceptional experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, and very helpful with all of my needs. I did not eat at the hotel but they have a nice bar where I enjoyed a mixed cocktail prepared by the friendly bartender. The room was very nice .The elevators can get backed up at certain times of the day, maybe they had one out of order. I stayed here because it was so close to the White House, when I returned to Washington DC I think I will try another hotel instead.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay! Staff hospitable & room was perfect. Would recommend to others & definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location to see sites and find places to eat, walked to most places. Hotel clean and staff very helpful. Would definitely stay again. Two negatives breakfast expensive compared to going out to a local place and couldn’t get a cold beer on room service till after 4pm!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly at check in and even went above and beyond (unasked) to see if a room upgrade was available. The room was clean, well appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and centrally located to attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location is good, near White House. Old and sad. Room was not cleaned properly. Toilet had not been flushed let alone cleaned. Needs maintenance and renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gowdish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exce
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Nicole Muhr

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sofitel Hotel is in the perfect spot in DC. It’s only a 30 min walk from every attraction. The hotel was clean and everyone was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

oletha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David, Oxted

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower leaked water all over the floor. Our room wasn't clean. Ice machine on multiple floors did not work. Only three outlets in the entire room worked. I asked them to fix it and they said they would send someone. Nobody came in the four day stay. Our view was a back alley with apartment windows so we couldn't open the blinds ever. For the cost of our stay I expect something worthy of such cost. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel walking distance from the national mall! Only wished our room hsd a microwave, otherwise it was a great value. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Parking was easy Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Sofitel! Everything was top notch! We could get to all the attractions by foot or a quick cab ride!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very courteous and helpful Location was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoxiao

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed Mr stay. Understated but great service and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025