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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

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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, Capital One Arena
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

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  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

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About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a business centre and conference space are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
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 duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The sightseeing around Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from White House. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Wired Internet for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of White House and National Mall
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 6 meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5500 square feet (511 square metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to noon.
Opaline Brasserie – On-site brasserie.
Opaline Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – 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.

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre 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: from approximately USD 45 for adults and from USD 23 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 fee: USD 150 per pet, 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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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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Sofitel Lafayette Hotel
Sofitel Lafayette Hotel Washington DC Square
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Sofitel Washington Dc Hotel Washington Dc
Washington Dc Sofitel
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel
Sofitel Lafayette Square Hotel
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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1086 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jiyoung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay at the hotel. The breakfast experience could have been better but the food was great. The shower head at the bath tub could improve water pressure. Overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and in a great location for tourism
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alecia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Sofitel! Perfect location, great food, staff, drinks….what more could you want? Will definitely stay there again.
My eggs Benedict at Opaline
Wonderful smash burger at their restaurant
Great French onion soup
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie, Fall River

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robyne

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

10/10 Excellent

Aidar

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it’s a good location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONET GAY AQUINO, Hollister

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall everything was good. We just did not have slippers provided
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kidest Ketema

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third time staying at the Sofitel Lafayette Square. The service was top-notch from the moment we checked in until we checked out. Yonas provided excellent service when we needed to store our luggage. We’ll be back soon—thank you to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options were fantastic. Staff was friendly. Location was ideal for tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurinder

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

8/10 Good

Viktor

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydnie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed are amazingly comfortable!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one block away from the White House.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kidest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LINA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025