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5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Serene elegance in vibrant city centre

Elegant and classic, this hotel offers a serene retreat amidst Washington D.C.'s vibrant city centre, steps from iconic landmarks. Delight in spacious suites, a beautiful lobby, and a delicious breakfast with a French flair, all complemented by attentive, professional service.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed

Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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Luxury Corner Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Corner Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

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

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Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

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

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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 short 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
  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capital One Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 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

  • ‪Old Ebbitt Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grant's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 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 237 accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM 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 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Opaline Brasserie - Onsite brasserie.
Opaline Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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 82.60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 45 to 70 for adults and USD 23 to 50 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • 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 to 70 for adults, and USD 23 to 50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 82.60 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 fire extinguisher and 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 Lafayette Hotel Washington DC Square
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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. 812 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1177 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel, courteous staff and good facilities. The communal areas seemed very dark and in need of a refurbishment. Disappointed to find that the full cost of the breakfast was not included in my room rate even though that was what o thought I had agreed to. It seems you are only allowed one item off the breakfast menu to avoid extra charges. Also I was not aware of the additional daily urban experience fee of $40 (incl tax) charged to my account which increased the bill significantly. I think a hotel of this quality should be more transparent with its charging.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Afzal

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sebastien

Travelled with partner
Great location in downtown, efficient and friendly staff, cosy and quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xheni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn’t like what was called “Urban experience” - a $40 daily fee not on Hotels.com website
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Algirdas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice room, fast check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anamaria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, breakfast excellent! Great front desk service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful, the breakfast was phenomenal. Overall my stay was very good, shout out to the whole team at Sofitel for making my stay with them exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gholnecsar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The heat did not work well. Average stay. Did not feel like the star rating they claimed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawood

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not eat at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful all around including convenience to main sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food at the restaurant- close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammadjavad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice, BUT the hidden charges of Urban Experience charges were a surprise, and of course I was not happy about.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

alula

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff very friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025