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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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 (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Dua Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Park at 14th - ‬4 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 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

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 8:00 AM to noon 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 Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 796 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1158 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Hollywood

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivanka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and maintained daily. Staff was very friendly, they've answered any questions we had and were happy to help. Everything was excellent. Special thanks to all the servers in the restoran. Ivanka & Dragan
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, luxurious accommodations, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room, excellent service when checking in. Very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, pleasant and in a good area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay, Elkton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded all expectations. The room was spotless—one of the cleanest hotel rooms I’ve stayed in—which immediately set the tone for a great visit. Everything felt fresh, well cared for, and extremely comfortable. The staff truly made the stay exceptional. Every employee we encountered was friendly, professional, and genuinely eager to help. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality stood out and made us feel very welcome. The location is excellent and within easy walking distance to many of DC’s main attractions. While the rooms are a bit smaller, that’s expected in DC and was more than made up for by the cleanliness, comfort, and outstanding service. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana, Arcadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Sofitel. Very clean and very conveniently located. The staff was very welcoming and absolutely nice. We were at first given a junior suite on the 12th floor. The heating unit was too loud and unbearable, they immediately sent someone to inspect it and - given that there was no working around it - they moved us to another suite and - without asking - they included next morning complimentary breakfast at their wonderful Opaline Restaurant. Yes 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was good and the hotel was walking distance to most things on th mall. Staff was very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was adequate, Bathroom was too small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

JASON

Disliked: Amenities
Room door didn’t close properly, toilet overfilled, breakfast and dinner restaurants on site served less than average meals. Location is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations and very accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

vahe

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muntasar Zakariya Hamed

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, and I thank the receptionist ElSadk and, all the restaurant staff, and all the hotel staff. It’s not first time and I will be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay here. Room was clean and comfortable. Location seemed safe and a good location for sightseeing. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakeisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment I arrived, the Sofitel Washington D.C. impressed me with its warmth and attentiveness. The gentleman at the front desk not only checked me in with genuine friendliness but also personally assisted with my bags, placing them neatly on the luggage rack in my room—a small gesture that set the tone for the stay. Service & Hospitality • Requests were handled swiftly and graciously. When I asked for a microwave, mini fridge, and extra blanket, each item was delivered promptly to my room. • Every staff member I encountered was consistently helpful, professional, and welcoming, creating an atmosphere of ease and comfort. Room Features The room itself was thoughtfully equipped with modern and luxurious touches: • Google Chromecast on the television for easy streaming • A Bose speaker for high-quality sound • Elegant French toiletries that added a touch of Parisian flair • A supremely comfortable bed • Convenient power cords on the nightstand • Cleverly hidden storage spaces for a clutter-free stay • A distinctive wooden door key that felt like an upgraded, stylish detail Hotel Features • The elevators were efficient and always available, eliminating any wait time. • The hotel’s art collection, particularly the First Lady portraits, was a striking and fitting tribute to its D.C. location, adding cultural depth to the property. Location The location is unbeatable. Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., it offers easy walking access to countless attractions
Junior Suite desk area
Junior Suite Living area
Wooden Key
Junior Suite bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to make sure my stay was great. Millon and Esigig were two of the standouts. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Henry

Travelled with partner
Poor
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel we booked a junior suite and loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025