Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
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Hotel Overview
Great Anniversary
Everything about this hotel is first class. From check-in to check-out everything was great. It's...
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PaulHB
- Apr 7, 2013
Washington Sofitel
The location of the Sofitel was excellent as was the service.
I had the opportunity to meet Anna...
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WMac10
- Feb 13, 2013
Elegant hotel with classy restaurant steps away from the White House
The Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square is located in an updated historic landmark built in 1880. Its elegant furnishings, art pieces and interior appointments cement its classy reputation. The on-site restaurant, iCi Urban Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. It serves upscale French bistro cuisine and homemade pastries for breakfast and dessert. Guests can mingle at one of D.C.'s best bars, Le Bar. The bar's glamorous atmosphere goes well with high-end cocktails, such as the Napoleon martini. There is a multi-lingual staff.
Highlights
- Oversized rooms and suites have a modern Art Deco theme
- Located steps away from the White House in a historic building
- Boasts one of the best D.C. bars, Le Bar
Location
The hotel is one block from the White House in downtown D.C., close to Dupont Circle and numerous restaurants and attractions.
Rooms
There are 237 oversized rooms and suites with a modern Art Deco theme and a historic feel. They include plasma TVs, work desks, complimentary wireless Internet access, safe deposit box, minibar, phones with voicemail and marble bathrooms. Guests appreciate the original artwork and fresh flowers in the rooms. Suites have a separate living room.
High-bandwidth wired Internet access is available at $14.95.
Features
The hotel is in a prime location on Lafayette Square. The on-site restaurant, iCi Urban Bistro, serves upscale French bistro cuisine made with local ingredients. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and guests should not miss the freshly baked pastries. The hotel has a fitness center. Valet parking and private indoor parking are available (fees apply).
Transportation
- McPherson Square Metro stop
- Regan National Airport
- Dulles International Airport
Attractions
- The White House (0.2 mi/ 0.3 km)
- Washington Monument (0.8 mi/ 1.2 km)
- Georgetown (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)
- The National Mall (.6 mi/ 1 km)
- United States Capitol (1.5 mi/ 2.3 km)
- Union Station (1.5 mi/ 2.3 km)
- Corcoran Gallery of Art (0.7 mi/ 1 km)
Business
- Business center with support staff
- Complimentary high-speed Internet
- Translating/interpreting service
- 5,896 square feet of event space
Policies and fees
Overnight valet parking costs $43.00 USD + tax per day.This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Rooms
- 2 Db beds Dlx
- LUXURY ROOM - 2 Double beds, Large Working Area , City View. 450sq.ft or 42sqm/Marble bath w/separate shower/2-phone lines/LCD TV/Minibar/AirCond/Dataport/High speed access/Voice mail/Hair dryer/Electronic safe/Iron. NO ROLLAWAY Amenities. Crib upon req
- JrSuite 1 Kg bed
- JUNIOR SUITE - 1 King size Bed, Living Room, Wo rk Area, Large bathroom. At least 475sq.ft (44sqm) Spacious 1 bedroom with 1 separate living room. Large desk with 2-line phone and voicemail, High-speed internet. LCD TV. Bathroom with separate glass encl
- Suite 1 Kg bed Sup
- Prestige Suite with king-size bed and separatel iving room,. At least 600 sq. ft (56 m²) spacious bedroom & separate living room. Large desk with 2-line phone & voicemail, high-speed Internet. LCD TV. Bathroom w/ separate glass-enclosed shower & bathtub
- 2 Db beds Sup
- SUPERIOR ROOM - 2 Double beds, Working Area. 400sq.ft or 37sqm/Marble bath w/separate glass enclosed shower/2-phone lines/LCD TV/Minibar/AirCond/Dataport/HSIA/Voice mail/Hair dryer/Electronic safe/Iron. NO ROL Amenities. Crib upon request.Connecting roo
- 1 Kg bed Sup
- SUPERIOR ROOM - 1 King size bed, Working Area. 370sq.ft or 34 sqm/Marble bath w/separate glass enclosed shower/2-phone lines/LCD TV/Minibar/AirCond/Dataport/HSIA/Voice mail/Hair dryer/Electronic safe/Iron. NO ROL amenities. Crib upon request. Connecting
- 1 Kg bed Dlx
- LUXURY ROOM - 1 King size bed,Large Working Are a, City View. 400sq.ft or 37sqm/Marble bath w/separate shower/2-phone lines/Minibar/LCD TV/AirCond/Dataport/High speed access/Voice mail/Hair dryer/Electronic safe/Iron.ROLLAWAY UPON REQUEST. Crib upon re
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- Air conditioned
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Ice machine
- Activities
- Fitness center or spa
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Express checkout
- Concierge desk
- ATM/Cash machine
- Security
- Wake-up service
- Multilingual
- Tour desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Car rental desk
- Porters
- FAX
- Gift shop
- Currency exchange
- Audio visual equipment
- Computer rental
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Indoor parking
- Valet parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Room
- Satellite TV
- Safe
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Free newspaper
- Hairdryer in room
- Cribs available
- Shower
- Iron
- Sprinklers in rooms
- Bath tub
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- IAD, (IAD), 41.84, KM, W; BWI, (BWI), 51.49, KM, N;
- Area description
- Downtown
Nearby points of interest
- Lafayette Square: 0.2 mi
- J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.2 mi
- National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.2 mi
- Decatur House: 0.3 mi
- Blair House: 0.3 mi
- Renwick Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.3 mi
- Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.3 mi
- National Theatre: 0.3 mi
- Freedom Plaza: 0.4 mi
- National Geographic Society: 0.4 mi
- Warner Theatre: 0.4 mi
- Zero Milestone: 0.4 mi
- National Aquarium: 0.4 mi
- Corcoran Gallery of Art: 0.5 mi
- Lafayette Square: 0.2 mi
- J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.2 mi
- National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.2 mi
- Decatur House: 0.3 mi
- Blair House: 0.3 mi
- Renwick Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.3 mi
- Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.3 mi
- National Theatre: 0.3 mi
- Freedom Plaza: 0.4 mi
- National Geographic Society: 0.4 mi
- Warner Theatre: 0.4 mi
- Zero Milestone: 0.4 mi
- National Aquarium: 0.4 mi
- Corcoran Gallery of Art: 0.5 mi
- Presidents Park: 0.5 mi
- Ronald Reagan Building: 0.5 mi
- Octagon House: 0.5 mi
- Fords Theatre: 0.5 mi
- Federal Triangle: 0.5 mi
- Old Post office Pavilion: 0.6 mi
- Chinatown: 0.6 mi
- National Museum of American Art: 0.6 mi
- Department of Treasury: 0.6 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.6 mi
- International Spy Museum: 0.6 mi
- Art Museum of The Americas: 0.6 mi
- Smithsonian American Art Museum: 0.6 mi
- Studio Theatre: 0.7 mi
- Washington Convention Center: 0.7 mi
- National Museum of American History: 0.7 mi
- Verizon Center: 0.7 mi
- National Museum of Natural History: 0.8 mi
- Washington Monument: 0.8 mi
- National Archives: 0.8 mi
- Koshland Science Museum: 0.8 mi
- National World War II Memorial: 0.8 mi
- National Academy of Sciences: 0.9 mi
- Constitution Gardens: 0.9 mi
- National Building Museum: 0.9 mi
- Ripley Center: 0.9 mi
- Judiciary Square: 0.9 mi
- Reflecting Pool: 0.9 mi
- Smithsonian Institution: 0.9 mi
- Newseum: 0.9 mi
Dining
- ICI URBAN BISTRO
- ICI Urban Bistro offers a fresh and contemporary twist on traditional French bistro cuisine. Offering French comfort food using the best local ingredients, ICI Urban Bistro provides patrons with the perfect place to mix, mingle, share and enjoy.
- LE BAR
- Le Bar is located at the entrance to the hotel on the left. Le Bar is open from 10 a.m. until midnight from Monday to Sunday. Complimentary coffee and tea is available from 6.30 a.m. until 10 a.m. every day.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (93)
Ratings and reviews for Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
- All travelers (93) 4.5 / 5
- Business (17) 4.6 / 5
- Couples (51) 4.5 / 5
- Families (15) 4.7 / 5
- Friends (3) 4.3 / 5
- Singles (7) 4.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.6
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
PaulHB
Great Anniversary
Everything about this hotel is first class. From check-in to check-out everything was great. It's location was great for everything we wanted to see in DC and it was just a short walk to the McPherson Square metro station for longer outings. A little pricey but really worth-it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
When you plan your trip - be sure and make dinner reservations well ahead of time - restaurants are very crowded and reservations will get you right in.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
brm13
Perfect Location!
VERY close to Metro, White House, and all of the other important sights. Great stay!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
WMac10
Washington Sofitel
The location of the Sofitel was excellent as was the service. I had the opportunity to meet Anna the Guest Service Manager who was extremely helpful and professional.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Take the opportunity to dine in the restaurant the meal was excellent
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jim Global
Pretty terrific place....
Dont know how to describe it, other than extremely soothing. Was a quiet, calm place with euro-classiness. Staff just perfect.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
In Hotel
The pastries are up to Parisian standards. Hit them, hard.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sugarush
Just what we wanted
The hotel is very impressive. It's also close to the sights and museums. We had one tiny inconvenience when we came back to the room around 3pm and it wasn't made yet. I was told the cleaning can be until 5pm. When I asked if they could do it right then, it was another half an hour before housekeeping arrived.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Very obvious, but we enjoyed the national mall and the space museum.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
JSmo
Amazing Staff
We were there for three nights. The entire time the staff was amazing and helpful! The manager on call gave us a great insight to the best local bars and coolest local places. The concierge was spot on with recommendations, Chef Geoff's and Bobby Van's are places everyone must eat. The hotel is beautiful and perfectly located, within walking distance of everywhere or a really cheap ($6 -$10) cab ride to all major attractions and museums. I can't even think of a negative thing to say about this hotel and staff... after this experience I'll be sure to stay at any Sofitel whenever I travel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Chef Geoff's Downtown. A must eat! Best Shrimp and Grits ever.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wife of Political Dude
WH Holiday Party - Great Location
The staff are all fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed every interaction with all the hotel employees. The rooms are small but fairly clean and comfortable. We stayed 3 nights and I had to request washcloths each day. I was almost grudgingly given 2 washcloths in my daily quest. Why they don't automatically put them in the rooms is unknown. You also get 2 bath towels and no more. Maybe they have a towel Troll? Room service was very prompt and good food. Front Desk and Doormen and Bellmen are exceptional.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Siroc is YUMMY!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Frank Jones
Not worth the money!
The room was extremly small and pricey. The gym was small and If you are over sixfoot like me you can not use the eliptical machine because your head will hit the ceiling. If your gonna spend the cash go to the W otherwise save a few bucks and stay at the Hyatt
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
emjayne
Nice hotel, great stay
I experienced a very comfortable stay during a business trip. The room size was perfect, had a great view, bathroom was stellar and everything was impeccably clean. Location was spot on for business. The staff was wonderful. In my opinion, there were only a few downsides for value considering the rate of the room. The room service food was far below what I expected. Incredibly overpriced, off-temp, and limited selections. Reminded me more of Ruby Tuesdays food that had been left under a food lamp for some time. I noticed other plates outsides of doors in the hallways with significant food left, so I wasn't alone on this experience. Second: I found that the wireless internet ($40 a week) to be spotty and slow. While we were awoken early in the morning for a delivery that wasn't meant for our room, we had no other problems with the staff. They were wonderful. The doormen and front desk clerks were superb and accomodating. All in all, an experience deserving of high marks.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
hollymom
very pleasant experience
staff very accommodating - attentive to your needs great central location near the White House and Metro room quite comfortable room service prompt - ordered just a pot of coffee and received it on time with a small basket of pastries and a small smoothie - complimentary (or as part of the $5 delivery charge) room rate was a little higher than I usually pay..
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3