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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $300
$259 nightly
$300 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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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.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Corner Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Corner Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a patterned floor.

Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • City view
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.4 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 82.60 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 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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (42 inch 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 movies

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

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. 828 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1202 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone who worked at the hotel was so nice and so accommodating! We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, staff was helpful and polite. There is a very nice restaurant in the hotel as well. We were able to walk to many attractions within a couple miles.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was lovely and surprisingly quiet for DC!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a really comfy bed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Algirdas

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

8/10 Good

Sebastien

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

10/10 Excellent

Karel De

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was the best. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good room and beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, clean, very good location. 100% recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, hotel staff were excellent. Room was perfect. Parking is a little expensive. Food and drinks were great. Had a not so good breakfast experience but hotel staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Zhen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: Great location, friendly staff, clean room, delicious breakfast. Con: room is quite dark during the day due to narrow windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raphaella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, amenities, and restaurant was great. Service impeccable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulian

The staff made everything as convenient as possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xheni

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

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in an excellent location that is close to most museums
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, great food, nice staff, near the mall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025