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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Property class: 5 and above

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Outdoor seating with wicker chairs and tables, blue awnings, and hanging lights.
A dining table with a wooden board of food, two glasses of white wine, and a lit candle.
A hotel lobby with a teal upholstered sofa, patterned carpet, chandeliers, and a modern elevator.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $352
$304 nightly
$352 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Explore the area

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806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, White House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and ottoman, a small table with a lamp, and a mirror.

Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and artwork on the walls.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Corner Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the city.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a red sofa, a round coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a red sofa, a round coffee table, a TV, and two floor lamps.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room

Prestige 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, and a round coffee table.

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1815 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Smithsonian National Postal Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 14 min walk - 0.8 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 Hamilton - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪VUE Rooftop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬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 with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer 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 meal at Opaline Brasserie, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). 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. Open select days.
Opaline Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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
  • Covered, secured 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
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Minors may not be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests may be required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Hotel
Sofitel Lafayette Square Hotel
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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 888 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1297 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Bed was comfortable, the shower was nice and the room was cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was in a great location and close to most of the monuments.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We especially enjoyed the location in walking distance to the White House and the Washington Monument.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and very cool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Other then breakfast everything is perfect For this beautiful hotel must add some good buffet breakfast its suggestions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love this hotel, great location to all sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel in an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good location where you can walk to all the tourist areas and enjoy fine restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our entire experience at the hotel was great and their staff was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff and bar very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this property! So close to everything, and beautiful! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice hotel and near the main turist attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing all around. Love this hotel- great location, friendly staff, my DC go to!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Welcoming staff! Went above and beyond for my elderly parents - truly respectful and helpful, thank you . Great food and drinks. Breakfast was the best part- what a nice variety to choose from!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall great stay - helpful staff, high quality dining for meals, and super convenient location for access to museums, restaurants and monuments.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot, lovely hotel. Really kind staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice quiet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is wonderful, breakfast delicious, bar great, room very clean, but the best of all: THE STAFF. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and helpful staff. Good room lay out and prompt room service. And less expensive than similarly situated DC hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room. Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026