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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square stands in the heart of the capital, offering a luxurious experience near Lafayette Square. Travelers can dine at Opaline Brasserie, unwind on the terrace, take advantage of dry cleaning services, or browse the hotel's library collection.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
The current price is ฿8,731
฿11,252 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | City view

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005

What's nearby

  • White House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capital One Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Washington Monument - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 10 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dua Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Luxury historic hotel near White House
Located close to National Museum of African American History and Culture and Capital One Arena, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square provides a terrace, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Opaline Brasserie, the on-site brasserie. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage, 6 meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a lift and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 237 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and childcare services
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate baths/showers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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 65 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 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 45 for adults and USD 23 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 23 kg 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 34.79 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre 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: from approximately USD 45 for adults and from USD 23 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 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 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square pet-friendly?

Yes, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

As of 7 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square on 31 Oct 2025 start from ฿8,730.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 per day.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square located?

This family-friendly Washington hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of White House, National Mall and National Museum of African American History and Culture. Capital One Arena and Washington Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km). McPherson Sq. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Farragut West Station is 7 minutes.

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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 1065 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1065 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1065 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1065 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1065 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and in a great location for tourism
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kidest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shenika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the national monuments
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel near all the attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, great location walkable to everything. Friendly and helpful front desk. We’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded for free on arrival. Our room and the view were beautiful. We will absolutely stay here in a heartbeat again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff are were very nice. Sofitel needs to staff their valet parking better and turn down the air conditioning in the breakfast cafe. Otherwise a wonderful place, great room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

THALIA RUBIO

Great location and excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting DC with children. Very clean and great service. Breakfast was great for us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, walkable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Rooms are quite and very private
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we wanted to see while in town was in walking distance. Loved every minute of being in DC! The staff were very friendly, room was immaculate, and the hotel was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, very courteous staff! Breakfast and evening cocktails were amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Sofitel! Perfect location, great food, staff, drinks….what more could you want? Will definitely stay there again.
My eggs Benedict at Opaline
Wonderful smash burger at their restaurant
Great French onion soup
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it’s a good location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options were fantastic. Staff was friendly. Location was ideal for tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a great location, the rooms were nice and cold. Entire hotel was in very nice shape, well maintained. All staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The doorman was exceptional! The spot was Family-Friendly and just overall all the staff and other guests were extremely Friendly. The outdoor seating was wonderful and both breakfast and dinner were exceptional.
Entrance
Interior entrance
Dinning and bar area
Front desk
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

sifuei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service staff are very nice, but the condition of the hotel seems outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the stay here very close to everything in DC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

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