Located 1312 feet from the White House in Washington, D.C., this historic hotel features an on-site restaurant and lounge. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable. The underground is 1969 feet away. A mini-bar is featured in each room at Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with an private bathroom- featuring Balmain Paris bath amenities and a hairdryer. Offering french comfort food, Opaline Bar and Brasserie is located on site. Guests of Lafayette Square Washington DC Sofitel can enjoy a cocktail at Opaline Bar. Free coffee and tea is served every morning. Dulles International Airport is 27 mi from this hotel. Lincoln Memorial and Kennedy Center are both 1.6 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Sofitel
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, American

    • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Key Global Eco-Rating

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brady
    United States United States
    Excellent location professional and friendly staff.
  • Peter
    United States United States
    The room was nice but had a few issues.....shower door is hanging on an angle and only closes with force. Location was very good. The restaurant was satisfactory.
  • Marta
    United States United States
    Elegant hotel! Beautiful spacious room, extremely quiet, very clean, and so many elegant touches... from the metal coasters under the glasses to the super comfy bed and the Balmain bath products (please do not change them!). Excellent desk + table...
  • Chelsey
    United States United States
    Modern design, great location, friendly and professional staff
  • Yadwinderapal
    United States United States
    The bed was amazing. Best sleep at a hotel I’ve ever had
  • Carlo
    United States United States
    we loved the people, staff and service. had a great time. wish we were still there. lots to do so close
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    It was a good breakfast; I had the eggs Benedict. The service was prompt and correct.
  • Karen
    United States United States
    The location was excellent! Close to the White House and DC attractions. Very clean. The staff was SO nice! Especially the valet person (Mision). Loved having water bottles included in the room.
  • R
    Renee
    United States United States
    Exceptional location, one block from Metro. Beautiful, safe neighborhood. All of the people working for the hotel were great. The room was very clean. Hotel has a great restaurant. The view was of a beautiful ornate old building. Bed was extremely...
  • La’tonya
    United States United States
    I loved the Parisian style vibes, the ambiance, staff, room, location, everything was top tier!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Opaline
    • Cuisine
      French • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and charges apply.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $65 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCarte BlancheUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If applicable, club access benefits are extended to children under 12 years old, as well.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC