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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

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

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Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

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

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/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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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005

What's nearby

  • White House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Washington Monument - 17 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Off The Record - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Park at 14th - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬1 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 center.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • ATM/banking services, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for 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 like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and childcare services
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Spanish

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 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 (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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 34.79 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • 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 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 500 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 pets with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 500 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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?

Check-out 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1013 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel; fabulous staff; great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location. Very clean property with great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

I would stay there again. Great room and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very comfortable room and remarkable staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice stay. Rooms are small but we weren't in it much other than to sleep pretty much
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location for walkable sites. Lots of public transportation available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great stay and location, botique hotel close downtown to the White House and mall. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel. The staff is extremely friendly and our room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Fancy, beautiful, walkable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Perfect!!! I couldn’t say enough good things about our stay. Staff was amazing, hotel was clean, everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

The property was really close to the White House, which was a big part of our trip. The hotel had valet parking so we didn't need to worry about parking. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was very large and clean. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent service, courteous staff, very private and a special shout out to the valet staff and the bartenders
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

I liked the whole experience. Staff at breakfast could have been friendlier.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The hotel is located in a very convenient and walkable location close to the White House and various other monuments. Lots of great restaurants and attractions in the area around. The hotel could use some updating particularly in the room bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

The hotel was clean, well-maintained, and featured exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very good location, the hotel is a little dated but very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025