Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Dupont Circle and Embassy Row, Washington DC

Virgin rating

Superior Room
Deluxe Luxury Room
Superior Room
Superior Room
Deluxe Luxury Room
Superior Room

The hotel

Featuring a certain sense of pizazz throughout as well as numerous contemporary comforts and state-of-the-art facilities, the Sofitel Washington on Lafayette Square provides all the answers to your shopping, sightseeing and entertainment dreams. Head to the Opaline Bar & Brasserie for French-inspired cuisine and a specialty cocktail. All in all this is one Washington postcode that's worthy of your attention and not just because of the White House, the Washington Monument and the National Theatre which are all within a well-aimed stone's throw from the Sofitel's front door.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Situated on the corner of Lafayette Square bordering the White House and close to numerous downtown sites including Smithsonian museums, war memorials and vast green parks. Transfer time from Dulles International Airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

237 rooms and suites on 12 floors. All with air-conditioning, 55” HDTV, Bose© sound system, mini-bar*, coffee maker, separate bath and rain shower, hairdryer and iron and board. Superior Rooms are 370-400 sq ft and have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. 

Deluxe Luxury Rooms are 400-450 sq ft and have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suites are 426-475 sq ft and have a separate living area with additional TV, with 1 king-size bed in the bedroom and pullout sofa bed in the living area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. 

Opaline Bar & Brasserie (classic French food, seasonal dishes and cocktails, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Fitness centre. Concierge. Laundry/dry-cleaning and ironing service*. Complimentary WiFi.

This hotel has a resort fee of $34.79 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Urban Experience fee includes the following: 

  • Morning Tea & Coffee in The Lobby 
  • Refreshing Afternoon Beverage in The Lobby 
  • Premium WiFi Access 
  • Morning Guided Runs 
  • Yoga Classes 
  • $10 Movie Credit Per Day (for Platinum ALL Members) 
  • $10 Laundry/Dry Cleaning Credit Per Day

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: one person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2589)
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  • Average (231)
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Apr 30, 2024 RJCA1977

Very nice hotel. The hotel staff were very friendly. Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable. No issues whatsoever. Perfect location
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Apr 29, 2024 AmandaMcD59 Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

This hotel is perfectly situated for all the major (in our opinion) tourist sites in the city. Claudia, the assistant front house manager, was a particular stand out member of the team. She was extremely helpful - helping with our queries/providing information - prior to our stay and on arrival.
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Apr 22, 2024 sd502022

Wonderful customer service. Loved having free purified water and European breakfasts! Had a migraine and the front desk person was so personable and helpful to send up to my room a bag of ice.
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Apr 9, 2024 FarAway616400

Location was great but the girl checking us in wasn't friendly at all - very cold and very matter-of-fact, seemed to be bored by us. We didn't feel welcome. I've been staying at a lof of Sofitels, but this one was under par. Rooms are darkish but clean. Toilet didn't flush - maintenance had to fix it. Housekeeping was friendly and accurate. Would… Read more
Location was great but the girl checking us in wasn't friendly at all - very cold and very matter-of-fact, seemed to be bored by us. We didn't feel welcome. I've been staying at a lof of Sofitels, but this one was under par. Rooms are darkish but clean. Toilet didn't flush - maintenance had to fix it. Housekeeping was friendly and accurate. Would not book again. Read less
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Apr 9, 2024 BSA1960 Barna, Ireland

We found this hotel to be an exceptionally good place to stay in DC. The location was perfect the room was beautiful and the breakfast was really fantastic. What sets this hotel apart is the friendliness and helpfulness of all of the staff. Claudia who arranged our stay, Ines who.looked after us when our bags were delayed, and Hayden with his… Read more
We found this hotel to be an exceptionally good place to stay in DC. The location was perfect the room was beautiful and the breakfast was really fantastic. What sets this hotel apart is the friendliness and helpfulness of all of the staff. Claudia who arranged our stay, Ines who.looked after us when our bags were delayed, and Hayden with his encyclopaedic knowledge of the city, were all fantastic; and Freedie who looked after us in the Opaline for breakfast, and Mahmoud who took care of us at the front door, were just great too. We will definitely come back here if we are in DC again. Thanks to all at Sofitel for making our stay in Washington such a memorable one. 10 out of 10! Read less