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 (2586)
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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
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel with kind and helpful staff.

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
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible Sleeping Accommodations

Apr 7, 2024 Dean L New York City, New York

The Good: Beautiful hotel! Great location! Subperb service! The Bad: The double-bed rooms have full-sized beds. These beds are really firm. Zero comfort! This is the first time I have experienced such terrible sleeping accommodations at an 5-star star hotel.
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Mar 29, 2024 Susan W Charlotte, North Carolina

We have been to DC many times to visit our children and grandson. Usually we are closer to the Zoo but wanted to be near the Whits House this time . Have stayed at the Sofitel in the past and loved the atmosphere and location . We enjoyed the spacious room bottle of wine and gym amnesties. Our room was lovely. Updated and just right .
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location and staff

Mar 27, 2024 one2one Basingstoke, United Kingdom

This was our first time in Washington DC and I had spent many hours trying to decide where to stay. I hit jackpot with The Sofitel the location couldn’t have been better even after a long day walking our feet off around the sites it was never a slog. Also for those journeys further afield the Metro station was just around the corner. We were… Read more
This was our first time in Washington DC and I had spent many hours trying to decide where to stay. I hit jackpot with The Sofitel the location couldn’t have been better even after a long day walking our feet off around the sites it was never a slog. Also for those journeys further afield the Metro station was just around the corner. We were upgraded to a beautiful room and the staff were very accommodating of all my questions. Not all of our luggage managed the journey from Heathrow to DC and the staff helped out with the best places to get emergency supplies until BA played catchup with our bag. Bar staff were great fun and recommended cocktails which suited our palette. All in all a great experience and would have no hesitation in returning both to DC and Sofitel. Read less