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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Sep 24, 2024 JPN65Montreal_Canada Magog, Canada

Location is great. We had a suite , layout was perfect, just the view was probably the worst of the hotel. Room service was great, manager helpful, and restaurant offered good food, we hate outside on terrace . Bed was confortebarble and tvs easy to operate , ( Netflix, Google etc)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Simply amazing and close to everything.

Sep 21, 2024 Russell M

Great location and the staff could not be more friendly or helpful. In door and outdoor street cafe/restaurant. The facilities were excellent and location was 500 metres from the White House and walking distance to all the museums and attractions. Put it simply a lovely place.
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Sep 2, 2024 Robert S

My wife, daughter and I stayed here on a family trip and absolutely enjoyed it. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, we had lots of sunlight, and solid views. The location couldn't be any better. It is about a block to The White House and from there you can continue on to the Mall and other monuments. The staff was very friendly and… Read more
My wife, daughter and I stayed here on a family trip and absolutely enjoyed it. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, we had lots of sunlight, and solid views. The location couldn't be any better. It is about a block to The White House and from there you can continue on to the Mall and other monuments. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We ate on site at their restaurant for both breakfast and dinner. All of us were pleased with our meals and service. For me the duck and lobster cobb salad were excellent. I didn't give a five star rating because we did have a few missing items during room service orders. The outlets on one side of the bed didn't work. There weren't enough towels in the bathroom. And valet parking is incredibly expensive, about $65 per night. It's either that, take your chances parking on the street, or find another garage. None of these issues would prevent us from staying here again. My wife and I certainly would. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Service & Location!

Sep 2, 2024 KarenV87 Tampa, Florida

We had a great stay at this location. I'd give it 4.5 stars compared to other Sofitel Hotels we've stayed at in different parts of Europe. It's a star above the Sofitel New York in Midtown which wasn't as spacious. The building dates back to 1928, which is why the Sofitel Lafayette Square is considered to be a historic hotel. Accor acquired the… Read more
We had a great stay at this location. I'd give it 4.5 stars compared to other Sofitel Hotels we've stayed at in different parts of Europe. It's a star above the Sofitel New York in Midtown which wasn't as spacious. The building dates back to 1928, which is why the Sofitel Lafayette Square is considered to be a historic hotel. Accor acquired the office building and renovated it back into a boutique hotel. You can definitely see this in the art deco design of the lobby. I couldn't help but stare up at the grand look of the clocks above the elevators while sitting on the comfy emerald green lounge seating. There are gorgeous 1920's scenes of Paris inside the elevators and around the hotel. The mosaic flooring in the breakfast café was also a nice touch. There is a coffee and tea station in a little parlor type room to the right of the reception area. There are many advantages as a guest. Make sure you review the Urban Experience fee inclusions card for more details. It even includes a guided daily run and yoga classes, as well as a 10% discount on food and beverages at Opaline. We were able to get an upgrade to a luxury corner room. The service here is fantastic. The room was very spacious. The duvet cover was very comfortable and warm. I liked having a Nespresso machine with espresso cups and saucers. The leather furnishings were a bit worn, but clean. We appreciated the use of the robe and slippers provided. Although, my husband was also looking for slippers as well. I'm guessing there's not a need for 2 pairs of slippers. The shower stall is a good size, but I do suggest that they shorten the extension of the shower head during their next remodel. There's not a whole lot of extra room to soap up, and the shower head was not adjustable. However, the water pressure was very good. It looks like Sofitel switched from Hermes to the Balmain brand of products in their bathroom amenities. It's not as strong of a scent, which is nice. Overall, the room was quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed it! Our breakfast at Opaline was great. We especially loved the coffee. The location of the hotel is perfect. It's close to everything. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel, great location

Aug 28, 2024 TelfordSmithy Telford, United Kingdom

Great hotel in a great location. Hotel is clean, tidy with excellent staff. The location is just off the main streets so relatively quiet. Breakfasts are really tasty with a good variety of food to choose. Our room was a junior suite which was well equipped and spotless. Would highly recommend this hotel.