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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square represents one of the most exclusive locations in the nation's capital. Discover this contemporary downtown Washington DC hotel, situated at the corner of Lafayette Square, bordering the White House. Our downtown DC hotel accommodations occupy an updated historic landmark, first erected in 1880. Celebrate Sofitel's "art de vivre" within this luxury hotel in downtown Washington DC - marked by distinctive style, superb cuisine, and incomparable service.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
806 15th Street NW
Washington, DC
20005
Nearest Airport: DCA, IAD, BWI
This is not a luxury hotel. Sofitel should be embarrassed to have their name on this hotel. The rooms are old, dirty and our bed sagged in the middle. They never refreshed our coffee, toilet paper or water, had to call down for it. The restaurant and bar closes at 10:00 pm and there are no there options lime a gift shop to purchase food and beverage.
slh2026 - St. Petersburg, Florida
Lovely stay at this hotel. The staff are warm and accommodating. Elsadig and Constance at the front desk provided exceptional service. They ran a special promotion and I won a $50 food and beverage credit during my stay. They also let my friend participate and the urban few was waived during the stay. The food at the restaurants is delicious. I met Chef Kevin and he walked me through the curated menu and sent out a complimentary dish. Martha and Jose were my servers and were prompt and respectful. The happy hour has a live jazz band which provided a nice backdrop for conversation and enjoying a nice tea or drink. The Balmain products in the rooms are refreshing and soothing. The beds are super comfy and I like the red and black decor. Offers a sexy and relaxing ambiance. The gym in the building is equipped. One machine was not working but it didn’t hinder my workout and there was plenty equipment to use. If you stay during the holiday, there may be a small line for breakfast but it moves quickly and the food is worth the wait. Lastly, the proximity to the national mall makes for convenient access to tours and site seeing.
MrDiplomatt
This was my second time staying at Sofitel in D.C. and its always a pleasure. The staff is always courteous, go above and beyond, and the food is delicious.
Estephanie R - Long Branch, New Jersey
Me and my wife have spent a couple of fantastic days at Sofitel Washington. The property is perfect, clean and close to the White House and all other places of interest that anyone may want to visit. The staff are absolute stars especially Elsasiq and Juan pablo real stars always smiling and very helpful. To be breif, it was an absolute pleasure and privilege spending these days at Sofitel Washington. Definitely come back!
Mohamed_hossein - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
It was a good experience staying at this hotel. The staff is welcoming and attentive. The rooms were of a decent size, and the sleep quality was terrific. The location is close to the White House and within walking distance to most DC attractions. The restaurants are top-notch, and the menus are classy.
Sundncr - Washington DC, District of Columbia
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