Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

5.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$424
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026

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806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, White House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Washington

A luxury stay in the heart of Washington awaits you at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find White House and National Mall. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi, Smart TVs and heated floors. .Opaline Bar is the hotel's own bar. 5500 square feet (511 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 5-property class Downtown Washington D.C. hotel include National Museum of African American History and Culture and Capital One Arena.

What's nearby

  • K Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • White House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capital One Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 10 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dua Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 6 meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5500 square feet (511 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 237 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 5500 sq ft of conference space
  • 511 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offers 237 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 82.60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre 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 organised 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 films

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 45 for adults and from USD 23 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 82.60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sofitel Lafayette
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Sofitel Lafayette Hotel Washington DC Square
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square on 31 Dec 2025 start from NZ$355.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Yep, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square has secured covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 82.60 per day.

What makes Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square.

Is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is a hit with families.

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

No, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Polite staff, rooms were clean and nice. Good location for walking around with a toddler to the museums, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Room was clean staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was decent but was definitely not a 5 star hotel.upon arrival no door man around to help with luggage. In fact throughout our 3 day stay there was never any staff at the front entry way! We had 4 outlets all near the bed that didn’t work. They sent someone to check it out immediately but they were never fixed. Food was decent and location excellent for seeing all the attractions in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded for free on arrival. Our room and the view were beautiful. We will absolutely stay here in a heartbeat again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gincy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is kept well and clean. Staff and service was exceptional. The location was phenomenal, right next to the white house and easy to walk to national mall. The property has an older feel to it. I avidly use the gyms at hotel. This one was failing. Missing dumbells, mismatched weight, several pieces of broken equipment. Unkept and frankly unusable. They have a peloton which is unstable and a hazard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

frances kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lis, Coral Gables

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at reception was great, always! They gave us an upgrade. Breakfast is not included (like I had understood) but there was a $90 credit for the 3 days we stayed.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nick, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fitness Center needs work
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shenika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the national monuments
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery Allen Diuguid, Napa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the few people we interacted with were nice. The hotel itself seemed a bit run down compared to other Sofitel we have stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Valdez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time at the Sofitel and will not be the last. Thank you Sofitel staff for your hospitality, kindness and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, great location walkable to everything. Friendly and helpful front desk. We’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice stay at this Sofitel. Wish our bed was a little firmer ( of course that’s a personal preference) and for some odd reason we did not have a top sheet. Slept directly under the comforter. Otherwise, the room was very nice and the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

sifuei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service staff are very nice, but the condition of the hotel seems outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Lynn

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025