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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Jul 15, 2024 DianaH617 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fabulous location and great customer service! Everyone at the hotel was friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable, clean and quiet. The front desk staff were great and the valets were awesome! Highly recommend this hotel and the close proximity to the White House and other landmarks was icing on the cake. The free weights in the gym could use an… Read more
Fabulous location and great customer service! Everyone at the hotel was friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable, clean and quiet. The front desk staff were great and the valets were awesome! Highly recommend this hotel and the close proximity to the White House and other landmarks was icing on the cake. The free weights in the gym could use an update, but otherwise, no complaints at all. Read less
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Jul 3, 2024 neredith11 Dublin, Ireland

The place was just perfect. The location, the service and the staff. Everyone very attentive and friendly. The housekeeper always very respectful and making sure everything was perfectly clean and I had enough of the amenities. I will comeback soon!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Getting to be a tired hotel

Jun 29, 2024 Global53525

When I ask for my folio to be emailed and it wasn't, that's just annoying. Why annoy me and make me call up, only to be told that my request must be emailed. Stop putting demands on customers.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic location

Jun 24, 2024 SimMc Melbourne, Australia

Very short walk to all the key monuments, great restaurants. Clean well sized rooms, it’s an older hotel but that means bigger rooms which is fantastic. Great staff from check in to check out. Nothing a problem.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great visit

Jun 23, 2024 303jodid

I would give the hotel 4.5 only because it is on the older side and is close to needing renovation. That being said we had an excellent stay. The staff is very attentive. The rooms are nice and spacious. Close walk to many of the museums and Capitol. Bryson at the front desk made coffee earlier than usual for me when he saw me enter lobby at… Read more
I would give the hotel 4.5 only because it is on the older side and is close to needing renovation. That being said we had an excellent stay. The staff is very attentive. The rooms are nice and spacious. Close walk to many of the museums and Capitol. Bryson at the front desk made coffee earlier than usual for me when he saw me enter lobby at 5:30. Coffee usually ready at 7:00. So nice! Read less