Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
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Hotel Overview
Great Anniversary
Everything about this hotel is first class. From check-in to check-out everything was great. It's...
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PaulHB
- Apr 7, 2013
Washington Sofitel
The location of the Sofitel was excellent as was the service.
I had the opportunity to meet Anna...
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WMac10
- Feb 13, 2013
Elegant hotel with classy restaurant steps away from the White House
The Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square is located in an updated historic landmark built in 1880. Its elegant furnishings, art pieces and interior appointments cement its classy reputation. The on-site restaurant, iCi Urban Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. It serves upscale French bistro cuisine and homemade pastries for breakfast and dessert. Guests can mingle at one of D.C.'s best bars, Le Bar. The bar's glamorous atmosphere goes well with high-end cocktails, such as the Napoleon martini. There is a multi-lingual staff.
Highlights
- Oversized rooms and suites have a modern Art Deco theme
- Located steps away from the White House in a historic building
- Boasts one of the best D.C. bars, Le Bar
Location
The hotel is one block from the White House in downtown D.C., close to Dupont Circle and numerous restaurants and attractions.
Rooms
There are 237 oversized rooms and suites with a modern Art Deco theme and a historic feel. They include plasma TVs, work desks, complimentary wireless Internet access, safe deposit box, minibar, phones with voicemail and marble bathrooms. Guests appreciate the original artwork and fresh flowers in the rooms. Suites have a separate living room.
High-bandwidth wired Internet access is available at $14.95.
Features
The hotel is in a prime location on Lafayette Square. The on-site restaurant, iCi Urban Bistro, serves upscale French bistro cuisine made with local ingredients. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and guests should not miss the freshly baked pastries. The hotel has a fitness center. Valet parking and private indoor parking are available (fees apply).
Transportation
- McPherson Square Metro stop
- Regan National Airport
- Dulles International Airport
Attractions
- The White House (0.2 mi/ 0.3 km)
- Washington Monument (0.8 mi/ 1.2 km)
- Georgetown (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)
- The National Mall (.6 mi/ 1 km)
- United States Capitol (1.5 mi/ 2.3 km)
- Union Station (1.5 mi/ 2.3 km)
- Corcoran Gallery of Art (0.7 mi/ 1 km)
Business
- Business center with support staff
- Complimentary high-speed Internet
- Translating/interpreting service
- 5,896 square feet of event space
Policies and fees
Overnight valet parking costs $43.00 USD + tax per day.This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Rooms
- 2 Db beds Dlx
- LUXURY ROOM - 2 Double beds, Large Working Area , City View. 450sq.ft or 42sqm/Marble bath w/separate shower/2-phone lines/LCD TV/Minibar/AirCond/Dataport/High speed access/Voice mail/Hair dryer/Electronic safe/Iron. NO ROLLAWAY Amenities. Crib upon req
- JrSuite 1 Kg bed
- JUNIOR SUITE - 1 King size Bed, Living Room, Wo rk Area, Large bathroom. At least 475sq.ft (44sqm) Spacious 1 bedroom with 1 separate living room. Large desk with 2-line phone and voicemail, High-speed internet. LCD TV. Bathroom with separate glass encl
- Suite 1 Kg bed Sup
- Prestige Suite with king-size bed and separatel iving room,. At least 600 sq. ft (56 m²) spacious bedroom & separate living room. Large desk with 2-line phone & voicemail, high-speed Internet. LCD TV. Bathroom w/ separate glass-enclosed shower & bathtub
- 2 Db beds Sup
- SUPERIOR ROOM - 2 Double beds, Working Area. 400sq.ft or 37sqm/Marble bath w/separate glass enclosed shower/2-phone lines/LCD TV/Minibar/AirCond/Dataport/HSIA/Voice mail/Hair dryer/Electronic safe/Iron. NO ROL Amenities. Crib upon request.Connecting roo
- 1 Kg bed Sup
- SUPERIOR ROOM - 1 King size bed, Working Area. 370sq.ft or 34 sqm/Marble bath w/separate glass enclosed shower/2-phone lines/LCD TV/Minibar/AirCond/Dataport/HSIA/Voice mail/Hair dryer/Electronic safe/Iron. NO ROL amenities. Crib upon request. Connecting
- 1 Kg bed Dlx
- LUXURY ROOM - 1 King size bed,Large Working Are a, City View. 400sq.ft or 37sqm/Marble bath w/separate shower/2-phone lines/Minibar/LCD TV/AirCond/Dataport/High speed access/Voice mail/Hair dryer/Electronic safe/Iron.ROLLAWAY UPON REQUEST. Crib upon re
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- Air conditioned
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Ice machine
- Activities
- Fitness center or spa
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Express checkout
- Concierge desk
- ATM/Cash machine
- Security
- Wake-up service
- Multilingual
- Tour desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Car rental desk
- Porters
- FAX
- Gift shop
- Currency exchange
- Audio visual equipment
- Computer rental
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Indoor parking
- Valet parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Room
- Satellite TV
- Safe
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Free newspaper
- Hairdryer in room
- Cribs available
- Shower
- Iron
- Sprinklers in rooms
- Bath tub
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- IAD, (IAD), 41.84, KM, W; BWI, (BWI), 51.49, KM, N;
- Area description
- Downtown
Nearby points of interest
- Lafayette Square: 0.2 mi
- J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.2 mi
- National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.2 mi
- Decatur House: 0.3 mi
- Blair House: 0.3 mi
- Renwick Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.3 mi
- Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.3 mi
- National Theatre: 0.3 mi
- Freedom Plaza: 0.4 mi
- National Geographic Society: 0.4 mi
- Warner Theatre: 0.4 mi
- Zero Milestone: 0.4 mi
- National Aquarium: 0.4 mi
- Corcoran Gallery of Art: 0.5 mi
- Lafayette Square: 0.2 mi
- J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.2 mi
- National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.2 mi
- Decatur House: 0.3 mi
- Blair House: 0.3 mi
- Renwick Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.3 mi
- Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.3 mi
- National Theatre: 0.3 mi
- Freedom Plaza: 0.4 mi
- National Geographic Society: 0.4 mi
- Warner Theatre: 0.4 mi
- Zero Milestone: 0.4 mi
- National Aquarium: 0.4 mi
- Corcoran Gallery of Art: 0.5 mi
- Presidents Park: 0.5 mi
- Ronald Reagan Building: 0.5 mi
- Octagon House: 0.5 mi
- Fords Theatre: 0.5 mi
- Federal Triangle: 0.5 mi
- Old Post office Pavilion: 0.6 mi
- Chinatown: 0.6 mi
- National Museum of American Art: 0.6 mi
- Department of Treasury: 0.6 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.6 mi
- International Spy Museum: 0.6 mi
- Art Museum of The Americas: 0.6 mi
- Smithsonian American Art Museum: 0.6 mi
- Studio Theatre: 0.7 mi
- Washington Convention Center: 0.7 mi
- National Museum of American History: 0.7 mi
- Verizon Center: 0.7 mi
- National Museum of Natural History: 0.8 mi
- Washington Monument: 0.8 mi
- National Archives: 0.8 mi
- Koshland Science Museum: 0.8 mi
- National World War II Memorial: 0.8 mi
- National Academy of Sciences: 0.9 mi
- Constitution Gardens: 0.9 mi
- National Building Museum: 0.9 mi
- Ripley Center: 0.9 mi
- Judiciary Square: 0.9 mi
- Reflecting Pool: 0.9 mi
- Smithsonian Institution: 0.9 mi
- Newseum: 0.9 mi
Dining
- ICI URBAN BISTRO
- ICI Urban Bistro offers a fresh and contemporary twist on traditional French bistro cuisine. Offering French comfort food using the best local ingredients, ICI Urban Bistro provides patrons with the perfect place to mix, mingle, share and enjoy.
- LE BAR
- Le Bar is located at the entrance to the hotel on the left. Le Bar is open from 10 a.m. until midnight from Monday to Sunday. Complimentary coffee and tea is available from 6.30 a.m. until 10 a.m. every day.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (93)
Ratings and reviews for Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
- All travelers (93) 4.5 / 5
- Business (17) 4.6 / 5
- Couples (51) 4.5 / 5
- Families (15) 4.7 / 5
- Friends (3) 4.3 / 5
- Singles (7) 4.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.6
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
sugarush
Just what we wanted
The hotel is very impressive. It's also close to the sights and museums. We had one tiny inconvenience when we came back to the room around 3pm and it wasn't made yet. I was told the cleaning can be until 5pm. When I asked if they could do it right then, it was another half an hour before housekeeping arrived.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Very obvious, but we enjoyed the national mall and the space museum.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Excellent Service
Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC was perfectly located for business at the convention center as well as sight seeing around the mall with excellent shopping in between. Doormen were excellent - concierge service outstanding, truly great resource. Le Bar was a great meeting place for cocktails. Business center was easily accessed and useful. I would definitely return to this lovely property.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
1. Great dining within walking distance. 2. Smithsonian institutions nearby. 3. Metro nearby. 4. Great shopping areas nearby.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Center of attention
Your hotel is located directly in the middle of everything you want to see.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Lots to see in do in DC. Closest attraction is the White House. The closest restaurant is Bobby Van's steakhouse. Most everything you want to see you can do by walking.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
For business or pleasure
The Sofitel Lafayette Square is an excellent hotel that features well-furnished, comfortable rooms that have large, well-appointed bathrooms. The restaurant is quite good. It is just a few blocks from the the White House.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
DC Coast is an excellent restauant that is a short walk away.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Dress up or stand-out
The hotel had good staff that provided a positive experience. The hotel rooms had clean, comfortable bedding and flat panel Tv's. Also, the location is close to the White House and various monuments which makes sight-seeing easy. The hotel bar is also a good place to relax after walking around D.C.. One thing to keep in mind, is that the hotel is in a business district, so people in and around the hotel are way overdressed. You will definately stand out if you are not wearing a suit, but I would not let that stop anyone from staying at the hotel. I wore typical California attire(Short's,T-shirt, and Flip-Flops) and I survived.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Everything that you want and do not want to see in D.C. is close to the hotel. It is one block from the White House.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Location
The Sofitel Lafayette Square in D.C. was a great choice. The location was great - 2 blocks from the White House and just around the corner from the Metro. The bathrooms were very nice and spaceous - having a seperate shower stall and tub. The lighting in the bathroom was excellent for applying makeup (which is very unusual for a hotel bathroom). The room was a nice size as well for two adults. Old Ebbitt Grill is across the street and is a great place to eat, plus it seems to be very popular among the locals. We will more than likely return to the Sofitel on our next visit to D.C.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
1. 2 blocks from the White House. 2. Old Ebbitt Grill across the street is great place to eat.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very interesting hotel
Frenchies in holidays ,we are stayed two nights at the hotel!All was perfect, rooms, staff, check in and out and location! Near all the most important place of the town ,It's very easy to visit White House, Washington monument and all the Mall! We are very enjoy and come back surely in this place!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Excellent restaurant into the hotel with an exiting terrasse outdoor when weather is fine! Great!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
so nice to return to after a hard day of touristing
Everything was very well done. The room was comfortable and classy, not large but so well done it didn't seem to matter. We were in Washington DC to see the sights and when we returned to the room it felt good to relax there. The glass shower seperate from the tub was great and awesome towels. The decorating was classy in a nice modern way without being showy. Very comfortable bed after a day of beating the DC streets and sights. One and a half blocks from the White House and two blocks from the Metrorail. Easy to get to about anywhere. The staff was courteous and very helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Buy a Metrorail pass and get to 90% of everything you want to see in DC with in two blocks of the hotel. No need to rent a car.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great place to stay in DC
The Sofitel was very nice. Great downtown location is just the start. The rooms are very comfortable, clean and most surprisingly for a large city...QUITE! I will stay there every chance I have when traveling back to DC.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Capitol Location
The Washington D. C. Sofitel Hotel was everything you would expect from a five-star property. From the greeting we received from staff as we arrived, to the helpful assistance offered by the same staff upon departure, our stay in Washington was a memorable occassion because of our stay there. Located one block from Lafayette Square and the White House, we were staying in the very heart of the city. From there, we were able to walk to The Mall and other places of interest, including DuPont Circle. Our accommodations were quiet, roomy, and first rate: Cozy, comfortable bed, large HDTV, and very spacious and well-appointed bathroom with separate shower. Although the hotel had its own restaurant, we chose to take advantage of several other fine establishments in close proximity. Without question, we will again plan to stay at Hotel Sofitel on our next trip to Washington D. C.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Visit all of the sights available...and they are plentiful: The Whte House, Ford's Theatre, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the War Veterans'Memorials, the Jefferson and Roosevelt Memorials, the Holocuast Museum, the Smithsoneum Museums and the Capitol Building. ALL within a short distance of the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very friendly staff
The Sofitel Lafayette is one of the best hotels that we have ever had the pleasure to visit. The staff was so friendly--eveyone from the front desk at check in to the concierge to the bellman to the housekeepers. The staff was also very accomodating. They were so nice and friendly to our children. Each person would speak every time they saw us. They really made you feel welcome. The location was great. A metro stop was one block behind us. The rooms were always very clean and well supplied. I would definitely stay here again if we come back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There were many places to eat withing walking distance of the hotel. The best restaurant was actually right across the street.