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.
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.
Based on 4038 reviews
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The place to be at the center of great monument
Aug 21, 2025VDSDNDMougins, France
Being in the hotel and be so close of the most famous activity and place to visit was a good choice ! People who worked also very helpful and professional at the reception
comfy and convenient
Aug 21, 2025keith_collier1
Ideally situated very close to the White House and McPherson Sq Metro stop. Staff very friendly. Rooms are a nice size and beds comfy. room clean but public areas could do with a deep clean, but would stay again.
The staff made this stay amazing!
Aug 16, 2025valeriehW9201XA
Such a lovely experience! JP was superb and made our stay exceptional with wonderful service. There was an issue and JP diligently responded with excellent care. Highly commendable! Constance was lovely at the front desk throughout our visit and I highly recommend this hotel if visiting DC. Excellent location too!!!
Amazing service & facilities
Aug 14, 2025Gingersnap61340
The stay was amazing, right when we arrived Million especially was amazingly helpful & continued to be throughout our stay. The rest of the staff was friendly, accommodating & available to answer any & all questions! Truly a great experience and will definitely be recommending this hotel!
sofitel stay
Aug 14, 2025JMS41711Miami Beach, Florida
Nice location. room was great value and service very good . Breakfast croissants excellent . i will come back again