Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Dupont Circle and Embassy Row, Washington DC

Star 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.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2637)
  • Very good (986)
  • Average (241)
  • Poor (107)
  • Terrible (50)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved this hotel!

Jun 4, 2025 rebalk2025 Portland, Texas

Loved this hotel! The decor was beautiful, the rooms were spacious, the bathrooms were great, everything was super clean and the location was ideal. I would absolutely stay here again.
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Jun 2, 2025 Maddawh Lexington, South Carolina

Overall great experience! Air in room could work a bit better. Staff was amazing location is perfect! Would stay again!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent hotel in the center of DC

May 26, 2025 Greg L Greenwich, Connecticut

This is a great hotel right in the center of DC. Has a boutique feel and all the modern amenities you could ask for. I had a great room, huge, with a great bed and slept really well. Walkable to everything, whether you are here for business or for tourism. lots of great restaurants all around. Did not get a chance to eat at the hotel but it looked… Read more
This is a great hotel right in the center of DC. Has a boutique feel and all the modern amenities you could ask for. I had a great room, huge, with a great bed and slept really well. Walkable to everything, whether you are here for business or for tourism. lots of great restaurants all around. Did not get a chance to eat at the hotel but it looked good. I would definitely stay here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely Hotel, very unfriendly staff

May 18, 2025 Freedom784648

We recently returned from a long weekend stay at a lovely hotel situated in the best location in DC, literally right next to the White House.We really enjoyed the room, the public areas and the food but I was really disappointed by the reception and front desk experience. The front desk person , the first impression and the first exchange was… Read more
We recently returned from a long weekend stay at a lovely hotel situated in the best location in DC, literally right next to the White House.We really enjoyed the room, the public areas and the food but I was really disappointed by the reception and front desk experience. The front desk person , the first impression and the first exchange was subpar. She never looked up to greet us, I finally said Hello and the first sentence out was”Can I have an ID?” No Welcome to Sofitel or great to have you here. She then handed us the card keys, wordlessly, and I then asked her permission to inquire re breakfast, facilities at which she rolled her eyes and my husband and I just headed towards the elevators in total silence. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing front desk lady

May 14, 2025 phuong n

A little underwhelming for what’s supposed to be a 5-star hotel. There was no doorman, no concierge to assist with luggage upon check-in, and no slippers in the room. The landline phone didn’t work, and to top it off, the front desk lady on duty around 4:30 p.m. today was not welcoming. After a 20-hour travel day, this was especially… Read more
A little underwhelming for what’s supposed to be a 5-star hotel. There was no doorman, no concierge to assist with luggage upon check-in, and no slippers in the room. The landline phone didn’t work, and to top it off, the front desk lady on duty around 4:30 p.m. today was not welcoming. After a 20-hour travel day, this was especially disappointing. I had to use my mobile to call the general hotel number just to ask about slippers, during which I also mentioned that the landline didn’t work. She didn’t acknowledge it at all—her tone was indifferent and it didn’t sit right with me. I ended up calling again, and only then did she send someone from engineering to check the phone. The lack of initiative was glaring. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the same staff member mentioned in all the negative reviews—there’s definitely a bad vibe at that front desk. The hotel felt noticeably understaffed, especially at the front, where a proper welcome really sets the tone. It’s frustrating that repeated complaints about front desk service haven’t led to any improvements. We’ve been loyal Accor members for over a decade, and the experience at Sofitel in Vietnam has always been far superior. I still have two nights left, but after this start, I’m feeling quite discouraged. Read less