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Very Good
4.5/5
Based on 3647 guest reviews
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 237 rooms in property
- Hotel has 12 floors
- Hotel has 18 suites
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Check-out: 12:00 pm
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 6 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
White House, National Mall, numerous museums within walking distance of the hotel, McPherson Metro Center (Blue/Orange line) with direct link to National Airport (DCA)
Map of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Verified Reviews of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "The room, staff and location were excellent."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I especially want to acknowledge Robert at the front desk. He went out of his way to help. Excellent room and location and staff.
Fred P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
17-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Nov 14 to Sun Nov 17 2024 at a $388.99 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
Opened in June 2002 - Located adjacent to Lafayette Square and the White House the hotel is a Four Star hotel with 237 guest rooms and 7,000 square feet of meeting space - most with natural light. All rooms feature dual line direct dial phones, wireless internet access, marbles bathrooms with separate tub and shower. Twice daily housekeeping with 24 hour room service. Complimentary coffee and tea service each morning.Satisfy your craving for something different at the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. Our historical hotel features the elegance and sophistication of France in the heart of Washington DC. Conveniently located steps away from the White House, our hotel positions you next to the monuments, Smithsonian Museums and unbeatable restaurants. Following a busy day of travel adventures, unwind in our luxurious rooms featuring French inspired décor or enjoy the French cuisine of Opaline Bar and Brasserie
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00 pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2018 |
| Floors: | 12 |
| Rooms: | 237 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 207 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 4 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 199 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 38 |
| Suites: | 18 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 6 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 5500 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 120 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 12PM-12AM |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: | NA |
| Ownership: | AccorHotels |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 72 Hours prior | |
| Nightly Parking: | 64.9 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 14.95% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 10.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 14.95% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 10.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 64.90 Per Night (inclusive) |
| Porterage Fee: | 14.00 Per Person (roundtrip) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 40.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 14.99 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 400.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 400.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 24.00% |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 200.00 Per Night |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 32.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 30.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 36.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 55.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 60.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 50.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 85.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 90.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 88.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 6.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 6.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 40.00 Per Person/Per Hour (++) |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 65.00 Per Person/Per Hour (++) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
DCA Reagan National Airport via Cab $20.00 each way - 5 miles or Metro via McPherson Metro (Blue/Orange line)
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Our Opaline Brasserie is open for A La Carte breakfast Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM and Sat – Sun: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.We are pet friendly up to 50lbs.
Parking Info
Private indoor parking garage. Overnight $64.90 (inclusive of taxes). Daily 8 hour parking rate: $39 inclusive of taxes
Cleaning Policies
For more than 130 years, our loyal guests and employees at Accor properties across North & Central America have entrusted us with their care and safety. We have a long-standing tradition of setting new benchmarks for service excellence in our industry and today is no different. As we navigate through this unprecedented moment in our history, we remain deeply committed to the wellbeing of our Accor family. Welcoming, safeguarding and taking care of others is at the very heart of what we do and who we are. Today, this means keeping our guests and employees safe by preventing the spread of COVID-19 – partnering with top experts to implement new standards of safety and enhanced operational protocols and procedures which are among the most stringent in the hospitality industry, validated under the new global ALLSAFE Cleanliness label. Our new operational standards have been developed and vetted by a team of expert advisors, inspections and certification; Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopki
About Sofitel
- French luxury brand offering spacious suites, private villas, and apartments
- Eco-friendly services through Planet 21
- Soft feather beds for a restful nights sleep
- Restaurants and bars serve the finest French cuisine by leading chefs with orginal menus and local flavors
- Customized meeting, banquet, and event options inspired by French art with Wi-Fi services, the latest audiovisual and videoconferencing equipment, and delicious food menus
- Resorts offer a golfer's dream experience with fine golfing destinations
- Sofitel's So Fit provides guests with for fitness programs and the latest high-tech sports equipment
- Sofitel's So Spa have uniquely designed Dish and Dessert packages which include body massages, hot-stone massages, and facials
- Sofitel's Children Villas offer special activities and entertainment for kids exclusively at select locations
The Sofitel highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Founding Farmers - A farm-to-table restaurant offering delicious breakfast options, located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Ben's Chili Bowl - A famous eatery known for its chili dogs and half-smokes, located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Old Ebbitt Grill - A historic restaurant serving classic American cuisine, located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: National Mall - A must-visit attraction with iconic landmarks like the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Le Pain Quotidien - A cozy bakery offering freshly baked goods and breakfast options, located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Founding Farmers - A popular spot for lunch with a diverse menu, located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Rasika - An upscale Indian restaurant known for its flavorful dishes, located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Explore fascinating exhibits and learn about the natural world, located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Hamilton - A bustling restaurant serving breakfast favorites, located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe - Enjoy Native American-inspired cuisine at this unique cafe, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Fiola Mare - A waterfront restaurant specializing in seafood dishes, located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Georgetown - Explore the charming streets, boutique shops, and waterfront views of this historic neighborhood, located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Sofitel Lafayette Square, Sofitel Washington Dc, Sofitel
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square.
Feel free to use the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Washington event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| BASTILLE | 26 x 16 x 3 | 416 | --/3 | -- | 24 | -- | 18 | 22 | --/-- | 50 | 60 | -- |
Close This BASTILLERoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 416 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 16 x 3 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| MADELEINE | 21 x 36 x 3 | 756 | --/6 | -- | 36 | -- | 30 | 30 | --/-- | 80 | 120 | -- |
Close This MADELEINERoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 756 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 36 x 3 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| PARIS BALLROOM | 48 x 38 x 13 | 1800 | --/15 | -- | 96 | 40 | 50 | 40 | --/-- | 200 | 300 | -- |
Close This PARIS BALLROOMRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1800 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 48 x 38 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| CONCORDE | 29 x 16 x 3 | 464 | --/4 | -- | 30 | -- | 26 | 24 | --/-- | 60 | 80 | -- |
Close This CONCORDERoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 464 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 16 x 3 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| ST GERMAIN | 20 x 17 x 3 | 340 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This ST GERMAINRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 340 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 17 x 3 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| MONTMARTRE | 26 x 16 x 3 | 416 | --/3 | -- | 24 | -- | 18 | -- | --/-- | 56 | 60 | -- |
Close This MONTMARTRERoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 416 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 16 x 3 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have?
There are 237 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Our Opaline Brasserie is open for A La Carte breakfast Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM and Sat – Sun: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
What parking is available at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Private indoor parking garage. Overnight $64.90 (inclusive of taxes). Daily 8 hour parking rate: $39 inclusive of taxes
Is there a gym at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
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