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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Name: Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Address: 806 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, Washington D.C., United States
Price range: $$$ ($647/night and up)
Rating: 4.5

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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Washington D.C. • Lafayette Square • SPLURGE

avg. $647 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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At a glance

An 1880 Beaux-Arts landmark on Lafayette Square with White House views and a mother-of-pearl-clad bar.

Best for: History buffs and architecture enthusiasts

Highlights:

1880 Beaux-Arts limestone facade with original carved stone reliefs
Direct White House sightlines from Lafayette Square location
Opaline Bar with encaustic tile floors and mother-of-pearl bar front

Gilded-AgeParisian

PB hotel design editorial

At 806 15th Street NW, a limestone-clad Beaux-Arts building dating to 1880 sits within eyeline of the White House — a proximity that has shaped every iteration of the property since. When Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square was established here, the French hospitality group found a building whose carved stone reliefs, arched entrance canopy with its distinctive scalloped copper valance, and monumental street presence already carried the institutional weight that most hotels spend fortunes trying to manufacture. The 237-room property rises eleven floors, its facade retaining the gridded fenestration and ornamental stonework that anchor it to its Gilded Age origins. Inside, the interiors navigate a familiar Sofitel tension: Parisian modernism grafted onto American classicism, with varying degrees of conviction depending on where you look. The guestrooms divide into two registers — darker schemes built around espresso-stained wood paneling, crimson leather wing chairs, and graphic diamond-patterned carpets, and lighter suites where floor-to-ceiling tufted white headboards and powder-blue velvet armchairs pull the palette toward a more considered Franco-American elegance. The Opaline Bar and Brasserie grounds the ground floor in warmer territory: encaustic mosaic tile floors in cream, ochre, and black, bentwood bistro chairs with burgundy leather seats, a bar front clad in mother-of-pearl tile beneath brass-and-globe pendant lighting, and deep navy paneling that ties the room to the cafe terrace outside, where Maison Gatti-style woven rattan chairs complete the Parisian street scene against the limestone facade.

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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews

4,147 reviews

"We stayed here this past weekend for our daughter’s 19th birthday. The staff at the front desk always greeted us and helped us with anything we needed. We had an early flight to DC on Friday and then a late flight out on Sunday. They kept our luggage no problems at all! Anytime we needed anything they were on top of it. Always had a freshwater if you needed one because it was a hot weekend. Housekeeping was wonderful! We would definitely stay here again very close to the White House! My only complaint would be their pillows were not comfortable they felt flat. My feet almost felt like they were elevated in the bed when I was trying to sleep, but that would be my only complaint. They need some memory foam pillows or something."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 22, 2026

"Great central location! Very close to the White House. Friendly staff who are very attentive. Would definitely stay here again. Came for the weekend for our daughter’s birthday."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 19, 2026

"such a beautiful space for sophisticated and tailored events. visited during their beautiful Bastille day celebration"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 14, 2026

"From the moment our large group arrived we were in excellent hands. Check-in was fast and without issue. The hotel is beautiful, and was a nice haven for our group. We would like to recognize AJ for the exceptional service he provided throughout our group's stay. From the moment we arrived, he was attentive, professional, and consistently available to ensure every detail was handled seamlessly. He responded promptly and effectively to every request throughout our stay, right through our departure. It was a pleasure working with someone so organized, personable, and genuinely invested in providing an exceptional guest experience. AJ is absolutely an asset to the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. We look forward to our next stay here."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 13, 2026

"My first stay at the Sofitel was on business. It is the perfect location! The hotel is the perfect size. You are not just a number! They are very attentive to their guests. Our most recent stay was a family trip! Once again, The Sofitel did not disappoint! We reserved 3 rooms which were all clean and comfortable as usual. The hotel is a perfect distance from sightseeing and has several very nice restaurants within walking distance. The Sofitel restaurant is delicious. The bar is a great place to gather and have a drink. The outdoor patio was our favorite place to have a drink and visit. We will ALWAYS stay at the Sofitel when visiting DC!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 29, 2026

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