Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent service
High breakfast prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Mostly well-maintained but some rooms show signs of aging.
Service
8.8
Service is generally helpful, but inconsistencies noted among staff.
Location
9.3
Excellent location close to key attractions.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms are spacious but some furniture is dated.
Amenities
7.8
Adequate amenities, but gym is lacking in variety.
Value for Money
8.3
Costs are high for the provided services.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast too expensive, limited options.
Overall Experience
8.8
Positive overall stay marred by minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:37

Property Description

Historic Hotel near the White House

Luxurious Rooms with French Bath Amenities
Indulge in luxury with rooms featuring Balmain Paris bath amenities and a minibar. Relax in style with a flat-screen TV and comfortable bedding for a restful stay.

On-Site Restaurant and Lounge
Savor delicious French comfort food at Opaline Bar and Brasserie, and unwind with a cocktail in the evening. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea each morning to start your day right.

Prime Location near Major Attractions
With the White House just 400 meters away and the Lincoln Memorial and Kennedy Center nearby, explore the best of Washington, D.C. during your stay at Sofitel Lafayette Square.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC!

Important information:

If applicable, club access benefits are extended to children under 12 years old, as well.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Adults stay for US$50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 65 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 478 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
T
tariq • family_with_children • us
5
It ok but not like 5 stars hotel I knew
Pros:

Stuff nice , food good

Cons:

Bed very bad ( mattress super bad), very noise from out side and the restaurant make a lot of noise, black out very bad and mostly all ripped and the son woke me up at 5:30-6am

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Marinella • solo_traveller • ca
10
Great option very close to the White House & the mall
Pros:

Great location , friendly staff and very clean

Cons:

NA

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
N
Nikol • extended_group • de
9
Elegant, centrally located hotel with comfortable, spacious rooms.
Pros:

Beautiful old-fashioned hotel centrally located. I had a room on one of the upper floors and facing the quiet courtyard. The room was spacious, elegantly furnished and quiet. It had a very comfortable bed. I love the spacious bathroom and the great shower.

Cons:

I found the prize pretty high - at least for European standards.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
P
Philippe • extended_group • fr
6
Établissement décevant quant au cadre et au rapport qualité prix
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Établissement plutôt triste voire déprimant
Le bar qui ferme tôt (22h) est lugubre pour un établissement qui se veut plutôt haut de gamme
Personnel du bar peu avenant
Obligé de se surclasser (plus 200 $)pour avoir un deuxième lit, obligés nous même de le faire car le personnel est parti sans préparer la chambre, il a fallu aller chercher soi même ses draps comme au collège et faire le lit!

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
M
Melis • family_with_children • tr
8
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
T
Tamás • extended_group • hu
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
G
Ginny • couple • us
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
M
MOHAMAD • solo_traveller • qa
5
Bad experience
Pros:

Location only

Cons:

Staff behaviour
Cleaning the room

The worse thing Receptionists and concierge team !

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
K
Khalil • solo_traveller • sa
7
Price does not match experience
Pros:

Comfortable bed
Good location
Breakfast area and food were excellent

Cons:

Old property and clearly in need of renovation. Front Doors were difficult to open, and at times there was no one at the entrance to assist. Unfortunately, the price does not match the overall value and experience.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
J
José • solo_traveller • br
5
Pros:

Hotel is very well located. Restaurante is very pleasant

Cons:

The mattress is a disaster, you need to change it ASAP. Worst nights in a few years....

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
M
MOHAMAD • solo_traveller • qa
7
Can be better as Accor chain!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff not supportive
Room has bad smell
Conceige was not that good

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
G
Gregory • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
A
Abdullah • couple • sa
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
G
giuliana • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
A
Alain Duclos • extended_group • cm
9
Good
Pros:

Améliorer le PDJ

Cons:

Absence de chaînes tv françaises

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • us
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
Y
Yvette • couple • us
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
T
Tatiana Lopez GO • family_with_children • co
10
Pros:

Instalaciones impecables y desayuno delicioso

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • solo_traveller • ec
10
Pros:

Impecable el hotel, la ubicación perfecta y la habitación bella.

Cons:

Todo bien.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
O
Oleg • couple • ru
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee