Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
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About this property
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is a five-star Accor property located in the heart of Washington, DC, just a five-minute walk from the White House. The hotel encompasses 237 individually decorated rooms, including 18 suites, positioning it as a substantial yet intimate base for visitors to the nation's capital.
Guest rooms feature heated floors, Smart televisions, and pillowtop beds dressed in down comforters and premium linens. Each room includes a 55-inch flat-screen television with cable programming, complimentary wireless internet, a safe, desk, and telephone with free local calling. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5, reflecting consistent quality in the accommodations.
Dining at the property centers on Opaline Brasserie, which serves the hotel's guests throughout the day. A bar and lounge provide evening refreshment. Full breakfasts are available daily, served weekdays and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a surcharge.
The property offers a terrace with views and provides complimentary wireless internet access across the property. Wedding services and couples' dining options accommodate special occasions. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, business center, and multilingual staff. Meeting and conference facilities include 5,500 square feet of dedicated space across six meeting rooms, suited for corporate events and gatherings. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible paths, elevators, restrooms, and meeting spaces, along with assistive listening devices and visual alarms in hallways.
An 11-minute walk leads to the National Mall, while the National Museum of African American History and Culture sits 0.7 miles away. Capital One Arena is 0.8 miles distant. Reagan National Airport (DCA) is approximately five miles away via cab or accessible by Metro through the nearby McPherson Station on the Blue and Orange lines. The property maintains strong sustainability practices, including LED lighting, recycling programs, locally sourced food, and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends to midnight; check-out is at 12:00 PM. The hotel welcomes pets up to 50 pounds, with a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals are permitted without restrictions or additional fees.
Location & nearby attractions
Lafayette Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Ellipse - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
White House - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
K Street - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Smithsonian Institution - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
White House Visitor Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
CityCenterDC - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
National Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Warner Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
World Bank - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
National Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Embassy Row - 1 km / 0.6 mi
National Museum of African American History and Culture - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ford's Theater - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
College Park, MD (CGS) - 19.8 km / 12.3 mi
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 36.8 km / 22.8 mi
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 39.4 km / 24.5 mi
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 43.5 km / 27 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- We are pet friendly up to 50lbs.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 34.79 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 45 for adults and USD 23 for children
- Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet deposit: USD 500 per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day<
Know before you go
- Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).