Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near White House

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

In the heart of Washington DC, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offers a luxurious retreat. Enjoy a meal at Opaline Brasserie, relax on the terrace with dry cleaning services nearby or explore the library.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Valet parking
In-room childcare
24-hour business center
Business center
6 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Library
Front-desk safe

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower

$259 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Artistic historic luxury

This hotel showcases curated decor, local artists, and Beaux Arts architecture. Located in the city center's historic district, luxury meets artistry.

Flavorful dining options

Culinary adventures await with vegan, vegetarian, and organic fare. The bar, private dining, and nearby winery tours elevate any stay.

Dreamy sleep experience

Heated floors warm toes before slipping into bathrobes. Drift into dreamland on pillowtop mattresses with down comforters and premium, hypo-allergenic bedding.

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Tomorrow

Oct 12 - Oct 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Prestige)

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

602 sq ft
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible )

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

431 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

398 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility and Hearing Accessible)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

452 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

398 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

474 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

602 sq ft
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi

$317 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005

What's nearby

White House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
National Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Capital One Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
National Museum of African American History and Culture - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Washington Monument - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 31 min drive
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 35 min drive
College Park, MD (CGS) - 36 min drive
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 37 min drive
Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 48 min drive
Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 57 min drive
Washington Union Station - 10 min drive
New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
Lanham Seabrook Station - 19 min drive
McPherson Sq. Station - 3 min walk
Farragut West Station - 7 min walk
Center Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

‪Dua Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬1 min walk
‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬4 min walk
‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of White House and Smithsonian Institution. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of National Mall and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: McPherson Sq. Station is 3 minutes and Farragut West Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 237 rooms
- Arranged over 12 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Secured covered onsite valet parking (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Private picnics

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

Winery tours nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
6 meeting rooms
Conference space (5500 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1999
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 42
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 29
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Closed captioned TV
Magnifying mirror
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

IPod docking station
55-inch Smart TV
Premium cable channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Window screens

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated
Heated floors

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet (surcharge)
Free local calls
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Children's dinnerware
Highchair

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps

Special features

Dining

Opaline Brasserie - Onsite brasserie.

Opaline Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Business center/computer access
Faxes
Fitness center access
Fitness/yoga classes
Health club access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Newspaper
Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 45 for adults and USD 23 for children

Children & extra beds

In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay

Parking

Covered valet parking costs USD 65 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include White House (5-min walk) and National Mall (11-min walk), along with National Museum of African American History and Culture (13-min walk) and Capital One Arena (0.8 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Opaline Brasserie.

What's the area around Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square like?

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is in Downtown Washington D.C., a short 3-minute walk from McPherson Sq. Station and 5 minutes' walk from White House. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.