Sophisticated Parisian elegance infuses the Opaline Brasserie, where French-inspired cuisine delights guests. The fitness center provides a welcome retreat. Just steps from the White House and National Mall, the hotel's prime location allows effortless exploration of DC's landmarks and museums.
Located in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighborhood in Washington, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is near the airport and near a metro station. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Capital One Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Washington travel guide
20005, DC, Washington, 806 15th Street NW
What's nearby
White House
8 min walk - 0.7 km
CityCenterDC
8 min walk - 0.7 km
National Mall
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Capital One Arena
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
McPherson Sq. Station
3 min walk
Washington Union Station
10 min drive
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
16 min drive
Restaurants
Old Ebbitt Grill
3 min walk
Grant's Bar
3 min walk
The Hamilton
6 min walk
The Cheesecake Factory
1 min walk
The Park at 14th
4 min walk
About this property
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Luxury historic hotel near White House
Located close to National Museum of African American History and Culture and Capital One Arena, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square provides a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Opaline Brasserie, the on-site brasserie. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
6 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
A front-desk safe, wedding services, and an elevator
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 237 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and childcare services
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and recycling
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square pet-friendly?
Yes, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square on Nov 1, 2026 start from ¥37,978, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 82.60 per day.
What time is check-in at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square located?
This family-friendly Washington hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of White House, National Mall, and National Museum of African American History and Culture. Capital One Arena and Washington Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km). McPherson Sq. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Farragut West Station is 7 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Very good breakfast menu - good variety, reasonably priced.
Opaline restaurant food was excellent - octopus, Lasagna, pappardelle. So convenient to just eat in hotel after traveling all day. Patio dining was very relaxing.
Perfect location. Taxis always available.
Second visit to DC, second visit to Sofitel Hotel. From start to finish the hotel does it right. The staff is courteous and accommodating. The rooms are spacious and clean. The food from the Opaline restaurant is fantastic!
Staying at the Sofitel made my trip to DC that more enjoyable. I highly recommend this property.
Hotel is beautifully decorated, staff was very friendly and helpful.
My only concerns, the middle elevator was doing something very weird at one point and kept opening and closing the door, alarm blaring and no one came to check on us? Also the tv Google cast never would work properly. Restaurant hours were pretty limited but it wasn’t the worst. Just if you wanted a drink before 4p you would have to leave property or order room service and pay extra.
Other than that. Room was very clean, and bed was comfy!
Welcoming staff!
Went above and beyond for my elderly parents - truly respectful and helpful, thank you .
Great food and drinks. Breakfast was the best part- what a nice variety to choose from!!
Amazing all around. Love this hotel- great location, friendly staff, my DC go to!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Sarah Louise
Oct 4, 2026
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well located for everything downtown.
Watch the “Urban Experience “ resort fee surcharge. Not sure what that was for but amenities at the hotel are minimal (no pool).
We had a complimentary bottle of wine with both our stays but only received one bottle at the end of the final stay after having to contact Expedia. Front reception staff did not seem to know about this perk. We had to fly out that day so gave it our daughter.
We found the whole stay including a breakfast very expensive for what we got.
Probably won’t stay there again for this reason.
The room was clean, well tidied everyday. All the employees were kind and helpful. The Opaline had really good steak, ceasar salad, and asparagus side dish which we ate for dinner and the breakfast was delicious as well. Continental breakfast and yogurt and fruits, oh and the pastries were really crisp, warm and delicious. The quality and service of this hotel was good. The proximity to Lincolm Memorial, Wash. monument, Macy's, restaurants, etc. were all good location wise. I'll revisit!
The hotel served us well. Beds were excellent. The rooms were spacious and plenty of storage. Seating good. Bathrooms with antimisting were good.
I wasn't aware of the taxes that were charged at the end of the holiday. Approx Usd 500 for the two rooms, something for folks to be aware of.
Location is great, our corner room was great, spacious, large bathroom, dinner and breakfast was excellent, valet parking was also great, convenient, our vehicle was ready within minutes when needed. We enjoyed our 2 days there and will return often.