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Reviews of Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

806 15th Street North West, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20005, United States of America

#75 of 155 hotels in Washington, D.C.

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 380 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Corner King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At 5 in the afternoon housekeeping had not cleaned our room. Conciërge did a poor job in booking a restaurant and most of all this hotel needs a revamping

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Really nice people, really great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I paid extra for a room upgrade to luxury. The leather headboard and desk chair were ripped and frayed. Very small thing, but if you pay extra for luxury I think it just means the view. The hotel had what they called room service, but it was items from the restaurant menu and if you ordered it you would have to pay $10 extra per order. This is fine if you want to, but I thought it would have been a little excessive to order a $9 bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and pay $19 for it plus a tip if I wanted breakfast in my PJ’s. One more small thing, I had a question about something related to my stay that I approached and emailed hotel staff with several times in my week stay. they constantly said they would get back to me with the answer and never did.

    Exceptional location, one block from Metro. Beautiful, safe neighborhood. All of the people working for the hotel were great. The room was very clean. Hotel has a great restaurant. The view was of a beautiful ornate old building. Bed was extremely comfortable, the room was quiet, you didn’t hear any noise in the hallway or street. Shower was great. Loved the Nespresso coffee maker and coffee in the room. The room had a mini fridge that was empty so you could store any leftovers in it. There was complimentary water given each day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Urban experience charge

    Loved the room clean and comfy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Valet was a bit slothful and delayed when I needed my vehicle. But they eventually picked up the pace after we had to complain a bit.

    I loved the Parisian style vibes, the ambiance, staff, room, location, everything was top tier!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Very old hotel, so make sure you get a discount or special rate before booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is a very old building, and not really indicative of the standards that you would find that other Sofitel locations around the world. The rooms are pretty old and the furniture has been rundown a lot. The washroom is surprisingly nice and spacious.

    Excellent location. Just a few minutes walk from the White House and relatively close to all other tourist attractions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable and spectacular location. Restaurant has limited hours of operation. My headphones may have been stolen whil
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had some Bose headphones lost or stolen during my trip. The process for trying to report them lost or stolen was very chaotic and unclear.

    Comfortable beds and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    About What You Should Expect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It did not feel like a bargain for what it was but then again they seemed to be priced comparably to other, similar DC hotels.

    Good location. Room was fine. Nice exercise room. Good bars and restaurants within hotel. Free drinkable coffee in lobby in morning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Speed visit to DC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Corner King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking arrangements were less convenient.

    Location close to the white house and also to the route of the hop on/off bus

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cost of room service was outrageous

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    No news is bad news
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The one thing I was not happy about at all was that the MSNBC channel was scrambled, yet Fox was available. I find that suspect and quite partisan.

    The room was very nice, comfortable, and super clean. Location was perfect, Restaurant was quite good, service was wonderful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Evertying eas excellent!

    Postion and service

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Start to finish- lovely experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location..hospitality was stellar; room beautifully appointed, clean, very comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great Location for DC
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My only dislike was the water pressure of the shower - I expect stronger water pressure when staying at hotels of a certain rating, I personally don't like showering when the shower pressure is mild at its best. In room dining and breakfast was from the restaurant opaline - the offering was ok but again expect a lot more from sofitel here

    Location not far from the white House safe and central and within walking distance to the Mall, monuments, meseums, capitol and restaurants and shops. I was upgraded and allowed early access as I requested early on booking - definetly recommend doing this otherwise check in is usually 4pm but I know the hotel can store your bags if your room is not ready. check in and check out ladies were lovely, efficient and polite and offered me maps and what to do which was helpful. The room itself was amazing, great size, smart tv, coffee machine, complimentary water, spacious wardrobe and safe, mini fridge that was stocked so you could buy things and put in the fridge.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was very good Nice clean room Staff were very helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant options Short room service hours

    Location Staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent Location and Perfect breakfast and courtious staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    The location is perfect and Breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior King Room - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lighting is too dim unless you put all 5 lamps on. Housekeeping didn't always replace the coffee.

    Great location and great facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Corner King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was only an old fridge from the stocked mini bar fridge days. Either stock it or switch to a better fridge. I did not trust my leftovers enough to eat.

    Everything was great, the staff, room, and location. Great breakfast and I really liked the coffee. We had a great corner room. It was very big.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    7.0
    Great property with good location. Nice staff. Needs more preventative maintenance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot water wasn’t hot Room heater had to be repaired

    Great location. Excellent staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    7.0
    Great location, but not worth the price for lack of amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t as good as I expected.

    Great location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2023

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Luxury Corner King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Valet parking charge was high

    Clean and beautiful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, helpful staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    8.0
    Thank you very much for the warm welcome and all the support during my stay. Historic place.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel needs infrastructure renewal (renovation): old, worn carpets, a noisy ventilation system, and dirty furniture in some places.

    Personal of the hotel. They are a very caring team - every receptionist, concierge, engineer, and restaurant staff I met was delightful. And an excellent breakfast. The location cannot be better - a historic, unique area. One of the elevators is always waiting for you on the 1st floor - great detail. The main door opens automatically - comfy. Excellent location for taxi pick up.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    9.0
    Súper recomendable el sofitel Washington
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excelente Estados , confort y limpieza del sofitel Washington

    Stayed in November 2023

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