Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC

We enjoyed this hotel very much. Very clean, centrally located, and good service overall. Housekeeping missed our room one day for some reason, but a phone call to the desk solved that and they did the whole room during turndown service while we were at dinner.
When we initially arrived we got in very early in the morning and they were able to get us into a room by 10:30am, well before check in time. We were very happy that they could accommodate that. The Regular check out time of noon is also nice. An hour later than most. Free late check outs are available if you call down and ask.
Room service was just okay… Middle of the road breakfast. Also got a late night desert one night… Just okay, nothing to write home about.
Obviously a fluke, but the girls down the hall from us set their room on fire and the sprinklers went off in the hallway and there was construction/​repairs going on the rest of the weekend which was kind of a nuisance. But that cannot be blamed on the hotel.
We would definitely consider staying here again in the future.

The hotel was a very nice and very comfortable stay and very central to everything. The only issue was they charged 50 $ a day for valet parking and didn’t give you the option of self park. None the less, I will want to stay here again!

was not familiar with the Sofitel chain before this trip, but I am so glad I chose this hotel. The rooms were clean and luxurious, every member of the staff was exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to help, and the location was ideal for seeing the city (just a block away from a bike share station, two blocks from the White House, and within walking or biking distance from the National Mall and monuments. I will definitely be looking for a Sofitel property for any future travels.

Amazing service oriented staff. Felt pampered and well tended too.
Clean modern European style décor
Located within walking distance to the White House, Washington Monument, World War 2 Memorial.
The Resturant make a scrumptious crepes and French onion soup.
Would definitely come again or try another Sofitel Hotel, but ask for alternative bedding, non– down filled next time. My sensitive nose could smell the feathers.

I don’t know quite how to fairly review this place. Overall it was disappointing. However, the staff was nice and helpful when they could be. I think I had more issues with just the places policies. Had some been different I could easily give this place more stars. It started with pulling up and the bell hop coming out with a cart. I really don’t like to be helped into the hotel. I just like to get my things and get in. The help is more of an annoyance and in the way for me. I told the guy I didn’t really want it. He took the cart away. I walked to the door and grabbed another one. Someone else runs over and takes the cart. I said I want that. They then proceeded to have a weird conversation with me about helping me. Saying that I said I don’t want their help. I don’t want their help but I want the cart. Him replying do you want my help. I don’t want your help I want the cart. He replies do you want my help. At that point just to avoid me snapping and further deteriorating the engagement I just said fine grab everything. They offered me way overpriced valet parking. Normally I do park at the hotel to avoid the hassle when I’m leaving but it was way overpriced. The bell hop said I could park around the corner that there were some reasonably priced lots. So I parked (We’ll come back to this later). I go to catch up with my fiancé at check in. They had her name and my name horribly misspelled and took forever to verify that this was our room. Finally she gets us our room. We go up and I’m waiting about a half hour no exaggeration here for my luggage. Finally I go down to desk and ask. I“m looking at my cart which is pissing me off to just see it sitting there. She says yes she’ll send it up. About 10 min later it comes up. This is exactly why I like to just grab it myself. I want to unpack and get the fun part of my trip started sooner. Not just standing in my room with nothing like a idiot. Which just again to remind you the staff was generally very nice and seemed like they were trying their best to be helpful. We get back that night and I went CVS to get water and such to keep in the room. I get back and they only have one fridge. It’s one of those ones that greedy hotels have that charges you as soon as you take something out of it. So I can’t put my water and food in I just brought. I go down to front desk and ask if I can take stuff out to put mine in. They say no and they’ll send one up. Ok so I go back to my room its late and my fiancé is passed out in bed at this point. I’m waiting an hour and half. I go to the front desk. Ask about fridge they say oh they send it right up. At that point I told them its two in the morning I don’t want to wait any longer. They guy then says I can clear out the mini fridge. Really, now I can clean it out. So I do and because of all the slots the fridge is useless. So I put a few drinks in but my food doesn’t fit. Next morning I ask for fridge and they say oh you never got it. I“m smacking my head at this point. They say they’ll send one right up. About 30 min later I get it. Most my food items are no good at this point. Yogurt and wraps. Another hour later another fridge comes up. I’m smacking my head again. When we go to leave the garage I parked in was closed and I couldn’t get my car. Fine I guess I should have read but I’ve never seen a garage close before. I can take most of the blame here. However, I just want the hotel staff to know that when they told me to park there they should realize I’m probably leaving Sunday and they should clearly say that the garage there closes SATURDAY night and you want to make sure to get your car out. Or Use the garage across the street which is open 24 – 7.
So to the management of how to make your hotel run better to ensure guest satisfaction.
1. Let me pack my own cart if I want to. I don’t need a bell hop oddly trying to question me to get me to let him help me. I don’t want his help. I just want to get into the Hotel ASAP not wait for them to decide when to bring my bags up.
2. Quit being greedy trying to make any dollar off me you can and put a empty fridge in my room. I don’t want to buy your crappy snacks and drinks. Just put a fridge in my room and don’t make me ask. Basically you write your hotel off my list the next time I come back.
3. Make sure your staff knows to communicate the parking garage situation. One closes Sat and you can’t get your car out and one is open 24hr.

Sofitel, as always, doesn’t disappoint! Ok, I might be subjective, since it is my favorite hotel chain, but still my third stay in Sofitel D.C. was, once again, a charm. Pleasant front desk staff, check-​in was a breeze, got upgraded to corner room on 10^th floor. As always, good freebies for Accor Gold Members, like a free drink, and little gift in the room. Room was tastefully decorated, bright, with a lot of windows, great bathroom, and amenities. Like their Le Bar too. 3 years later, Sofitel D.C. is still going strong. Expensive, but very worthy option in downtown D.C. Convenient location.

We stayed her overnight this past weekend while in town for an event. We have stayed at the Sofitel in Philadelphia a few times, so we knew what to expect from this chain. Booking online was easy — and they provided online check in before our arrival so our key was ready! The location is great: near the Metro and within walking distance to a number of attractions. There are always taxis outside or an Über within 2 minutes. Concierge was fantastic. They upgraded our room since we’d stayed at a Sofitel before and also gave us free WiFi. We also received two free drinks at the hotel bar (my husband used them and was very happy!) The room was as expected: great view, huge bed with feather bed, tons of storage, big TV, and outlets from next to the bed! Bathroom was lovely and big. I just wish the tub was bigger! It was also incredibly quiet. We were extremely satisfied with our stay and 100% recommend this hotel.
FYI, valet parking is $ 59 a night, which is very high, but typical for a DC hotel. We did drive around for a while and finally found a garage for the overnight price of $ 30.

One of the few four star establishments to actually deliver. Zero snottiness from the moment we arrived at the door.
Doormen greeted us with charm with no evidence of company-​script. Watched two people check in before us and they did so incredibly efficiently. Within five minutes, we were being helped. All was done without any trouble and they offered all the assistance we would expect (but did not require).
The room was beautiful and exactly what was promised. The temperature was comfortable. This is a big deal. First time I have walked into a hotel room and did not have to adjust the thermostat.
Any time we exited, the doormen opened the heavy doors for us and made sure to offer assistance. Checkout was a breeze and we were treated with the same respect and charm we got upon checking in.
Perfect… Almost. The bar, Le Bar, is not as attentive. It’s a handsome lounge but drinks were so so and arrived ten minutes after our appetizer did (and we noticed others got bar snacks that we never did).

We stayed here for MLK weekend. This place is very close to White House and walking distance to quite a few nice restaurants. This hotel is also around the corner from a metro stop that goes to the Smithsonian. We ate at the hotel for breakfast on the first day: staff was great and food was above average but there are so many great options in walking distance (just Unilocal it!!).
Overall, hotel is clean, service and staff are great. Also Kid friendly. Downside is parking options, which is why I gave it a 4 star rating. Either opt for valet parking at hotel for $ 60 a day or find a parking garage near by.

We stayed here the day after Christmas for a couple days. The hotel is ideally located behind the White House and close to most of the major tourist attractions.
Right from when we walked through the doors the service was great. The doormen were fast and the receptionist checked us in as fast as he could. The only issue I had here was when I asked about parking. They said to valet the car and pay for overnight parking it would be $ 56. When I said that was a bit high instead of suggesting that 1. Parking in the road was free over weekends or 2. Suggesting there was a 24 hour parking lot 5 blocks away they tried to convince me of how beneficial it would be to park with them. As a tourist I hate when I feel like I’ve been cheated in a new place. However we parked the car there for one night and then moved it on the second day.
When we got to the room I was very impressed it was a large room with a shower and bath. The TV was huge which I loved. They had two free bottles of water. The toiletries in the bathroom were very nice. They had a fully stock mini fridge which I usually stay away from for cost saving purposes but at least it was fully stocked.
In the mornings they had free coffee which was very very good!!! I love my coffee and it really hit the spot!
Again apart from the parking issue I would recommend this hotel for anyone traveling to DC. Did I forget to mention that I booked this hotel on Priceline and got a great rate of $ 160!!!

I stayed here many years ago when I was having a tryst with a man I was involved with. During our stay, we walked out of the hotel and encountered a procession of monks. A couple of them broke off and headed towards us. One of the monks was overheating and needed water and a cab. I grabbed a bottle of water from inside the hotel and had had them hail a cab, Turned out to be the Dalai Lama! Seriously! Besides my brush with his Holiness, the hotel was great. We had a large room, king sized bed and our stay was delightful :) Centrally located — stay here when you’re in town.

I want to write a positive review. I really, really do. But I can’t.
My wife and I — residents of the D.C. burbs — had a mini getaway for our anniversary and booked a room here. The hotel was great. The people were fantastic, the price accommodating and the room gorgeous.
Then I got the bill.
When making reservations, for some odd reason the confirmation reflected the incorrect date of our stay. I tried to change that but found the online system unable to make a simple date change. I was forced to cancel the reservation and reschedule for the correct night. Little did I know that I’d booked a non-​refundable room that first, incorrect night. When I received my bill I saw not only the charge for the actual night we stayed but for the incorrect night that was booked.
I completely understand terms of booking a room. These were obvious. But to charge me for a mistake that I was unable to correct seems ridiculous. Worse, the individuals we spoke with to resolve this issue seemed completely unwilling to make this right.
Bottom line — It’s a nice place but buyer beware. I’d like the cash back for the night I didn’t stay and wasn’t allowed to correct.

Booked this room on Hotwire and got a great deal! Located in the business district of D.C. This hotel is a beautiful example of D. Cs beautify! When you walk into the lobby you go back in time to 1950 Paris, adorned with fresh flowers, gold accents, and fabulously helpful staff. The elevators are cute and quick! Our flight got to DC way before check in time and we asked if we could leave our bag at the hotel, to our surprise the receptionist told us our room was ready and we could check in right away– score! The room was clean, cold, and beautiful, well stocked with needed essentials such as shampoos, conditioners, slippers, bathrobes, q tips, and other items to make our stay more comfortable. The fridge was stocked with cold beverages and delicious snacks. The bed was super comfy and everything was clean and perfect. The housekeeping staff was excellent as we slept in the second day and they left us needed essentials such as extra towels and toiletries. They even came and did turn down service when we snuck out for dinner. The hotel is located in the business district, so many of the restaurants were not open on weekends around the hotel, although the hotel does have a nice bar inside. Overall, they stay was wonderful! The only con would be the view — our room looked into an office building. Thank you for a great stay!

Great Location — A few blocks from the White House.
Recently renovated rooms — high-​style French décor… very nice.
We paid $ 30 per night to upgrade to a room that faced 15^th street. It was worth it… lots of windows although it was not a coveted corner room.
Only issue was the little European side ironing board… would have prefers a full size one.
Great stay.

I have to give this three stars to catch your attention a little. Everything about the hotel is nice BUT, for the middle income people which most of us probably are, I have to warn you about the snack items in the bar/​small fridge. You would think the prices must be reasonable, right? But no, The prices for the items are ridiculously high! Just the small pringles alone cost $ 11! Yup, $ 11!!Check out directory of service?(not sure of the term) found in the room before you consume anything — including the water.

I think for a hotel with a 4 ½ star rating I’m allowed to be harsh. I was given a handicapped room which just made everything in the room awkwardly placed. Perfectly placed for someone who is handicapped, but I was confused why I was given that room in the first place.
It wasn’t a bad hotel just definitely not nice enough to be 4 ½ stars. The water pressure in the shower was awful, the AC was broken so even when I put it up to 80 degrees it stayed at around 63 degrees. It was a 3.5 star hotel at best. And I could tell they treated me differently because I booked them through Priceline. I told them at the beginning it was my first night away from toddlers after 9 months and I was really looking forward to a night away with my husband– so it was a real disappointment that there was absolutely no going above and beyond for us. Definitely will not return– many better places to stay in the DC area!

I did not stay here but went there for the Bastille Day Celebration. Packed with good looking people in elegant clothes. It is a pretty fashionable hotel in a great location. I researched the pricey for a room and a parking lot. A cheapest room is more than $ 200 and the parking is more than $ 20 per night. They have a pretty popular restaurant and a petit library and a cute ball room. The staffs look pretty sophisticated. I wish I could have stayed there…

From the first «bonjour» to the departing «au revoir», Sofitel provides a luxurious experience. Located a few short blocks from the White House, it is a convenient location for sightseeing, dining, and shopping.
Recently renovated, the room that I stayed in was comfortable and roomy. The leather desk was large enough to accommodate laptops and other work tools and there were plenty of plugs throughout the room for all our devices. I loved the bathroom with the extra-​large sink and the rainfall shower head.
I felt that the front desk, as well as the other staff, provided a warm welcome and attended to my requests promptly and graciously. The wonderful person who checked me in addressed me by name throughout the visit. What a great memory!
One other note, I appreciate that I could check in to the hotel online, prior to my arrival. It made the check-​in process infinitely less painful. This accommodates travelers who have been up before dawn and dealing with frustrating airlines and any other manner of travel indignities. I am glad to see the industry move in this direction.

I spent my weekend at the Sofitel Washington D.C. and I had a blast. First of all it is a beautiful propriety. The staff is really friendly upon checkin. The rooms are big and the cleanliness is great. Our room was spotless :) they have HD tv in the room, Lanvin bathroom amenities like in every Sofitel. The restaurant and bar are beautiful. I know that the hotel has been renovated recently and they did a wonderful job. Thank you!

I loved staying here! It’s SUPER close to the Mcpherson Metro station and the White House.
We came for vday and originally planned on staying for 3 nights. Due to the snowstorm our flights were cancelled and we had to stay another night. When we spoke to the concierge they gave us a «deal» and gave us the same price we paid per night for the extra night. That kind of sucked because we could have paid a lot less if we moved to another hotel. At that point we were settled into our room so it was easier to stay put. It would have been nice to get a little something because after 4 nights our bill was pretty high.
Overall it was a beautiful hotel. Our room was great and service was awesome. The doormen were funny and always talked to us and were super helpful. The manager was also very nice and we had a few run ins with him. The room was clean and our soap/​towels were refreshed everyday. We got to the hotel super early (10:30am) and didn’t expect our room to be ready but it was!
Also the bathroom had a separate shower and tub which was great (and unexpected). The water pressure was perfect :).
We didn’t try out breakfast because the menu seemed wayy too pricey for a hotel. The gym was small but cute/​clean. Free headphones too!
Wifi was a bummer. 24 hours free but then they make you pay. For the price per night… free wifi should definitely be included.

Office holiday party was held here.
Great space.
Friendly people.
Excellent food.