Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square in Washington, DC

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Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square

Location. The Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square Hotel is located in Washington, D.C., two blocks from the White House and one block from the Blue and Orange lines at McPherson metro station. This hotel, circa 1880, is one mile from Dupont Circle and the Washington Monument. The National Air & Space Museum and the Jefferson Memorial are within two miles of the hotel.

Hotel Features. The Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square Hotel's Le Bar serves complimentary coffee and tea every morning. The contemporary bar features purple walls and red accents among black and white chairs and purple sofas. The on-site restaurant, Café 15, serves French cuisine in a contemporary setting and includes a terrace. Gold framed artwork hangs on the restaurant's walls. For meetings or events the hotel offers six meeting rooms, the largest of which accommodates 180 guests. The hotel offers wireless Internet access and fax and photocopy services. The hotel offers a fitness center that includes cardiovascular equipment with personal television screens, weight training equipment, free weights and extra towels.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square Hotel are equipped with wireless Internet access and cable television. Minibars are provided and room service is available 24 hours a day. The bathrooms include telephones, separate showers and bathtubs, slippers, Roger & Gallet toiletries and makeup mirrors. Neutral décor in the guestrooms pops with red accents. Upholstered chairs and ottomans provide extra seating. In-room safes are available complimentary and are laptop compatible.

Expert Tip. The Octagon House is three blocks from hotel. The Federal-period mansion and museum, at the corner of New York Avenue and 18th Street, was built in 1801 by a friend of George Washington and is said to be haunted. The round Treaty Room in the Octagon House is where James Madison signed the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.

Breakfast Special:
Book a stay in a "Breakfast Special" room category and receive accommodations as selected plus complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two at Café 15. No refund on unused portion.

Surrounding Area

WHITE HOUSE 2 BLOCKS

Room Information - Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square

Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior room Long Description: One king bed with feather mattress, duvet, and pillows. Limited view. 300–350 square feet. Oversized desk. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Voice mail. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels and pay movies. Minibar. In-room safe. Turndown service. Marble bath with separate shower and bathtub, Roger & Gallet toiletries.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior room non refundable Long Description: One king bed with feather mattress, duvet, and pillows. Limited view. 300–350 square feet. Oversized desk. Marble bath with separate shower and soaking tub. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Dial-up Internet access  (surcharge). Voice mail. Cable/satellite TV. Pay movies. Video-game console (surcharge). Minibar. In-room safe. Turndown service. Non-refundable. Non-cancelable.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Extra person charges
Floors - 12
Guestrooms - 237
Hotel Built - 1880
Hotel Renovated - 2003
Minimum check-in age - 18
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

White House - 2 blocks
National Mall - 2 blocks
National Aquarium - 2 blocks
National Zoo - 3.0 miles
Dupont Circle - 1.0 mile
U.S. Capitol - 2.5 miles
Jefferson Memorial - 2.0 miles
Washington Monument - 1.0 mile
Smithsonian Institution - 2.0 miles
Vietnam Veterans Memorial - 1.5 miles
National Air & Space Museum - 2.0 miles
Korean War Veterans Memorial - 1.5 miles
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - 1.5 miles
Octagon House Museum - 3 blocks

Driving Directions - Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 5 miles.

Follow signs south toward Abingdon Drive.
Turn left toward Alexandria/Washington.
Proceed toward I-395/Washington.
Merge onto George Washington Memorial Parkway North.
Proceed to I-395 North exit toward Washington.
Merge onto US-1 North.
Continue straight to go to 14th Street Northwest.
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
Turn right onto 15th Street Northwest.