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Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 3:00 PM
Location. The Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square is located in Washington, D.C., one block from the McPherson metro station Blue and Orange lines. The White House stands two blocks from the hotel. Hotel Features. Fronted by American and French flags, this European-style hotel's entryway leads to a marble-clad lobby decorated with dark-wood furnishings and original artwork. A library located adjacent to the lobby offers plush red-velvet seating and a selection of reading materials. Dining options include ICI Urban Bistro that presents a contemporary twist on traditional French bistro cuisine. Le Bar is located at the entrance to the hotel and serves complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day and into the evening hours. The business center houses three computer stations and offers fax and photocopy services. A total of 3,300 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a fee. A complimentary, 24-hour fitness center houses cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. Pets are welcome at the Sofitel Lafayette Square hotel. Guestrooms. This 12-story property offers 237 modern-style guestrooms embellished with Art Deco accents. Black-and-white photographs of famous Washington, D.C., landmarks grace the walls. Sofitel My Beds consist of pillowtop mattresses, down duvets, and a selection of down and throw pillows. Refrigerators are available for a fee upon request. All rooms include flat-screen televisions. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a fee. Laptop-compatible, in-room safes are complimentary. Bathrooms contain separate bathtubs and separate glass-enclosed showers. Expert Tip. The Octagon House is located three blocks from the hotel. This Federal-period mansion and museum, located at the corner of New York Avenue and 18th Street, was built by a friend of George Washington and is purported to be haunted. James Madison signed the Treaty of Ghent in the Octagon House's Treaty Room, which signified the end of the War of 1812.
Number of Rooms: 237 Number of Floors: 12
Business Center, Currency Exchange, ATM/Banking, Concierge desk , Elevator/lift , Business services , Ballroom(s) , Room service (24 hours) , Bar/lounge , Security guard , Coffee in lobby , Conference room(s) , Library , Restaurant(s) in hotel , Concierge services , Number of rooms: 237 , Number of floors: 12, Event catering , Audio-visual equipment , Photocopy machines , Translation services , Air-conditioned public areas , Patio , Parking (surcharge) , Internet access in public areas - surcharge , Tour assistance , Breakfast available (surcharge) , Safe-deposit box - front desk , Shoe shine , Multilingual staff , Complimentary newspapers in lobby , 24-hour front desk , Porter/bellhop , Express check-out , Doorman/doorwoman , Banquet facilities , Limo or Town Car service available , Internet access - wireless , Meeting rooms (small groups) , Express check- in , Pet policy 25 Lbs. and Under, Parking (valet) $33/24 Hours In/Out, Accessible path of travel , Accessible bathroom , Roll-in shower , Handicapped parking , In-room accessibility , Accessibility equipment for the deaf , Braille or raised signage , Dry cleaning/laundry service , Fitness facilities
Air conditioning , Cable/satellite television channels , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Housekeeping , Extra towels/bedding , Hair dryer , In-room safe , Clock radio , Desk , Climate control , Pay movies , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , High-speed Internet access , Turndown service , Bathroom phone , Premium television channel(s) , Internet access (surcharge) , Makeup/shaving mirror , Separate bathtub and shower , Smoking permitted , Television , Complimentary newspaper , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Bathrobes , Iron/ironing board , CD player , Designer toiletries , Patio , Premium bedding , Complimentary bottled water , Television Internet access , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic check-out , Electronic/magnetic keys , Sewing kit , Slippers , Bathroom scale , Refrigerator (on request) , Pillowtop mattress , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite television channels , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Housekeeping , Extra towels/bedding , Hair dryer , In-room safe , Clock radio , Desk , Climate control , Pay movies , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , High-speed Internet access , Turndown service , Bathroom phone , Premium television channel(s) , Internet access (surcharge) , Makeup/shaving mirror , Separate bathtub and shower , Smoking permitted , Television , Complimentary newspaper , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Bathrobes , Iron/ironing board , CD player , Designer toiletries , Patio , Premium bedding , Complimentary bottled water , Television Internet access , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic check-out , Electronic/magnetic keys , Sewing kit , Slippers , Bathroom scale , Refrigerator (on request) , Pillowtop mattress , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite television channels , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Housekeeping , Extra towels/bedding , Hair dryer , In-room safe , Clock radio , Desk , Climate control , Pay movies , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , High-speed Internet access , Turndown service , Bathroom phone , Premium television channel(s) , Internet access (surcharge) , Makeup/shaving mirror , Separate bathtub and shower , Smoking permitted , Television , Complimentary newspaper , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Bathrobes , Iron/ironing board , CD player , Designer toiletries , Patio , Premium bedding , Complimentary bottled water , Television Internet access , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic check-out , Electronic/magnetic keys , Sewing kit , Slippers , Bathroom scale , Refrigerator (on request) , Pillowtop mattress , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite television channels , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Housekeeping , Extra towels/bedding , Hair dryer , In-room safe , Clock radio , Desk , Climate control , Pay movies , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , High-speed Internet access , Turndown service , Bathroom phone , Premium television channel(s) , Internet access (surcharge) , Makeup/shaving mirror , Separate bathtub and shower , Smoking permitted , Television , Complimentary newspaper , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Bathrobes , Iron/ironing board , CD player , Designer toiletries , Patio , Premium bedding , Complimentary bottled water , Television Internet access , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic check-out , Electronic/magnetic keys , Sewing kit , Slippers , Bathroom scale , Refrigerator (on request) , Pillowtop mattress , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite television channels , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Housekeeping , Extra towels/bedding , Hair dryer , In-room safe , Clock radio , Desk , Climate control , Pay movies , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , High-speed Internet access , Turndown service , Bathroom phone , Premium television channel(s) , Internet access (surcharge) , Makeup/shaving mirror , Separate bathtub and shower , Refrigerator (on request) , Television , Smoking permitted , Complimentary newspaper , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Bathrobes , Iron/ironing board , CD player , Designer toiletries , Patio , Premium bedding , Complimentary bottled water , Television Internet access , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic check-out , Electronic/magnetic keys , Sewing kit , Slippers , Bathroom scale , Pillowtop mattress
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.
Ellipse - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Lafayette Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
White House - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Ford's Theater - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Verizon Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Washington Monument - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
National World War II Memorial - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Smithsonian Castle - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Lincoln Memorial - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Korean War Veterans Memorial - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
United States Capitol - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Jefferson Memorial - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Arlington National Cemetery - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) - 36.3 km / 22.6 mi
The preferred airport for Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square is Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.).
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.