Description

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.

Property Amenities

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

Area Attractions

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.).