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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, USA, 20005
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Bienvenue to Sofitel Lafayette Square, where French luxury meets American history. Located steps from the White House and other historic landmarks, it is in the perfect location for exploring the city. After adventures through the district, relax in our luxurious and spacious guest accommodations. Choose from superior and luxury king and double guest rooms, or treat yourself to one of our elegant suites. Enjoy French-inspired dishes and drinks from locally inspired ingredients at our signature restaurant Opaline Bar & Brasserie. We invite you to live the French way in the Nation’s Capital at Sofitel Washington DC. The Sofitel offers premier downtown Washington DC meeting space. The elegant Art Deco interior of our Washington DC conference facilities is infused with contemporary style, offering 7,201 sq. ft. of meeting and social space (inclusive of Opaline Brasserie). The exquisite, 1,800 sq. ft. Paris Ballroom accommodates up to 160 people for a seated dinner and has its own entrance on H Street. Our downtown DC meeting planning team will also expedite all function details for a flawless event. For a Virtual Tour: https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=sofitel-washington-d-c-lafayette-square#/360?group=0&tour=0&c13rl3=0&ha17=1

Venue Details

ChainAccor
BrandSofitel Hotels
Built2002
Renovated2018
Total meeting space7,201 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms237
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
2018 Top Work Places

Venue Highlights

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Sustainability level: 3 Green Keys

Certification body: Green Key Global

Issued: 5/6/2024 Expires: 5/1/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
Nov 19, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
Nov 28, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Dec 17, 2025 - Dec 25, 2025
Dec 26, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Shoulder season
Low season
Jul 05 - Sep 07Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
7,201 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,800 sq. ft.
Space (private)
9,076 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
1,550 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,576 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,788 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Opaline Restaurant Download PDF
Opaline Restaurant
Opaline Bar Download PDF
Opaline Bar
St Germain Download PDF
St Germain
Ballroom Pre-Function Download PDF
Ballroom Pre-Function
Paris Ballroom Download PDF
Paris Ballroom
Madeleine Download PDF
Madeleine

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
237
Single (1 bed)
199
Double (2 beds)
38
Suites
23
Tax rate
14.95%

Location

Getting Here

0.1 mi. (3 min. walk) - McPherson Square Metro 2.0 mi./11 min. drive - Union Station (Amtrak) 3.8 mi./15 min. drive - Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) or Blue Line Metro (McPherson Square - DCA) 20 min. 28.2 mi. (35 min. drive) - Dulles Airport (IAD)
Distance from airport 4.2 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
Street parking

Local Attractions

The White House
The White House
Historical landmark
0 mi
The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States, recognized worldwide as a symbol of the prestige of the presidency.
1825 St NW
Washington, DC, US 20006-5403
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National Museum of Women in the Arts
Museum
2 blks
Air and Space Museum
Museum
1 mi
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Historical landmark
1 mi
"In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States-the Great Emancipator and preserver of the nation during the Civil War-sits immortalized in marble. As an enduring symbol of freedom, the Lincoln Memorial attracts anyone who seeks inspiration and hope.
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC, US 20024
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Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Museum
4 blks
Branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicated to exhibiting American contemporary craft, celebrating makers taking both innovative and time-honored approaches to their work. The Renwick Gallery is located steps from the White House in the heart of historic federal Washington. This National Historic Landmark was designed by architect James Renwick Jr. in 1858 and was the first building in the United States built specifically to be an art museum.
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, US 20037
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
Museum
6 blks
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was established in December 2003 and opened in September 2016 in a ceremony led by President Barack Obama.
1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
Washington 20037
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United States National Arboretum
United States National Arboretum
Recreation
1 mi
The National Arboretum is located in the northeast section of Washington, DC, approximately ten minutes from the Capitol Building. There are two entrances: one at 3501 New York Avenue, NE, and the other at 24th & R Streets, NE, off of Bladensburg Road.
3501 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC, US 20002-1958
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

This is a smoke free facility.

Additional details

2024- Top Ten Hotel in Travel + Leisure 2023- Top Ten Hotel in Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast 2022- Condé Nast’s Reader’s Choice Awards – #1 hotel in Washington DC Platinum Partner with IGLTA, the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association

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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Diversey was also associated to build the sanitary guidelines. They were consulted on specific topics. Same with Ecolab.
Does Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, focus on high touch points, room extra desinfection : door knobs, handles, switches, chair, desk, phone, remote control Rearrange furniture?to ensure a minimum distance of 1 meter between each participant (distance may vary upon local regulations)
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