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Fairmont Washington D.C. GeorgetownvsSofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Sofitel Washington DC scores significantly better than Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown. Sofitel Washington DC comes in at #7 in Washington DC with accolades from 13 reviews like Time Out, BlackBook and DK Eyewitness.
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown
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2401 M St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $176/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "This luxurious option in the West End has 415 spacious rooms and an atrium lobby overlooking a flowery courtyard." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Located in business-focused Foggy Bottom, the 415-room wedding- and convention-focused Fairmont features large guest rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Calling itself a light-drenched "urban oasis" in the heart of the city, the luxury Fairmont Washington, DC is located adjacent to Georgetown and within just a mile of the White House." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel’s garden courtyard is gorgeous, and a $12 million renovation has made the entire hotel a showplace. Some rooms have delightful balconies."
Rough Guide "Classy oasis with comfortable rooms, pool, health club, whirlpool and garden courtyard. Just north of Washington Circle, midway between Foggy Bottom and Georgetown."
Michelin Guide "Ample guest rooms are clothed in elegant furnishings and sunny hues; posh executive suites are tailored to suit business travelers and to accommodate small meetings."
Zagat3.8
""Warm", "attentive" staffers ensure "small details are looked after" at this "beautiful", "business-oriented" property located in a "charming" West End neighborhood."
Gayot "An elegant and refined atmosphere with top-notch amenities in a coveted area."
Jetsetter "Designer digs in Dupont Circle mixing Old World charm with modernist elegance." Full review
Fodor's "Well placed for exploring Georgetown, this hotel, with good family and fitness amenities, centers on an elegant central courtyard and gardens." Full review
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
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Star Service Gayot
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Time Out Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
806 15th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The hotel's ICI Urban Bistro restaurant and Le Bar lounge are popular gathering spots, especially in pleasant weather, when urbanistas jam ICI's terrace tables." Full review
DK Eyewitness "On a corner of Lafayette Square, this 1862 building has been transformed by the French Sofitel chain into an elegant contemporary hotel."
Star Service "The well-maintained accommodations revolve around their big beds, with ceiling-high mahogany headboards and cloudlike duvets. Technology is given a boost with the 38-inch flat-screen TVs." Full review
Gayot "This hotel opened in the summer of 2002 in a historic building dating back to the late 19th century."
BlackBook "Brand Paris infiltrates America's executive block party with stealth, impeccable taste, and funky striped carpets."
Zagat4.2
""Incredible" service soars "above all expectations" at this "outstanding", "luxurious" and historic property also boasting "modern, elegant" accommodations."
Lonely Planet "In a fabulous corner location with lots of windows, the Sofitel’s airy rooms let in loads of natural sunlight." Full review
Jetsetter "French-infused stay a block from the White House, with Pierre-Yves Rochon interiors and a popular bistro." Full review
Time Out "From the outside, the Sofitel looks like a typical big-city American hotel, but there’s a clue to some subtle differences: a French flag flying alongside the Stars and Stripes." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In some way, every Sofitel is a Parisian hotel, and despite the inescapable fact of its location in downtown Washington, the Lafayette is no exception." Full review
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Try to book corner rooms 14 and 26, which have windows on two sides flooding the space with light.
