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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette SquarevsKimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Sofitel Washington DC is preferred by most reviewers compared to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC. Sofitel Washington DC scores 89 with approval from 13 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Zagat and The Telegraph.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
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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.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
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700 F Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Located in the art-gallery-and-restaurant-filled Penn Quarter, the 182-room Hotel Monaco combines grandeur and hipness."
Fodor's "Here's a perfect marriage of whimsy and elegance—updated guest rooms are filled with eclectic prints and plush furnishings."
OysterUpscale
"With many bold decorative touches, most notably a dramatic setting in a landmarked Penn Quarter building, this is certainly a flashy Kimpton Hotels property." Full review
Rough Guide "Grand, Neoclassical former post office that today houses ultra-chic accommodation."
BlackBook "Neo-classical post office transformed into post-modern hotel with cartoonish good looks."
Zagat3.7
""Stylish" rooms and suites are decked out in "funky", colorful decor and offer vaulted ceilings at this "wonderful" boutique property housed in a "nicely renovated" 1840s building."
Gayot "This block-long, four-story structure was designed by the architects of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol."
Jetsetter "Marble-clad neoclassical gem in the heart of Penn Quarter with 183 eclectic guestrooms and a top-notch brasserie." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The marble four-story structure, located in Penn Square, contains 183 guestrooms, of which 14 are suites." Full review
Star Service "Accommodations are smartly furnished in colorful contemporary style wrapped in gold and ochre and highlighted by strongly patterned wallpaper. " Full review
