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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette SquarevsRosewood Washington DC
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sofitel Washington DC is the choice of most professionals compared to Rosewood Washington, D.C.. Sofitel Washington DC has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 13 reviews including Jetsetter, Zagat and Travel + Leisure.
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.
Rosewood Washington DC BlackBook Zagat Frommer's
Afar Magazine Jetsetter Gayot
Oyster Star Service Travel + Leisure
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1050 31st St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
From $455/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
BlackBook "Capella Hotels & Resorts plants its flag in the nation's capital with a posh makeover of a historic building by the C&O Canal in Georgetown."
Zagat "Luring well-heeled sybarites with a long list of amenities, this luxe boutique overlooking the C&O Canal boasts airy guestrooms and suites outfitted with hardwood floors."
Frommer's "One of the capital’s newest hotels (it opened March 2013) is also its most decadently luxurious." Full review
Afar Magazine "From the moment you book a room, you enter a rarified world where your every whim can be fulfilled." Full review
Jetsetter "Stylish new boutique sleep in charming Georgetown, with a canalside restaurant, rooftop bar and guests-only lounge." Full review
Gayot "These tasteful accommodations reside in the heart of Georgetown and feature a rooftop lounge and year-round infinity pool."
OysterLuxury
"Opened in 2013 in the heart of Georgetown, the Rosewood has quickly become one of Washington’s hottest luxury hotels." Full review
Star Service "This is a unique and all-together engaging deluxe house, the smallest and most intimate of its ilk in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Courtesy of Rosewood
Located along the C&O Canal, the Rosewood Washington DC (formerly the Capella) offers some of the capital's finest accommodations, right in the heart of Georgetown." Full review
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Amenities include an indoor/outdoor infinity pool, rooftop bar, 24-hour fitness center with personal trainers upon request, and in-room spa treatments.
Fodor's "The most expensive accommodations in town come with superlative standards, and the pampering begins even before you arrive." Full review
