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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette SquarevsTaft Bridge Inn
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Sofitel Washington DC is the choice of most professionals compared to Taft Bridge Inn. Sofitel Washington DC comes in at #9 in Washington DC with praise from 11 publications like Fodor's, oyster.com and Gayot.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
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Jetsetter
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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.
Taft Bridge Inn Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Zagat
Oyster Frommer's
2007 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
From $129/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet "This beautiful 19th-century Georgian mansion is an easy walk to 18th St or Dupont Circle. The inn has a paneled drawing room, classy antiques, six fireplaces and a garden." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Here you’ll find 12 beautifully decorated rooms in Victorian style. Near the zoo and the vibrant Adams-Morgan neighborhood. Breakfast included."
Zagat3.5
"Housed in a restored historic Georgian mansion, this B&B features 12 rooms, each uniquely decorated with antique-style furnishings."
OysterMid-Range
"Charming decor and a peaceful atmosphere are the main draws." Full review
Frommer's "If you're an admirer of art, antiques and Georgian-style architecture, and if you prefer an residential neighborhood over a downtown commercial setting, you should consider the Taft Bridge Inn." Full review
