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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette SquarevsThe Madison Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Sofitel Washington DC ranks significantly higher than The Madison Washington DC, A Hilton Hotel. Sofitel Washington DC has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 13 reviewers including Time Out, Gayot and Star Service.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
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Star Service
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BlackBook
Zagat
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Jetsetter
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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.
The Madison Hotel
Oyster DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide Star Service Gayot
Not For Tourists
Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Jetsetter Show All Reviews
1177 Fifteenth Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
OysterUpscale
"The 352-room Madison has clean, comfortable rooms -- all of which were renovated in 2012 -- and a spacious gym." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Billing itself “Washington’s Correct Address,” this hotel is filled with the finest of everything. The decorative items and artwork displayed throughout the hotel are of collector’s quality."
Michelin Guide "Billed as a modern adaptation of historic Washington, the hotel offers rooms and suites with a light and bright setting."
Star Service "Located five blocks north of the White House...this is trendy chameleon that cooks up a flavorful and colorful surroundings suitable for commercial and leisure travelers." Full review
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Guests should request rooms with 15th Street views, rather than those with M Street exposures.
Gayot "This landmark hotel is located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC."
Not For Tourists ""Luxury Washington DC Hotels"."
Fodor's "Polite service and stylish comfort prevail at this classic Washington address, which is why the signatures of presidents, prime ministers, sultans, and kings fill the guest register." Full review
Lonely Planet "The attractive rooms are mid-sized, with silver-gray walls, fluffy white beds and wine-red accents – a color palette meant to echo DC's famed cherry blossoms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Madison Washington DC, a Hilton Hotel is within easy reach of both the downtown sights and the midtown shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "Freshly renovated downtown D.C. gem with an understated vibe and power dining possibilities." Full review
