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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette SquarevsThe Normandy Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sofitel Washington DC scores significantly higher than The Normandy Hotel. Sofitel Washington DC comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 11 reviewers like BlackBook, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Time Out
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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.
The Normandy Hotel
Concierge DK Eyewitness
Oyster Jetsetter
Fodor's Time Out Frommer's
2118 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20008
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Tennis Court
- Air Conditioning
Concierge "Located on a leafy side street within walking distance of Dupont Circle's restaurants and bars, the Normandy has a mellow, tucked-away feel."
DK Eyewitness "On a quiet residential street, the Normandy has the feel of a bed-and-breakfast."
OysterMid-Range
"Offers plenty of perks... this boutique hotel is a good value for the neighborhood." Full review
Jetsetter "Go residential and international at this elegant stay on a quiet street just off of DC’s tony embassy row." Full review
Fodor's "On a quiet street in the embassy area of Connecticut Avenue stands this small Irish chain hotel." Full review
Time Out "The look is disceetly elegant, rooted in tradition but with some lively modern touches. Rooms have duck-down duvets, entertainment systems and in-room Nespresso machines. " Full review
Frommer's "This boutique hotel is charming, it’s Parisian, and it’s pretty... the clientele is an international mix." Full review
