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The St. Regis Washington, D.C.vsSofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. is preferred by most writers compared to Sofitel Washington DC. The St. Regis Washington, D.C. comes in at #6 in Washington DC with endorsements from 17 reviews such as Fodor's, Star Service and Zagat.
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
923 16th and K Streets, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20006
From $263/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "An especially lovely place to stay the night (and especially expensive: Its rates may be the highest in town)." Full review
Concierge "It's still the province of visiting heads of state, diplomats, and lobbyists, and an air of decorum prevails."
OysterLuxury
"Its premier restaurant, 24-hour butler service, and spacious, high-tech rooms place it among the city's elite." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Calvin Coolidge took part in the 1926 opening of this grand hotel, styled after a Renaissance palace and appointed with antiques, chandeliers, and fine tapestries."
Michelin Guide "The landmark St. Regis looms over Washington's thriving business district with an air of distinction."
Star Service "The staff too is professional if somewhat cool, and as emotionally detached as the Secret Service agents who shadow some of the guests staying here." Full review
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Avoid rooms facing the Crystal Terrace, as it is often raucous with functions and parties.
Gayot "From the arched doorway facade to the Oriental carpets and dangling chandeliers of the impressive lobby, this hotel... is all about elegance."
BlackBook "Queenly residence for visiting heads of state, pocket-heavy Europeans and America's aging glitterati."
Zagat4.0
"Smitten supporters of this circa-1926 grande dame tout its "superb" location, just two blocks from the White House, and maintain that guests are in for a "luxurious", "peaceful" stay."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A historic hotel in the heart of the nation’s capital, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. has hosted most of the U.S. presidents as well as an assortment of royalty and prime ministers." Full review
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Frommer's DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Time Out
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.
