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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette SquarevsInterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
Sofitel Washington DC and Willard InterContinental Washington are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sofitel Washington DC scores marginally higher than Willard InterContinental Washington. Sofitel Washington DC has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 13 reviewers including Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
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.
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service BlackBook Zagat Frommer's Lonely Planet Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This cavernous Beaux Arts masterpiece has been the centerpiece of official Washington since it opened in 1850."
Travel + Leisure "Today's Willard, a bit like the political world it esteems, is grand in public, though a little bland in private." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is certainly among the most historic of hotels. Epochal events, including the birth of the League of Nations, were discussed here by principal figures."
Star Service "The regularly maintained accommodations all feature a traditional decor of high ceilings, dark-stained period furniture, classic color schemes and traditional window treatments." Full review
BlackBook "Washington's Waldorf Astoria, even designed by the same guy. A whole lotta shit has gone down in these marble halls which are literally made of marble."
Zagat4.0
""Nothing compares to the service at the Willard" swoon supporters of the "impeccable" staff at this "grand old hotel" oozing "history and elegance"."
Frommer's "This is one of D.C.'s finest hotels, and certainly its most historic, having served as temporary home to two presidents... and as the setting for many historic events." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The building is a masterpiece of the beaux arts movement, all fancy crenellations and soaring, dignity-laden elegance." Full review
Gayot "A classic Washington establishment featuring refined décor and a prime location."
Condé Nast Traveler85.7
"This landmark near the Smithsonian museums has "an air of Washington past, in the best sense." Architecture combines Federal and Empire styles." Full review
