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Sofitel Washington DC: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
806 15th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20005 (Dupont Circle)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Brisbane
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 hotel reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Renou, General Manager at Sofitel Washington DC, responded to this review
November 10, 2012
Thank you for your loyalty to the Sofitel brand and congratulations on achieving Platinum status! As you know, our Le Club program offers terrific benefits for our regular guests such as upgrades and late checkouts, both upon availability, as well as seasonal welcome amenities prepared by our pastry chef, like the French pastries and fruits that accompanied the bottled Evian you received when you checked in. Unfortunately complimentary breakfast is not part of the program for any of the North American properties, and we all follow the same guidelines. Perhaps you had booked a special package that offered breakfast on your previous stay, there are often great options for this that can be found on our website. Our a la carte breakfast menu features a wide variety of choices for all types of palettes. The complimentary viennoiserie, made of croissants, pain chocolate and pain au raisin are just a delicious bonus! Next time try the homemade muesli, or one of the items from the health conscious De-Light Menu. When you come back, internet will certainly be complimentary, as we are thrilled to be able to offer this option to all guests in the New Year!

Truly,
Anna Chaley Croll
Guest Relations Manager
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Upper Hutt
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44 reviews 44 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Fantastic Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

This hotel was our first one in a 5 week holiday and it was great. We had a fantastic LARGE corner room, with great views of the city streets from our window and only 1 block away from the Whitehouse. So close to everything, good food in house or just around the corner. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Amazing location!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

A warm welcome greets your entry into the Sofitel. Followed by a
informative and chirpy check in. The rooms were airy well designed and
fresh. Very nice king bed with crisp linen. Bathroom a tad dated but had
l'Occitane products and fluffy towels. Location is amazing just behind the
White House and walking distance to all major sights. Would i stay again?
Definitely!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Renou, General Manager at Sofitel Washington DC, responded to this review
November 8, 2012
It seems you enjoyed a comfortable stay with us, thank you for choosing Sofitel. One exciting bit of news is that we are launching a new line of bathroom amenities from the French line Lanvin. Guaranteed to make your luxurious stay even more magnifique!!

Truly,
Anna Chaley Croll
Guest Relations Manager
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Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, USA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 hotel reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Renou, General Manager at Sofitel Washington DC, responded to this review
November 8, 2012
We are happy to be your home-away-from-home in the nation's capital! We look forward to welcoming you back soon, and next time do not forget to try iCi urban bistro for dinner. Chef Loquet's delicious seasonal menu is sure to impress!

Truly,
Anna Chaley Croll
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Cleveland, OH
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“extremely convenient location, good rooms, very nice bar and restaurant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

Stayed here for a seminar during Sandy. Probably the best thing was the staff and their interest in our being prepared for, well, whatever. Right down to giving us flashlights. Maybe I've never been in a hotel during dire weather conditions, but I thought this was pretty cool.

Never missed a beat, solid back up generators, I guess.

The only (minor) complaint was that, while the shower head was one of those massive disks, the water pressure was weak. Everything else was what I'd expect from a solid city-center hotel.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Renou, General Manager at Sofitel Washington DC, responded to this review
November 8, 2012
Thank you for choosing Sofitel, we hoped you enjoyed Washington even in inclimate weather. The safety and comfort of our guests is of the utmost importance to us, so we take all preventative measures possible to ensure this. Fortunately for us, everything held up just fine, and we wish the best to our guests and their families who may have been affected by the storm. For your next visit, we will try to make sure the Sofitel sun is shining bright!

Truly,
Anna Chaley Croll
Guest Relations Manager
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Also Known As:
Sofitel Washington Dc Hotel Washington Dc
Sofitel Washington Dc Hotel
Accor Washington Dc
Washington Dc Sofitel
Address: 806 15th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
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Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC > Dupont Circle
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Business Hotels in Washington DC
#4 Luxury Hotels in Washington DC
#5 Romantic Hotels in Washington DC
#5 Family Hotels in Washington DC
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square represents one of the most exclusive locations in the nation's capital. Discover this contemporary downtown Washington DC hotel, situated at the corner of Lafayette Square, bordering the White House. Our downtown DC hotel accommodations occupy an updated historic landmark, first erected in 1880. Celebrate Sofitel's "art de vivre" within this luxury hotel in downtown Washington DC - marked by distinctive style, superb cuisine, and incomparable service. ... more   less 
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