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Address |
806 15th St. NW |
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Location |
At H St, Midtown |
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Transportation |
Metro: McPherson Square, Farragut West, or Farragut North |
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Phone |
800/763-4835, 202/737-8800 |
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Fax |
202/730-8500 |
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Web site |
www.sofitelwashingtondc.com |
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Room Information |
237 units |
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Prices |
Weekdays $300-$500 double; weekends $250-$400 double; from $495 suite. For lowest rates at any time, call directly to the hotel and ask about specials or packages; also check out the website. Extra person $20. Children under 12 stay free in parent's room |
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Credit Cards |
AE, DC, DISC, MC, V |
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In Room Amenities |
A/C, TV w/pay movies, 2-line phones w/dataports, high-speed Internet access ($9.95/day), minibar, hair dryer, iron, safe, robes, slippers, CD player |
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Parking |
Parking $34 |
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Pets |
Pets allowed with prior approval |
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Frommer's Review
The Sofitel, like the Hay-Adams Hotel, borders Lafayette Square and is just minutes from the White House. Although the Sofitel does not offer views of the White House, its other appealing features may make up for that, depending on your priorities.
This handsome, 12-story limestone building was erected in the early 20th century, and its distinctive facade includes decorative bronze corner panels, bas-relief sculptural panels at ground-floor level, and a 12th-floor balcony that travels the length of both the H and 15th street sides of the structure (decorative, not accessible, alas). Inside, hotel staff dressed in designer uniforms greet you with "Bonjour!" -- a hint that the French company Accor Hotels owns the Sofitel. Noted French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon styled the interior; the hotel's restaurant, Café 15, serves French bistro fare; and the gift shop sells such specialty items as French plates and porcelain dolls. The Sofitel also has a super bar, Le Bar, which offers lunch, but not dinner. Free wireless Internet service is available throughout the hotel's public space.
Because of its corner location and exceptionally large windows, guest rooms are bright with natural light, and second- and third-floor rooms facing 15th or H street bring in even more light because their windows extend nearly from floor to ceiling. Each room sports elegantly modern decor that includes a long desk, plasma screen TV, creamy duvet with a colorful throw on a king-size bed made up with 500 thread count linens (about 17 rooms have two double beds instead of kings), a much-marbled bathroom with tub separate from the shower stall, fresh flowers, and original artwork (including dramatic photographs of Washington landmarks). In each of the 17 suites, the bedroom is separate from the living room.
Facilities: Restaurant (bistro chic); bar; 24-hr. state-of-the-art fitness center; 24-hr. concierge; 24-hr. business services; 24-hr. room service; same-day laundry service; dry cleaning; library w/books about D.C. and Paris; 8 rooms for those w/limited mobility, all w/roll-in showers.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
