I vascillated between the Mandarin Oriental and Sofitel for my trip to Washington, D.C., but ended up going with the Sofitel due to lukewarm TripAdvisor reviews of the MO. In truth -- I would give the Sofitel a 4.5, but since TripAdvisor does not allow half-ratings, I have rounded up to 5 because I feel it would be unfair to... more

This Hotel was great, I just wish we could have stayed longer. The staff were very professional and culturally diverse. This was a bonus. I wish I could have taken the bed home with us, it was so nice. The hotel is located just 5 minutes from the White House and 2 minutes from the subway. The subway is clean... more

We stayed here for three nights...and it was ok...not great, but ok...the beds were comfy..I had to pay an additional $30.00 a night for two beds..I had my grandson with me..The bathroom was ok..nice shower and great shampoos and such..The people were nice...BUT DO NOT under any circumstances eat at their cafe.It cost me $50.00 for two sandwichs and fries...AND... more

My wife and I met her brother and wife from the mid-west at the Sofitel DC in April for 4 nights. We pre-purchased our room on the Sofitel website--which was an excellent rate. We had a wonderful stay in Washington DC. The room was very nice, although it faced an inner courtyard. We were happy with the room because the... more

Stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. Fantastic views (we were on the top floor) and absolutely quiet. Room was spacious, well appointed and good options - including DVD, CD, etc. The lobby area is small with options for fine dining or bistro. Bistro food is good but the staff are a little inconsistent (good and bad ones). The fine... more

Maybe our expectations were heightened having read all the rave reviews before we left. Or maybe we were just a bit fussy having come directly from more "American" style hotels where the service is slightly slicker. But we couldn't help feeling mildly disappointed with the Sofitel. Don't get me wrong - the rooms are excellent and are really well equipped.... more

I booked this hotel because it came up as the best sub $300 / night Washington Hotel on Trip advisor, but breakfast and internet will take you over this budget. With supper and drinks in the bar, breakfast & internet it cost me $381.28. I would have stayed two nights, but despite receiving a confirmation email, they lost my booking... more

There is everything to love about this place (unless you need a swim.) I did not eat here but stayed 4 nights (TH-SU) of total comfort and cleanliness and friendliness (great bathroom.) Everything I needed, especially the greatest location two blocks from White House, Old Ebbit Grill, K Street, one block to Metro, fastest-never-waited-elevators. Very Nice - worth whatever you... more

First time in Washington and in Sofitel property. We booked based on the Tripadvisor user-rating/reviews. This is indeed a very nice hotel. Based on a guidebook we had requested a 2nd og 3rd floor room facing H og 15th street. This was acknowledeg by the hotel via e-mail. When checking in we were upgraded to a Junior suite which was,... more