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The Hay-Adams vs Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Both Sofitel Washington DC and The Hay-Adams are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Hay-Adams is preferred by most professionals compared to Sofitel Washington DC. The Hay-Adams comes in at 96 with praise from 22 reviews like Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.

The Hay-Adams
The Hay-Adams
9 / 10
16th & H Sts. NW, One Lafayette Square, Washington DC, DC 20006
From $369 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"This venerable hotel... has such a good bird's-eye view of the First Mansion that network news divisions often book a room here just for the camera angles."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"If it's good enough for the Obamas, it's good enough for the rest of us. This grand, historic hotel faces the White House and has hosted many a famous face."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Quite possibly the most famous hotel in the capital, and deservedly so." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the city's finest hotels, this rebuilt 19th-century residence also boasts what is arguably the city's best location." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Constructed on the sites of the homes of John Hay and Henry Adams, this elegant hotel features beautifully restored rooms filled with antiques and boasting ornamental ceilings."
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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
8 / 10
806 15th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
From $142 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Gayot
"This hotel opened in the summer of 2002 in a historic building dating back to the late 19th century."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Brand Paris infiltrates America's executive block party with stealth, impeccable taste, and funky striped carpets."
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