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The River Inn vs Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Sofitel Washington DC is preferred by most writers compared to The River Inn. Sofitel Washington DC comes in at 86 with recommendations from 11 reviewers like Zagat, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
The River Inn
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
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924 25th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $125 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 125-room River Inn offers great value. Its 450-square-foot suites have full kitchens and pullout couches."
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DK Eyewitness
"The name is apt because of the remarkable view of the river, which is bound to put guests in a good mood after a tiring day of sightseeing."
BlackBook
"Like the most sensible pair of dress shoes you own: pricey-but-not-too-pricey, classy, and oh so comfy."
Travel + Leisure
"The all-suites hotel on a quiet street touts such special touches as full-size kitchens, coffee grinders and Potomac River views."
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Gayot
"A boutique hotel with business facilities aplenty and sweeping city views."
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
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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."
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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."
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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."
