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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square vs InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel

Sofitel Washington DC and Willard InterContinental Washington are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sofitel Washington DC scores marginally higher than Willard InterContinental Washington. Sofitel Washington DC has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 13 reviewers including Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.

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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InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
9 / 10
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $161 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"This cavernous Beaux Arts masterpiece has been the centerpiece of official Washington since it opened in 1850."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Today's Willard, a bit like the political world it esteems, is grand in public, though a little bland in private." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is certainly among the most historic of hotels. Epochal events, including the birth of the League of Nations, were discussed here by principal figures."
Star Service Star Service
"The regularly maintained accommodations all feature a traditional decor of high ceilings, dark-stained period furniture, classic color schemes and traditional window treatments." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Washington's Waldorf Astoria, even designed by the same guy. A whole lotta shit has gone down in these marble halls which are literally made of marble."
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